We hope you have had the opportunity to review Governor Northam’s September 24 communication regarding this year’s Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Sonia Aboulhosn on the Benefits Team in Human Resources will again be serving as this year’s campaign coordinator for NOVA and requests your participation and support. The 2021 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) will … Continued
NOVA’s rewards program is a nomination-based program that provides monetary awards for full-time teaching faculty, full-time administrative and professional faculty, full-time classified staff and adjunct faculty. Nominations are reviewed by four separate committees selected by the College Senate and the Forum Councils. The committees review nominations and select employees who have demonstrated outstanding contributions and … Continued
Open enrollment for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) begins Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 31. Participants who wish to change investment providers can compare and select their provider in myVRS. Active ORPHE participants have a choice of two providers – DCP (VRS investment options record-kept by MissionSquare Retirement) and TIAA. Employees considering changing … Continued
Need a little break from the intensity of course planning and grading papers? The Alexandria Bookstore is now selling general reading books. Be sure to stop by and look around! We receive new titles regularly so visit us early and often. NOVA faculty/staff receive a 20% discount on our general reading books. Please note you … Continued
The Office of Wellness and Mental Health proudly announces its upcoming Fall 2021 Virtual Wellness and Mental Health Summit: “You Gotta Nourish to Flourish: Replenish and Recharge. We have a variety of presenters who will provide tips, demonstrations and resources for improving personal wellness and mental health. Join us to rejuvenate as we navigate our … Continued
You may be able to anticipate the great benefits of studying abroad as a college student. Some of you may have experienced it firsthand! Learning a new language, a new culture, meeting new people. It is virtually a priceless experience! In addition to the tremendous education students receive by studying in the U.S., they can … Continued
Please join NOVA President Anne M. Kress; NOVA’s SACSCOC Liaison, Dr. Pam Hilbert and members of the QEP team for a town hall discussion on our SACSCOC reaffirmation process. This helpful and informative event will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Watch your email for the Zoom … Continued
Northern Virginia Community College and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to provide school-sponsored WSJ memberships to ALL students, faculty and staff. Through the partnership, members have full digital access to The Wall Street Journal’s trusted, factual news via WSJ.com and the app—including curated career content at students.wsj.com, and The Journal podcast. In addition, members … Continued
“He is a steadfast workhorse who is absolutely the best to work with!“ Well, that is high praise sent from Kelly Persons, executive director of the NOVA Foundation. Who deserves such praise? Carlo Solano, software developer in NOVA’s Information Technology Division, that’s who. In continuing our Hispanic Heritage Month profiles, we wanted to introduce you … Continued
NOVA’s graduation rate increased 2.6 percentage points for the Fall 2017 cohort compared to the Fall 2016 cohort. Graduation is an important measurement of student success. While NOVA’s graduation rate has grown steadily since Fall 2013, the 2.6 percentage-point increase is the largest year-over-year rise observed between Fall 2012 and Fall 2017, the most recent … Continued
