Are you interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Community College Policy and Administration (CCPA)? The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is recruiting students to join the fall 2023 cohort. NOVA is an American Association of Community College (AACC) member college and full-time NOVA faculty and staff may qualify for a 25% discount on … Continued
Congratulations on another successful semester teaching our eager NOVA Nighthawks! Before you escape for the summer…or into the summer semester, please be aware of these important Canvas notes to end the term right: Spring 2023 Courses The spring 2023 courses will automatically close out for students on May 16. No action is needed by instructors … Continued
As the academic year comes to a close, we have the opportunity to gather information about post-NOVA plans of our soon-to-be graduates. Employer Engagement & Career Services has launched a pilot version of the First Destination Survey, which was developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). This is a new endeavor for … Continued
The Enrollment Management and Student Success team is seeking an interim director for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The interim director will provide oversight for Student Conduct & Integrity, the Student Ombuds program and academic standing-related functions including withdrawals for mitigating circumstances. The interim director must hold a master’s degree from a regionally … Continued
On Saturday, May 13, Cinema Professor Paul Awad and Professor Emerita Kathryn O’Sullivan will screen their award-winning documentary Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. About the film: In 1975, only 30 years after the United States and Japan had been at war, Japan gave 53 priceless bonsai trees to the … Continued
The Annandale Campus is seeking an interim dean of LASS 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 … Continued
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which runs the month of May, NOVA Annandale Library, in collaboration with the AAPI Intercultural Center, have created an online library guide containing books, movies, poetry and other resources to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. We urge you to take a look! Enjoy and read, read, read! … Continued
In our academic environment, early May is the unofficial start to summer. It is now OK to plod around the house in flip flops: cook all your meals on the grill; start again on that list of good reads; and make plans to visit ALL of your favorite spots ( or future favorite spots). It also signifies the midway point … Continued
Looking to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your classroom? Packback Suite is now free for use college-wide and includes: Packback Deep Dives: AI-powered writing submission platform with rubric-specific, instant feedback to help every student build their writing skills. This real-time, nuanced writing and grammar “tutoring” has been shown to increase student success and confidence in … Continued
Our feet tend to be the most overworked part of our body and they may receive the least amount of care. Let your feet lead the way! Take a mindful pause and practice this workout for Happy Feet. Toe raise, toe point, toe curl: Hold each position for five seconds and repeat 10 times. Recommended … Continued
