In December, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) held an interactive Packback workshop. Over 20 faculty attended. To learn more about how to integrate Packback into your classes, view the Zoom recording here. Packback is an AI-assisted application that engages student attention and interest in discussion posts and writing assignments. Faculty who … Continued
We are excited to announce the members of the High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) Support for Disciplines Ad Hoc Committee, an opportunity for Reimagining the DE Faculty Liaison Position! After receiving strong interest from our faculty, we have finalized a team of dedicated professionals who will bring their expertise and perspectives to this important initiative. … Continued
How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? CommonHealth’s 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, conferences, benefit … Continued
In the spring of 2024, an ad hoc committee, co-chaired by academic deans Maggie Emblom-Callahan (MSTB) and Jay Steere (LASS), reviewed and revised NOVA’s current Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures. They presented their revisions to academic deans over the summer, and Academic Affairs incorporated the deans’ suggestions and made process clarifications before sending the proposed … Continued
The Academic Affairs’ Spring Webinar will be held today, Thursday, January 9, at 9 a.m. Please join us here for updates as we begin the spring semester, using Passcode: 511688. The Spring 2025 Discipline Group Memos (grouped by pathway) are published on the Academic Affairs’ NOVAnet site. [Note: You will need to be logged in … Continued
Writing Ourselves In, NOVA’s current quality enhancement plan, provides ongoing professional development for teaching, professional and administrative faculty that explores evidence-based practices to improve student learning and build community across the College. This spring, Writing Ourselves In will offer three different opportunities to connect with colleagues and learn something new about culturally responsive practices like … Continued
NOVA’s Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in 2025. Our Financial Wellness Partner, Virginia’s Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) offers a variety of resources to help you plan your future (and your present). Check out the … Continued
Today is the final day for students to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. For the past several years, NOVA has been honored to have several JKCF Transfer Scholarship Finalists. Awardees receive up to $55,000 per academic year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degree at an accredited … Continued
NOVA is piloting a new online proctoring provider, HonorLockAI. ISSC in collaboration with CATE, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence, will host a second virtual HonorLockAI training on Tuesday, January 14 at 3 p.m. This training is best for faculty piloting the technology in their spring 2025 courses. Register here for the January … Continued
Thank you for attending the 2025 Spring Convening on Monday, January 6. We were delighted to spend the snow day with all of you. If you were unable to attend, you will find the Zoom Recording for the Spring Convening here. Passcode: 9#Xf#b29 Note that the recording will not include Dr. Twenge’s keynote, but you … Continued
