On February 19, the Labor Market Intelligence (LMI) team at NOVA will release the 2024 Northern Virginia Workforce Index. This report, a collaboration between NOVA and NVC (formerly the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce), details the findings of an annual employer survey used to gain insights into the local labor market. Survey Overview The 2024 … Continued
Navigating college life can be challenging, but Student Life is there to ensure every student’s journey is fulfilling and supported through a variety of services and activities. Here’s a glimpse into just some of the many ways Student Life enhances the college experience, fosters a sense of belonging, meets basic needs, and supports student retention. … Continued
This month, Student Affairs wants to discuss NOVA’s Commitment to Safety and the role of the Violence Prevention Committee, Threat Assessment Team and you! Maintaining a safe and secure campus is fundamental to our mission at NOVA. The college’s Violence Prevention Committee (VPC) and Threat Assessment Team (TAT) play a critical role in fostering a … Continued
Academic Affairs is partnering with the Instructional and Student Services Council (ISSC) to pilot Honorlock + AI, an advanced proctoring solution designed to strengthen academic integrity and enhance student learning through secure, flexible assessment methods. This initiative follows previous pilots with ProctorU and ProctorTrack, as well as our current proctoring tool, Respondus, as part of … Continued
I frequently hear concerns and questions about the ability of faculty and staff to participate in the development of NOVA’s policies. Policies are the rules that govern how NOVA operates at a college-level, and I write to share the past and present of NOVA’s policy process. First, it is important to understand that because NOVA … Continued
At NOVA, our mission is to provide equitable access to affordable and exceptional higher education, transforming lives and advancing opportunities in our community. As part of this mission, we are excited to share our role in the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) Accelerate Opportunity 2024-2030 Strategic Plan, which focuses on student success, workforce readiness and … Continued
The IT Inventory team was created in 2021 and tasked with implementing a program to manage IT equipment college-wide. In just three short years, this small team has configured a database with over 20,000 records and trained more than 100 users who are actively managing computers and network and classroom AV equipment. More recently, the … Continued
In today’s increasingly connected world, the demand for high-speed internet and advanced telecommunications is surging. The Fiber Optic Installer Certification, one of the newest additions to the FastForward program, is perfectly positioned to meet this demand. As technology reshapes industries and communities, this certification offers a direct pathway to fulfilling careers while fostering economic growth … Continued
Since its launch in fall 2022, the NOVA Corps internship program has made an undeniable impact. Designed as a paid, part-time internship program under the Division of Student Affairs, NOVA Corps has become a cornerstone of student retention and success while cultivating the professional skills of its participants. With a mission to prepare students for … Continued
We are delighted to welcome you to the spring 2025 semester filled with opportunities for discover and growth in our commitment to serving students. Also, we are excited to reflect on the prospect of our new initiative with InsideTrack aimed at increasing enrollment via the re-engagement of our recent stop-out students. This month, we will … Continued
