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Check Out NOVA Classes With Free Sneak Peek, Nov. 12

November 9, 2020 / Events

Take advantage of an opportunity to experience NOVA classes for free. NOVA’s Sneak Peek Series will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12. Prof. Rosemary Gallick (MA) will offer Exploring the World: Highlights of Art History at 3:30 p.m.; and Dr. Vincent Ng (WO) will offer Going Viral: COVID-19 in America at 4:30 p.m. Click here … Continued

NOVA Fact

November 9, 2020 / General NOVA News

Among students in the fall 2015 cohort, both first generation and continuing generation students had a similar graduation rate (26 percent).

Keeping an Attitude of Gratitude

November 9, 2020 / General NOVA News

Did you know that practicing an attitude of gratitude, rather than focusing on negatives, can impact your overall happiness at NOVA, work, and at home? Practicing gratitude is a form of self-care that with practice can enhance “optimism, better sleep, fewer physical ailments, and lower levels of anxiety and depression” (Van Woerkom, 2019). Don’t know … Continued

NOVA News You Can Use

November 9, 2020 / Uncategorized

As promised in last Friday’s NOVA Operations Weekly, two Monday Messages each month will bring short updates on questions/topics raised by the NOVA community. This is the first for November. Look for a link to the anonymous question portal in the Daily Flyer about a week before the “NOVA News You Can Use” update.   … Continued

Reminder: 2020 ACE Conference Recording Available!

November 9, 2020 / HR News/Training

Did you miss the 2020 ACE Conference? Take heart! The recording is now available on NOVA’s Video on Demand system! To access the recording, go to Video Services: Video on Demand. Click on the Faculty/Staff Resources tab and sign in with your myNOVA username and password.

This Week @ NOVA – Week of Nov. 9

November 9, 2020 / Events

This Week @ NOVA is your weekly source for information on NOVA Student Life, including events, student clubs, recreation and much more! Look for news and events listed Here.  To access the full Student Life Calendar, including club meetings, click Here. If you are not enrolled in the Virtual Student Union on Canvas, click Here.

GoCanvas Still a Critical Tool to Stay Safe on Campus

November 9, 2020 / General NOVA News

NOVA has been back to campus for more than two months now, and it is still just as important to check your health symptoms with the GoCanvas health screening app as it was back in August. NOVA remains committed to the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, and this app is built to … Continued

VRS Defined Contribution Plans Online Regional Ed. Meetings

November 6, 2020 / HR News/Training

Register today for an online Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Regional Education Meeting or a virtual one-on-one with your Defined Contribution Plans Retirement Specialists.     Learn More About Your Retirement Options  VRS 457 & Cash Match Plans Overview What is a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan? How about a Cash Match 401(a) Plan? Learn … Continued

NOVA Career & Leadership Readiness Inst. to Offer Info Sessions for Students, Nov. 9 and Nov. 10

November 6, 2020 / Events

Faculty and staff, if you have students who are starting to think toward “life after NOVA,” let them know about this helpful session. This is an opportunity for them to enhance their career and leadership skills, learn to work effectively in a diverse workplace and develop career connections through leadership and professional development activities through … Continued