iTunes U Activity on the Rise

Since August 2009 the number of NOVA on iTunes U podcast downloads has tripled!!! If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check out NOVA on iTunes U, a Web-based service that delivers a variety of podcasts and open courses for FREE via the iTunes program.

NOVA’s iTunes U Categories Include:

• Window Into NOVA -- watch an introduction to NOVA by President Robert G. Templin, go on a virtual tour of the campuses and centers, find out about NOVA’s Distance Learning program and more.
• Academics -- listen to many audio presentations on subjects like Taking the Math Placement Test, Commencement, PUP Presentations and more, In addition, you can view great Science Seminar videos, entertaining instructional cooking segments presented by a professional chef from NOVA’s Hospitality Management Program who solves common cooking issues and more.
• NOVA Community -- find the latest student, faculty and college news to keep you informed!
• Open Courses -- hear a collection of instructive speeches given on an assortment of subjects of interest relevant to the NOVA community including Communication Design, History and Biology.
• Training & Services -- listen to a series of instructional audio clips on topics such as how-to create your own podcast, Blackboard tips and tricks and more.

NOTE: You must have iTunes downloaded on your computer in order to access NOVA on iTunes U.

New NOVA ESL Website

Visit the new English as a Second Language (ESL) website! Here you'll find lots of information on the two programs NOVA offers to help students with a variety of English goals improve their skills -- College ESL and the American Culture and Language Institute (ACLI).

Under the College ESL section you'll locate information about ...

• how to reach campus contacts
• placement testing procedures and sample test questions
• the various levels along with details on the ACCUPLACER placement test
• background information on ESL faculty and students
• some of the most frequently asked questions

In the American Culture and Language Institute (ACLI) section you'll find details on ...

• how to reach campus contacts
• customized training options for working professionals
• specialty course offerings
• explanations on the levels of the program including hours, prices and locations
• some of the most frequently asked questions

Link Descriptions

For your convenience, we've now added brief descriptions for all the links listed on the main page of Current Students and Faculty & Staff.

We've also included them on all the Campus Resources pages for each NOVA campus and center.

AL / AN / LO / MA / MEC / WO / Arlington Center / Reston Center

Simply place your courser on top of any link listed on these pages, and a mini box will appear revealing what kind of information you will find when you click on that specific link.

Subscribe to Our RSS Feed

Stay informed, check out the NOVA RSS feed by clicking on the orange button on the NOVA News & Events website. The NOVA News & Events RSS Feed is posted every Friday. You can also view our top 20 latest RSS Feed entries by visiting us on NOVA iTunes U. Click on our iTunes U link off the NOVA home page. When you’re on our NOVA iTunes U site, scroll down to the NOVA Community section and click on the first track called NOVA News and Events – it will take you to a list of NOVA’s top 20 news feeds all for FREE!

Academic Divisions Changes at Alexandria

During registration for Spring 2010 classes, please note an important change -- there were previously four academic divisions at the Alexandria Campus, but now there are two. The two new redistributed academic divisions are Liberal Arts and Science, Technology & Business.

In addition to all the great existing programs offered by the Alexandria Campus Liberal Arts Division, they've added a new program called Library Technology.

In addition to all the wonderful existing programs offered by the Alexandria Campus Science, Technology and Business Division, they've added a new program called Health.

Your Future in Geoscience

If you enjoy the study of Geography and Geospatial Technology, you’ll want to visit our new comprehensive Geoscience website. GST is a rapidly expanding field which can be applied to virtually any profession. GST joins three technologies (GIS, GPS and RS) to create a visual, geographic representation of any subject matter.

This website is loaded with revealing information on the topic of Geoscience, along with details on NOVA’s GIS Certificate Program, jobs, FAQ, a student gallery, resource materials, events and more.

In addition, you’ll find information about NOVA’s unique Geospatial Career Pipeline Initiative (GCPI) program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. When you’re visiting the site, make sure to also check out the Virtual Geography Club.

Blogs at NOVA

Check out the new Blogs at NOVA Web page!

On the Blogs at NOVA page you will find boxes with descriptions, insider information and links to ALL official college-wide blogs. Read updates, make comments and provide feedback on …

• Admissions
• eLife
• Emergency Planning
• NOVA Go Blog
• NOVA Tech Tips
• NOVA Transfer
• NOVA Web Updates
• Paying for College
• QEP Updates