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Maximizing Learning Efficiency: The Benefits of a Well-Designed Canvas Course

September 27, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

A well-designed Canvas course offers numerous benefits for both instructors and students. A clear, organized layout helps students navigate content effortlessly, reducing confusion and enhancing learning efficiency. It ensures that materials, assignments, and resources are easily accessible, fostering engagement and participation. Consistent use of modules, clear instructions and intuitive navigation also minimize administrative questions, allowing … Continued

Katya Echazarreta, First Mexican-Born Woman in Space, to Speak, Monday at 2

September 27, 2024 / Events

September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is Pioneers for Change: Shaping the Future Together. The theme calls on all of us to recognize and acknowledge the spirit of innovation, resilience and unity that define the Hispanic, Latino, Latina and Latinx experience in America.  In honor of Hispanic … Continued

Campus Listening Sessions Continue Today at 3, Pender

September 27, 2024 / General NOVA News

The Campus Listening Sessions continue today. Each session will be held from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Alexandria Campus (AFA-118) Today, Sept. 26 Manassas Campus (MP-133/141) Friday, Sept. 27 Pender 4 (Rm 121) (3922 Pender Dr., Fairfax) Monday, Sept. 30 Woodbridge Campus (WAS-230 K) Tuesday, Oct. 1 (3:30 p.m. … Continued

Join Our Webinar on Writing Effective Performance Evaluations! Oct. 4

September 27, 2024 / HR News/Training

Performance evaluation season is approaching, and our employee relations team in HR is ready to support you every step of the way. We invite all supervisors to join us for an informative Zoom webinar titled “Writing Effective Performance Evaluations” on Friday, October 4 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Presented by Daniel Kaufmann, associate director … Continued

Occupational Therapy Asst. Students Advocate on Capitol Hill

September 26, 2024 / ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

The NOVA Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Class of 2025 participated in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Capitol Hill Day with their U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators on September 20. This is the 11th year that NOVA OTA students and faculty have participated in this  advocacy event. The OTA students asked legislators to support three … Continued

CommonHealth Wellnote

September 26, 2024 / Get Well

How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help you? The CommonHealth programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled Wellness Consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise and more for faculty/staff meetings, special events, … Continued

Campus Listening Sessions Continue Today at 3, Manassas

September 26, 2024 / General NOVA News

The Campus Listening Sessions continue today. Each session will be held from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Alexandria Campus (AFA-118) Today, Sept. 26 Manassas Campus (MP-133/141) Friday, Sept. 27 Pender 4 (Rm 121) (3922 Pender Dr., Fairfax) Monday, Sept. 30 Woodbridge Campus (WAS-230 K) Tuesday, Oct. 1 (3:30 p.m. … Continued