This Week at ELI: September 23-29, 2013

IMPORTANT COURSE DATES

Sept. 23 – ELI 1^st 8-week session, last day to withdraw with grade of ‘W’.

 EVENTS  

v  For a listing of upcoming ELI events, please click here.

v  For a listing of upcoming NOVA events, please click here.

UPCOMING ELI WEBNIARS

Sept. 26, 1:00-2:00pm: Reviewing Your Online Syllabus: The single most important instrument in an online course is the syllabus.  In this webinar you will learn what a syllabus is, what significant information is listed in a syllabus, the importance of regular syllabus reviews, using your syllabus as a planning tool, goal setting, and using your syllabus as a communication tool with classmates and instructors.

Creating a Personal Mission Statement: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to channel your goals into actions!  From visualization to motivation, this pre-recorded webinar will help you to create and fine-tune your personal mission statement.

Creating Win-Win Relationship: Click here to view the webinar recording: Win-Win will teach you how to cooperate in relationships rather than compete.  This webinar will teach you how to share success with others by being respectful and assertive without being manipulated. 

Synergy: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to integrate your knowledge, skills, and expertise with others to collaborate effectively.  Great for working in small groups and communicating with your instructor or teammates.

ELI Orientation: Click here to request a recording of an earlier session. This one hour webinar for students enrolled in courses offered through the Extended Learning Institute (ELI) will focus on getting started in your courses, navigating in your Blackboard course site, identifying tips for success, and student support services.

ONGOING

Ø  Proctor Requests:  If you are out of the area, be sure to submit your Proctor Request.  Proctor Requests are processed in the order they are received.  It takes 3-5 business days for the form to be processed so please do not wait until the day before your test! 

Ø  Fall Registration:  If you have not registered for your fall classes, it is not too late!  Registration is underway for NOVA Online classes that begin September 25, and October 16. 

 

Ø  Textbooks:  Textbooks are referenced on the Alexandria Campus Bookstore website at, http://nvcc-eli.bncollege.com/.  Please click here  and click on SHOP NOW, enter your class via the drop down boxes and then click on ‘Add Course’ (located under the drop down boxes). Next go to ‘Step Two’ and click on ‘View Textbook List’.  Your textbooks will be referenced.