Upcoming Leadership Series Webinar

Looking to develop your personal leadership skills? Participate in our Lessons in Leadership webinar series this spring semester! Our next webinar will be Wednesday, April 2nd from 7-8 pm!

This month’s leadership webinar topic will be presented by NOVA Instructor, Stacey L. Young featuring his presentation “Belief: A Powerful Component of Success”. 

This session will cover the important topic of “belief”, along with the reasons that “belief” is a powerful component of success.

Some of the themes he will cover include:

Why is belief important?
What are the components of belief?
What are the impacts of not having belief (in one’s capabilities)?
Ways to move past doubts, fears, and worries toward actionable goals
Ways to use belief to one’s advantage

Register here!

ELI March Madness Bracket Competition

Have you signed up for our ELI March Madness Bracket Competition? The tournament begins March 20th! 

Join our Tourney Pick’em through Yahoo. 

Bracket group name: ELI March Madness Competition password eli1234. 

If This group is full, check out our second group name: ELI March Madness 2 
password: eli12345. Join here: https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/quickenloansbracket/register/joingroup

Get Involved - ELI's Virtual Student Union (VSU)

 

Have you heard of ELI’s VSU? VSU stands for Virtual Student Union, and if you’re an ELI student, you have unlimited access to this site!  This online hub has been built to help keep ELI students connected outside of their courses. Using the VSU, you can start online clubs, discuss life and topics of interest with fellow students, and also hang out!  Here are some of the Virtual Student Union’s features:  

· Discussion Den: talk to other students about study topics, discuss current events, connect with other students who are new to online learning and so much more.

· The Quad: In the Quad, you can start an Interest Group, listen to music with other students in the Music Lounge, or play free online games or joinone of our fantasy sports leagues in the Game Center.  

· Newsroom: The Newsroom is your center for all campus news.  We have links to ELife, ELI’s Student  Blog here, as well as the ELI Bulletin Board. Don’t forget to check out the NOVA Fortnightly and the NOVAChronicle, as both are written by NOVA students.

· Events: Keep checking our Events calendar to find out about our next webinar or get-together. We will post all upcoming events here, including times and registration links.  

To get access to all areas of the site, you will need to sign-up by clicking “Connect!”, then “Register” on the VSU homepage.  Once you’re registered, feel free to update your profile and connect to the Virtual Student Union through Facebook too! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or need help with the site, please email us at EliStuLife@nvcc.edu.

 

ELI Student Life invites you to join us this evening and meet Colin Beavan, author of our Common Reader, No Impact Man.  Colin will be talking about his book and answering your questions.   A schedule of the evening's events follows: 

 

2:00pm - Recyclable Art Exhibit

5:00pm - Reception

5:30pm - Question/Answer with author, Colin Beavan

7:00pm - Book Signing

For Directions to the Annandale Campus, please click here.

 

We look forward to seeing you! 

Sponsored by The ELI Common Reader Program, NOVA Sustainability Office and AN Student Life.

 

 

This Week at ELI: October 14 – 20, 2013

IMPORTANT COURSE DATE

Oct. 15  – ELI 1^st 8-week session, class ends today.

Oct. 15 – ELI 2^nd 4 week session, class ends today.

Oct. 16 – ELI 4^th 8-week session, first day of class

Oct. 16 – ELI 3^rd 4-week session (MTT 1 only), first day of class.

EVENTS  

v Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 – Fall Break – College Open: No on-campus classes: Online students may experience some delays in email responses from their faculty during the Fall Break period. 

v  Oct. 17, 10:17-10:30am - The Great Southeast Shakeout--- Join us for the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history. Drop! Cover! Hold On!  Each NOVA campus will participate in an earthquake drill.  Click here for more information. 

v  Oct. 17, 5:30-8:00pm - Ernst Community Cultural Center, Annandale Campus:  Common Reader Event-Green Fashion Show and Guest Speaker, Colin Bevan, author of No Impact Man.

v  Save the Date:  Oct. 23, 10:30-12:30 Transfer Fair, Annandale Campus, Ernst Cultural Center

For a listing of ELI events, please click here.

For a listing of NOVA events, please click here.

 UPCOMING ELI WEBNIARS

Wednesday, October 16 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Getting Ready for Your Next Semester- This 45 minute webinar for NOVA students will focus on answering key questions students have about preparing for their next semester.  Topics covered will include program identification, course selection, college resources, schedule planning, and registration/payment tips.  Click here to register.

Thursday, October 17, 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: How to Succeed In Distance Learning Courses- This 45 minute webinar for NOVA students will focus on strategies and tips for being successful in distance learning courses offered through ELI. Topics covered will include time management, schedule planning, learning preferences, and support resources.

Friday, October 18, 1:00pm-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.

RECORDED WEBINARS

Tackling Math Anxiety - Click here to view the webinar recording -  Math can be a difficult subject no matter how smart you are.  Many students view math as overwhelming and scary—but it doesn’t have to be.  Learn how to study more efficiently for mathematics and apply relaxing techniques to reduce your anxieties.

Beyond Google – Basic Library Skills for Online Learners- Have you ever been assigned a paper or project and don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you need extra practice for your assignments? Are you curious what library resources are available to you without going to a campus library? This 5 minute video will give you a brief introduction to what library resources are available to you as an online learner. There might be more than you expect!  Watch the video

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.

Exploring Career Options - Click here to request a recording of an earlier session. This 45 minute webinar will focus on using various online resources to research career options.  The relationship between programs of study at NOVA, college majors, and career options will be discussed.  Resources presented will provide information on nature of work, educational requirements, job outlook, and wages. 

 

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 October 16. Some courses may close after the course start date.  For assistance, please call ELI Course Registration at 703.323.3368.    

Join us Friday, October 11 at 7 pm for an online screening of the No Impact Man Documentary. You can watch from the comfort of your own home and join in on the conversation on Twitter (@NOVAELIFE). Get your popcorn ready!

Not part of the Common Reader Program? Email us at elistulife@nvcc.edu for information on how to view the documentary with us.

Enhancing Your Leadership Through ELI

Looking to enhance your leadership skills? Join ELI for the Leadership Mason Conference @ GMU on Saturday October 26^th!  This 1 day workshop will assist in enhancing your skills and fostering leadership with the Mason IDEA model.  You will also get a chance to interact with students from ELI, NOVA, and several different Virginia schools.

Student Life is sponsoring up to 10 interested students at no cost.  Sign-up with now here! Deadline to register is October 13^th!

For more detailed information on the conference, please visit:  http://leadershipmason.onmason.com/

Enhancing Your Leadership Through ELI

Looking to enhance your leadership skills? Join ELI for the Leadership Mason Conference @ GMU on Saturday October 26^th!  This 1 day workshop will assist in enhancing your skills and fostering leadership with the Mason IDEA model.  You will also get a chance to interact with students from ELI, NOVA, and several different Virginia schools.

 

Student Life is sponsoring up to 10 interested students at no cost.  To sign up, please click here!  Deadline to register is October 13^th!

For more detailed information on the conference, please visit:  http://leadershipmason.onmason.com/

ELI’s Common Reader Program

The ELI Common Reader Program is an eight week program designed around the common theme of the book and documentary, No Impact Man. This is a great opportunity to interact with your peers and participate in both virtual and in-person events, while taking online courses at NOVA.   

No Impact Man, by Colin Beavan follows the author as he makes a commitment to not use plastic and toxins, turns off his electricity, follows an organic lifestyle, becomes a cyclist and, ultimately, tries to save the planet with his wife and young daughter in tow. As a family, they try to make no impact on the environment for one year.  

Throughout the semester, ELI will host several virtual and in-person events, as well as discuss the book through the Common Reader Blog. We hope that you will join us and learn how you can be part of the No Impact Project.   

We have a team of ELI faculty and staff involved in the planning and implementation of the ELI Common Reader Program. Participants will engage in online discussions through this ELI Common Reader Blog and at ELI’s Virtual Student Union, as well as various interactive virtual and in-person events throughout the fall semester. We look forward to working with you throughout the semester! If you have any questions about the program or if you would like to participate in the program and receive a free copy of No Impact Man, please contact us at ELIStuLife@nvcc.edu.

ELI Welcome Week Events

The first day of the fall semester is quickly approaching!

Mark your calendars join us for our Fall Welcome Week events @ ELI!

August 21st	First Day of Classes!  Follow our social media sites for tips for success on the first day of classes!
August 22nd	Live Q &A with ELI: Join our Google Hangout to connect with staff and other students to get a jumpstart on your fall semester!
August 23rd	How to Succeed in Distance Learning Courses: This 45 minute webinar will focus on strategies and tips for being successful in distance learning courses Topics covered will include time management, schedule planning, learning preferences and support services. Sign up here!
August 26th	Common Reader Program Begins! Follow the blog here to learn more:
August 27th	Student Life @ ELI: Join us on Google Hangouts to learn more about programs and events offered online and in-person to become more connected and involved during the semester.
August 28th	ELI will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, August 28 from   5:30 – 7:30 at our new facility in Fairfax. Drop in for a great opportunity to meet faculty, staff and fellow students while getting more information about support services available to help you successfully complete your online course(s). Food and raffle prizes will be provided. We hope to see you there!
August 29th	Common Reader Chat: Join us for our first book chat with our common reader participants through Google Hangouts.
August 30th	ELI Technology Fair: Visit ELI at the Manassas Campus as we answer all your technology questions as you getting started in your ELI courses. Stop by and enter to win a technology prize pack
Sept 1st	Join ELI’s online Fantasy Football League visit our Virtual Student Union (VSU). Compete with other students and win prizes. Sign up here!
Sept 5th	ELI Technology Fair: Visit ELI at the Alexandria Campus as we answer all your technology questions as you getting started in your ELI courses. Stop by and enter to win a technology prize pack.
Sept 12th	ELI NOVA Day:  Join us for virtual events including an online scavenger hunt and a Student Life Google Hangout chat to celebrate the ELI online student community!

Visit our ELI event calendar to learn more about these events and other programs at ELI! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELI Welcome Week Events

The first day of the fall semester is quickly approaching!

Mark your calendars join us for our Fall Welcome Week events @ ELI!

August 21st	First Day of Classes!  Follow our social media sites for tips for success on the first day of classes!
August 22nd	Live Q &A with ELI: Join our Google Hangout to connect with staff and other students to get a jumpstart on your fall semester!
August 23rd	How to Succeed in Distance Learning Courses: This 45 minute webinar will focus on strategies and tips for being successful in distance learning courses Topics covered will include time management, schedule planning, learning preferences and support services. Sign up here!
August 26th	Common Reader Program Begins! Follow the blog here to learn more:
August 27th	Student Life @ ELI: Join us on Google Hangouts to learn more about programs and events offered online and in-person to become more connected and involved during the semester.
August 28th	ELI will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, August 28 from   5:30 – 7:30 at our new facility in Fairfax. Drop in for a great opportunity to meet faculty, staff and fellow students while getting more information about support services available to help you successfully complete your online course(s). Food and raffle prizes will be provided. We hope to see you there!
August 29th	Common Reader Chat: Join us for our first book chat with our common reader participants through Google Hangouts.
August 30th	ELI Technology Fair: Visit ELI at the Manassas Campus as we answer all your technology questions as you getting started in your ELI courses. Stop by and enter to win a technology prize pack
Sept 1st	Join ELI’s online Fantasy Football League visit our Virtual Student Union (VSU). Compete with other students and win prizes. Sign up here!
Sept 5th	ELI Technology Fair: Visit ELI at the Alexandria Campus as we answer all your technology questions as you get started in your ELI courses. Stop by and enter to win a technology prize pack.
Sept 12th	ELI NOVA Day:  Join us for virtual events including an online scavenger hunt and a Student Life Google Hangout chat to celebrate the ELI online student community!

Visit our ELI event calendar to learn more about these events and other programs at ELI!