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There Is Help for Isolation and Stress Through EAPs

November 20, 2020 / HR News/Training

We recognize that many of us may continue to experience the difficulty of isolation, stress of unexpected financial burdens, or trying to manage the kids on top of work responsibilities. All health plans offered to state employees and their dependents have Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and they are readily available to help you during these … Continued

RS3 # Shoutouts

November 20, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

NOVA’s Remote Student Support Specialists (RS3s) have stepped up as a caring connection to students during our remote learning and service provision. They have taken the reins and run with the opportunity to serve students not currently assigned to a faculty advisor, by providing a compassionate ear/email, answering questions and connecting them to resources. We … Continued

NOVA Undertakes Search for VP, Chief Academic Officer

November 20, 2020 / HR News/Training

NOVA has begun the search for The Vice President and Chief Academic Officer (CAO) provides strategic and operational leadership for NOVA’s academic programs and ensures that all academic programming and services reflect the college’s mission, values, and commitment to equity, excellence, and student success. This position is responsible for the consistency, quality, and integrity of … Continued

OWMH: Helping You Help Students in Crisis, Support for VSS

November 19, 2020 / General NOVA News

The mission of the Office of Wellness and Mental Health is to provide assistance, resources, support and intervention for members of the NOVA community in order to positively affect emotional development, to develop healthy social skills and to enhance academic success focusing on the individual as a whole: mind, body and spirit. New reference guides … Continued

Governor to Appropriate CARES Act One-Time Employee Stipends

November 19, 2020 / HR News/Training

Using federal CARES Act funding appropriated to the Virginia Community College System by Governor Northam, NOVA will provide eligible employees with a one-time reimbursement stipend for costs associated with transitioning to mandatory telework and remote instruction due to the pandemic. These one-time stipends–in the amount of $550 for eligible full-time faculty and staff and $397 … Continued

NOVA Undertakes Search for VP, Chief Academic Officer

November 19, 2020 / HR News/Training

NOVA has begun the search for The Vice President and Chief Academic Officer (CAO) provides strategic and operational leadership for NOVA’s academic programs and ensures that all academic programming and services reflect the college’s mission, values, and commitment to equity, excellence, and student success. This position is responsible for the consistency, quality, and integrity of … Continued

Career & Leadership Readiness Institute Information Sessions For Students

November 19, 2020 / Our Nighthawks / Uncategorized

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

Register for President’s Final November Coffee Chat, Nov. 20

November 19, 2020 / Events

The president’s final November Coffee Chat will be tomorrow, Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. If you would like to participate, please email PresidentsOffice@nvcc.edu. You will be sent a Zoom link in advance of the chat. President Kress looks forward to talking with you and continuing to build community while we’re remote.

Canvas Help Available Just for Students

November 19, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know there is a Canvas training course specifically for students, and ALL NOVA students have access to it? You no longer need the Canvas for Students module in your courses and can remove it. All students have access to a course called Student Canvas Orientation that contains updated resource links and videos for … Continued

REMINDER for All Supervisors

November 19, 2020 / HR News/Training

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, student hires and wage employees (P-14s) must submit their timesheets for the pay period 11/06/20 – 11/19/20 by close of business today, Thursday, Nov. 19. Supervisors must approve these timesheets by close of business on Friday, Nov. 20. Hours not submitted and approved by these deadlines will not be … Continued