If you would like to directly support student success — specifically, the five pillars of access, retention, completion, transfer and employability — please consider becoming a mentor. Many of our Nighthawks are seeking personal, academic and professional support in the form of a mentoring relationship. A host of folks across the College are already serving … Continued
The College Senate will meet Thursday Sept.19 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. All members of the NOVA community are invited to join us. We will meet in person on the Annandale Campus (Brault 321) and also via Zoom, Meeting ID: 816 8552 1362 using Passcode: senate. Submitted by: Jack Lechelt, College Senate Chair, JLechelt@nvcc.edu
The College Senate plans to nominate several people to two standing College committees. In our call last spring, we ended up a few people short. The terms for these assignments are for the remainder of this academic year (until May 2025). PLEASE get involved, meet great people and make sure your ideas and concerns are … Continued
NOVA, in partnership with the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI), is pleased to offer a half-day training titled, Foundations in Facilitating Dialogue for up to 20 NOVA faculty or staff members. This interactive synchronous Zoom webinar will be held on Friday, September 20, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will equip NOVA faculty and staff with the … Continued
Looking to enhance student interaction and make your online teaching even more effective? Join us this fall for two workshops focused on fostering meaningful interaction through online discussions and thoughtful feedback. These skills are not only essential for student success, but they also align with the U.S. Department of Education’s new regulations on substantive interaction … Continued
Each semester, NOVA Online partners with fantastic faculty across NOVA’s campuses to bring you the Best Practice Webinar Series. This series showcases innovative and effective teaching strategies for hybrid and online courses. Kicking off the fall semester, we warmly welcome Dr. Carolyn Hurley, a professor of communication at NOVA’s Loudoun Campus. Dr. Hurley will present, … Continued
Now, let’s talk about cornhole… again! We’re excited to announce our college-wide cornhole activity scheduled for October 1 through 16! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community and showcase your competitive spirit. Here’s the kicker—each provost is leading a team, either gold or green. At the end of the competition, we’ll tally … Continued
Dr. Laura Siko, Loudoun’s director of enrollment management and off-campus sites, will soon be leaving NOVA to embark on a new chapter in her life as she relocates to Spain. Laura has been an integral part of the Loudoun Campus for 13 years, starting before she was Dr. Siko and when her only job was … Continued
Peer Review is a valuable tool for fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration. Join us for this training session that will guide you through: Creating Peer Review assignments: Set up effective Peer Review activities within your Canvas course. Student perspective: Understand how Peer Reviews looks from a student’s point of view. Managing Peer Reviews: Learn … Continued
Twenty-two NOVA students and employees explored the rocks and trees of Raven Rocks on Friday, September 13, a beautiful and challenging 5.8 mile section of the Appalachian Trail located in Bluemont, Virginia. The foggy morning cleared to a gorgeous view of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nicknamed the “Roller Coaster,” the Raven … Continued
