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Student Success Fund Moved to Financial Stability and Advocacy

November 20, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Effective Friday, November 15, NOVA’s Student Success Fund processing has been moved from the NOVA Foundation to the College’s Office of Financial Stability and Advocacy. The foundation will continue to fund this resource for our students, and has invested in a new digital platform, BEAM, through which students may apply, and applications and payments will … Continued

SDV-100 Task Force Issues Report, Recommendations

November 20, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The SDV-100 Ad Hoc Taskforce has completed its assignment and made recommendations to President Kress on: compliance with VCCS Policy, curriculum alignment within the VCCS, successful completion rates, and state-mandated content. We invite you to read the charge, the report and recommendations, and the president’s response in the Ad Hoc Committee Archive on SharePoint. The … Continued

Emotional Support Animals: What The College Should Know

November 20, 2024 / General NOVA News

Emotional support animals (ESAs) provide comfort and support to individuals with varying needs. ESAs can be various species, but dogs and cats are the most common. ESAs are not trained to perform specific tasks and do not require specialized training. While ESAs can provide essential companionship and improve their owner’s quality of life, it’s important … Continued

Enrollment Marketing Launched Two Campaigns this Summer!

November 20, 2024 / ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

NOVA’s enrollment marketing team launched two innovative marketing campaigns this past summer: Stop at Nothing and Where You’re @. Although our campaign themes are updated every three years, this launch was particularly special, as it is the first time that NOVA Online was featured as an independent campaign. Stop at Nothing, the campaign for NOVA … Continued

NOVA All Access Student Zoom Session, Today at 2

November 19, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The Office of Auxiliary Services will offer a Zoom session for students regarding NOVA All Access, the new course material delivery system introduced at NOVA this fall. This session will be held today, November 19, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. and is intended to help students better understand how to navigate the system. It … Continued

SDV-100 Task Force Issues Report, Recommendations

November 19, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The SDV-100 Ad Hoc Task Force has completed its assignment and made recommendations to President Kress on: Compliance with VCCS policy Curriculum alignment within the VCCS Successful completion rate State-mandated content We invite you to read the charge, the report and the recommendations, as well as the president’s response, in the Ad Hoc Committee Archive … Continued

Available Now Thru Dec. 6: Instructional Software Request Form

November 19, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Customer Engagement Unit is pleased to announce that the Instructional Software Request Form is now live in the NOVA Services Portal. The form will be open through Friday, December 6, for faculty to submit their instructional software requests for the 2025–26 academic year.  Submitted by: Cina Ketabchi, Instructional & Information Tech, CKetabchi@nvcc.edu

Professional Development Opportunities This Week

November 19, 2024 / HR News/Training

This week, the Office of Organizational Learning and Development is pleased to host webinars and an in-person workshop that are designed to enhance attendees’ personal and professional growth. These sessions will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help you thrive in your role and contribute effectively to the NOVA community. Each session focuses on … Continued