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
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
The Office of Academic Planning and Advising is excited to shine a spotlight on our dedicated Academic Advisors. These individuals play a pivotal role in the success and retention of NOVA students, guiding them through their academic journeys with expertise and care. Our advisors are committed to fostering student success and retention at NOVA. Whether … Continued
The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia (LLI/NOVA), affiliated with NOVA’s Annandale Campus, is a non-profit, member-run organization offering stimulating educational and cultural pursuits to adults aged 50 and over. LLI/NOVA provides members with more than 100 virtual and in-person classes year-round, informal special interest groups, monthly speaker forums, social events and the opportunity for … Continued
It’s the time of year when we recognize the awesomeness of our colleagues AVP of HR Charlotte Calobrisi recently wrote about nominating people for reward and recognition. I am here to ask you to join the committees that evaluate those nominations. Evaluating full-time teaching faculty starts as a campus effort, and I have contacted Forum … Continued
NOVA is pleased to partner with Year Up United Career Connect, a program that enhances our career services offerings by leveraging proven curriculum and expert facilitators. We’re looking for your support to get information about this opportunity out to students. Please see below to learn more about the program and how to refer students. Program … 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
Join the CATE Team’s virtual AI Community of Practice this spring to explore how AI tools can transform your teaching strategies and enhance learning. Why it matters: Come ready to experiment, ask questions, and shape the future of AI in NOVA classrooms! Get involved: Register here for our first Zoom session, an introduction to MagicSchool … Continued
Addressing student grievances is an unfortunate part of our jobs as academicians. It is important for faculty and staff to know the different types of grievances and how to handle them. This informative piece will help address questions and answers specific to this topic. What Types of Grievances Can Students File? Students can file three … Continued
Are you a NOVA teaching faculty member who is looking to explore cutting-edge tools to enrich student learning and elevate the pedagogical approach? Join CATE, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence, for the exclusive Packback: NOVA Faculty Community of Practice. This select group of faculty is committed to advancing innovation in the classroom. … Continued
