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VRS Deferred Compensation Online Regional Education Meetings

January 6, 2021 / HR News/Training

Register today for an online Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Regional Education Meeting or a virtual one-on-one meeting with your Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Specialists. Click the links below for session information and to register. Learn More About Your Retirement Options  VRS 457 & Cash Match Plans Overview What is a 457 Deferred … Continued

NOVA’s CAAD to Host Adjunct Professional Development Roundtable, Jan. 23

January 5, 2021 / Events

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

Academic Affairs to Host Transfer Virginia Webinar, Jan. 7

January 5, 2021 / Events

On Thursday, January 7, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., the Office of Academic Affairs will host a webinar to discuss updates regarding the statewide Transfer Virginia initiative. The webinar will address topics including: course development, the program-mapping process and the Virginia Transfer Portal. There will also be an opportunity to meet and engage with … Continued

OEMS Issues Important COVID-19 Refresher

January 5, 2021 / General NOVA News

The director and team members of the Office of Emergency Management and Safety would like to wish you a Happy New Year!  With the current situation regarding COVID-19, the Office of Emergency Management and Safety would like to take a few minutes to remind you of some of the guidance that is currently in place … Continued

Facilities Project Manager Speaks at International Conference

January 5, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Founded in 1977, the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a nonprofit professional society whose stated mission is “to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development.” In pursuit of that mission, AEE annually hosts four conferences, the largest of which is the … Continued

Encourage Students to Seek Out, Apply for Scholarships

January 5, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

The NOVA Foundation and the Financial Aid Office are pleased to announce the opening of the first scholarship cycle for the 2021-2022 academic year! The scholarship application period will begin on Monday, January 11, 2021 and will close on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Students may submit one application to apply for multiple opportunities. For a … Continued

NOVAfy—Recognize Each Other

January 5, 2021 / General NOVA News

NOVA is pleased to introduce NOVAfy, a way to recognize, encourage, thank each other and celebrate the work we all do every day that impacts our students. Calling out a job well done is a small gesture that makes a positive impact on employee engagement. This new e-card system will allow you to notify (or … Continued

Assoc. Prof. John Kinney to Exhibit Photos, Virginia: Changing Topographies

January 5, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Associate Professor John Kinney will be exhibiting photographs from his series “Virginia: Changing Topographies” from Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 at the Piedmont Arts Museum in Martinsville, Va. This photographic series is based on the expanding development in the rural districts in Northern Virginia. His photographs highlight areas being developed and feature land that many … Continued

2021 Loser-Savkar Faculty Fellowship App. Closes Feb. 1

January 5, 2021 / General NOVA News

The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation and retired NOVA faculty members Reva A. Savkar and Robert C. Loser are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2021 Loser-Savkar Faculty Professional Development Fellowship. Excellent college teaching requires both content knowledge and knowledge of how to teach that content effectively. The mission of the … Continued