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President’s Office Hours Recording Available

March 4, 2024 / General NOVA News

The recording from the President’s Faculty/Staff Office Hours from Wednesday, February 28, is now available. Find it here, using passcode RT$.4kW4 You can find all the president’s office hours for faculty/staff and for students (and lots of other helpful information) on the president’s NOVAnet site under Townhall Recordings.   Submitted by: Kathy Thompson, Assoc. Director … Continued

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Hannah Choi, a First-Generation ADVANCE Alumna

March 1, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Hannah Choi, a NOVA alum and current student at George Mason University, was inspired to work with students with disabilities because of her passion for advancing postsecondary educational opportunities. She graduated from the ADVANCE program, a transfer partnership between NOVA and GMU. In the following discussion, Hannah shares insights into the program and discusses how … Continued

Master Google Workflow: Google Docs, Sheets & Slides Webinars, Mon., March 4

March 1, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Our upcoming webinars will dive into Google Docs, Sheets and Slides to maximize your workflow and boost productivity. Learn time-saving tips, collaboration strategies and advanced techniques to elevate your presentations and streamline your tasks. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, everyone will learn something new. Explore advanced formatting, data analysis and dynamic visuals to … Continued

Encourage Students to Apply for the Honors Program. Deadline Is Today!

March 1, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Do you have exceptional students this semester who would benefit from rigorous, research-based courses? Encourage them to apply for the Honors program before the deadline today, March 1! NOVA’s Honors program is a curriculum-based program where students take Honors or Honors Option classes with other exceptional students. Please find the admissions requirements and application here. … Continued

Period to Request One Day of Telework Open thru March 12

March 1, 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 remain open through Tuesday, March 12. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty.  Employees who already … Continued

Workshops to Enhance Online Teaching Skills, March 4

March 1, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Facilitating online discussions and providing constructive feedback on students’ coursework are two critical components of substantive interaction, a new regulation on distance education mandated by the U.S. Department of Education since July 2021. To support NOVA faculty in aligning with this federal requirement, we will offer two workshops this semester. While these workshops are designed … Continued

Study Abroad Opportunities for NOVA Students

March 1, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Did you know that only 2% of community college students study abroad? NOVA is looking to change that! NOVA Study Abroad is up and running! This summer, NOVA will be running three study abroad programs for students: Film Studies in the Czech Republic International Business in South Korea  Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking in Scotland Students … Continued

President’s Office Hours Recording Available

March 1, 2024 / General NOVA News

The recording from the President’s Faculty/Staff Office Hours from Wednesday, February 28, is now available. Find it here, using passcode RT$.4kW4 You can find all the president’s office hours for faculty/staff and for students (and lots of other helpful information) on the president’s NOVAnet site under Townhall Recordings.   Submitted by: Kathy Thompson, Assoc. Director … Continued