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Save the Date for National Writing Day, Oct. 20

October 6, 2023 / Events

The National Writing Day Committee invites you to attend a special in-person event on Friday, October 20, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Annandale Campus in the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong (formerly CE) Forum. Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A session with leading industry professionals on the importance of writing. Speakers … Continued

Respondus LockDown Browser Issue for Mac OS Sonoma Users

October 6, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

There have been recent reports of a compatibility issue related to Respondus LockDown Browser for Mac users. Specifically, students who are using Mac OS computers running the latest Mac OS version, Sonoma, have encountered difficulties when attempting to employ Respondus LockDown Browser for proctoring purposes. To address this issue, students MUST perform a manual update … Continued

Announcing ACCP “A Year to Thrive” Bootcamp, Sat., Oct. 28

October 6, 2023 / Events

How can we transition from a state of feeling stuck, burned out, exhausted or running low on fresh ideas to a state of thriving and celebration? On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., the Annandale Center for Contemplative Practice will host a one-day intensive workshop retreat titled “A Year to Thrive.” If you’ve … Continued

Nominate Faculty and Classified Staff Emeritus by Nov. 17

October 6, 2023 / HR News/Training

The call for nominations for faculty and classified staff emeritus status is now open. To be eligible to be nominated for emeritus status, an employee must have retired from Northern Virginia Community College on or before October 31, 2023, after a minimum of 5 years of full-time service to the College and a minimum of … Continued

Prof. Chvonne Parker on Enhancing Hybrid/Online Courses with Video, Oct. 27

October 6, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

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 … Continued

President’s Sabbatical Award Application Deadline Nov. 1

October 6, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The President’s Sabbatical Award application is open until November 1. Teaching, administrative and professional faculty, please consider applying for the President’s Sabbatical. Read on for information on guidelines, eligibility and the application. The President’s Sabbatical Award is designed to foster creative energy by providing faculty with one semester of sabbatical leave with full pay. Each … Continued