The advising teams approach is a framework for student success that makes student interactions with advising part of an intentional educational experience. Accomplishing this work requires a commitment to our shared responsibility. The advising teams approach intentionally aligns academic advisors, student services and academic departments to coordinate this holistic support for students. Holistic advising entails … Continued
NOVA’s Administration of Justice Department Prof. Bob Anderson is known for scheduling very compelling guest speakers for his classes. Don’t be jealous, though. You are also invited to hear these exciting speakers on timely current events topics. Read on for more information on the last of this month’s lectures: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. China’s … Continued
This is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). Here are some fun facts about apprenticeships: The median estimate of an employer’s return on investment in a registered apprenticeship is 44.3%. The average starting salary after completing a registered apprenticeship program is $80,000. About 90% of apprentices maintain their employment after completing an apprenticeship program. Workers who complete … Continued
Join the Write Now! Faculty/Staff Writing Group on Thursday, November 16, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. for another session of communal, contemplative writing time. Held in the cozy comfort of the Annandale Center for Contemplative Practice (CM-332) or via Zoom, Write Now! is a space for faculty and staff to work on their independent … Continued
As we look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, NOVA’s Nighthawk Nest campus pantries are accepting donations during the Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, this week, November 13 through November 17. Each campus pantry will collect traditional Thanksgiving food items to help those experiencing food insecurity, especially at this time of year. Students who regularly visit our … Continued
The Office of Grants is starting a new tracking process at NOVA for VIVA grants. Faculty who plan to submit an application should notify the Grants Office. VIVA has released the Open Course RFP; the deadline for submissions is March 1, 2024. Please visit the VIVA website for complete information on the types of grants … Continued
Join Joshua Bruce and Steve Lessner for “Check Your Technique: Hip Hop Writing Workshop 2.0.” Building on their previous workshop held last spring, this interactive workshop will focus on the connections between hip hop and writing and invite participants to Explore a variety of rappers’ techniques of writing, invention and delivery; Analyze a favorite rapper’s … Continued
Engineering is an in-demand field with growth projected in a number of areas within the field, including mechanical, civil, agricultural, environmental and biomedical engineering. NOVA’s A.S. in Engineering provides students with an “on ramp” to these degrees and careers. Student advising for engineering can be remarkably complex due to the various transfer pathways and possible … Continued
President Kress will host her November student office hours tomorrow, November 14, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to hear directly from the president and to ask her questions they have been pondering. Direct your students to the Virtual Student Union for the link and password to join. The next … Continued
NOVA is proud of Nighthawk Willie Brown of the Alexandria Campus, who was selected to attend NASA’s Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program from October 19 through 26! After successfully completing a five-week online NCAS course, Brown earned a spot to participate in the online Mission 2: Exploration Simulation. He is one of hundreds of … Continued
