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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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Wall of Hope for Haiti

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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

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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

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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.

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The International Wall

of Recognition

Stephanie Sparks, left,

received the Outstanding

Student Leader Award

Student climbs the rock

wall during the Spring Fling

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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

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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

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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

pgordon@nvcc.edu

Michelle Garel (AN)

Student Activities Coordinator, Campus Events

mgarel@nvcc.edu

Tiffney Laing (LO)

Student Activities Coordinator

tlaing@nvcc.edu

Leif Corbett (MA)

Student Activities Coordinator

lcorbett@nvcc.edu

Pat Martin-Mattocks (ME)

Student Activities Coordinator

pmartinmattocks@nvcc.edu

Mat “Tank” McCarl (WO)

Student Activities Coordinator

mmccarl@nvcc.edu

Brian Anweiler (CS)

College-wide Student Activities Coordinator

banweiler@nvcc.edu

Frances Villagran-Glover (AL)

Lead Dean for Student Activities

fvillagrangl@nvcc.edu

Brian Anweiler

College-wide Student Activities Coordinator

Northern Virginia Community College

3001 North Beauregard Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22311-5097

703.845.6206

banweiler@nvcc.edu

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