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Immigration: Perspectives of the Social Sciences, March 25, 26

March 10, 2025 / Events

Please join us at the Alexandria Campus (Bisdorf-196) for a panel discussion and presentation on the topic of immigration. Various social science faculty will give brief presentations on the topic from the viewpoint of their respective disciplines. Discussion/Q&A to follow. Tues., March 25, 11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wed., March 26, 9:35 – 10:55 a.m. … Continued

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornado Drill, March 11

March 10, 2025 / Events

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is once again partnering with the National Weather Service to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 10-14.  The week is designed to remind and educate on severe weather threats and how to avoid them. Each day, we will cover a different topic:  Monday, March 10 Watch vs. Warning Tuesday, … Continued

Join a QM Workshop to Optimize Learning Outcomes

March 10, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us for a Quality Matters workshop to optimize learning outcomes in asynchronous online and hybrid courses. Next session begins March 25. Why it matters: The Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric workshop introduces a nationally recognized standard for high-quality online and hybrid courses. Learn how to apply the QM Rubric to enhance instructional materials, … Continued

VOTE NOW for 2025 Forum Council Elections

March 10, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Forum Council Elections are live! Please VOTE HERE! Follow these instructions: Select your campus. Then you will see the candidates and how many you can vote for. It is possible that you will not have any to choose from. (Confirm at the link below showing all the candidates.) Vote for the new members on NOVA’s … Continued

New HR Training Video: Streamlining Employee Separation

March 10, 2025 / HR News/Training

When an employee leaves the college, the employee or their supervisor are required to complete two essential forms: the 105-021: Separation Notification Form and the 105-022: Employment Separation Checkout Form. The 105-021 form should be submitted prior to the employee’s final day of employment. This form can be completed upon receipt of a written resignation … Continued

Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund

March 10, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

The Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund was created by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to support students facing unexpected financial challenges that could disrupt their academic journey. This fund provides up to $2,000 per incident for enrolled students with financial need, helping them stay on track to complete their degree. It’s … Continued

Is crime up or down? Join Crime Analysis and Intel, Tues. at 7

March 10, 2025 / Events

Crime is skyrocketing! No, crime rates are down! Are murder rates up? According to Statista, “Since the 1990s, the number of murders in the U.S. has decreased significantly.” That’s true: as far as it goes. In 1991, there were 24,700 murders. By 2014, that number had dropped to 14,700. But what often goes unreported is that … Continued

Financial Wellness Survey

March 10, 2025 / HR News/Training

Human Resources is conducting a financial wellness survey to better understand and support the needs of our faculty and staff. This survey is confidential. Why it’s important: Your feedback will help us develop targeted resources and connect to programs that enhance our workplace financial wellness features. What to do: Please take a few minutes to … Continued

Understanding human trafficking with Maureen Moslow-Benway, March 27

March 10, 2025 / Events

NOVA’s Administration of Justice, ADJ-250: Global Security course is pleased to welcome Maureen Moslow-Benway, a distinguished expert in terrorism, counterterrorism, covert action and international development. Join us via Zoom on Thursday, March 27, from 7 – 9:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for students Interested in global law enforcement and a topic of … Continued