Tina Matthew is a NOVA graduate and the mother of a new NOVA student. Her daughter started at NOVA this fall; and as a loving mother, Tina wants her child to have a better life than she had. With that in mind, Tina shares a message of inspiration for her daughter — in college and … Continued
The final installment of our October Teaching for Learning professional development series is today from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. We will be discussing “Chapter 8: Metacognitive Reflection.” No registration is necessary for this event, but please click here to access the Zoom link. Remember that you can also access an electronic version of Teaching for … Continued
The Open Enrollment period for participation in the Legal Resources Plan begins October 1 and ends October 31, 2023. The plan provides limited legal services to benefits-eligible employees, their spouses and qualifying dependent children at the group rate of $18.00 per month. Plan features include no annual usage limitations, co-pays or deductibles for covered services. … 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 and student satisfaction in online courses. Are you eager to dig deeper into the art of feedback, exploring different types of feedback and rubrics … Continued
Walk in the Woods, a monthly hiking program offered by Professor Indigo Eriksen (WO), had a beautiful September hike last weekend! NOVA students and staff accompanied Indigo and writer Rahima Shafiq Ullah on a six-mile hike to Raven Rocks, a stunning scenic trail near Bluemont, Virginia. In October, Indigo will lead an advanced beginner hike … Continued
The Open Enrollment period for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) begins October 1 and runs through October 31. Active ORPHE participants have a choice of two providers: DCP (VRS investment options record-kept by MissionSquare Retirement) and TIAA. Participants who wish to change investment providers can compare and select their provider … Continued
Attention, all new NOVA faculty: If you have not attended the “Teaching in Canvas at NOVA” webinar, now is your chance! Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, October 11, and Thursday, October 12, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., to learn from the experts and discover how to use Canvas the NOVA way. Let … Continued
President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. You may submit an anonymous question until 12 p.m., Oct. 12. She will use the most frequently asked questions to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting via … Continued
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
Major earthquakes can happen anywhere. On Thursday, October 19, at 10:19 a.m., NOVA will participate in The Great SouthEast ShakeOut Regional Earthquake Drill. This is your chance to learn how to protect yourself in the event of an earthquake. The goal of the drill is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe. To … Continued
