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Leave Sharing Program

August 21, 2024 / HR News/Training

A staff member at the Medical Education Campus and a staff member at the Annandale Campus have requested to participate in the leave sharing program. If you would like to donate leave hours, please download the Leave Sharing Program Donor Form. Once you’ve completed the form, please submit it to benefits@nvcc.edu. Leave must be donated … Continued

Kickstart Your Fall Semester with a Canvas Blitz from CETSS!

August 21, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Ready for fall semester? CETSS has you covered! Attend our Canvas Blitz to master course setup, assignment management and gradebook organization. Learn time-saving tips, explore Qwickly Attendance and ensure your course is ready for students.   Set aside time on Friday, August 23, to attend our Canvas Blitz. Register in advance using the session links below … Continued

Make an Appointment Today for Canvas Course Design Services

August 21, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

When crafting a Canvas course, adhere to several key practices to foster a dynamic and immersive educational journey for your learners. Consider these three fundamental principles of course design: Dynamic Course Homepage: Develop a dynamic and informative homepage for your course that acts as the main gateway for your students. It should include a greeting, … Continued

Canvas Course Essentials Bootcamp

August 21, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Are you ready to elevate your online courses? Join us for a comprehensive, two-part training series focused on building effective Canvas courses. Part 1: Learn the fundamentals of creating engaging course content, including building a home page, organizing modules and creating discussions. Part 2: Dive deeper into the grading process, exploring the assignment submission and … Continued

Faculty/Staff Join the “Nighthawk Frenzy” and Get Active

August 21, 2024 / Get Well

College Recreation is committed to promoting wellness across our campus by offering engaging and enjoyable activities for students, faculty and staff. This year, we are excited to launch our student engagement series, “Nighthawk Frenzy.” The purpose of Nighthawk Frenzy is to provide opportunities for faculty and staff to engage with students in a fun, friendly … Continued

Important Update: Mandatory Training for New NOVA Students in Fall 2024

August 21, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

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

Join ‘The Science of Well-Being,’ A Common Course!

August 20, 2024 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is the President’s Office fall common read course. 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 … Continued

Fall 2024 Cafeteria and Bookstore Hours

August 20, 2024 / General NOVA News

Welcome back to another school year! Our bookstores and dining services are ready to serve you. Please note this message from your campus cafeterias and bookstores regarding fall operating hours: Food and Dining Annandale, Loudoun and Woodbridge will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the fall semester. Opening dates … Continued