General NOVA News
Students return to our campus today to start a new school year! In preparation, the College held its 2023 Fall Convocation on Wednesday, August 16, at the Schlesinger Center at NOVA’s Alexandria Campus. For those who couldn’t make it to the Alexandria Campus, there were watch parties at the other five campuses. Staff, faculty and … Continued
This is a friendly reminder as we begin the fall semester that Miller’s Supplies at Work is NOVA’s contracted vendor for office supplies. They have a convenient punch-out catalog available through eVA and a wide variety of products. Those that wish to use The Supply Room or Guernsey must first obtain a quote from a … Continued
Parking and NOVACard Services has gone cashless beginning August 1. Data shows that our students and customers overwhelmingly prefer cashless payment methods. Electronic payments are more convenient, streamline the checkout process and reduce costs. In addition, Parking & NOVACard in-person service hours are changing. Beginning Friday, Sept. 1., Parking and NOVACard offices will close at … Continued
Did you know that NOVA has an Institutional Review Board (IRB), which evaluates internal and external research proposals at the college, including those submitted to outside funding agencies? The IRB is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted at or on … Continued
This coming Monday, NOVA will welcome students back to our campuses! In preparation for the new academic year, the College held its 2023 Fall Convocation on Wednesday, August 16, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on NOVA’s Alexandria Campus. For those who couldn’t make it to the Alexandria Campus, there were watch … Continued
The Office of DEI, Student Life and the Library Council are excited to launch a new initiative this year aimed at cultivating a sense of belonging at NOVA. The inaugural DEI Common Read is Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson (published 2014). After consulting with other community colleges and Penguin … Continued
On February 16, 2023, Northern Virginia Community College and the NOVA Foundation publicly announced the creation of the Student Success Fund. This fund removes barriers for academically successful but financially challenged students by providing scholarships and emergency grants to keep students on their path to academic or career success. The fund will officially open for … Continued
The Office of Strategic Insights (OSI) provides leadership for college planning and institutional effectiveness, facilitates information-sharing for decision-making and organizational development across the college and provides support for our accreditation. OSI works with administrative unit staff, led by provosts and vice presidents, to ensure that college units are advancing NOVA’s mission and strategic plan, enhancing … Continued
Do you have an innovative idea for a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) project? The application period for this year’s DEI InNOVAtion Grant Project is now open! Please consider submitting a proposal to the Office of DEI by the proposal submission deadline of Friday, Oct. 6. Projects that align with the college’s mission, core values … Continued
Please see below for an update on your campus cafeterias and bookstores regarding fall operating hours: Food and Dining Annandale Nighthawk Café by Surefire OPEN for the fall semester (in the CF building) beginning September 5. Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The updated menu features a variety of protein bowls, sandwiches … Continued