I am delighted to begin the new year by sharing that the Personnel Services Committee has recommended two outstanding faculty members for the President’s Sabbatical Award. The committee’s recommendations have been accepted by my office. Congratulations to the following exceptional NOVA faculty: Associate Professor Richard (Tim) Eichers (IET), who will use his sabbatical to research … Continued
Students who are unable to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can now apply for state financial aid for the 2025-2026 academic year through the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application. The application is available at this link, where students can either create a new account or log in to their existing … Continued
In a Code Purple operating status, all NOVA campuses operate virtually, with classes and services online only. Faculty are expected to have a clear plan for continuing instruction during emergency closures lasting more than a day. When a closure occurs, faculty should notify students of the alternative delivery approach as soon as possible. Posting an … Continued
As the demand for online education continues to grow, Northern Virginia Community College is committed to delivering the highest quality in both asynchronous and synchronous online learning. With increasingly complex guidelines from the Department of Education and a competitive higher education landscape, NOVA recognizes the need to advance its online education offerings to meet and … Continued
The Enrollment Marketing team is excited to announce the release of the new NOVA Enrollment Guide. Formerly known as the Admit Guide, this document has been redesigned to help new students navigate the enrollment process independently. In this guide, students will find detailed step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for enrollment, register for classes … Continued
In December, Governor Youngkin introduced his fiscal year 2026 amendments to the current biennium budget. In his remarks to the General Assembly’s Joint Money Committees, the governor praised Virginia’s colleges and universities while also calling for an increased focus on affordability and the need for higher education institutions to find savings by reducing administrative and … Continued
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) will host a virtual reading group on the book Generations by spring convening speaker, Dr. Jean Twenge. The first 200 people to sign up will receive a complimentary hardcover copy of the book. Drawing on data from 39 million people, Generations demonstrates that technological advancement is … Continued
VIVA has released the Open Course RFP. The application deadline is March 5, 2025. If you are developing OER for your classes, Open Course Grants can support your efforts. Visit the VIVA website for complete details on available grants and to download the application and instructions. This grant cycle includes increased funding allocations across all … Continued
Welcome back, most valued NOVA Colleagues! As we embark on the Spring 2025 semester, the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) warmly welcomes you back and invites you to prioritize your wellbeing alongside your professional aspirations. Our collective success as an institution thrives on your energy, resilience and dedication. This semester, let’s build on … Continued
