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The AFA Gallery at Alexandria Campus is proud to present the 2023 Visual Arts Faculty Show, showcasing the work of NOVA’s full-time and adjunct faculty and staff members in fine arts, graphic design and photography. There will be a closing reception today, September 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. and the final day of the … 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
On August 1, 2023, NOVA discontinued NVCC.edu email access for emeriti and retired faculty and staff in compliance with VCCS IT policy. If you are emeriti and/or retired faculty/staff, you still have VCCS email access. If you need information on how to access your VCCS email, please refer to the IT Help Desk website. Additionally, … Continued
If you are a new or returning faculty member, you can explore a new course modality and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to teach hybrid courses at NOVA! Three sessions of our Hybrid Certification Course will be available this fall and early spring. The course is asynchronous in Canvas, so you can learn … Continued
Join us to learn how to use Canvas tools to effectively communicate with your students. Set up your profile and notifications to stay connected with them and send out important messages to the entire class with the Announcements tool. Use your Canvas Inbox to send and receive private messages and utilize Q&A Discussions to create … 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
As part of our on-going support for NOVA faculty who are teaching hybrid and online courses, NOVA Online is offering a series of college-wide webinars featuring amazing faculty colleagues to promote best practices in hybrid and online teaching each semester. These webinars intend to build a community of learning and collaboration, foster a growth mindset, … Continued
NOVA has opened the portal to submit the electronic Standard Telework Agreement (Form 105-109) to request one day of telework for full-time, non-probationary classified staff and administrative/professional faculty. The portal to access the electronic form will be open through September 13. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty. Employees who already have … 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
Did you know that September is Self-Care Awareness Month. Don’t forget about that very special person in your life — you! Our friends at the Monday Campaigns remind us that “during the course of a busy day, week or month, it’s easy to forget about that very special person in your life—you!” There’s only one … Continued