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ACEPrint Training Available for Transition to Canon Copiers/Printers

September 11, 2020 / Events

The College is transitioning to Canon copiers and printers as part of the ACEPrint program. Alexandria and Loudoun Campuses made this transition in fall 2019, and the remaining campuses are scheduled for this fall. Information about this program, including how individuals use their NOVACard to release their documents at any Canon device on any campus, … Continued

Open Enrollment for ORPHE Begins October 1

September 11, 2020 / HR News/Training

From Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, faculty members enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) may elect to change investment providers. Participants can compare their options and make a selection in myVRS.  Active ORPHE participants have a choice of two providers – DCP (VRS investment options record-kept by ICMA-RC) and TIAA. Any changes in providers become … Continued

Transurban Grant Encourages People to Take the Stairs

September 11, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

This past year, Annandale Biology Professors, Dr. Karen Bushaw-Newton and Dr. Mary Vander Maten received a grant from the Transurban Community Grants Program to transform the stairwells of the science building into interactive learning centers about health and fitness. Phase I was just completed, so now when faculty, staff, students and visitors take the stairs … Continued

Information on Required Forms to Enter College Buildings

September 11, 2020 / General NOVA News

As we begin the fall semester, the Return to NOVA Advisory Group (RNAG) wants to update you on the two forms that allow faculty and staff to access college buildings. Form 105-211 (Access to NOVA Facilities During Remote Work) and 105-212 (Supervisor Notification to Employee of Return to On-Site Work). Approval through one of these … Continued

Coming this Fall: New and Improved NOVA Applicant Tracking System (NATS)

September 11, 2020 / HR News/Training

In partnership with the Commonwealth’s Recruitment Management System and PeopleSoft, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Shared Services Center (SSC) are rolling out an upgraded and improved version of NOVA’s applicant tracking system (NATS). This improved version will allow us to request and fill full-time and part-time positions more effectively as well as achieve … Continued

Search Underway for Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

September 11, 2020 / HR News/Training

Search Underway for Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer In keeping with NOVA’s commitment to achieving equity in opportunity put forward by our College Senate and college councils, NOVA has launched a search for its first Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO). The search for the CDEIO is an internal search. The posting is … Continued

Virtual Culinary, Hospitality & Events Panel, Sept. 22

September 11, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

Northern Virginia Community College’s STEM Outreach Program, NOVA SySTEMic, is offering a STEM Careers Virtual Workshop, Career & Technical Education for NOVA, on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m In this session panelists will discuss current issues, industry engagement and job preparation in the culinary, hospitality and events industries. Panelists will include industry professionals from; … Continued

Member Benefit Profiles Available for VRS Participants

September 10, 2020 / HR News/Training

The 2020 Member Benefit Profiles are available through myVRS accounts for Plan 1, Plan 2 and Hybrid members of the Virginia Retirement System.  This year, MBPs sport a fresh design to streamline access to key information about a member’s account and projected VRS benefit. The MBP is an annual benefit statement based on information employers … Continued

Don’t Forget to Set a Course Start Date

September 10, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know that students cannot access your published courses if you have set a start date that has not yet occurred in the Settings of your Canvas courses? If you set a start date, even if you publish your course, it is still not accessible to students. Please remember that you need to publish … Continued

Barnes and Noble Campus Hours!

September 10, 2020 / General NOVA News

All NOVA Barnes & Noble stores are open Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Friday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and are Closed on weekends. Textbooks can be ordered online and shipped home or held for in-store pickup (on the campus where your course is offered). Please see https://www.nvcc.edu/books for the … Continued