Due to legal and ethical issues related to ADA compliance and ongoing security risks, it has been decided that the WordPress platform used for faculty, staff and departmental websites and blogs will be shut down as of October 15, 2024. If you are the owner of a NOVA WordPress website or blog and have not … Continued
NOVA’s fall semester is off to a strong start, thanks to the dedication and hard work of so many professionals. During these first weeks, we saw numerous colleagues stepping up to help each other and our students. Now it’s time to recognize those efforts and show our appreciation! Impact of Recognition Research shows that employee … Continued
Today’s topic is Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 each year. NOVA is classified by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Data from this fall shows that, as of Monday, Hispanic students comprise 25 percent of NOVA’s FTE population … 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
The recording of the president’s Student Office Hours from Thursday, September 12, is now available using passcode: &SKH@N%2. If your students missed this helpful discussion, please direct them to the link and password so they can view the session. Keep in mind that her faculty/staff office hours for September ill be Thursday, September 19, from … Continued
Completion Season is upon us, and we need your support with reminding students that the Fall 2024 Graduation Application Deadline is October 1, 2024. Please encourage the students you work with to review their requirements (for current degrees or stackable credentials) and consider applying to graduate. Students who are near the completion of an associate … Continued
Transforming unproductive meetings into opportunities for meaningful collaboration can greatly boost our team’s efficiency, outcomes and even enhance our office culture. If you’re interested in refining your approach to meetings and maximizing your resources, this workshop is tailor-made for you. This session is designed to equip participants with the essential tools and strategies needed to … Continued
Effective immediately, all Canvas and EdTech support requests must be submitted through the Canvas and EdTech Support Portal. Support tickets sent to: canvashelp@nvcc.edu and edtechhelp@nvcc.edu will not be processed. If you have Canvas or EdTech questions after normal business hours, please check out our self-serve resources. You can also contact the 24/7 Canvas Support, managed by Instructure, … Continued
The CDC recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity a week. That averages to 30 minutes of activity 5 days a week. It is a misconception that it has to be completed all at once. If 30 minutes of consecutive activity is not feasible, break it into increments of 10 or 15 … Continued
The NOVA Police Department is collaborating with the Virginia State Police’s (VSP) Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) program to offer free VIN etching at our Annandale and Loudoun campuses. VIN etching involves permanently engraving your vehicle’s identification number (VIN) onto the windshield and windows. This process uses a stencil of your VIN to etch the … Continued
