General NOVA News
We are pleased to announce that major enhancements are coming to our Student Information System (SIS)! These updates are designed with the student in mind and will bring a more modern, mobile-friendly and intuitive experience that will make managing their academic tasks easier than ever. Please read on so you can be armed with info … Continued
Parking Services will be launching a program where you can pay for parking citations while making a positive impact on our community by donating non-perishable food items to the NOVA food pantries. Contributions can waive one citation and help individuals with food insecurities. For a list of eligible items and more information, please visit our … Continued
Parking Services will be launching a program where you can pay for parking citations while making a positive impact on our community by donating non-perishable food items to the NOVA food pantries. Contributions can waive one citation and help individuals with food insecurities. For a list of eligible items and more information, please visit our … Continued
President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours today from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. (This is a date change from what was previously published.) Because the focus of this hour is intended for Administrative Council members to have the opportunity to answer your questions, there is no anonymous question portal. Visit the Office of … Continued
Today’s “NOVA Online Up Close” explores how all distance learning at NOVA—including both asynchronous and synchronous online courses—must adhere to additional guidelines set by C-RAC (Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions) and SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges). These guidelines, specific to distance education, go beyond what is required for campus-based courses, … Continued
Academic Affairs will be hosting a webinar to go over important academic policy reminders along with some helpful tips for advising. The webinar will be held on Friday, November 15 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. It will also be recorded for those who cannot attend. Click here to register for the webinar. Read on … Continued
As we come into Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, please remember that there are both VCCS and NOVA policies regarding employee engagement in political activities: From VCCS Policy 3.14.7.6, Political Activities and Public Office: The VCCS recognizes and encourages the exercise of the right of VCCS employees, as citizens, to engage in political activities … Continued
President Kress will host her Student Office Hours today at 2 p.m. Please alert your students and direct them to the Virtual Student Union if they would like to join. She will host her next faculty/staff office hours on Wednesday, November 6 from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. (This is a date change from what … Continued
In the diverse and dynamic environment of NOVA, ensuring all students have equal access to educational materials is crucial. Print accessibility is a key component of this inclusivity. Faculty and staff play a vital role in implementing strategies that make printed materials accessible to all students. Understanding Print Accessibility Print accessibility refers to the practice … Continued
Academic Affairs will be hosting a webinar to go over important academic policy reminders along with some helpful tips for advising. The webinar will be held on Friday, November 15 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. It will also be recorded for those who cannot attend. Click here to register for the webinar. Read on … Continued