by jshea | May 1, 2018 | Issue
Inequality Islands of Disadvantage PDF OPPORTUNITY IN OUR REGION MOBILITY THROUGH EDUCATIONNorthern Virginia is one of the most affluent regions in the commonwealth. However, interspersed among the affluent neighborhoods are fifteen “Islands of Disadvantage”—or,...
by jshea | Mar 10, 2018 | Issue
Graduation Education, Employment & Earnings PDF Graduation and Beyond How a Degree can Lead to Success Graduating from college with a degree or certificate can be an important stepping stone to a fulfilling career. A degree at any level can lead to greater...
by jshea | Feb 20, 2018 | Issue
Transfers: ACHIEVING A 4-YEAR DEGREE PDF TRANSFER STUDENTS AT NOVA THE TRANSFER STUDENT TRANSITION NOVA enrolls over 70,000 students each year. Students attend NOVA for many reasons: to explore areas of study, complete job training or certifications, and/or save money...
by jshea | Feb 15, 2018 | Issue
Food Insecurity: Students & Hunger THE REAL PROBLEM OF HUNGER WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FOOD INSECURE The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as the lack of “consistent, dependable access to enough food for active, healthy living.”1 In other...
