The Instructional and Student Services Committee (ISSC) Testing Center Subcommittee is reaching out to all individuals who teach for your feedback on changes that have occurred over the past year in our campus testing centers. Who we need: We’re specifically interested in instructor feedback and opinions regarding NOVA Online in-person testing. Please take our brief … Continued
The College Senate will meet on Thursday, March 27 from 1-3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on amendments to the college constitution. This meeting will be available in person on the Annandale Campus (Brault 321) as well as via Zoom, Meeting ID: 816 8552 1362, Passcode: senate —Elizabeth Lanthier, secretary, … Continued
You are invited to join us in listening to the Keystone Concepts in Teaching podcast from the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning at George Mason University and to participate in the listener raffle for NOVA instructors! Keystone Concepts in Teaching is a higher education podcast focused on discussing and sharing impactful teaching strategies that support … Continued
Course material requests/adoptions for fall 2025 are due April 1. Designated department personnel (not “all faculty”) must submit textbook and course material information through the bookstore adoption portal on NOVA’s website (sign in with your VCCS username) or indicate “no materials required.” (By policy, materials selection is coordinated through deans and associate deans.) Bookstore personnel understand … Continued
Northern Virginia Community College, in partnership with the Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia, will host the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). This important event will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 3 and 4 from 8:20 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. Training will be located in Fairfax, Va. Just as CPR skills make … Continued
Join this month’s best practice webinar for NOVA faculty to discover research-based and practical strategies for fostering inclusion, engagement and meaningful interaction in hybrid and online courses. Dr. Sabrina Ricks from NOVA’s Manassas Campus will share insights on effective assignment design and real-world examples to help students develop essential skills for academic success and professional … Continued
If you are ready to take your Excel skills beyond the basics, join us for Excel Practical Problem Solving with Functions: Logical, Date & Time, Statistical. This virtual hands-on session will explore logical, date and time and statistical functions. Join us on Friday, March 28 from 12-12:45 p.m. to learn how to: ✅ Use IF … Continued
Please mark your calendar! This year’s Fall 2025 Convocation will be held on Monday, August 18, at the Schlesinger Center. Stay tuned—more details are coming soon! —Tykesha Myrick, chief of staff, President’s Office
Please join us on Wednesday, April 2 from 2-3 p.m. at the Loudoun Campus (HEC Room 203) for “Reimagining Multicultural Engagement in the Era of Fentanyl.” This event will include representatives from NOVA’s Office of Wellness and Mental Health; Loudoun County Government’s Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Development Services; and Song for Charlie. This event … Continued
In honor of National Poetry Month, Dean Nicole Tong will discuss how poets are uniquely equipped to wonder in meaningful ways in eras of uncertainty. Her talk, titled “Climate, Chaos and Keats: Poetry in Eras of Uncertainty” will look at poems by Lucille Clifton, John Keats, Ada Limon, Patricia Smith and others that respond to … Continued
Join us for an entertaining theater experience presented by NOVA Theater at the Woodbridge Campus! Enjoy two engaging performances featuring student actors. Six Canterbury Tales is adapted from Chaucer’s beloved classic by Eberle Thomas and Barbara Redmond and brings to life the timeless tales of medieval characters. Western Gold: A Campfire, Cowboy, Comedy is directed and … Continued
Where do grants come from, what are they for and how can you get one? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, we can provide some answers! Join us for a virtual workshop to gain an overview of grant funding sources, key elements of proposal development and grant writing resources. There will be time for … Continued
NOVA’s Spring Commencement will be here before you know it! This flagship event will be Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Join us in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates — the Class of 2025! We will be honoring graduates from summer 2024, fall 2024 and … Continued
If you assign writing or support student writers, you are invited to attend an interactive learning experience exploring evidence-based strategies to enhance student learning and foster faculty collaboration. This event features Dr. Cate Denial and Nicole Tong. Eligible faculty who complete the Summer Institute and follow-up assignments will receive $500 compensation. Register by April 14 … Continued
Please join Steve Lessner, associate professor of English, for the second meeting of his spring 2025 reading group, Radical Acts of Justice: How Ordinary People Are Dismantling Mass Incarceration, by Jocelyn Simonson. This book addresses social justice issues related to prison reform by focusing on ways everyday citizens can make a difference in fighting against mass incarceration … Continued
Join CATE Captain Yan He Beal (LO) on Monday, March 31, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the Loudoun Campus (LHEC-204). This is a great opportunity to hear your colleagues’ suggestions on interdisciplinary collaboration and share their experiences integrating new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching. A light snack will be provided. —Dr. … Continued
