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Using the Metaverse to Enhance Your Course, Today at 3

October 16, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Are you looking for alternative ways to engage your students? Virtual worlds provide an immersive 3D environment that many instructors in higher education are using as an exciting teaching tool. Join us today, Wednesday, October 16, at 3 p.m. for a workshop that explores the virtual world of Second Life (SL). Although the platform is … Continued

Annual National Writing Day Event, Oct. 25 at AN

October 16, 2024 / Events

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Annual National Writing Day Event on Friday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CE Forum on the Annandale Campus. The goals of this event are to celebrate writing across curricula; to establish the importance of communication, education, diversity, equity and inclusivity; and … Continued

Great Southeast ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.

October 16, 2024 / General NOVA News

As we experienced on August 23, 2011, you could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school or even on vacation. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, at 10:17 a.m., NOVA will participate in The Great SouthEast ShakeOut Regional Earthquake Drill. This is an opportunity to practice how to protect yourself and for everyone to … Continued

Legal Resources, ORPHE Open Enrollment Open Thru Oct. 31

October 16, 2024 / HR News/Training

Open enrollment is underway for several important resources. Please read on for information on Legal Resources and ORPHE open enrollment: Legal Resources Legal Resources open enrollment will run through October 31, with an effective date of January 1, 2025. Legal Resources is a benefit available for NOVA employees. This provides up to 100% coverage — … Continued

Collegewide Cornhole: The Final Score

October 16, 2024 / ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in our collegewide cornhole event! This event showcased our passion for building community and promoting engagement. The Gold team, led by Dr. Mucci, Dr. Powers, Dr. Haggray and President Kress, finished with an impressive 657 points; the Green team, however, captained by Dr. Hill, Dr. Lynch … Continued

Mock Hearing Training, Oct. 21 at 10

October 16, 2024 / Events

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) is conducting a mock hearing training for those interested in serving on a formal student conduct hearing panel. This event will be held on Monday, October 21, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Annandale Campus, Brault Building (CH), Room 206. This is an in-person event where … Continued

President’s Sabbatical Award Application Deadline, Nov. 1

October 16, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The President’s Sabbatical Award application is now open. Teaching, administrative and professional faculty, please consider applying. Read on for information on guidelines, eligibility and a link to the application. The President’s Sabbatical Award is designed to foster creative energy by providing faculty with one semester of sabbatical leave with full pay. Each academic year, a … Continued

Get Help With Canvas, EdTech Tools and Course Design

October 16, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

The NOVA Canvas & Educational Technology Support Services (CETSS) team is providing NOVA faculty and staff with the tools and support needed to enhance teaching and learning, and to help ensure that students have access to high-quality educational experiences. Your CETSS team is here to assist you in the following ways: Canvas & EdTech Toolkit … Continued

Virtual Mentoring Training for Faculty, Staff and Partners, Today at 10:30

October 16, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

NOVA Business Engagement and Career Services’ Northern Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP, Region 7) is happy to present a new opportunity for mentors and supervisors: a FREE professional development training session on mentoring. We’re collaborating with Mentor Virginia to offer this free training to our employer partners as well as to NOVA faculty and … Continued