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2009-10 NOVA Student Activities in ACTION
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2 College-wide Initiatives
HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES
NOVA celebrated Homecoming activities February19-20 at the Annandale Campus. On Friday
night, students put on their dancing shoes for Homecoming 2010 opening festivities. NOVA
students also competed for the privilege to be named Homecoming King and Queen. On
Saturday, NOVA’s basketball teams tangled with rival Tidewater Community College at the
Ernst Center Gymnasium. Kaiser Permanente and Pepsi sponsored the event by providing food
and refreshments.
RICHMOND LEGISLATIVE VISITS
Delegations from each NOVA Campus visited the State Capitol in Richmond to meet
with legislators from each campus’ service district. They discussed what the General
Assembly has done to support two-year colleges and, specifically NOVA. Students
shared personal information about triumphs and tribulations and what NOVA has
meant to them. In addition, the delegations were formally recognized on the floor of
the General Assembly as special visitors.
Martin LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE
Over 200 NOVA students took the day on, not a day off, and helped several community
agencies by volunteering during the MLK Day of service. On Monday, January 18,
students packaged school supplies for children in Iraq and Afghanistan, assisted a local
thrift shop with cleaning and organizing products, inventoried for a charitable
pharmaceutical organization with inventory, and led a Habitat for Humanity clean-up
project. Also, automotive students from Alexandria Campus assisted needy families with
basic car repairs.
HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDRAISERS
Students were quick to react to the devastation caused by the catastrophic earthquake that shook
Haiti in early January. As soon as the news reports began broadcasting NOVA students sprung
into action, organizing fundraisers to assist the Caribbean nation. All fundraisers and proceeds
collected from February’s Homecoming Dance were also donated to the Red Cross’ Haitian
Relief efforts.
CELEBRATION OF NOVA’S DIVERSITY
Visitors to NOVA’s six campuses are quick to realize the diversity of the student body. The
students they encounter in corridors and on sidewalks reflect a population representing over
180 nations. Each year, campuses carefully reflect on the various cultures of the students by
participating in Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, and
Native American Heritage Month as well as numerous other celebrations reflecting the
international flavor of the College.
NOVA DAY
Near the start of each spring and fall semester the College hosts a welcome-back-to-campus
celebration. Activities include rock climbing walls, caricature artists, club fairs, game shows, free
food, and other carnival-related activities. These events give students the opportunity to explore
new activities and services the College provides and to meet new friends.
2010 Homecoming Court
NOVA Day at Loudoun
Native Pride Celebration
at Loudoun Campus
Students filling school
supply bags for school children
in Iraq and Afghanistan
Students meeting with their local
delegate in Richmond
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Annandale student signs
Wall of Hope for Haiti
ContentsContentsContents
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Two events highlighted NOVA’s commitment to developing student leadership in
2009-10. In September, over 100 students participated in the Student Leadership
Symposium at George Mason University’s Prince William Campus. Effective meeting
management, event planning, and marketing were among the topics discussed. In
November, 50 students traveled to Roanoke for the VCCS Student Leadership
Conference. NOVA’s students mingled with over 400 of their peers from the
Commonwealth’s 23 community colleges. They learned effective leadership
strategies, professional business etiquette, and enhanced communication skills.
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
The student newspaper, NOVA Fortnightly, underwent a complete redesign in 2009-10 and
initiated a highly effective online version to better meet student needs. The five edition,
tabloid-sized printed paper, was entirely student produced with numerous color pages.
The content was campus and community oriented with information relevant to students.
Student reporters covered numerous activities and events at all six campuses including
NOVA Idol, movie reviews, faculty achievements, student art shows, local cultural events,
and athletic events.
ATHLETICS & CLUB SPORTS NOVA welcomed men’s lacrosse to its growing athletic portfolio. In addition, women’s
volleyball and men’s soccer transitioned from community recreational leagues to
intercollegiate schedules in 2009-10. The long-established men’s and women’s basketball
programs continued to represent the college competitively while squaring off against
other two-year colleges across the Mid-Atlantic region. The women’s basketball team
finished as runner-up champions in the VCCS tournament in March. The College’s coed
ice hockey team became a full member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association
(ACHA) and notched victories against several four-year colleges and universities.
NOVA IDOL The quest to become the 2010 NOVA Idol champion started back in November when over
250 students auditioned for the opportunity to be the next NOVA Idol. After the opening
round of auditions, 40 students advanced to the semifinals, which were held at the
Alexandria Campus’ Tyler Building. From the initial 250 students, only nine ultimately
appeared in the finale, which was held at the Schlesinger Center on Friday, March 26. In the
end, it was Laila Sanie (AN) that captured the 2010 crown with her unique rendition of the
Beatles classic, “Let it Be.” This year’s runner-up was Annandale’s Javad Jarrahi (I Just Called
to Say I Love You), and Alexandria’s Erika Anderson (Natural Woman) finished in third.
NOVA CELEBRATES STUDENT SUCCESS The College’s best and brightest were honored at the Who’s Who Among Students in
American Junior Colleges banquet on Thursday, March 25, at the Hilton Springfield.
Sixty-four students from all six campuses, were recognized at the “Who’s Who”
dinner based on exceptional academic standings, campus leadership, participation in
extra-curricular activities, and community service. In addition, Karima Ben Ayed (AL)
and Fan Feng (AN) were announced as finalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
by the NVCC Educational Foundation and were presented with a $500 scholarship.
2009 VCCS Student Leadership
Conference participants
NOVAFortnightly.com
Women’s Volleyball in action against
Potomac State (WV) College
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
finalists recognized
Laila Sanie is announced as winner
of the 2010 NOVA Idol competition
4 Alexandria
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Eight leadership checklists were developed to share college-wide and statewide with
officers of student organizations. A database was developed for recording and managing
student interests in leadership and service with 430 students entered. An SDV 109
Leadership Development course was offered, based on StrengthsQuest, and included a
service learning component. Thirteen students participated in the college-wide Student
Leadership Symposium, and eleven students attended the VCCS Student Leadership
Conference. Two Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) officers attended the National Honors Institute,
five PTK officers traveled to the International PTK Convention, and several PTK officers
participated in every Virginia region conference. Three students participated in the
George Washington Leadership Symposium. Five student leaders participated in the
annual legislative visit to the General Assembly in Richmond.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Student Government Association (SGA), with the support of the administration,
focused on student life and student engagement by developing three new spaces/rooms:
a student lounge, a gaming area, and a meditation/meeting room. Other activities
included movie events, a Jeopardy-style competition between clubs, and several off-
campus field trips, including Washington Wizards games, a ski trip, a Baltimore Harbor
trip complete with an Orioles baseball game, and a Kings Dominion trip. The SGA also
successfully developed an eight-member Student Senate, which reviewed and approved
budget requests from all student organizations. Another focus of the SGA and Student
Senate was the development of a college-wide Student Government Constitution and
By-laws for a college-wide Student Government Council.
STUDENT CLUB EVENTS Student organizations managed several events, including Zumba and Salsa dance
contests, a campus Thanksgiving dinner, an international festival, several chess
tournaments, gay pride events. These events included meeting local politicians.
Ramadan dinners, architectural and photography field trips, an art project that was
donated to the Women’s Center, Inova blood drives, an Adopt-a-Block clean-up, and
several other events with guest speakers. Fundraisers included Haitian relief efforts,
food drive, toy drive, Relay for Life, and a fine arts scholarship fundraiser. A chapter of
Circle Kiwanis International was established with district Kiwanis officials assisting in
the formal charter ceremony.
RECOGNIZING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Eleven student leaders were recognized for the Who’s Who Among Students in American
Junior Colleges. Two students were nominated for the All-USA Academic Team, and one
student leader received the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. At the end of the year all
student leaders (ambassadors, peer mentors, tutors, student government, PTK, and club
officers) were recognized at the Annual Campus Student Leadership Recognition
Luncheon. Outgoing student government officers, newly-elected SGA officers, and
members of the SGA Elections Committee participated in the annual SGA Transition
Lunch Meeting to recognize achievements and transfer authority.
International Student Club
recruiting at NOVA Day
NOVA Students honored at the
All-USA Academic Team
Luncheon in Richmond
2010 Alexandria SGA
Presidential Debates
Tau Nu Chapter
of Phi Theta Kappa induction
ceremony Spring 2010
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT NOVA takes an active role in developing educational opportunities focused on meaningful
participation of students and community members in public programs and services. In partnership
with the Honor Flight Network, students, faculty, and staff greeted and mingled with World War II
veterans who flew from around the country to visit the National World War II Memorial in
Washington, D.C. Students spoke firsthand with the men and women who are often referred to as
the “Greatest Generation,” learning about their experiences and what the memorial represents to
them. The Honor Flight events are opportunities the younger generation to say “thank you.” Students thank a veteran
during an Honor Flight
Annandale 5
DIVERSITY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS Highlighting NOVA’s enriched culture and diverse student population, the Annandale
Campus’ International Week 2010 showcased various acts such as the Ezibu Muntu West
African Dance Company, the Panamanian Folk Dance Group, and the Irish Step Dance
Team who performed for the students in the outdoor plaza. To kick off this amazing week,
the Office of Institutional Research assisted in the creation of an International Wall of
Recognition, which listed the countries of Annandale’s international student population.
The wall gave students the opportunity to indicate their nationality by putting a pin on their
native country. As a result of the positive feedback and elevated student participation, the
wall will remain next academic year. Students also learned about Native American
stereotypes by actor Tatanka Means and were motivated to break racial stereotypes by
Black History Month speaker Jonathan Sprinkles. Summer Oakes was the face of the Go
Green Movement during the Women’s History Month lecture series in March. Oakes is
considered to be the world’s first eco-model and is the author of the book Style, Naturally,
which is the first global guide to sustainable beauty and fashion. Referred to by Outside
Magazine as the “top environmental activist,” Oakes shared with Annandale students the
journey she took in her approach of introducing fashion as a way to communicate the
message of a sustainable global economy while promoting environmental awareness.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP Annandale students organized the Student Government Association (SGA) 2010-11 elections. It
was the first time in four years that the elections were entirely student led. Voter turnout was
positive and resulted in over 500 ballots, which was a record high from previous years. A very
excited and charged SGA President is looking forward to the establishment of a stronger student
voice among the Campus and College Administration. To celebrate student leadership on campus,
the Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony, which was presented during this year’s Spring
Fling, highlighted the best and brightest students of the Annandale Campus. Among them
Stephanie Sparks shined above the rest with her outstanding accomplishments. In addition to
receiving the Physics Achievement Award of the Math, Science, and Engineering Division, Sparks
led a team that successfully co-wrote a research grant proposal. Her team stood out as the only
grant applicant in the nation from a community college.
CAMPUS LIFE The Spring Fling marked the end of the Spring 2010 semester and was the highest attended student
event this year. For those students graduating at the end of the spring semester, the Spring Fling
serves as the end of the year party and their last “hoorah.” Popular activities returning from past
Spring Flings were the rock wall, bouncing boxing, and gladiator joust. Students were very excited
about new activities such as wax hands and airbrush tattoos. From enjoying funnel cakes to
forming a line at the barbeque pit, students interacted with classmates and launched the beginning
of summer.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Students were offered a series of volunteer opportunities in an effort to give back to the
community. Activities included a trip to the Northern Virginia Training Center, which works
with developmentally-disabled adults. Students did stretching exercises, played games, and
painted pottery to be sold in a fundraiser benefitting the residents. Students also assisted the
Medical Education Campus by becoming mock patients for an ultrasound class. The most
popular event every year is the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. It is the Annandale
Campus’ main volunteer-driven fundraising event that raises money for cancer
research. Students organized teams, raised money, and took turns walking around a track on
campus throughout the entire night.
Student pins her native country to
The International Wall
of Recognition
Stephanie Sparks, left,
received the Outstanding
Student Leader Award
Student climbs the rock
wall during the Spring Fling
Volunteering at the Northern
Virginia Training Center
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8 Loudoun
EDUCATIONAL/CULTURAL ENRICHMENT Throughout the year a variety of programs were held to celebrate the diversity at the
Loudoun Campus. Student Activities and the ESL program hosted a World Heritage Day
event to honor the various cultures represented on campus. Additionally, other programs
were held to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black
History Month and Women’s History Month. For educational enrichment, a leadership
lecture series is held once a year at the Loudoun Campus to foster an atmosphere of
engagement and service within our community. The series is aimed to attract nationally
recognized speakers to share their stories of challenge and triumph. Invitations are sent out
to provide students with a high quality learning experience. This year, students had the
opportunity to hear Chad Crittenden, a former Survivor contestant, speak live at the campus’
Waddell Theater.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH Students looking to get involved in the local community had the opportunity to
volunteer at the Katherine Hanley Family Shelter in Fairfax, took part in the MLK
Day of Service, raise money for the Haitian relief fund, participate in the 5K run
fundraiser for the Dr. James Tiffany Scholarship fund, and tutor/mentor children
at our local middle school, Seneca Ridge. Student Ambassadors and student
volunteers visited Seneca Ridge weekly and helped students not only with their
homework but also taught them about leadership while providing fun activities
for the after school program.
CAMPUS LIFE A wide variety of fun social events were held weekly all year long. Students had the
opportunity to meet and greet new people constantly. The Office of Student Activities hosted
an annual ski trip, a King’s Dominion trip, a campus bon fire, an ice skating trip, and a dinner
cruise. Additionally, students had the pleasure of attending ice cream socials, campus feasts,
movie nights, game shows, casino night, laser tag, museum tours, and much, much more.
Intramural activities flourished as flag football became a popular sport at the Loudoun Campus.
Football was played by students from all six campuses twice a week for the entire year.
STUDENT CLUBS
There are several clubs to get involved in at Loudoun ranging from social clubs to academics
clubs. Getting involved in a campus organization is a great way to build leadership skills and
become active on campus as well is in the community. Student clubs help create a positive
college experience that bridge fun and educational activities with networking opportunities.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION There are various opportunities at the campus to recognize the outstanding contributions of our
students, in terms of leadership, community service and academic achievement. The Student
Activities Office organizes an annual leadership banquet to honor all student leaders on campus.
The banquet concludes with honoring the student organization that made the broadest impact
on the collegiate experience at the Loudoun Campus. The club is presented with the Dean’s
Cup, which is the campus’ highest honor and recognition for a student organization. This year
the Vet Tech Club won the Dean’s Cup with their ambitious campus programming. In addition,
academic divisions hold awards programs related to music recitals, literary contributions, and the
Honors Program.
Honors Club members at a
student organizations fair
Native Pride dancers perform
to celebrate Native American
Heritage Month
Dr. James Tiffany Scholarship 5K run
Laser tag during
Spring Fling Week
Vet Tech Club wins
the Dean’s Cup
Manassas 9
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT In September, nine students participated in the college-wide Student Leadership
Symposium where they learned leadership philosophies and strategies that they could take
back to the Manassas campus. Seven student leaders were able to network and increase
their leadership abilities with other VCCS student leaders when they attended the VCCS
Student Leadership Conference in Roanoke in November. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) officers
participated in the International PTK Convention, Leadership and Honors conventions,
and Virginia Region Conferences. Seven student leaders participated in a trip to Richmond
to discuss key educational issues with senators and delegates.
CAMPUS LIFE Many events and activities were organized by student clubs, including ice cream
social and game nights, guest speakers, seminar lecture series, Kennedy Center and
Baltimore Harbor trips, international potluck luncheons and dinners, Earth Day
activities, and movie and pizza nights. Several student clubs also assisted the Office of
Student Activities to put together Stress Relief Week activities such as free chair
massages for students, outdoor games, hypnotist shows, and free late night coffee
and snacks in the campus library. Other student events included NOVA Days with
the Real Deal Crazy Game Show, Constitution Day activities, and club recruitment
fairs. New interest groups such as the Manassas Student Connections and
Psychology Club were also formed.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Students at the Manassas Campus offered a great amount of time and effort to assist
the local community. Manassas students, faculty, and staff signed a “thank you” card for
military veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day in November. A Manassas Campus Student
Ambassador presented the Veteran’s Day “thank you” card to the Veterans of Foreign
Wars district commander of the VFW post in Manassas. In December, over 30
students volunteered to assist with the annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon.
Almost 200 local senior citizens were provided them with a delicious lunch and holiday
gifts. In honor of the MLK Day of Service in January, Manassas Campus students
volunteered in a neighborhood cleanup at a local home in the community. Students
offered their time on their day off, and were able to help clear the backyard of an ailed,
elderly Manassas resident. Other student efforts in the community included reading to
elementary school students on National Young Readers Day, coat and food drives, and
blood drives. Manassas students also assisted with fundraisers for Haitian relief efforts.
RECOGNIZING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Five student leaders were recognized for the Who’s Who Among Students in
American Junior Colleges in March. In April, a total of 88 students were nominated
by Manassas faculty and staff and recognized for their contributions and
achievements at the Manassas Campus at the Annual Student Awards Program.
Student awards winners were nominated in achievement categories including
positive community impact, social achievement, outstanding work study,
meritorious contribution to the campus, and student activities. Phi Theta Kappa
and their co-advisors were awarded the Provost’s Award for both Club of the
Year and Advisor of the Year. The Psychology Club was also awarded the
Provost’s Award for Interest Group of the Year.
Student Leaders visiting the
General Assembly in Richmond
Students compete in The Real Deal
Crazy Game Show during NOVA Day
Working with Habitat for Humanity
during the MLK Day of Service
Phi Theta Kappa receiving the
Provost’s Award
10 Medical Education
THE MEC SOCIETY The Medical Education Campus has still managed to engage in student life amid preparing
educated and competent students entering a very competitive health care workforce in a
short period of time. Events like two NOVA Days, the Get Fit Week, the Welcome Back
Week in January (after the “happy holidays”), health awareness events (World Aids Day
and Breast Cancer Awareness Week), recycling initiatives, and guest lecturers help with
cross curricular learning and keep our students connected to life outside the classroom.
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
Hispanic Heritage, Native American Heritage, and Black History Months are causes for
celebration at the MEC. Activities celebrate song, dance, food, and storytelling from
each culture. International Week was student-managed with many clubs and programs
participating in various activities such as creating display tables, a fashion show, and a
cultural lunch fest where many countries foods and customs were recognized.
SALUTING OUR VETERANS Students, faculty, and staff veterans and their families are honored at an annual luncheon
reception hosted by the MEC Provost, Brian Foley, who is a retired US Army colonel. As per
military tradition, the youngest vet, a student named Tracy Butcher, was chosen to slice and
serve the first piece of cake to Mr. Foley, the MEC’s most senior officer.
MEC MOVERS - GIVING BACK The MEC family reaches out to the community all year long with several initiatives to
give back to the community. Students often have a cause they want to support and,
as a team, the campus responds accordingly. Eight hundred servings of food were
collected for the Virginia Hunger Symposium Food Drive. Money was also collected
for the MADD Walk for Alcohol Awareness. Numerous coats, hats, and gloves
were collected for the ECHO coat drive. The Student Nursing Association decided
to adopt an entire family for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program while other
clubs and organizations decided to partner to adopt children, so they could provide
more substantial gifts for the children. Phi Theta Kappa helped with the Inova blood
drives, and the campus set record marks with 65 usable units of blood this spring.
Students participated in off-campus health fairs like the Children’s Health and
Wellness Fair at Metz Middle School in Manassas, and they also assisted with
packaging medications during a day of service in March.
Larry Yazzie Pride Dancers
NOVA Day at MEC
Tracy Butcher and MEC
Provost Brian Foley at the
Veteran’s Day Luncheon
Student Nursing Association
collected gifts for the Salvation
Army’s Angel Tree project
Student Leadership Staying connected within NOVA is very important to the students. They participate in
college-wide events such as the VCCS Student Leadership Conference, NOVA’s
college-wide Student Leadership Symposium at George Mason University’s Prince
William Campus, and the NOVA Pride Day at Kings Dominion. The MEC had one
student who sat on the SCHEV Board in Richmond and another on the college-wide
SGA initiative board. Students were also dedicated to helping and hosting health
events on other campuses in order to make sure their fellow students are in good
health. MEC Awards Presentation
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FALL SOCIALS
New and returning students were welcomed to the Woodbridge Campus with a
variety of welcome back socials including the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) cookout,
Student Government Association (SGA) ice cream social and Circle K “Krazy”
bingo. Intramurals kicked off with 5-on-5 soccer, 7-on-7 flag football, kickball and
dodgeball tournaments. Students were able to participate in the Capital Crawl,
which is a photo-scavenger hunt across three miles of the National Mall in
Washington, D.C. Other events included two open mics (sponsored by the Black
Student Alliance) and two movie nights. PTK welcome back cookout
HEALTH AWARENESS
Many events throughout the year focused on various forms of health issues and
healthy living. Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) sponsored a speaker from
“Patients Out of Time,” and PTK encouraged students and faculty to participate in
the 2010 Walk for Lupus Now in Washington, D.C. The Great American
Smokeout focused on encouraging smokers to quit. Other programs included a
World AIDS Day, seven blood drives, mental health workshops, Sex Awareness
Week, and Alcohol & Substance Abuse Awareness Week.
Woodbridge students participated
in the 2010 Walk for Lupus Now in
Washington, D.C.
POLITICAL ACTIVISM
Clubs were also very active in political issues. SSDP organized four movie screenings on national and
international drug concerns and sponsored various speakers from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
(LEAP) and the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). They also coordinated a nationally attended Marijuana
March at the Capitol in October. The Criminal Justice Club (CJC) organized a Law Enforcement Job Fair
that included over 20 representatives from various law and national law enforcement agencies. The
emerging Green Club also organized a movies series and a plant sale for Earth Day. SSDP addresses
student concerns
MULTICULTURAL EVENTS
With students representing over 180 countries attending NOVA, it is only
natural to celebrate diversity. Hispanic Heritage, Native American Heritage,
Black History, and Women’s History Months and Multicultural Week were
celebrated with speakers, movies, trivia, and live artistic and musical
performances. The MSA also sponsored a “Fastathon” in the fall and Islam
Awareness Week in the spring. International “Pot Luck” Luncheon
SPRING SOCIALS
Students looking for ways to socialize and meet new people had numerous
opportunities in the spring. Video game tournaments, flag football intramurals and
a pop culture trivia tournament offered healthy competition while artistic minds
performed at an open mic event sponsored by SSDP. Students also had the chance
to socialize off-campus with free tickets to Washington Wizards games and a trip
to Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The Spring Fling brought everyone together a
final time to enjoy food, games and, of course, a chance to “Dunk the Dean.”
“Dunk the Dean” at NOVA Day
World Peace Day
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Student Clubs took an active role in helping the community this year. The Muslim
Student Associations (MSA) conducted a fundraiser and supply drive for a women’s
shelter in Baltimore, Md. while the Criminal Justice Club sponsored a cold and flu
supply drive as well as a food drive for a local women’s shelter. Veteran’s were
honored at a veteran’s appreciation event on campus, and fundraisers for Haitian
relief raised over $700. Finally, a World Peace Day was co-sponsored by the MSA,
Christian Student Union (CSU), Circle K, PTK, and SGA and sought to bring
awareness and community to the campus.
Student Activities @ NOVAStudent Activities @ NOVAStudent Activities @ NOVA
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS:
LEFT TO RIGHT: Brian Anweiler (CS); Pat Gordon (AL);
Michelle Garel (AN); Leif Corbett (MA); Tiffney Laing (LO);
Patricia Martin-Mattocks (ME); Mat “Tank” McCarl (WO); Lead
Dean for Student Activities Frances Villagran-Glover (AL)
20092009--10 Student Activities Coordinators10 Student Activities Coordinators
Pat Gordon (AL)
Student Activities Coordinator
Michelle Garel (AN)
Student Activities Coordinator, Campus Events
Tiffney Laing (LO)
Student Activities Coordinator
Leif Corbett (MA)
Student Activities Coordinator
Pat Martin-Mattocks (ME)
Student Activities Coordinator
Mat “Tank” McCarl (WO)
Student Activities Coordinator
Brian Anweiler (CS)
College-wide Student Activities Coordinator
Frances Villagran-Glover (AL)
Lead Dean for Student Activities
Brian Anweiler
College-wide Student Activities Coordinator
Northern Virginia Community College
3001 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22311-5097
703.845.6206
Mission Statement:Mission Statement:
The Office of Student Activities is building a community of learners and inspiring the
growth of the whole student by facilitating extracurricular and co-curricular programs
that support student engagement, leadership, involvement, teamwork, retention, and
life-long learning opportunities.
Student Activities serves as a catalyst to engage and involve students by:Student Activities serves as a catalyst to engage and involve students by: Providing advising, training, and mentoring to student leaders and advisorsProviding advising, training, and mentoring to student leaders and advisorsProviding advising, training, and mentoring to student leaders and advisors Inspiring students to become active members of the campus and communityInspiring students to become active members of the campus and communityInspiring students to become active members of the campus and community Creating programs and events that foster interactions among the diverse members of the NOVA Creating programs and events that foster interactions among the diverse members of the NOVA Creating programs and events that foster interactions among the diverse members of the NOVA communitycommunitycommunity Maintaining spaces and resources for students focused on initiatives that enrich College cultureMaintaining spaces and resources for students focused on initiatives that enrich College cultureMaintaining spaces and resources for students focused on initiatives that enrich College culture Engaging student leaders to discover new knowledge that enables them to critically evaluate evidence, Engaging student leaders to discover new knowledge that enables them to critically evaluate evidence, Engaging student leaders to discover new knowledge that enables them to critically evaluate evidence, make informed judgments, balance multiple perspectives, and act ethically make informed judgments, balance multiple perspectives, and act ethically make informed judgments, balance multiple perspectives, and act ethically Expanding opportunities for experiential learning, civic engagement, cultural enrichment, leadership Expanding opportunities for experiential learning, civic engagement, cultural enrichment, leadership Expanding opportunities for experiential learning, civic engagement, cultural enrichment, leadership development, recreation, and service learningdevelopment, recreation, and service learningdevelopment, recreation, and service learning