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
In August, we celebrated National Wellness Month, prioritizing self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Our NOVA Librarians created vibrant and engaging displays highlighting materials that promote wellness and mental health. As the month comes to a close, don’t forget to pop in and encourage your students to visit the NOVA Libraries. (Wow, Manassas and … Continued
The 36th edition of the NOVA Fact Book: 2018-2019 through 2022-2023 is now available for your reference. Some of the key insights from the fact book are summarized below. While headcount enrollment for AY 2022-23 increased by about 3% compared to AY 2021-22 (with about a 5% increase, fall over fall), FTES enrollment decreased slightly … Continued
In our continued efforts to fight hunger and food insecurity, NOVA is offering its Hot Meals Grant to students this semester. This grant will allow access to hot, healthy meals while on campus. Affordable access to food and hot, nutritious meals helps students focus, get better grades and maintain good physical and mental health. Students … Continued
Want to know more about the hybrid retirement plan? Join VRS and MissionSquare for a series of webinars on the hybrid retirement plan on Tuesday, Sept. 5. From 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., learn about the features and benefits of the hybrid retirement plan. Register for Hybrid Retirement Plan: Features and Benefits! From 10:45 a.m. … Continued
Effective immediately, you will now find time and leave under NOVA’s benefits department. If you have any time and leave questions, please direct them to benefits@nvcc.edu. This includes any questions related to timesheet entry and adjustments, approval, leave requests, and ACA hour inquiries. Submitted by: Kim Jewell, HR-Assoc. Director of Benefits, KJewell@nvcc.edu
President Kress will host her first student office hours of the new academic year on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to hear directly from the president and to ask her questions they may have as they start the new year. Direct your students to the … Continued
As of Friday, Sept. 1, NOVA’s Business Offices will be changing their hours. All business offices will continue to provide all services, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. On Fridays, business offices will be open for in-person transactions from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. After 12:30, business offices will be available for … Continued
The NOVA Foundation and the Financial Aid Office are pleased to announce the opening of the final scholarship cycle for the 2023-2024 academic year! The scholarship application period will close on September 29. Students may submit one application to apply for multiple opportunities. For a list of available scholarships and to apply, students may visit … Continued
You may have noticed a few updates to the Canvas Gradebook. There are new Enhanced Gradebook Filter Features. The Enhanced Gradebook updates the filter and viewing options. It also added a button for exporting the Gradebook. Effortlessly organize and assess student progress, identify trends and personalize support. Need more information on this new feature? Join … Continued
