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2008-09 NOVA Student Activities Annual Report
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NOVA is committed to ensuring that students have the opportunity to participate in
extracurricular activities not only at the campus level, but at the College-level as well.
While students have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities and events at
the campus of preference, the College has established a College-wide program to ensure
students can participate and represent the College at large.
Purpose
College-wide programming was established to foster a sense of community within the
institution. College-wide engagement aligns with NOVA's mission of “responding to the
educational needs of its dynamic and diverse community through an array of
comprehensive programs and services that
facilitate learning and workforce development
in an environment of open access and through
lifelong educational opportunities.”
Well administered programming will be
beneficial to the student’s overall educational
experience aiding in the retention and academic
success of students. College-wide activities
shall be dynamic, accessible and high quality and
directed at keeping the needs of the students at
the center of the decision-making process. The
programming shall serve as a means by which
students, faculty, and staff can be brought
together in a spirit creating a typical collegiate
environment.
What are College-wide Student Activities?
College-wide programs are events and activities
that are closely aligned to the institution’s overall
identity. The student newspaper, intercollegiate
athletics, club sports, and large public events such as NOVA Idol are examples of College-
wide Student Activities. In addition, the College-wide Student Activities Office may
coordinate large events and/or recognition ceremonies that bring the NOVA student
body together. The College-wide Activities Office may also serve as a clearinghouse to
assist in the overall marketing and promotion of the various campus student activities
offices’ events and programs that may be of value to the general student population, such
as guest speakers and cultural events, but may be unique to a specific campus.
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What’s Inside: Pages 2-3…..Year in Review
Page 4………What’s Next in 2009-10
Page 4………Meet the Campus Student Activities Coordinators
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: NOVA students at VCCS
Conference in Richmond
2008-09 Timeline
January 31, 2009 Ice Hockey team down James
Madison University, 8-7, for
first ever victory October 12-13, 2008
Student Leadership Retreat
at Camp Friendship
November 14-16, 2008 VCCS Student Leadership
Conference in Richmond
September 9, 2008 NOVA Day Welcome Back
Celebration
February 4, 2009 Spring NOVA Day
Leadership Development $16,500.00 Two events highlighted NOVA’s commitment to developing student
leadership. In September, 50 students participated in the student
government leadership retreat at Camp Friendship in Palmyra,
Virginia for a three day gathering. In November, 60 students
traveled to Richmond for the VCCS Student Leadership
Conference. NOVA’s students mingled with over 400 of their
peers from the state’s 23 community colleges. They learned
effective leadership strategies, professional business etiquette, and
communication skills.
Students from all six campuses participated in the Student Leadership
Retreat. Above, students waited in line for a trip across the ropes
course.
Student Newspaper $10,000.00 The student newspaper produced four issues in the Spring while evolving from a campus to a
College-wide media. The paper adopted the name NOVA Fortnightly with the goal of printing a
new edition every 14 days. The tabloid sized paper was student produced with numerous
color pages. The content was campus and community oriented with information relevant to
students. Reporters covered numerous activities and events including NOVA Idol, information
about NOVAcards, student art shows, local cultural events, and athletic events.
Athletics and Club Sports $110,000.00* For the first time in College history, the athletic programs have transitioned to a central
leadership position. Men’s and women’s basketball represented the College well in the
VCCS regular season and in post-season competition. The women’s team was named co
-champions of the VCCS regular season and the men’s team was the regular season
champion. In addition, the men were runners-up champions in the VCCS tournament in
Hampton, Virginia. Six students will continue their academic and athletic careers at four-
year institutions, with three earning athletic scholarships. The hockey team is now an
established member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association winning several
games this year against both two-year and four-year colleges. The program’s inaugural
win came against James Madison University. In 2009-10, ice
hockey will be eligible for ACHA post-season play. Men’s
soccer and women’s volleyball each participated in local
recreation leagues. In addition, a College-wide end of year athletic banquet was
established. A College-wide intramural activity, a par-three golf tournament, was
held in June with representatives from four campuses.
* Includes $50,000 spent on men’s/women’s basketball at AN
2008-09 Women’s Basketball Team at the inaugural
College-wide athletic banquet. The women’s
basketball team finished the regular season champi-
ons of the VCCS.
Men’s Basketball player John Bayardelle, along
with his mother, is congratulated by Dr. Bruce
Mann (AN); Mr. Greg Schuckman, NOVA
Board Chair; and Dr. Barbara Saperstone
(AN). Coaches Mike and Sean Fitzmaurice
are also in attendance.
March 20, 2009 NOVA Idol Championship
Susan Bilodeau (AL) winner
March 8, 2009 Men’s Basketball plays in
VCCS championship game
April 10, 2009 NOVA’s Annual
Who’s Who Banquet
April 28, 2009 Inaugural College-wide
Athletics Banquet
May 29, 2009 Inaugural Intramural
Golf Tournament
NOVA Celebrates Student Success $11,000.00 It was “A Night Among the Stars” and Northern Virginia Community College’s
brightest were honored at the Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Junior Colleges
banquet on Friday, April 10 at the Ernst Cultural Center Forum on the Annandale Campus.
Fifty-one students, from all six campuses, were recognized with the “Who’s Who”
honor based on academic standings, campus leadership, participation in extra-curricular
activities and community service above the norm.
Kemper Steele, Coordinator for Student Life at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College, was the evening’s guest speaker, telling the campus leaders to stay on target in
pursuit of ambitions and not get distracted by obstacles out of their control.
In addition, Edward Sawyer and Agnieszka Spryzynska were announced as finalists for
the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship by the NVCC Educational Foundation and presented with
a $500 scholarship.
Edward Sawyer (right), the
recipient of the 2009 Jack Kent Cooke
Scholarship, is congratulated by Bonnie Idle
of the NVCC Educational Foundation.
NOVA Idol $49,000.00 NOVA Idol, the College’s annual talent showcase, welcomed nearly 800 spectators to the Schlesinger
Center. The event was the culmination of campus performances in the quest to find the best singing
sensation at NOVA. The finale featured 15 NOVA students and four high school performers in separate
competitions. Susan Bilodeau was the winner in 2009. The event was broadcast on a tape delay basis
on NOVA’s cable access channel across most of Northern Virginia communities. Professional musicians,
local celebrities, NOVA’s Board Chair Greg Schuckman, and Alexandria’s SGA President Chris
Mastromarino served as judges for the event.
Year in Pictures!
Loudoun Campus Who’s Who
Delegation
Men’s Basketball finished Runners-up
VCCS Champions in 2009
Ice Hockey team
at the Inaugural College-wide
Athletic Banquet
Students en-
joying the fun and games NOVA Day
2008 at Woodbridge
Campus
Contestant
competes for a spot in the NOVA Idol
Finale in March.
Students climb the
rock wall at Annandale Campus
“Spring Fling”
2009 NOVA Idol champion
Susan Bilodeau (AL)
performs in the Schlesinger
Center
Students play “Fear Factor” at
Alexandria Campus Spring NOVA Day
What’s next in College-wide Student Activities in 2009-10…..
Campus NOVA Days will be on different days of the week to assist in enhancing the marketing
and communication efforts the event provides. College departments will now be able attend
most if not all of the events to promote programs and services important to students.
The College’s Student Leadership Conference will be a one-day event (Friday, September 25)
hosted at George Mason University’s Prince William Campus. The event will target specific
learning outcomes aimed at developing students into campus leaders.
A weekly email will be distributed every Monday during the Fall and Spring terms to give
students information about all the various student activities for the week ahead. The email
may also include a Club and Organization Spotlight and other important College information.
NOVA Student Activities Coordinators are meeting with George Mason University, University
Life to discuss best practices and explore possible collaboration between the two regional
institutions. The event is slated for Friday, August 7 at GMU’s Prince William Campus.
Women’s volleyball and men’s soccer are transitioning from recreational competition to an
abbreviated intercollegiate schedule. Ice hockey will be a full member of the American
Collegiate Hockey Association and eligible for post-season play in 2009-10.
2008-09 Student Activities Coordinator Group:
LEFT TO RIGHT ID: Matt “Tank” McCarl (WO); Jessie Zahorian (AN);
Brian Anweiler (CS); Asante Clarke (MA); Tiffney Laing (LO); Pat
Gordon (AL); Lead Dean for Student Activities Frances Villagran-Glover
(AL); Mark Mannheimer (AN); Patricia Martin-Mattocks (ME)
2009-10 Student Activities Contacts
Pat Gordon (AL)
Student Activities Coordinator
Mark Mannheimer (AN)
Student Activities Coordinator, Student Organizations
Jessie Zahorian (AN)
Student Activities Coordinator, Campus Events
Tiffany Laing (LO)
Student Activities Coordinator
Leif Corbett (MA)
Student Activities Coordinator
Pat Martin Mattocks (ME)
Student Activities Coordinator
Matt “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
Northern Virginia Community College
3001 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22311-5097
703.845.6206
