After being nominated by the Association of American Community Colleges (AACC) and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), Dr. Kress was selected by the U.S. Department of Education to represent all community colleges in this spring’s negotiated rulemaking sessions. These virtual sessions, week-long commitments spread across three months, will prepare proposed federal regulations on … Continued
Dear NOVA Community, As we work our way through this snowy start to spring, I wanted to reach out to provide the January 7 update promised in my email to you on December 21. NOVA will follow the return plan identified in the December 21 message: Individuals in temporary telework status since January 3 will … Continued
The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare agency (RSHA) have extended open vaccine scheduling through June 30, 2022. NOVA is strongly encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so. Schedule your appointment today. Red Sea Homecare agency is also able to administer booster shots (all manufacturers) as well (see information … Continued
Dear NOVA Community, Like you, I have been watching the rapid rise of COVID cases due to the Omicron variant. As we approach the holiday break, our college has been tracking local COVID positivity conditions and trends to determine how we should plan to approach the start of the spring term. Public health officials have … Continued
The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare agency (RSHA) have extended open vaccine scheduling through June 30, 2022. NOVA is strongly encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so. Schedule your appointment today. Red Sea Homecare agency is also able to administer booster shots (all manufacturers) as well (see information … Continued
Throughout the fall, NOVA conducted national searches for our college’s Medical Education Campus (MEC) Provost and Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success. Today, I am excited to announce these new NOVA leaders. As we conclude these important searches, I thank all of you who participated by meeting with the candidates, attending their presentations … Continued
As more NOVA Nighthawks graduate and soar to success each year, NOVA celebrates them today. Each of the three commencement ceremonies will feature remarks by a notable NOVA alumnus or alumna who began their educational journey at NOVA and currently serves on the staff of the college. “Commencement is a momentously joyous day for our … Continued
After months of careful preparation, today NOVA will celebrate its first ever Winter Commencement! We are pleased and grateful that so many faculty and staff stepped forward to help make this celebration happen. We will celebrate our graduates in three commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Schlesinger Center (Alexandria … Continued
You have heard time and again about the daunting obstacles that so many NOVA students face in their quest for the gold—that hard-earned degree that will open doors for them now and into the future. Some will transfer to a four-year college or university and go on to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or even a … Continued
Thank you for participating in the College’s first Winter Commencement at the Schlesinger Center at the Alexandria Campus. This will be our first commencement to be held on a NOVA campus since the early years, when they were held outdoors at the Annandale Campus. This guidance is for our faculty and staff who will be … Continued
