Mission and Vision

NOVA’s planning and evaluation process is informed by the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS) Chancellor’s goals, the NOVA President’s goals, and the College’s Mission and Vision and Strategic Plan.

Accreditation Schedule

NOVA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates and associate degrees. For further details about NOVA’s accreditation, please visit NOVA’s Accreditation page. NOVA’s accreditation schedule is shown in the table below.

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

Northern Virginia Community College is currently seeking reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).  As part of the accreditation process, NOVA is expected to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). According to SACSCOC a QEP must include the following: (a) a topic identified through our ongoing, comprehensive planning and evaluation process; (b) involvement of broad-based support of institutional constituencies; (c) a focus on improving specific student learning outcomes and/or student success; (d) allocation of resources to initiate, implement and complete the QEP; and (e) a plan to assess achievement.

We invite you to explore this website to learn more about NOVA’s QEP!

The QEP is formally directed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Chief Academic Officer.

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Organizational Structures of Administrative and Campus Units at NOVA

• Administrative Units Submitting Annual Planning and Evaluation Reports at NOVA
• Campus Units Submitting Annual Planning and Evaluation Reports at NOVA