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Register for Oct. 13 ACE Conf. and Make Your Workshop Selections

September 26, 2023 / HR News/Training

NOVA will host the 2023 Applauding Classified Employees (ACE) conference on Friday, Oct. 13. This annual classified staff professional development day promises to be an enriching experience, brimming with a diverse range of workshops and incredible opportunities to network with your peers. We’ve created a dynamic schedule designed to empower and inspire you along your … Continued

September is National Suicide Prevention Month!

September 26, 2023 / General NOVA News

September is National Suicide Prevention month. You can be part of this life saving conversation. Just by having the conversation, you help save lives by showing empathy and support to the individual you tell them that they are not alone in their silent suffering.  Here at NOVA and in the Office of Wellness and Mental … Continued

NOVA Day at Marymount University, Sept. 29

September 26, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

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. If you have students … Continued

Final Day to Nominate for 9-Month Teaching Faculty Caucus

September 26, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

We are still seeking 9-month teaching faculty who are interested in serving on the 9-Month Full-Time Teaching Faculty Caucus. If you would like to self-nominate for one of the vacant positions below, please contact Caucus Secretary Julie Quinn (jquinn@nvcc.edu) Open positions are: Executive Committee Chair Vice Chair Parliamentarian Secretary Steering Committee AL, AN, LO, MA, … Continued

Annandale Lyceum Event: Mohamed Del: A Beacon of Hope and Education, Sept 28

September 26, 2023 / Events

September is Deaf Awareness Month, and the Annandale Campus Lyceum Committee welcomes Mohamed Del to discuss deaf education in Africa. This virtual event will be held on Thursday, September 28 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Click here to register and receive the zoom link. Mohamed Del, a well-known figure in deaf education and advocacy, has … Continued

Be The Sunshine in Their Storm: A Title IX Webinar, Sept, 27

September 25, 2023 / Events

Each year, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts a Food for Thought series aimed at providing professional development opportunities for NOVA faculty and staff. This year, we are kicking off the series with our Title IX Coordinator, Laura Buchs. All NOVA employees are invited to attend this free webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 27, … Continued

Call for Faculty Volunteers: Ad Hoc Appt. Advisory Committee, Nominations Due at 11:59 p.m. Tonight

September 25, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

It is the time of year when the various segments of the college faculty elect their members as representatives on the  Ad Hoc Appointment Advisory Committee. This committee provides information and advice for the president’s consideration for all faculty members eligible for three- and five-year appointments. We are seeking three teaching faculty members and one … Continued

Strengthen Online Discussions with a Human Presence, Begins Oct. 2

September 25, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Online discussions offer students a dynamic platform to engage with course materials, interact with instructors and build connections with classmates in online and hybrid courses. Discussion forums foster collaboration among students and encourage participants to approach learning from different perspectives. In the evolving landscape of higher education where the advent of AI-generated tools presents both … Continued