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Jack Kent Cooke Undergrad Transfer Scholarship App. Open thru Jan. 9

December 12, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

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

Thursday Thoughts on Credit for Prior Learning: January Webinar

December 12, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The Office of Academic Affairs will continue its monthly Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) webinar series for students on January 3, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. These webinars aim to increase student awareness of CPL and empower them to make academic progress using their prior learning. Topics include: potential time and cost savings with … Continued

Register Now for the Annual CETSS Tech Blitz, Dec. 18-19

December 12, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services, also known as CETSS will host its Tech Blitz on Wednesday and Thursday, December 18 through 19! Explore quick, impactful sessions like “Winterize Your Workflow with Google Docs” and “Everyday AI at NOVA.” From data visualization to collaboration tools, these sessions offer practical insights to enhance your tech skills. Don’t … Continued

Join the VITA Program for the Upcoming 2025 Tax Season!

December 12, 2024 / General NOVA News

Do you have an interest or experience in accounting, math, business law or tax preparation or just a desire to help others? If so, consider being a part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. The VITA Program provides free tax preparation services to low-income families. At NOVA, … Continued

Request a Booth for the DEI Resource Event, Feb. 4

December 12, 2024 / Events

The Annandale Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is planning a Student Resource Event in early spring. NOVA Offices on the Annandale Campus that will have the opportunity to showcase the resources they provide to students. If interested, please complete this form by Friday, December 20. Offices that have signed up are also encouraged to fill out … Continued

A Gentle Reminder to Complete Mandatory Training by Dec. 23

December 12, 2024 / HR News/Training

As part of NOVA’s commitment to compliance and professional development, we write to inform you about NOVA’s 2024 mandatory training requirement for all NOVA employees. All current full-time faculty, classified staff, adjunct faculty, workforce instructors, wage/P-14 employees, and contractors, are required to complete this training through Canvas by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024. … Continued

Provosts@NOVA

December 12, 2024 / @NOVA

This fall, NOVA introduced a dynamic new role to support students: the Student Success Guides. These individuals are dedicated to meeting students where they are—both literally and figuratively—and connecting them to academic and nonacademic resources to help them succeed. Each of NOVA’s five comprehensive campuses is now home to a Student Success Guide who acts … Continued

Woodbridge Campus Donates 200+ Toys to USMC Toys for Tots

December 12, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The NOVA Outreach club, in partnership with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, collected more than 200 toys donated by the Woodbridge Campus’ faculty, staff, and students. On Monday, Dec. 9, Prof. Cedric Howard and NOVA Outreach program coordinator and student Hilena Betemariam delivered the donations to the American Legion Post 364 in Woodbridge where they will be … Continued