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Enjoy This Week’s CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

July 13, 2021 / HR News/Training

This past year has made it very clear that we are susceptible to stress and anxiety.  So much of the tension we normally experience comes from our own mind, which aggravates and exaggerates the circumstances of our lives.  Join CommonHealth as we explore strategies to overcome these feelings of stress and anxiety with an introduction … Continued

Dr. Richmond Hill Returns to NOVA as AVP of Student Support

July 13, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Richmond Hill back to NOVA! Richmond will be joining the Division of Student Services as associate vice-president of student support effective July12. Among the areas he will oversee are Access and Accommodations, Title IX, Office of Wellness and Mental Health and Financial Stability and Advocacy. Richmond has been a … Continued

Telework Working Group Update on Expanded Telework Program for Employees

July 13, 2021 / HR News/Training

The Telework Working Group reconvened on July 6 to begin discussion on a second phase of NOVA’s expanded telework program. This second phase includes a review of additional positions to be considered for 100% telework eligibility. Vice presidents and provosts with oversight of campus-based positions have requested that telework eligibility for campus-based positions be put … Continued

Today: ALICE Training

July 13, 2021 / Events

Join us as we host VCCS Assistant Vice Chancellor Laura Clark for a 90-minute workshop on ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The event will be held this morning from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m via Zoom. Successfully serving under-resourced students will be a key to creating the future, skilled workforce required by the Commonwealth. … Continued

Tech Tip: Google Slides Laser Pointer

July 13, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know there is a Laser Pointer tool you can use when presenting in Google Slides? While presenting in slides, you can start the laser pointer tool by typing the letter L on your keyboard. Stop using it by typing L again. Submitted by: Heidi Redmond, Canvas/Technology Training, HRedmond@nvcc.edu

Barbara Hopkins Named Interim AVP for Academic Affairs

July 13, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer is pleased to announce that Barbara Hopkins, director of curriculum development, has agreed to serve as the interim associate vice president (AVP) for academic affairs. Throughout her 16 years as a member of the NOVA community, Barbara has served as an adjunct … Continued

Don’t Forget Your Return to Campus IT Appointment

July 13, 2021 / Uncategorized

Return to Campus Timeline for All Returning Employees — As the college transitions back from a remote environment to an on-site work environment for most NVCC Faculty/Staff, it is imperative that the IT assets get work done as they return to the college network. This ensues the safety of the NVCC and VCCS networks. To … Continued

Executive Order 77: Updates from NOVA Sustainability

July 13, 2021 / General NOVA News

As announced in the Daily Flyer on Earth Day, in April 2021, Governor Northam signed Executive Order 77: Virginia Leading by Example to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Solid Waste, which requires all state agencies, including institutions of higher education to cease buying, selling, and distributing single-use plastic and polystyrene food service containers, single-use plastic straws … Continued

State Dept. Virtual Intern Opportunity for Students–Apply by July 31

July 13, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

The U.S. Department of State is seeking the talent, fresh ideas and digital excellence of U.S. college students. Virtual Student Federal Services (VSFS) Interns will increase the digital capacity of federal agencies participating, whether technically, artistically or via increased communication. Interns have the opportunity to connect with each other and work collaboratively. VSFS is a … Continued