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Visit NOVAnet for Important College Information

August 16, 2023 / General NOVA News

Looking for the recording of a meeting you missed or minutes from a recent College Senate meeting? You can find those on NOVAnet, our faculty/staff intranet site. Want to hear the president’s monthly office hour or check out Admin Council’s latest discussions? You can find those on NOVAnet. Looking for a new car or a … Continued

Help a Nighthawk Out! School Supplies Drive: August 21 thru Sept. 1

August 16, 2023 / Events

A “USA Today” article on August 25, 2022, said, during the 2022-2023 school year, households would spend an estimated $1,199 for college back-to-school supplies. This is a 35.5% increase since 2019. The rise in retail costs can be a real financial challenge; and not just for small kids, but also for our NOVA students’ household … Continued

Inaugural DEI Common-Read Launch Event, August 18

August 16, 2023 / Events

The Office of DEI, Student Life and the Library Council are excited to launch a new initiative this year aimed at cultivating a sense of belonging at NOVA. The inaugural DEI Common Read is Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson (published 2014). After consulting with other community colleges and Penguin … Continued

Upcoming College Board, Committees and New-Member Orientation

August 16, 2023 / General NOVA News

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 College Board, board committee meetings and new member orientation sessions for August and September. New Members Orientation Session (In-person only) Tuesday, August 29 from 2 p.m. until 3:30 … Continued

Welcome to NOVA’s Fall Convocation! Today at 9!

August 16, 2023 / Countdown to Convocation

It’s here! No “almost” about it! Let’s kick off the new school year right! NOVA’s College-wide Convocation will be held today, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on NOVA’s Alexandria Campus (AS). Faculty and staff may attend in person or participate in campus watch parties. … Continued

Upcoming Parking & NOVACard Changes for Fall 2023

August 16, 2023 / General NOVA News

Parking and NOVACard Services has gone cashless beginning August 1. Data shows that our students and customers overwhelmingly prefer cashless payment methods. Electronic payments are more convenient, streamline the checkout process and reduce costs. In addition, Parking & NOVACard in-person service hours are changing. Beginning Friday, Sept. 1., Parking and NOVACard offices will close at … Continued

Please Update Your Emergency Contact in NOVA HCM

August 16, 2023 / HR News/Training

As part of our on-going commitment to maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, we kindly request that all employees take a few moments to review and update their emergency contact information. In the event of an emergency or unexpected situation, having accurate and current contact details will enable us to reach out to designated emergency contacts … Continued

NOVA’s New Fact Book Now Available

August 16, 2023 / General NOVA News

The 36th edition of the NOVA Fact Book: 2018-2019 through 2022-2023 is now available for your reference. Inside the current issue, you will find general information about the College; historical enrollment data; student enrollment, retention, graduation, and transfer data; finances and facilities data; personnel data; student services and community education data; and international student data. … Continued

Super Saturday Is Coming: Student Services Will Be Open on Sat., August 19

August 16, 2023 / Events

It is almost time to welcome our new and continuing Nighthawks back to campus for fall 2023. NOVA “Super Saturday” will offer one-stop access to student services and class registration at all NOVA campuses, in-person and virtually, on Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Super Saturday is the last push for enrollment … Continued

NOVA Student Iyouel Endashaw Feels NOVA has Set Him Up for Success

August 16, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

This NOVA Nighthawk is heading toward a career in foreign service and was selected for a State Department FAIT Fellowship Iyouel Endashaw, a first-generation Ethiopian American, will soon be pursuing his Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity at George Mason University. He will have finished two associates at NOVA before going on to his transfer institution. … Continued