Marymount University will host NOVA Day at MU on Friday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This event will take place at Marymount University’s Main Campus, 2807 North Glebe Rd., Arlington, Va. It is planned specifically to ensure NOVA students have the information they need to successfully navigate the transfer process. Students will … Continued
As part of a pilot backpacking project, professors Indigo Eriksen (WO) and Karen Murph (AN) recently led a third backpacking trip for students. Eriksen’s Beginning Backpacking for Women, Trans and Nonbinary NOVA Students, aims to connect students and NOVA employees with wilderness access and experiences. The trips are made possible through the joyful support of … Continued
At this year’s ACE Conference, we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the individuals who are the driving force behind our success. These are the individuals who go above and beyond, making a significant difference while creating a strong sense of belonging within our NOVA community. Recognizing and appreciating their efforts is not just a … Continued
Per DHRM Policy 1.61 – Teleworking, NOVA employees can request telework for temporary/emergency circumstances using the Temporary Telework Agreement – Form 105-109c. The Temporary Telework Agreement is posted online in the Forms Library for Faculty/Staff. The temporary Telework Agreement has a maximum limit of two weeks and is non-renewable. In accordance with DHRM policy, temporary telework … Continued
Embrace clear grading criteria, save time and provide students with transparent feedback. Rubrics make assignment assessment a breeze in Canvas, ensuring fairness, consistency and student success. Learn how to elevate your teaching game at our Rubrics in Canvas webinar on September 21 at 4 p.m. Register today at NVCC.GoSignMeUp.com Submitted by: Johnna Denny, CETSS, JDenny@nvcc.edu
This Monday, Let’s Level Up Our Physical Wellness Efforts! How? This is how… Next week is NOVA Walk Week (Monday, September 25th through Friday, September 29th). The week is dedicated to encouraging movement and engagement for our NOVA community of employees, students, Alumni and Friends Network, and retirees. A community is a powerful thing that can be … Continued
The September installment of our professional development series on Teaching for Learning is coming up soon. Please feel free to join us at either of these sessions where we will be discussing Chapter 5: Reading Strategies. Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m. Friday, September 22 at 1 p.m. As we await the third shipment of the physical books, please … Continued
CATE (Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence) is launching a monthly speaker series on various topics focused on teaching and learning. Please join us for the CATE September session on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. to learn about Teaching and Learning with AI. As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become … Continued
Switching professions can be daunting, but Daniel Rivera made a promise to reinvent himself and start a new career after working in the hospitality industry for a decade. He had no clue how to get started, what the new career might look like or even how long it would take to make the switch. Fast … Continued
The College Forum is our shared governance structure, which includes the College Senate and a number of forum councils. Each campus has its own forum council, and there is also a forum council for College staff (for College staff who report up through a vice president). Members of forum councils are elected during spring semester … Continued
