The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) will host a virtual reading group on the book Generations by spring convening speaker, Dr. Jean Twenge. The first 200 people to sign up will receive a complimentary hardcover copy of the book. Drawing on data from 39 million people, Generations demonstrates that technological advancement is … Continued
VIVA has released the Open Course RFP. The application deadline is March 5, 2025. If you are developing OER for your classes, Open Course Grants can support your efforts. Visit the VIVA website for complete details on available grants and to download the application and instructions. This grant cycle includes increased funding allocations across all … Continued
Welcome back, most valued NOVA Colleagues! As we embark on the Spring 2025 semester, the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) warmly welcomes you back and invites you to prioritize your wellbeing alongside your professional aspirations. Our collective success as an institution thrives on your energy, resilience and dedication. This semester, let’s build on … Continued
Looking to enhance your Canvas courses over winter break? The CETSS team is here to support you! Take advantage of our live webinars and course design services to refine your Canvas courses and ensure your content is ready for next semester. Our team is available to provide personalized guidance and help you create engaging, accessible … Continued
The Business Engagement and Career Services team wants to ensure all NOVA faculty and staff are aware of Career Connection, an important resource for students to support their career development process. Career Connection is NOVA’s College-wide career services management system that connects students, alumni and employers. Jobs and internships are uploaded daily and career events … Continued
How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? CommonHealth’s programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled Wellness Consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and more for faculty/ staff meetings, special events, conferences, … Continued
Beginning January 2025, the password policy for NOVA (Faculty & Staff LAN (local area network) and Email) accounts will align with current VCCS security standards. The required minimum password length will increase from 8 to 14 characters. Going forward, follow these rules when your NOVA password expires, or when you need to reset it before the expiration date: Your password MUST be: 14-100 … Continued
A team of students from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) took Second Place at the national level in the 2024 American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Student Research League. The team, consisting of Luciana Ascarrunz, Flynn Essex and Benjamin Yam, was mentored by Professor Matthew Westerhoff. The research problem was to use mathematical modeling … Continued
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application is now open until January 9, 2025. For the past several years, NOVA has been honored to have several JKCF Transfer Scholarship Finalists. Awardees receive up to $55,000 per academic year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year institution … Continued
Due to the upcoming holiday break, there will be earlier deadlines than usual for timesheet approval. For wage employees, please approve timesheets no later than Today, December 16, 2024 for the pay period ending December 12, 2024. For salaried employees, please approve timesheets no later than December 22, 2024 for the pay period ending December … Continued
