We are excited to announce that Northern Virginia Community College’s upcoming Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Eagle Bank Arena. We invite you to join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our 2024 graduating class. Please save the date, and stay tuned for further details regarding the … Continued
As part of our ongoing support for NOVA faculty teaching hybrid and online courses, NOVA Online offers a series of collegewide webinars featuring amazing faculty colleagues who share best practices for student success. Professor Chvonne Parker will lead an upcoming webinar on Friday, October 27, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. If you’ve ever faced challenges explaining complex topics, sought practical … Continued
The College Senate has asked the Personnel Services Committee (PSC) and Instructional & Student Services Committee (ISSC) to gather important data on student behavior as it relates to NOVA personnel. This survey is completely anonymous and is for informational purposes only. The survey was sent out in spring 2023, but we would like to see a … Continued
Dear NOVA Community, Over the last few days, images and accounts of war, violence and human suffering in Israel and Gaza, Sudan and the tragedy due to an earthquake in Afghanistan have caught national attention. Many individuals in our NOVA community may have relatives and friends in the Israel, Gaza, Sudan and the Afghanistan … Continued
When teaching students online, your feedback on their coursework not only guides their learning but also cultivates personal rapport. Research has revealed the importance of feedback, including its impact on learning effectiveness and student satisfaction in online courses. Are you eager to dig deeper into the art of feedback, exploring different types of feedback and … Continued
Individuals with diabetes are encouraged to pay special attention to carbohydrate intake. For most people with diabetes, carbohydrates should account for about 45% to 55% of the total calories you eat daily. Make sure you choose your carbohydrates wisely — ideally, from vegetables, whole grains, and fruits. Try to avoid highly refined carbohydrates such as white … Continued
Dr. Dahlia Henry-Tett has been recognized as one of the “Women We Admire Top 50 Women Leaders in Education for 2023.” Henry-Tett is NOVA’s inaugural chief wellness officer and has made her mark at the college by promoting programming that helps employees stay healthy as they go about their work and life through proper nutrition and … Continued
Later this month, Wing Young Huie will deliver his award-winning presentation, “How Are We Formed by Photographs?” Join Huie to learn how he connects with thousands of strangers through photography, and experience how below-the-surface narratives can illuminate our initial perceptions. This unforgettable evening of photography celebrating the lives of our communities will happen October 19, … Continued
Vote for Teaching Faculty for the Ad Hoc Appointment Advisory Committee! You can choose up to three people for these important positions, which will play a role in determining which colleagues receive multi-year appointments. Make your voice heard! Click here to go to the BALLOT, enter your email address and teaching faculty will be taken to … Continued
With the Winter Session approaching, we understand there might be some excitement and maybe even a touch of anxiety as we pilot this new initiative. To help answer your questions that may arise in the coming weeks, we are delighted to invite you to a webinar that focuses on working with students interested in enrolling … Continued
