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Faculty Training: Integrating AI in the Classroom

February 23, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us on a journey to enhance your communication skills and seamlessly integrate AI into your curriculum. Explore the world of AI communication with ACUE’s AI Series courses. Specifically designed for educators, this in-depth program equips you to create prompts that spark meaningful interactions with AI. Uncover the potential of seamlessly integrating AI into your curriculum and … Continued

GMU Expert on Inclusive Instructional Techniques, Today at 12

February 23, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Are you ready to integrate inclusive teaching into multiple aspects of your instructional spaces? Would you like to explore effective techniques and develop tangible plans for your classes? If so, your journey continues here! Join us for an enlightening workshop to (1) deepen your understanding of inclusive course instruction across various modalities and (2) explore … Continued

Upcoming Academic Advising Retreat: “The Future of Advising,” March 15

February 23, 2024 / Events

The Office of Academic Planning and Advising is sponsoring a professional development day on the future of advising. The retreat is open to advising center front desk administrative support, counselors, faculty, deans and directors, and associate deans and directors. The retreat offers a HyFlex option that gives participants the choice to attend in person or … Continued

Meet Our New Student Contributors: Students Interviewing Students About Their Journeys and NOVA Experiences

February 23, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

As many know, NOVA’s Comms Team piloted the “Meet the Grads” series two years ago and has been excited about the thousands of views of the stories and short films showcasing our graduates in the weeks leading up to Commencement. Student stories are always heartwarming and energizing. However, engaging with students looking toward Commencement and … Continued

Period to Request One Day of Telework Open Feb. 26 thru March 12

February 23, 2024 / HR News/Training

NOVA is opening the portal to submit the electronic Standard Telework Agreement (Form 105-109) to request one day of telework for full-time, non-probationary classified staff and administrative/professional faculty. The portal to access the electronic form will open starting Monday, February 26, and remain open through Tuesday, March 12. Please note: The telework process does not apply … Continued

President to Host Faculty/Staff Office Hours, Feb. 28

February 23, 2024 / Events

President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours via Zoom on Wednesday, February 28, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. She will use the most frequently asked questions, submitted in advance, to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting via the chat box, which will open following the … Continued

First Reading Group Discussion on “Life On The Outside,” Today on Zoom

February 23, 2024 / Events

Please join Steve Lessner, associate professor of English, in his Spring 2024 reading group to discuss National Book Award finalist Life on the Outside: The Prison Odyssey of Elaine Bartlett by Jennifer Gonnerman. The first Zoom meeting is scheduled for today, February 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pages 1–100 will be discussed during the meeting. Two print … Continued

Faculty Volunteers Needed for Ad Hoc Grievance Panel

February 23, 2024 / HR News/Training

Human Resources is looking for faculty volunteers to be part of the pool of candidates to serve on ad hoc grievance panels during the 2024 calendar year. Per VCCS Policy 3.13 — Alternative Dispute Resolution and Grievance Procedures, to be eligible you must be a faculty member (teaching, professional or administrative). The makeup of a … Continued