CIA Method to reporting: How to fill out a NOVA Cares report By Steven Mosley, Student Conduct
Resources Student Handbook: https://www.nvcc.edu/students/handbook/conduct.html Nova Cares: http://www.nvcc.edu/novacares/ Nova Cares Report: https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?NorthernVirginiaCC
Professors Have Rights You are the First Line of Communication You Determine Grades You control your classroom (based on code of conduct) You can temporarily excuse students from class Due Process for all https://www.nvcc.edu/students/handbook/conduct.html
NOVA CARES: The First Step in Reporting Instructors citing class disruption will submit an online NOVA CARES incident report at www.nvcc.edu/novacares NOVA CARES LINK: https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?NorthernVirginiaCC
What is NOVA Cares? NOVA Cares is our online reporting system that provides faculty, staff and students a way to share their concerns about events and behaviors that may affect the NOVA community NOVA CARES LINK: https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?NorthernVirginiaCC
Student Conduct: Policies of Concern Unruly, Disrespect, or Disruptive Behavior in or outside class Violating of classroom policy (i.e –cell phone) Speech or Behavior which threatens or endangers the health/safety of any person Verbal abuse or bullying Creating or contributing to an intimidating or hostile environment..
The Professor: Minor and Moderate Issues Fill out a NOVA CARES REPORT: C-COMMUNICATE Give a warning and specifically address the issue with student I- INFORM your supervisor (academic Dean) A- Act 1. Fill out the NOVA CARES REPORT (FYI, Academic, Conduct) 2. send an e-mail to the student with CC Dean https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?NorthernVirginiaCC
Student Conduct Process Informal Administrative Hearing Discuss the case, charges, rights, and responsibilities and possible resolution options with student Incident occurred Student Does Not Accept Responsibility (TWO OPTIONS) Student Accepts Responsibility Formal Panel Hearing Hearing w/ Dean
CONCLUSION: 5 Things to Remember 1. NOVA CARES Report must be filled out EVERY TIME 2. Student must receive some form of written notification 3. Student must have an opportunity to be heard
CONCLUSION… 4. Student notified in writing of decision and option to appeal 5. Student notified in writing of final decision
Dean of Students Office Information Dean of Students Office CA Building (Room 315) 703-323-3382 Mr. Steven Mosley smosley@nvcc.edu
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