Join us for an in-person overview of our new HyFlex mobile units! HyFlex courses use a hybrid-flexible format that allows students to attend class either live in-person or remotely via Zoom. The mobile units have the same functionality as the HyFlex rooms and allow faculty to leverage HyFlex capabilities virtually from any classroom on campus. … Continued
Help NOVA students or alumni discover an incredible opportunity that provides up to $87,000 in academic funding over two years to complete an IT-related bachelor’s degree. The Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship is a two-year fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State, with a path to a career in the foreign service by … Continued
Regular and substantive interaction is the legal federal requirement that distinguishes courses that are distance education versus those that are correspondence courses. Facilitating online discussions and providing feedback on students’ coursework are two essential components of substantive interaction, the new regulation on distance education implemented by the U.S. Department of Education since July 2021. To … Continued
Who keeps you well? Let us know who makes your workplace a healthier place to be. Is there someone who runs your wellness challenges, serves on your campus wellness committees, organizes a walking group or makes sure healthy snack options are available? Nominate your favorite encouraging colleague as a 2023 CommonHealth Wellness Champion. Recognize their good works … Continued
President Kress will host her first faculty/staff office hours of the new academic year via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. You may submit an anonymous question until 12 p.m., Sept. 8. She will use the most frequently asked questions to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also … Continued
What is PLOMS you ask? PLOMS is a course design model that addresses Presentation, Language, Options, Measurement and Support/Scaffolding while also focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The July workshop was very well received and there will be one last two-week asynchronous session from Sept. 10 through Sept. 24. Space is limited, so register soon! Complete the Google Form to … 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
Learn the steps to create opportunities for student teamwork and engagement. Using the Canvas Collaboration tool on documents and projects using VCCS Google accounts. Students can collaborate with the instructor individually or with groups in the class. This 30-minute webinar will give you the skills to apply these strategies this semester. Register at NOVA GoSignMeUp … Continued
The Virginia Community Colleges Association (VCCA) proudly announces its 39th Annual Conference at the Omni Hotel in Richmond from Wednesday, September 27 through Friday, September 29. Each year, the VCCA sponsors a regional conference focusing on the professional development of over 200 members, including college administrators, faculty and staff, from all 25 agencies within the … Continued
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
