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Enjoy this Week’s CommonHealth Wellnote

June 8, 2021 / HR News/Training

Know Your Food Groups When making our food choices one of the most important things to understand is the importance of eating from all five of the food groups, which include fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Many fruits provide extra fiber that helps aid the digestive system. When purchasing frozen, canned, or dried fruit, choose … Continued

NOVA Begins Search for Two Important DEI Positions!

June 8, 2021 / HR News/Training

NOVA has begun the search for two important positions that will work in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.   The Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-Co-Curricular Programs manages and assists with the design and implementation of specific DEI co-curricular educational programming, DEI college-wide events and DEI special projects that originate from NOVA’s Office of … Continued

RNAG COVID-19 Update

June 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

Through Executive Order 79, the Governor has lifted most COVID-19 public health restrictions. Therefore, effective immediately, the following COVID-19 safety measures are discontinued and no longer required: 105-211: Access to NOVA Facilities During Remote Work 105-212: Supervisor Notification to Employee Return to On-Site Work Visitor & Contractor Facilities Access Requirements Canvas COVID-19 Training Course GoCanvas … Continued

NOVA-LO Seeks Interim MSTB Dean–Express Interest by June 10

June 8, 2021 / HR News/Training

NOVA is seeking an interim MSTB Dean to serve the Loudoun Campus from approximately June 21, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The interim Dean must hold at least a master’s degree in a teaching field within the Mathematics, Sciences, Technology and Business Division disciplines from a regionally-accredited institution. Because the interim position may also encompass … Continued

Nighthawk News Summer Publication Schedule

June 8, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

For the most recent NOVA updates and events designed for students, click Nighthawk News. We thank you in advance for sharing information found in this edition about upcoming events, resources and opportunities when engaging with students.  As a reminder, sharing news and information in the Nighthawk News is easy. NOVA faculty and staff are encouraged … Continued

NOVA Fact

June 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

Among the Fall 2017 first-time in college cohort, the fall-to-fall retention rate was 64 percent. The retention rate was lower than the College-wide rate for the following groups: Hispanic/Latinx males (62 percent), Black/African American females (61 percent), white males (59 percent), and Black/African American males (57 percent). For more information, see the Equity Scorecard Infographic … Continued

Cracking the Code: All You Need to Know about ADA

June 8, 2021 / HR News/Training

Cracking the Code: All You Need to Know about ADA As NOVA continues to implement plans for transitioning back to work, the College will continue to comply with CDC, VDH, OSHA, DHRM, and ADA guidelines and requirements. This guidance provides the NOVA community with all there is to know about accommodations in compliance with ADA. … Continued

Today! President’s Zoom Office Hours–Pender/PB, Annandale

June 8, 2021 / Events

President Kress will hold June Zoom Office Hours by campus/location as noted below. The link to your campus/location Zoom will be sent by your provost or VP in advance of the office hour. Tuesday, June 8, 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., Pender/Pitney Bowes Tuesday, June 8, 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., Annandale Campus Wednesday, June … Continued

Interested in Interim AVP for eLearning? Deadline is June 9

June 8, 2021 / HR News/Training

NOVA congratulates Associate Vice President Jennifer Lerner on her new position at EAB. With her departure in early June, NOVA is seeking an interim AVP for eLearning to serve from June 16, 2021 to approximately December 31, 2021. The interim AVP must hold at least a master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution. In addition, the … Continued