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NOVA Celebrates Black History Month

February 11, 2025 / Events

NOVA Nighthawks, whether you are a student, faculty member or staff, you can review all the amazing events we are sponsoring for Black History Month. More importantly, you have the opportunity to get involved and can take part in the many programs being offered at all our campus locations. Review our full calendar of programs, … Continued

Call for requests for CSAA for spring 2025

February 11, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Now is the time for teaching faculty to request compensation for substantial additional assignments (CSAA) for AY2025-26.  This is an opportunity to request supplemental compensation for full-time teaching faculty who perform substantial additional non-teaching assignments that are outside the scope of the standard institutional responsibilities and service requirements of faculty. The requests must be supported by … Continued

Black History Month Speaker: Edwin B. Henderson, II, Feb. 19 (New Date)

February 11, 2025 / Events

NOVA’s Annandale Lyceum Committee is pleased to host Edwin B. Henderson, II on Wednesday, Feb. 19 (note the new date, due to potential inclement weather). Henderson will discussion the history of organized athletics in the African American community. Why it matters: An educator and historian, Henderson will highlight the impactful legacy of his grandfather, Dr. … Continued

Register for Alternative Grading FLC by Feb., 20

February 11, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE), in collaboration with Writing Ourselves In, is pleased to announce a pilot FLC (faculty learning community) with George Mason University’s Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning. Faculty from NOVA, across the VCCS and from GMU will explore alternative grading in the spring 2025 FLC. This pilot … Continued

Do you have questions for NOVA’s new podcast?

February 11, 2025 / General NOVA News

We are hard at work on NOVA’s new podcast, NOVAinContext. This podcast will air twice monthly (correction from yesterday🫤) for the spring semester, beginning in March. We will then work over the summer to create more episodes to release this fall. Why it matters: This initiative is designed primarily for our internal audiences to give … Continued

CommonHealth Wellnote

February 11, 2025 / Get Well

How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? CommonHealth offers diverse wellness programs for Virginia state employees through expert consultants. They provide in-person and virtual presentations, videos and seasonal challenges covering topics like stress, sleep, nutrition and exercise. These can be integrated into various workplace events including meetings, conferences and lunch-and-learn sessions.  If you’re … Continued

Do you have questions for NOVA’s new podcast?

February 10, 2025 / General NOVA News

We are hard at work on NOVA’s new podcast, NOVAinContext. This podcast will air twice weekly for the spring semester, beginning in March. We will then work over the summer to create more episodes to release this fall. This initiative is designed primarily for our internal audiences to give our faculty and staff some context … Continued

NOVA’s Spring 2025 Commencement, May 12!

February 10, 2025 / General NOVA News

NOVA’s Spring Commencement will be here before you know it! This flagship event will be held on Monday, May 12, 11 a.m. at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. You are invited to join us in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates — the Class of 2025! We will be honoring graduates … Continued

Advisors in the Spotlight: Meet Nicholas Zefran

February 10, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Office of Academic Planning and Advising is excited to shine a spotlight on our dedicated Academic Advisors. These individuals play a pivotal role in the success and retention of NOVA students, guiding them through their academic journeys with expertise and care. Our advisors are committed to fostering student success and retention at NOVA. Whether … Continued

Speak, Listen, Connect: Strategies for Emotionally Intelligent Communication, Feb. 12

February 10, 2025 / HR News/Training

Join us this Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. for an engaging webinar that highlights emotionally intelligent communication. Emotionally intelligent communication is the ability to express yourself clearly, listen actively and respond with empathy while managing emotions—both yours and others. In this professional development session, you’ll gain practical strategies to enhance your communication skills by … Continued