NOVA’s increase in adult learners highlights the need for us to be prepared to meet the unique needs of these students. Academic Affairs has had several ongoing initiatives to respond. The most recent one is that we will host monthly virtual Credit for Prior Learning webinars on the first Friday of each month, beginning September 6. … Continued
Did you ever wonder where those images on the College TV monitors come from? It’s magic! Okay, not quite, but they are put up (and taken down) by your friendly College Internal Communications team. We now have a dedicated email address, so you can send your slides or images directly, and we can put them … Continued
NOVA was invited to participate in a special program through the U.S. Department of State, hosted by the American Councils for International Education and Education USA. For several years the Ministry of Education in Ukraine sought the assistance and guidance of U.S. community colleges to help them develop and implement career planning and development for … Continued
We are excited to invite the NOVA community to a brief information session about the SPARK Project – a unique opportunity for NOVA faculty and staff to deliver a compelling five-minute presentation proposing a single, actionable idea that can significantly enhance student success. At NOVA, we recognize that our faculty and staff are the driving … Continued
Thank you for joining in Friday’s energizing and inspiring Fall Convocation! As I shared in my remarks, in lieu of a common read this year, my office is leading a study of The Science of Well-Being, a common course. I hope you’ll join with colleagues on your campus and across the college in an opportunity to … Continued
We’re thrilled to announce that the ACE Conference for Classified Employees is on its way! Mark your calendars for October 15, 2024, and prepare to embrace our theme, “Stop at Nothing.” This full-day event will offer a valuable experience with an array of workshops and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across NOVA, as well … Continued
Welcome to the New Academic Year! On behalf of the Organizational Learning and Development team, welcome to the new 2024-2025 academic year! We hope you had a refreshing summer and are ready for an exciting year ahead. Our Organizational Learning & Development (OL&D) team, part of Human Resources, is excited to embark on another dynamic … Continued
As part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety and student well-being, NOVA is implementing new mandatory training requirements for all students who are new to the college in Fall 2024. These changes are in response to recent Virginia legislation—specifically, §23.1-808.1, which mandates Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training, and §23.1-808.2, which requires Campus Safety … Continued
Are you scheduled to teach hybrid courses at NOVA but haven’t completed your certification training yet? Or are you a new faculty member looking to add hybrid teaching to your portfolio? We’ve got you covered! Join one of our upcoming Hybrid Certification Course sessions this fall. These sessions are designed to prepare faculty with the … Continued
Happy New Academic Year! The Fall 2024 Discipline Group memos have been distributed for Thursday’s Discipline Group meetings. You can also find them posted on Academic Affairs’ NOVAnet (SharePoint) site in the Discipline Group (DG) folder at the bottom of the page. If you are off campus, you will need to log in using your … Continued
