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Reminder: New Digital Image Release Forms

March 6, 2024 / General NOVA News

NOVA is going digital with image release forms! That’s right — the days of distributing, signing and archiving paper image release forms at events will soon be gone. NOVA’s communications team would like to thank those who assisted with the development and testing of this new tool. For general, one-off events, please use the “General … Continued

Register Today for Writing Ourselves In Summer Institute, May 13–15

March 5, 2024 / Events

NOVA’s Writing Ourselves In Summer Institute will be held Monday through Wednesday, May 13–15, at the Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Annandale Campus. The Institute will feature keynote speaker Dr. Vershawn (“Dr. Vay”) Ashanti Young. Register for the Institute here! Dr. Vay is the author and editor of more than 10 books, including the … Continued

USJ Professor, Author on Inclusive Instruction Principles & Practices

March 5, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Are you curious about a book tailored for instructors championing inclusion in higher education? Would you like to explore principles and practices of inclusive instruction across disciplines and modalities? If so, join us for an upcoming webinar presented by the incredible Dr. Derek Dube. The webinar, titled “What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices,” will … Continued

Announcing NOVA’s May 12 Commencement Speaker: JR Bontrager

March 5, 2024 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is the announcement of our 2024 commencement speaker. I am pleased to share that our keynote at our Spring 2024 NOVA commencement (May 12) will be provided by NOVA alum and current student JR Bontrager. JR Bontrager is the director of technology and 3D design at 3D Herndon, where he focuses on producing … Continued

Period to Request One Day of Telework Closes March 12

March 5, 2024 / HR News/Training

NOVA has opened 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 remain open through Tuesday, March 12. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty.  Employees who already … Continued

Open Ed Week thru Friday!

March 5, 2024 / Events

Join us this week for NOVA Open Ed Week — 5 Days, 5 Activities: Unleashing OER Potential at NOVA. This global celebration is dedicated to sharing and learning about the latest advancements in open education. Our OER programming provides a special opportunity to actively engage in this movement. Make sure to mark your calendars and … Continued