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
At NOVA, our mission is to provide equitable access to affordable and exceptional higher education, transforming lives and advancing opportunities in our community. As part of this mission, we are excited to share our role in the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) Accelerate Opportunity 2024-2030 Strategic Plan, which focuses on student success, workforce readiness and … Continued
President Anne M. Kress posted a piece on the President’s Forum on January 23, titled “Northern Virginia Community College: Expanding Opportunities in the Skilled Trades.” Her article outlines the critical importance of skilled trades and the initiatives NOVA is taking to grow capacity for these programs. “Our goal is two-fold,” Kress said in the piece, … Continued
Visual Humor, the controversial exhibit curated by Erica Hughes, NOVA professor of Art History (MA), remains open to the public through February 1. Try to find the one artwork that was censored due to public complaints while considering the benefits of challenging expressions versus community engagement. The exhibit even continues in the bathroom! This event … Continued
The deans of student success have been given the charge to assemble an ad hoc task force to look at improving how we work with students on probation. Dr. Joel Frater, VP of student affairs, has asked the College Senate to select three individuals to serve. Volunteers are not required to be members of the … Continued
Local artist Sako Tumi will be hosting an Artist Talk about her career at the Alexandria Campus Black Box Theatre (AFA-103). This inspiring discussion will be held on Tuesday, January 28, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Her work is currently on display in the AFA Gallery until February 6. … Continued
The Daily Flyer and Nighthawk News are entering their second week on the new Axios HQ platform. While we are definitely in a learn-as-you-go mode, we think it is going fairly well, and we’re looking forward to learning more and fully utilizing all it has to offer. If you missed our January 16 contributors’ webinar, … Continued
As an instructor, you may need to review past courses, copy content, or check student submissions. Knowing how to access archived courses and the limits on unpublishing them is key. How to Find Past Courses After a term ends, courses move from the Dashboard to Past Enrollments and may be in read-only mode. Log in … Continued
Are you interested in STEM or working with kids? Consider joining the STEM Leadership Club! If you love STEM or have a passion for teaching, NOVA SySTEMic leads a variety of large STEM events at schools and community centers throughout the region year round. The events are fun and engaging, and we are looking to build … Continued
As the new semester begins, you have another opportunity to win! New TimelyCare registrants are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card by creating a TimelyCare account on or before Friday, February 14, 2025. If you have not done so, download the TimelyCare app and log in with your XXX@email.vccs.edu email address to access … Continued
