Please join the College DEI Council as we continue our series, Food for Thought. With the permission of Cornell University’s College of Arts & Science, we will engage in conversation using podcasts from their “What Makes Us Human?” series. The next installment of the series is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28 at 4:30 p.m. “Segregated … Continued
The Office of Wellness and Mental Health (OWMH) has compiled a list of free training opportunities for NOVA faculty and staff. To support the development of NOVA’s culture of care, OWMH aims to provide increased options for the growth of skills related to spotting the signs of student distress, and available resources to support student … Continued
Staff members, join us for one of the following Equity Listening Sessions this week. The purpose of the Equity Listening Sessions is for faculty and staff to share their thoughts and expectations for NOVA’s first DEI Strategic Plan. The sessions will be hosted by Nathan Carter, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer for NOVA. Please … Continued
The VRS Defined Contribution Plans Specialist has carved out some time for one-on-one appointments specifically for NOVA employees. The 30-minute appointments are available for Feb. 23 and Feb. 25, with time slots beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. Please see the DC Plans announcement below for additional details to register. Your DC … Continued
Check out the 15th edition of Nighthawk News, NOVA students’ virtual newsletter to the resources and programs designed for their academic and personal success. Please promote this resource when meeting with students to help them stay engaged and informed of ongoing opportunities offered by NOVA.
NOVA Academic Affairs is sponsoring the Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment virtual conference hosted by Northeastern State University. This virtual conference offers the opportunity for NOVA faculty to engage with higher education experts from around the world. The 2021 Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment conference begins on Monday, Feb. 1 and concludes on … Continued
The Council of Academic Associate Deans at NOVA will hold an Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Roundtable on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. until Noon. This event is open to all faculty, full time and adjunct. In this meeting, you will meet professionals in your discipline where you will: • share ideas with your colleagues; … Continued
Please mark your calendars for the first President’s Zoom Office Hours of 2021. The chat box will be open for questions during the sessions, as always. Watch your email for the Zoom link. Monday, Jan. 25 10 a.m. – Teaching Faculty 1 Tuesday, Jan. 26 11 a.m. – Administrative Faculty 3:30 p.m. – … Continued
The NOVA community is invited to an informational zoom with President Kress this Friday, Jan. 15 at Noon. She will discuss upcoming changes in the administrative organizational structure that will support consistent and equitable access to student services and result in savings in administrative costs that can be used to support NOVA’s advising re-design. Please … Continued
This is just a reminder that the campus bookstore hours have changed. More information is available Here. Next week, the bookstores will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 and Wednesday, Jan. 20. More details, including hours and the on-line ordering process, is available at www.nvcc.bncollege.com. The bookstore has implemented COVID-related safety procedures and processes recommended by … Continued
