UPDATE: Authentication to access the Daily Flyer has been turned off for the time being. Enjoy! Over the last several days, you may be wondering what is going on with the Daily Flyer? ‘Why can’t I just click and see the riveting stories and critical information like I could in the old days…like last week?’ … Continued
As a NOVA employee, it’s highly likely that you have visited the secure and confidential NOVA COVID-19 Employee Vaccination and Testing Status portal at least once in the last two weeks. (And if you haven’t, you need to disclose your vaccination status ASAP!) Did you know that the portal also contains a wealth of helpful … Continued
NOVA-AL COVID Vaccination Clinic Extended Again Through Dec.! The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare Agency (RSHA) have extended your opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and they are currently offering open vaccine scheduling through December! NOVA is strongly encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so. … Continued
Open enrollment for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) begins October 1 and ends October 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 providers … Continued
Special Election voting is now open for Forum Council vacancies for the 2021-2023 term. Please cast your vote no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14 via the official ballot here. Vacancies vary by campus and position classification. Please only cast a vote for your campus/position classification. Staff who report to a central unit (and … Continued
Join NOVA in the #BeThe1To initiative presented on behalf of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to promote awareness, learn and share resources and commemorate the lives of those lost to suicide. Acknowledging someone’s pain and asking if they are considering suicide actually lessens the likelihood they will act on those thoughts (contrary to the belief … Continued
Your College Senate has created a new senate committee, the Government and Community Relations Committee. According to the resolution creating the committee, it will “provide a communication link between the College community and the community it serves, … keep the College community informed of local and state proposals and actions that will have an impact … Continued
Join the NOVA community for a virtual “9/11 Remembrance – 20 Years Gone By” event held today, Friday, September 10 at 10 a.m. with special speakers including Dr. Anne Kress, NOVA Police Chief Dan Dusseau and Lt. John Weinstein and the MEC’s Gary Sargent. Be sure you register to attend here. And, you will find the full agenda … Continued
As we continue to serve students who are interested in studying or interning abroad, the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 for American undergraduate students to study or intern abroad. NOVA has had three students awarded Gilman scholarships in the past year! That is impressive! Read the stories of … Continued
September 11, 2001. 20 years ago, one day changed history and changed our lives forever. This is how this particular day changed my life. It was a beautiful fall day. My workday was delayed due to a meeting I had with my daughter’s 3rd grade teacher. I worked for the American Association of Community Colleges … Continued
