Liberal Arts

Languages and Literature

Business and Public Services

Mathematics, Science and Engineering

ADVISING WEEKApril 2 - 6, 2018

A Path to Your Academic Success

A n n a n d a l e C a m p u s

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Welcome to Annandale

Welcome to NOVA’s Annandale Campus Advising Week!We hope you are finding what You need to Succeed at NOVA, and that you are ready to continue with us by enrolling in the next semester.Award-winning Faculty bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to classrooms, laboratories, and online, and they are dedicated to helping you succeed at NOVA.Learning Technology Resources staff nurture a positive learning environment and provide extra help and support for you in the Library, Academic Support Centers, Open Computer Lab, and the Testing Center.

Student Services staff seeks to ensure that you never feel lost at NOVA by pro-viding services for admissions, academic advising, transfer and career coun-seling, financial aid, as well as support for veterans, international students, and students with disabilities.The Office of Student Life helps to make your NOVA experience fun. Check out the activities, athletics, student clubs and organizations, community in-volvement, and service learning opportunities.For your safety, there is a NOVA Police Office on campus staffed with accredit-ed police officers. And, NOVA has an Emergency Management Team to help us prepare for storms and other emergencies.You have probably visited the Barnes and Noble Bookstore and found the friendly staff to help you choose books. supplies, and snack items. Next to the bookstore is a Starbucks Cafe with a full line of food and drink offerings. And don’t forget Euro Cafe and the Outtakes Grab and Go area in the CF building which sells delicious, low cost meals and snacks.The Annandale Campus faculty and staff are here to help you with your educa-tional and personal goals. I encourage you to check in with Student Services in the Mark R. Warner Student Services (CA) Building and visit the NOVA website at www.nvcc.edu for more information.

Dr. Pam T. Hilbert Annandale Campus Provost

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Dr. Ellen Fancher-Ruiz Dean of Students

Welcome to the more than 20,000 students who attend NOVA’s Annandale Campus! Helping you to achieve your academic goals is our primary focus. Our comprehensive array of student services and ac-tivities reflect the rich diversity of NOVA students and our commitment to student success and excellence. Student Services at NOVA involve the three Cs: col-laboration, cooperation and communication. I invite each NOVA student to join the dedicated and talented Student Services staff in a partnership that centers on preparing you for the workforce, further education and training, and reaching your dreams.

We recognize that navigating the college system can sometimes be challenging. Our mission is to ensure that our students never feel lost at NOVA. We provide a number of services designed to supplement your academic experience and help you plan for the future. These services include general academic advising, transfer and career counseling, as well as services for veteran students and students with disabilities. Additionally, we can provide a wide-range of student engagement opportunities through our Student Life department.The Student Services staff and I are always available. We want to hear from you to know how we can serve you better. Your voice, as a NOVA student, is very important to us. We know that one size does not fit everyone; we want NOVA to be a rewarding educational experience for you.Technology is constantly evolving and being used for academic instruction in innovative ways to make learning more accessible. Assistance is available if you need extra help and support. One of our goals is to keep you informed of programs, services, new developments and activities. We welcome your ideas on ways to use technology as a tool to better communicate with you. We believe NOVA students are tomorrow’s leaders.By attending NOVA, you are investing in your future and the growth of our community and nation. Today is a great day to stop by any of the Annandale student services offices to continue the life-long learning process of becoming all you can be!

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Liberal ArtsDr. Burton Peretti, Division Dean

Our division offers courses in general education, humanities and the social sciences to satisfy cer-tificate and degree requirements at NOVA and for transfer to other institutions of higher education. The Liberal Arts division provides discipline sup-port for every other program on campus in areas such as social science, music, art, speech commu-nication, physical education and recreation and parks. Our students benefit from our excellence in instruction and advisement, which assists them in achieving their academic, professional and personal goals.

We have 40 full-time faculty members, approxi-mately 150 adjuncts and five staff members. Our faculty use a multitude of instructional methods which include PowerPoint presentations, field trips, online instruction and courses offered through the Extended Learning Insti-tute (ELI).

Advising Week Hours

• Faculty will be available for advising 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• Please stop by the Liberal Arts offices at CM 342 or CN 202/214 to be re-ferred to available faculty advisors.

• You may also call 703-323-3107 or extension (2)3246.

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Programs of Study

Communication Studies and Theater ArtsEconomicsEducationFine ArtsHistoryHumanitiesMusicPhilosophyPhysical EducationPolitical SciencePsychologyRecreation and ParksReligionSociologyTeacher Education

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Ms. Jennifer Daniels, Division Dean

The Language and Literature Divison consists of four departments: American Sign Language (ASL)/Interpreter Education, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), and World Languages (Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish). Strong language skills are a foundation of your success whether you are a native speaker or a non-native speaker of English or are learning another language. The division offers courses in general education, humanities and occupation/technical areas to satisfy certificate and degree requirements at NOVA and for transfer to other institutions of higher education. Our courses are designed to help you improve your reading,

writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills so you may eloquently and confi-dently express your ideas, no matter what your major is. We have 50 full-time faculty and more than 100 adjunct faculty, and our faculty are passionate, patient, and experienced; they look forward to sharing their love of language and literature with you. Your faculty advisor can help you select the courses you need to thrive in your academic pursuits and career.

Language & Literature

Advising Week Hours

• Advising is available between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on a walk-in basis.

• Students should stop by CN 226/228 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to find an available advisor.

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Programs of Study

A.A.S. American Sign Language to English InterpretationAmerican Sign Language Career Studies CertificateA.A. Liberal ArtsEnglish SpecializationProfessional Writing Certificate

The Division of Language & Literature offers courses in:American Sign Language, English/English Fundamentals/ESL, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.

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Business & Public Service

Dr. Stewart Edwards, Acting Division Dean

The goal of the Business & Public Service Division is to meet the education and skill development needs of our communities. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. Whether you are looking to earn an Associate degree, transfer credits, pursue career training or gain personal enrichment, we can help you transform today’s dreams into tomorrow’s achievements.The Business & Public Service Division has more than 4,000 full-time equivalent students per year, and offers upwards of 1,300 classes for the Summer, Fall and Spring semesters. We have 34 full time faculty and staff members and 140 adjuncts.

We invite you to become a part of the Business & Public Service Division family by registering for a class or series of classes this semester. Explore the offerings of our division through the NOVA Catalog and the Current Schedule. We are happy to answer any of your questions about the division by phone or email.

Advising Week Hours

• Depending upon the program of study students are interested in, Business & Public Service faculty will be available for advising 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Please stop by the BPS Division office at CC 220 to be referred to available faculty advisors. You may also call 703-323-3157.

• For students interested in the Hospitality or Culinary programs, please go to CM 120, or call 703-323-3457.

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Programs of Study

AccountingAdministration of JusticeBusiness Management and AdministrationComputer ScienceHospitality ManagementInformation TechnologyMarketing

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Math, Science & EngineeringDr. Mary Vander Maten, Acting Division Dean

Welcome to STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math)! Explore science in classes like Biology, envi-ronmental science, chemistry, physics, geology, math and engineering.Our courses can help you earn an Associate degree (A.S.) in preparation for transfer. If you need extra math help, we offer computer-aided courses and tutoring in developmental math. Engineering students can use special programs to transfer to Mason and VATech engineering. If you want a certificate to enter the workplace, consider engineering and architecture A.A.S. degrees.

We have a Science Learning Center in CS 237 that offers a place to study alone or with classmates, and where faculty members and learning assistants volunteer hours to assist students. The Center has resources such as science models, geolo-gy samples, computers and a virtual cadaver.The MSE Division is the largest at Annandale, with 77 full-time faculty members, over 100 adjuncts, and nearly 20 lab and administrative staff members. Each staff member and instructor wants to help YOU succeed!

Advising Week Hours

• Stop into CS 204 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day for general help and assistance finding your advisor.

• If you need math help, go to CT 226, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.• Students can also email their own advisors for appointments.

**Note: Some Math classes will be changing. If you need to repeat a course, please see your advisor. https://blogs.nvcc.edu/math/

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Programs of Study

BiologyEnvironmental ScienceNatural ScienceChemistryPhysicsGeologyMathematicsDevelopmental Mathematics Technology-BasedEngineeringArchitectureMechanical Engineering Technology

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Pathway to the Baccalaureate

During Advising Week and the rest of the spring semester, the students in the Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program at the Annandale Campus will need to make sure they meet with their assigned Pathway Counselor. Students are re-quired to complete a Mid-Semester Progress Report (MSPR), which can be printed from the Blackboard site or picked up at the Pathway office in CA 112. Once the MSPR is completed, Pathway students should schedule an appointment with their assigned Pathway Counselor via Student Success Planner at www.nvcc.edu/ssp. During the advising session appointment, Pathway students will get assistance identifying degree and transfer requirements, academic standing, and choosing the appropriate classes for the upcoming semester; after this is complet-ed, the Pathway holds will be removed so students can register for classes on their own. Pathway students can also contact their assigned Pathway Counselor with any questions regarding advising Week expectations or requirements.

PASS

All students on Academic Probation must meet with their Academic Suc-cess Counselor in March, 2018. Your Academic Success Counselor is listed by the first letter in your last name. Please refer to the list below.

If you last name begins with: Your Academic Success Counselor is:A-C Charlie Dy: cdy@nvcc.eduD-J Jessie Zahorian: jzahorian@nvcc.eduK-Q Margarita Martinez: mmartinez@nvcc.eduR-Z ViNita Warren Nickens: vwarren@nvcc.edu

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First Year

Make Registration a Priority!

See Your Advisor TodayNavigating your academic journey by yourself is not a good idea. All first-time-to-college students (17-24) are required to meet with an advisor before registra-tion. A second advising hold has been placed on your record, and you will not be able to register for classes until you meet with an advisor. If you have this hold, it means in order for you to begin signing up for your Fall 2018 classes beginning on Monday April 2nd, it is mandatory that you meet with a first-year advisor who will be able to discuss your course selections for next semester and remove this hold.

Why Meet With An Advisor?Your success at NOVA is important to us. The Office of Student Success First Year Advisors will assist students with the following:• Create an academic plan for success! Work with your advisor to identify

classes to enroll for Spring 2018 and set up a plan for each semester until you graduate.

• Learn about the transfer requirements. Speak with your advisor about the requirements for transfer and the courses to take at NOVA to complete them.

• Explore the education and training requirements needed to pursue your career goals. Ask your advisor about the type of majors, degrees, and certifi-cations needed for your career industry.

How to Meet With An AdvisorTo make contact with an advisor to discuss your classes, college experience, or how your educational, career, and transfer goals align, simply do the following:• Sign-in as a walk-in at the Advising Center in CA 112. Walk-in meetings

are up to 15-minutes long to ensure efficiency and availability of staff. • If you need longer than 15 minutes, you are encouraged to schedule an ap-

pointment with your First-Year Advisor.

Who is My First-Year Advisor?• To find your advisor check the following link and click on Academic Advis-

ing: www.nvcc.edu/gps/students/annandale/

Annandale Campus8333 Little River Turnpike

Annandale, VA 22003703-323-3000www.nvcc.edu