After leaving her childhood community behind, Laurie found empowerment through her pursuit of higher education. This spring, she will graduate with her second degree from NOVA and proudly recalls her community college experience as “lifechanging.” Now a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship semifinalist, Laurie looks to the future for her next academic advancement. … Continued
Kimberly Cocchi (pronounced KAH-chee) is a non-traditional student-parent whose plan to go back to school ignited her dreams to achieve greatness. Cocchi aspires to help solve real world problems, like closing the wealth gap and stabilizing the economy while creating equity and equal opportunity within diverse markets. While going back to school at NOVA, she … Continued
Generation Hope is still seeking applicants for its scholar’s program. They alerted us they have received significantly fewer applications from NOVA students this year than in past years. If you know a NOVA student who (1) became pregnant or was parenting under the age of 19 (any gender), and (2) is currently 25 years old … Continued
On April 20, the NOVA Educational Foundation launched its second annual ‘Giving Day,’ a 24-hour virtual fundraiser in support of NOVA student achievement. Over $53,000 was raised to support student success and meet emerging needs of the college. “The outpouring of support on Giving Day shows the passion our NOVA community has for our students,” … Continued
Thank you to those who attended and/or participated in CATE’s inaugural webinar on ChatGPT-Challenges and Possibilities for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Todd Zakrajsek certainly made the topic come alive and the Q&A session that followed the presentation was informative and enjoyable. If you were unable to attend and would like to view the event or … Continued
New VCCS Chancellor Dr. David Doré is in the midst of his first visit to NOVA. Today, for his final day with us for this trip, he will have breakfast with members of the Administrative Council and student governments before touring the Annandale Campus. He will then visit the Manassas Campus for a lunch with … Continued
The Annandale Campus is seeking an interim LASS dean to serve while Dean Jen Daniels serves in an interim AVP of Academic Affairs role, beginning at the end of spring semester. The interim dean must hold at least a master’s degree in a teaching field within the language, arts or social science disciplines from a … Continued
As a state institution, the meetings of NOVA’s College Board and its committees are open to the public (unless otherwise noted). Please see below for the upcoming General College Board Meeting (May 8), and the various committee meetings. Academic Curriculum and Workforce Development Committee – This meeting will be held Monday, May 1, from 5 … Continued
The spring 2023 issue of Calliope, The Student Journal of Art and Literature, is now available. Enjoy the excellent work of our talented students. Calliope is published each spring at Northern Virginia Community College through a collaboration of the departments of English and arts under the sponsorship of the Division of Languages, Arts and Social … Continued
Our next EMSS staff-wide meeting will be held virtually on Friday, April 28, from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Join us at this Zoom link Passcode 573760. Please feel free to visit the EMSS SharePoint page with updates and resources pertaining to Enrollment Management and Student Success. … Continued
