When designing a Canvas course, follow these practices to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience for your students. Focus on these three fundamental principles of effective course design: Dynamic Course Homepage: Create an engaging and informative homepage that serves as the central hub for your course. Include a welcoming message, course objectives, important announcements … Continued
This month, Student Affairs wants to discuss NOVA’s Commitment to Safety and the role of the Violence Prevention Committee, Threat Assessment Team and you! Maintaining a safe and secure campus is fundamental to our mission at NOVA. The college’s Violence Prevention Committee (VPC) and Threat Assessment Team (TAT) play a critical role in fostering a … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
