This spring has seen plenty of requests for faculty and staff to join various committees, councils and task forces here at the College. I know it’s a lot. At the same time, this kind of participation is exactly what shared governance is all about! After my last call, I didn’t receive any self-nominations for two … Continued
The next time you update your Zoom Desktop Client, you might be in for a surprise. Zoom’s April 15th update came with a significant icon facelift, along with a few other features. The one thing you might not notice is that the Zoom app or Zoom Desktop Client is now called Zoom Workplace. Changes that … Continued
The VCCS Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture will present its second of two “Let’s Talk About Women” sessions today at noon. This virtual session is open to employees at colleges and agencies; you are invited to attend to learn how to better support women in the classroom and in the workforce. Once … Continued
President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours via Zoom on Tuesday, April 23, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. (NOTE NEW DATE AND TIME.) She will use the most frequently asked questions to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting via the chat box, which will open … Continued
We are excited to announce the formation of an ad hoc task force to enhance SDV-100: College Success Skills at NOVA. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on our students’ success! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to contribute their expertise and insights in the following areas: 3 current SDV-100 instructors 2 teaching … Continued
NOVA is a state institution; as such, the meetings of the College Board and its committees are open to the public (unless otherwise noted). Please see below for the upcoming General College Board Meeting (May 6) and various committee meetings. Finance, Building and Sites Committee: This meeting will occur on Wednesday, May 1, from 4:30 … Continued
The VCCS Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture will present its second of two “Let’s Talk About Women” sessions tomorrow at noon. This virtual session is open to employees at colleges and agencies; you are invited to attend to learn how to better support women in the classroom and in the workforce. Once … Continued
The following webinars are happening today, Wednesday, April 17. Join to learn how you can elevate student engagement with various Canvas elements! Group Work in Canvas: Foster collaboration and discussion among students while maintaining oversight of group progress and individual contributions, enabling effective group projects and discussions. Next session: Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 p.m. – … Continued
The College Senate will meet tomorrow, Thursday, April 18, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Please join us. We will meet in person on the Annandale Campus (Brault 321) and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 899 5324 2205). All Senate materials are available on the Senate’s NOVAnet page. If you have any questions or comments, … Continued
As the spring semester starts winding down, you have another opportunity to win! New TimelyCare registrants are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card by creating a TimelyCare account on or before Wednesday, May 15. If you have not already done so, download the TimelyCare app and log in with your VCCS email address … Continued
