You’ve likely heard the phrase “Faculty control the curriculum,” and you may have wondered what exactly that means. Our accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) specifies that colleges place “primary responsibility for the content, quality and effectiveness of the curriculum with faculty” (Principle 10: Educational Policies, Procedures and Practices). … Continued
In December, Governor Youngkin introduced his fiscal year 2026 amendments to the current biennium budget. In his remarks to the General Assembly’s Joint Money Committees, the governor praised Virginia’s colleges and universities while also calling for an increased focus on affordability and the need for higher education institutions to find savings by reducing administrative and … Continued
This fall, NOVA introduced a dynamic new role to support students: the Student Success Guides. These individuals are dedicated to meeting students where they are—both literally and figuratively—and connecting them to academic and nonacademic resources to help them succeed. Each of NOVA’s five comprehensive campuses is now home to a Student Success Guide who acts … Continued
Welcome to the inaugural StudentAffairs@NOVA, part of the @NOVA series! We’re pleased to bring you the latest updates, insights and stories from Student Affairs. On the second Tuesday of each month, we’ll dive into the developments and achievements that make the Office of Student Affairs a model for student success. Whether you’re here to stay … Continued
In AcademicAffairs@NOVA, the Office of Academic Affairs will share important updates on the first Thursday of each month. The focus of this first submission surrounds changes to credits granted for AP Scores. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) recently finished a review of how the 23 colleges in the VCCS award credit for Advanced Placement … Continued
This month, Administrative Council members, including me, begin the “@NOVA” series. Every Tuesday and Thursday, you will find a new short Daily Flyer post that provides a high-level overview of the day’s topic, links to additional information and a contact should you wish to learn more. These @NOVA posts won’t be the only time you’ll … Continued
