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Search Underway for Chief of Staff

February 22, 2021 / HR News/Training

NOVA has begun the search for a Chief of Staff that will report to and support the President. This position is responsible for synthesizing information from multiple stakeholder groups and college constituencies and preparing reports, presentations, and other communications as assigned by the President. The COS assists in managing priorities within the President’s schedule, including … Continued

Save the Dates for President’s Coffee Chats, Feb. 24, March 4 and 19

February 22, 2021 / Events

It’s been wonderful to start a couple mornings each month with you over coffee and conversation. If you haven’t yet signed up for a coffee chat or wish to join another, you can register for the Feb. 24, March 4 or March 19 chats by emailing PresidentsOffice@nvcc.edu. The coffee chats run 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. … Continued

NOVA’s Rewards and Recognition Program Now Available

February 22, 2021 / HR News/Training

The college is pleased to announce the rewards and recognition program for NOVA employees, which now has two distinct components.  REWARDS The rewards program is a nomination-based program that provides awards up to $2,000 for full-time teaching faculty, full-time administrative and professional faculty, full-time classified staff and (new this year) adjunct faculty. Nominations will be … Continued

Final Week of Black History Month–Updated Event List

February 22, 2021 / Events

The events of the past year have brought the continued struggle of Black men and women to the forefront of our minds. This week, we invite members of the NOVA community to participate in an event focused on the acknowledgment of Black lives, the exploration of historical issues of importance to people of African descent … Continued

Please Note Mandatory Training for All Supervisors

February 22, 2021 / HR News/Training

All supervisors are required to attend one of the upcoming training sessions scheduled for the week of March 1. The purpose of this training includes the following: To ensure supervisors understand the role of an agent of the Commonwealth of Virginia To re-establish commitment of expectations and responsibilities of managing staff (classified staff, faculty, P-14, … Continued

Important COVID-19 Vaccine Update

February 22, 2021 / General NOVA News

The Commonwealth of Virginia has launched a Statewide Vaccine Pre-Registration System to provide a unified and comprehensive process for people in Virginia to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. As a result, the Virginia Department of Health directed all local health districts to close their pre-registration forms and surveys at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, … Continued

Loser-Savkar ‘You Matter’ Grant Program to Help MEC Students

February 22, 2021 / General NOVA News

NOVA Emeritus Professors Robert Loser and Reva Savkar have established a program to provide grants for students who have been program-placed in nursing and health sciences at NOVA’s Medical Education Campus, have completed at least one semester in the program and maintained a 2.0 grade point average. Administered by the NOVA Foundation, the Loser-Savkar You … Continued

NOVA Fact

February 22, 2021 / General NOVA News

Approximately 85 percent of respondents to the graduate survey (526 students) rated their NOVA education as excellent or good at building awareness of other cultures.

Today: AL History Prof., LASS Dean to Discuss Trump Impeachments

February 22, 2021 / Events

Join us for discussion with Dean Jimmie McClellan about the historic 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump following the capital insurrection, his 1st impeachment, the verdicts and the future potential consequences in U.S. politics. This event will be held Monday, Feb. 22, at 12 p.m. Register Here. Special Guest & Contributor, Dr. Jimmie McClellan, NOVA Dean … Continued

ThoughtExchange for President’s Office Hour Zooms by Today at 3:30

February 19, 2021 / Events

In advance of her February zooms, President Kress encourages you to share your thoughts about what has worked in our service to students during the pandemic—practices that you think NOVA should continue (and maybe even expand) when we return to our campuses. She will highlight the highest ranked ideas in the Open Office Hours next … Continued