In April of 2023, College Senate solicited feedback to learn more about NOVA’s stakeholders’ opinions regarding NOVA Online’s Winter Intersession Pilot Proposal. We deeply appreciate the participation and valuable input we received from all those who took the time to complete the survey. Your contributions were invaluable. Using your VCCS credentials to access your Google … Continued
NOVA fosters a sense of belonging and we collectively practice diversity, equity and inclusion across our campuses, programs and people. Dr. JoAnn Credle, coordinator for specialized degree programs definitely practices what she preaches. Credle recently extended an invitation across NOVA’s campuses to visit The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), and she … Continued
NOVA is seeking an interim LASS dean to serve the Alexandria Campus due to the recent retirement of Dean Jimmie McClellan. 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 regionally accredited institution. In addition, the interim dean must have … Continued
Do you want to prepare yourself to be well-positioned for the changing landscape of higher education? Are you planning to use the slower pace of summer to equip yourself with a new course modality to teach hybrid courses at NOVA? Two sessions of Hybrid Certification Course have been scheduled for this summer, and the first … Continued
Kevin Baisden is a student on a mission—to be the best version of himself and to help others. He got his start at NOVA and then went to Columbia for a B.A. with a joint major in economics and philosophy. Baisden went on to work in finance, interning at a hedge fund and an asset … Continued
PLOMS is a newly developed design model that addresses presentation, language options, measurement and support/scaffolding while highlighting fundamentals of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and accessibility. See our earlier Daily Flyer article here. This asynchronous two-week Canvas workshop contains five short P-L-O-M-S modules and accessibility design information and tips. Each module has one discussion activity … Continued
Make the most of your summer break by attending Canvas and EdTech webinars! Expand your knowledge and discover innovative teaching strategies. Learn about new features, best practices, and effective integration of educational technology. Equip yourself with valuable insights to enhance your teaching experience and prepare for the upcoming school year. Don’t miss out on these … Continued
President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours on Monday, June 12 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. via Zoom. You may submit an anonymous question until Tuesday, June 6 at 12 p.m. She will use the most frequently asked questions to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting … Continued
NOVA is seeking an interim LASS dean to serve the Alexandria Campus due to the recent retirement of Dean Jimmie McClellan. 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 regionally accredited institution. In addition, the interim dean must have … Continued
In closing AANHPI Month, we celebrate NOVA Alumna Hanh Bui, author of a beautiful children’s book that recognizes young readers’ discovery of their heritage. The Yellow Áo Dài, her first published work, has received praise and acclaim from fellow authors and the broader community. Inspired by her first teacher at a refugee camp, Hanh Bui later pursued … Continued
