Dear Students,
Villanova University’s mission statement calls for a community of people “who seek to nurture a concern for the common good and who share an enthusiasm for the challenge of responsible and productive citizenship.” The Villanova Student Government Association, the Office of Student Involvement, the Office of Government Relations, along with campus colleagues are excited to provide campus coalition to promote voter education, voter registration and voter mobilization. Check out their Let’s Vote Nova page for more information.
This year's general election is a pivotal moment in history and a chance for all of us to live out Villanova's mission. There are many ways to get involved in this year’s general election.
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You can check your home state's registration deadlines, protocols, and election centers at vote.org or iwillvote.com.
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Show your commitment to voting by signing Villanova’s Pledge to Vote!
- Remember to track your ballot if choosing mail-in voting.
- Check in with your loved ones – are they registered? Do they need help voting?
- Share an “I’m registered” and/or “I voted” image on your social media accounts. Remember to use the #letsvotenova hashtag!
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Volunteer to be a poll worker!
- If you are voting in person, make an Election Day plan. Find your polling place and their hours. Decide when you are voting, how you are getting there, and what materials you need.
If you have any questions or if you need more information, don’t hesitate to email Laura Manion, Assistant Director of Government & Community Relations at govrelations@villanova.edu.
Sincerely,
The Advising Team
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Student Spotlight: Leah Samane |
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Leah, a CPS Leadership major, utilizes what she learns in the classroom and directly applies it to her career. "As a small business owner and an employee at SAP, it was imperative to me that I picked a University that would give me practical material. CPS Professors and Faculty really hit the nail on the head when it comes to teaching adults. Everything I've learned is applicable to real life and that is why I believe I am doing so well. Amidst health issues, family responsibilities and work, I was still able to achieve Dean's List each semester. My recommendation to everyone is to immerse yourself in Villanova, utilize the resources, partner with your professors, and don't give up!" |
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The Spring 2021 master schedule is now live; however, departments can still submit changes through Monday, October 26. During this time, the Registrar’s Office will be updating these changes to the master schedule as they are received and should finalize the master schedule by Monday, November 2. An email was sent to all students on Monday, October 19 from CPSadvisor@villanova.edu with more information on Advisement and Registration. You can schedule your appointment for advisement now!
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Fall 2020 Discussion Groups |
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All groups will be held confidentially via Zoom with a licensed counselor from the Counseling Center.
Coping with Loss During COVID
Losing a loved one is sure to bring up an array of universal feelings of grief that so many of us experience, but losing someone during this pandemic is further complicated by the effects of isolation, a lack of closure, and a baseline of stress and anxiety that makes mourning distinctive during this time. This group is meant to help you connect with others who have also recently lost someone and are ready to begin to process these feelings.
Loss of a Loved One
The Loss of a Loved One Group is aimed for those who have experienced the grief associated with the death of a loved one and are looking for the support of others going through a similar experience.
Freshmen Adjustment
The Freshmen Adjustment group is a source of support for first-year students who are navigating the adjustment to college and the stress that transition brings. Students will have the opportunity to meet with other first-year students to normalize and process the difficulties that come with this time.
Support in the time of COVID-19
The global pandemic has resulted in significant life changes for so many people. There are many uncertainties in our world that lead to a baseline and new normal of stress and anxiety. This group is meant as a means of connection for students looking for a source of support or a space to discuss experiences of stress related to the adjustment to the pandemic.
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Upcoming Academic, Career,
and Student Support Workshops
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CPS and Villanova are dedicated to providing robust offerings to enhance your academic and overall wellbeing. Please check out our upcoming virtual offerings.
Wednesday, October 21, 4:00 pm: Work/Life Experiments for Adult Students: Balance, wellbeing and the upsides of stress with Dr. Heather Cluley, Associate Director and Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Resource Development, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Advancing your education is a wonderful opportunity to build mastery in your career domain, but alongside that professional development and personal growth, there is the stress you feel from academic, work, family and financial pressures. This workshop will introduce the expansionist mindset, primary vs. secondary prevention, flow and recovery - all thought experiments and skillsets that will help you achieve the "balance" that is right for you in school and beyond. Register Here!
Mon, Oct. 26, 5:00-6:00 pm: Making the Most of Office Hours with Betty Patch, Transfer Student Advisor and Dr. Christina Winterton, Faculty Advisor for Exploratory Sciences
How do they work? When should you go? What should you expect? Some professors are easy to approach and conversation comes easily! In other courses, you may avoid asking questions in class and/or you decide not to make an appointment during office hours. This workshop will give you some tips on how to talk to your professors including what questions to ask, how to be proactive, and how to ask for help. Register Here!
Tues, Oct. 27, 12:00-1:00 pm: Free Webinar: What is Agile Really All About? with Mike Palladino, PMP, adjunct faculty member at Villanova's College of Professional Studies and head of the Agile Center of Excellence at Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals.
There is so much talk about Agile lately. Is it only for IT departments and Software Development? Can these techniques be used elsewhere? How might it affect Procurement for services? This presentation will lay out, in non-technical language, the full scope of Agile. Come see why these changes lead to higher productivity as teams deliver more work without additional time. Register Here!
Friday, October 30, 3:30-5:30 pm: Cookies, Cupcakes, and Coding Event on Open Broadcaster Software with VU Women in Tech
OBS is a versatile tool for producing videos and live streaming. You will learn how to create scenes consisting of various video and audio sources, including window captures and special effects. You will also learn how to implement a chroma key filter (“green screen”) to replace parts of your stream. This is an excellent tool for today's online learning for both faculty looking to demonstrate concepts and students presenting their work. Download the free OBS Studio and OBS-VirtualCam beforehand to gain hands-on experience during the event. Register here!
Monday, November 2: Veterans Career Services Event with Google
Google is offering this opportunity to any member of the veteran community who may be interested in learning more about their culture and job opportunities. Any active duty US service member or veteran can attend, regardless of education level, date of separation or years of experience in any industry. There will be four sessions released as an on-demand playlist on November 2, and the last session will be a live Q&A on November 10. Full details and registration for our veterans can be located here.
Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 pm: Brain Health: The roles mood, metabolism and cognition play with Jessica Pellicciotta, Coordinator of Nutrition and Fitness Programs from the Office for Health Promotion
Learn how to keep your brain healthy and prevent mental decline with proper nutrition and lifestyle. Register Here!
Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00 pm: Emotional Challenges for Adult Learners with Dr. Joan Whitney, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of University Counseling Center
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Villanova Developer Student Clubs (DSC) |
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Join the DSC club, a program developed by Google and open to students in all majors (technical and non-technical). By joining a DSC, you will grow your knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and your community. No prior developer experience is needed. Register here!
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Have a question? Just want to say hi? Please drop in to chat with one of our advisors! Click the links below at the time of the meeting to be taken directly to the Zoom.
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CPS New Academic Offerings |
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The College of Professional Studies offers various opportunities for students to earn academic credit while enhancing professional growth through practical experiences and workshops. Through consultation with their advisor, students can choose from the courses below to complement their undergraduate major curriculum.
CPS 3400 Internship
Start thinking about internships for the Spring 2021 semester! Internships provide concrete opportunities for students to make tangible connections between classroom theory and practical application. Students may complete an internship for up to 6 credit hours towards their undergraduate degree. If you are interested in completing an internship in the spring semester, please contact your advisor and apply here.
Minors
Consider declaring a CPS minor in Leadership and/or Organizational Development and Management! Adding a minor can complement your major coursework and enhance your marketability. Each minor is comprised of 6 courses (18 credits) to complete. Complete this form to add a minor or make any changes do your degree program.
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A note from Meredith Okenquist '96 CLAS, Career Transitions Coach |
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Nova Network November 2020 |
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Nova Network November is a series of events dedicated to enhancing the professional development of students in the College of Professional Studies, Villanova alumni, parents, and graduate students. All programs and events will take place online during the month of November in 2020. Programming highlights include:
- Navigating Work and Life in a Global Pandemic,
- Excavate Your Brand Genius,
- 3 resume review coaching sessions, and
- A fireside chat on CliftonStrengths & Cultural Identity.
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The Office of Financial Assistance has opened virtual meetings where they can answer any individual questions you may have regarding your eligibility or package. Please click on the linked names below in order to schedule a virtual appointment with a financial aid counselor. Unless by special request, meetings will be held through online options such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype. If you would like to have a phone call instead, please indicate in your meeting request.
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Calling all recent graduates from
Summer 2019, Fall 2019, and Spring 2020!
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Please take a moment to complete this important survey to update us on your career outcomes. The information you provide will serve to help future CPS students and everyone who accesses the Career Center at Villanova. As a reminder, your access to Nova Network continues indefinitely. Please be sure to check in periodically and when needed!
After clicking on the link, it will prompt you to log into Handshake with your Villanova credentials to validate your identity first. Please let us know if you have any difficulty. The survey will close on November 30 with final information on the graduates published in early 2021.
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Coming Soon:
Women's Leadership Development Series
Session II - Navigating Work & Life
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Free Webinar: Navigating Work & Life
Navigating Work and Life in a Global Pandemic features women leaders in organizations and industries particularly impacted by the quarantine from a work-life perspective. Moderated by Heather Cluley, PhD, Associate Director and Assistant Professor of the Human Resource Development Program at Villanova University. For more information and panelist information, please visit our Women's Leadership Development page.
Workshop: Strategies & Tools for Navigating Work and Life
Explore work and life issues through the lens of gender and leadership. Build your personal Work-Life Influences model, analyze how you spend your time and what you value, and gain strategies to anticipate and address conflicts as they arise, including approaches to requesting more flexibility in your work schedule. Facilitated by Dr. Terri Boyer, Founding Director, Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women’s Leadership.
Please note that seats in the workshop are limited.
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Veteran's Day Film Screening |
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You are invited to a virtual screening of a film titled “Warrior Class." This film highlights area veterans' stories, including the challenges and victories they've experienced during their transition out of the military.
Villanova students created and directed this impactful film. The trailer and Zoom link can be found below. Please mark this on your calendar for November 11 at 7:00pm. This event is open to the public and will feature a panel discussion afterward.
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To ensure that we have the most accurate and up to date information, please make sure you are submitting official name and address changes into the Office of Enrollment Management.
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Fall 2020 Academic Calendar |
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Wed, Oct. 28 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal from Full Semester without Academic Penalty (WX)
Mon, Oct. 26 Registration Begins for Spring 2021
Fri, Oct. 30 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal from Fast Forward 2 without Academic Penalty (WX)
Mon, Nov. 9 Registration Advising Begins
Sun, Nov. 22 Fast Forward 2 Ends
Mon, Nov. 23 Final Day of Full Semester Classes
Tues, Nov. 24 Reading Day
Wed, Nov. 25 Fast Forward 2 Grades Due (Noon)
Mon, Nov 30 to Sat Dec. 5 Full Semester Final Examinations
Tues, Dec. 8 Full Semester Final Grades Due (Noon)
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