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This week, the Office of Organizational Learning and Development is pleased to host both webinars and an in-person workshop that are designed to enhance attendees’ personal and professional growth. These sessions will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help you thrive in your role and contribute effectively to the NOVA community. Each session focuses … Continued
Bring new levels of interactivity to your course with Hypothes.is. This tool makes digital readings and resources more engaging, turning them into collaborative spaces for students to highlight, annotate and discuss content directly within Canvas. Whether you’re looking to enhance comprehension, foster community or encourage critical thinking, Hypothesis is a powerful way to deepen student … Continued
NOVA held a special promotional ceremony on November 8 to honor officers who had earned the rank of Police Officer First Class (PFC). Ten of NOVA’s dedicated officers were promoted during this event, marking a significant milestone in their careers. This promotion not only acknowledged their unwavering commitment to the department but also celebrated their … Continued
College Computing invites staff and faculty to clean out office closets, drawers and other storage spaces of old and/or unused IT equipment and bring it to your campus IT surplus event on the following dates: Thursday, November 21, Annandale Campus (CT-123), 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Please knock to notify staff of your arrival.) Friday, … Continued
As we look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, NOVA’s Nighthawk Nest Food and Personal Care pantries will be accepting donations on Monday through Thursday, November 18 through 21. During this year’s Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, each pantry will collect traditional Thanksgiving holiday food items to help those experiencing food insecurity, particularly during this time. … Continued
Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services will offer “Reusing Canvas Content. Join us on Tuesday, November 19, at 11 a.m. to learn to differentiate between “Send to,” “Copy to” and “Import.” You will also learn to understand the appropriate use cases for each option when reusing content. Streamline your workflow and improve your course development … Continued
As we approach the holidays, the hours for the bookstores, bookstore cafes and Nighthawk Cafés (cafeterias) will be adjusted due to fewer people on campus. November 25 and 26 Bookstore and Bookstore Cafés will be open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (The online bookstore is always open – nvcc.bncollege.com) All Nighthawk Cafés (cafeterias) (Alexandria, Annandale, … Continued
Welcome back to our Diabetes Awareness Month series! This week, we’re shifting focus to nutrition, a powerful tool in diabetes prevention and management. A balanced diet not only supports a healthy weight but also improves blood sugar control and reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications. By adopting mindful eating habits and choosing nutritious foods, you … Continued
If you’ve been part of the NOVA community for some time, you know that our policies have significantly changed. We now require more training, greater accountability, and stricter compliance. These changes are due to the evolving federal regulations and guidelines governing higher education and not NOVA Online’s own preferences on course design and delivery. Each … Continued
The Office of Academic Affairs will continue its monthly Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) webinar series for students on December 6 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. These webinars aim to increase students’ awareness of CPL and empower them to make academic progress using their prior learning. Topics covered include potential time and cost savings … Continued