The Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) recognizes that recent global, national and local events—including the national election results, forest fires and the tragic loss of life in the recent plane crashes—have left many carrying a heavy emotional load and experiencing a range of emotions. In times of tragedy, profound change and uncertainty, we … Continued
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
The Office of Communications & Enrollment Marketing is pleased to announce the launch of its new NOVA Brand Guidelines on NOVAnet, the college’s intranet site powered by SharePoint! The site is a one-stop shop for brand guidance and materials, featuring a comprehensive collection of guidelines, logos, templates and other important resources. We encourage faculty and … Continued
I frequently hear concerns and questions about the ability of faculty and staff to participate in the development of NOVA’s policies. Policies are the rules that govern how NOVA operates at a college-level, and I write to share the past and present of NOVA’s policy process. First, it is important to understand that because NOVA … Continued
Charity Blackwell, award-winning local spoken-word artist, poet and educator, will offer a tailored poetry performance in honor of Black History Month. Charity will perform her original work and share her writing inspiration, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. This event will take place on Monday, Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. View the performance … Continued
Please join us for one of our UndocuAlly Trainings to learn more about the history of our undocumented communities, past and present legislation and the lived realities and barriers our undocumented communities are fighting through with strength and resilience. Registration is required and lunch is provided for in-person sessions. Spring 2025 Sessions: Friday, Feb. 7, … Continued
In February 2024, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) implemented an identity verification process in response to rising concerns about fraudulent admissions applications and suspicious activity across all VCCS colleges. This new measure is a proactive step to safeguard our institution. Key Types of Fraud Identified Three main types of fraud have been observed: Admissions … Continued
In a November email, Chancellor Doré notified the NOVA community that the VCCS has partnered with Huron Consulting Group to engage with faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of perspectives and experiences related to college governance. The Huron team is meeting with several groups in the coming weeks for focus group-style conversations. Following … Continued
Join the CATE Team’s virtual AI Community of Practice this spring to explore how AI tools can transform your teaching strategies and enhance learning. Why it matters: Come ready to experiment, ask questions, and shape the future of AI in NOVA classrooms! Get involved: Register here for our first Zoom session, an introduction to MagicSchool … Continued
NOVA’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program (AIR), located at the Woodbridge Campus, is pleased to announce that the AIR program has again been accredited by HVAC Excellence. HVAC Excellence is part of the ESCO Group, and its accreditation recognizes that NOVA’s AIR program strengthens technical skills by preparing both current and future workers to effectively … Continued
