A number of task forces and College standing committees are looking for volunteers for the 2024–25 academic year. (The task forces start sooner than the committees.) These are all fantastic opportunities to get involved in various aspects of College governance. Please nominate yourself for one of the task force/committee slots using this Google Form. The … Continued
In January, NOVA Police launched the “Secure It or Lose It” initiative to help spread awareness about property protection. See the original Daily Flyer story here. Officers from all campuses spoke throughout the community about property protection and placed tent cards in common areas reminding the NOVA community not to leave property unattended. With the … Continued
During December 2023 and February 2024, NOVA’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion held several Listen & Learn sessions to hear from local stakeholders and members of the NOVA community. ‘Building Strategies of Inclusive Excellence for African American/Black Learner Communities in Higher Education,’ involved members of the community and College leadership to discuss how to … Continued
Would you like to learn more about financial aid at NOVA? If so, check out Financial Aid’s recently updated video playlist! In less than 15 minutes, you can view all seven videos in the playlist and learn more about various topics, including types of financial aid, NOVA’s financial aid application process and helpful resources available. … Continued
Are you looking for alternative ways to engage your students? Virtual worlds provide an immersive 3D environment that many instructors in higher education are using to bring their teaching to life. Today’s workshop explores the virtual world of Second Life (SL). Although this platform is not new, it has consistently improved educational experiences. NOVA’s dedicated … Continued
NOVA faculty and staff are invited to attend the College’s 58th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12, as part of the Presidential Party. The College has agreed to cover the fees associated with regalia rental for this special event for those who do not have their own regalia. The Presidential Party consists of faculty and … Continued
The Waddell Gallery on NOVA’s Loudoun Campus is excited to announce artist Lucy Derickson’s solo exhibition, “Between You and Me.” The show opened this past Monday, April 1, and will be on display through Friday, May 3. Please stop by to meet the artist at an opening reception this evening, Thursday, April 4, from 5 … Continued
NOVA’s Dual Enrollment (DE) team will once again be hosting its spring DE Showcase events at all five comprehensive campuses! Dual Enrollment is partnering with several departments across the College to showcase why continuing at NOVA after high school is such a great option. While the primary audience for the showcases is current DE juniors and … Continued
Starting on Monday, April 8, NOVA will return to the ESL ACCUPLACER for its English as a Second Language (ESL) placement assessment. This policy update replaces the current Multilingual Learners Placement Assessment, which was implemented during COVID emergency measures. The ACCUPLACER has been used successfully by NOVA and other VCCS colleges for many years. The … Continued
Hello, NOVA Faculty and Staff! I hope you’re all doing well. A number of task forces and College standing committees are looking for volunteers for the 2024–25 academic year. (The task forces start sooner than the committees.) These are all fantastic opportunities to get involved in various aspects of College governance. Please nominate yourself for … Continued
