As a federal contractor, NOVA is required to comply with certain nondiscrimination and affirmative action recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all our employees to update their information every five years. To meet this requirement, we invite employees to complete the Voluntary Self-Identification … Continued
As we begin the summer semester, we recognize that dealing with disruptive students can be a challenge to even the most seasoned professor. The campus coordinator for student integrity and conduct has experience and serves as a resource for working with disruptive students and presenting topics on the conduct process. The following are three principles … Continued
Woodbridge Associate Professor of English/Screenwriting and graduate of Emerson College’s MFA in Writing for Film and Television, Kelly Cochran-Yzquierdo was selected to participate in Stowe Story Labs June 1 through 4, 2023. Stowe Story Labs is a “Vermont-based non-profit working with top, emerging screenwriters, filmmakers and creative producers from around the world. [They] help artists … Continued
This week’s topic is summer reads. As we turn the corner into June this week, it seemed like a good time to check in on what books are on your summer reading list. Maybe your next book is a classic that you’re looking to read for the first or fourth time; a new beach-ready novel … Continued
Wrapping up AAPI Heritage Month at NOVA, the office of DEI held an event focusing on caring for your mental health as an Asian American Pacific Islander. May is also Mental Health Month. DEI’s guest speaker Sandhya Oaks spoke at the AAPI Intercultural Learning Center earlier this month about something she is most passionate about—caring … Continued
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
After 18 years of dedicated service to the College, Barbara Hopkins, associate vice president of academic affairs will be leaving NOVA in June. In celebration of her service, the Office of Academic Affairs would like to invite faculty and staff to a farewell celebration on Tuesday, June 6, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in … Continued
Please join me in welcoming Angelika Machi to the President’s Office as the new executive assistant. Prior to coming to NOVA, Angelika worked in real estate as a transaction coordinator and listing manager. She earned her BA in sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her MA in teaching from Johns Hopkins University. … Continued
