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Legal Resources: Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 1, 2021

September 28, 2021 / HR News/Training

The open enrollment period for participation in the Legal Resources Plan begins Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 31. The plan provides limited legal services to benefits-eligible employees, their spouses and qualifying dependent children at the group rate of $18.00 per month ($9.00 per pay period). Plan features include no annual usage limitations, co-pays or deductibles … Continued

Interested in Rewards and Recognition Committee? Apply by Oct. 6

September 28, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

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

Career Connection Events: Week of Sept. 27

September 28, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

Check out some of these upcoming career events in Career Connection and share with your students! STEM for Her Make Your Best First Impression with Social Media: Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 4:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. Come Learn How To Ace Your Interview: Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 4:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. Lockheed Martin Space … Continued

NOVA Strong #Get Active Challenge, Oct. 4 thru 17

September 28, 2021 / Events

Join the NOVA Strong #Get Active Challenge! The Recreation, Wellness and Fun Committee is excited to announce the return of our NOVA Strong Challenges for faculty and staff.   The first NOVA Strong event for the year will be our #Get Active Challenge. It is a two-week challenge to help motivate you to get active … Continued

NOVA, State Dept. Expand CCI Program to Broaden Global Reach

September 28, 2021 / General NOVA News

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is pleased to welcome 36 international exchange students to contribute to its vibrant campus environment for the 2021-2022 academic year. As part of the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative (CCI) Program, the 36 students will complete their programs at NOVA’s Annandale and Alexandria campuses. They will join a … Continued

Gilman Scholarship Application Deadline Is Oct. 5

September 28, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

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

Join Us Tomorrow for OEM Bi-Weekly Webinar!

September 28, 2021 / Uncategorized

Do you have questions about COVID and how NOVA prepared for the return to campus? NOVA’s Office of Emergency Management is offering bi-weekly webinars to help answer your questions. The next bi-weekly briefing will be tomorrow, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. Tom Mayhew, director of NOVA’s Office of Emergency Management and Safety will frame his … Continued

NOVA Fab Lab: Upcoming Activities for You, Your Students, Your Kids

September 28, 2021 / Events

Check out some of the great opportunities offered by NOVA’s Fab Lab! NOVA Makers  NOVA Makers is a new program at the Fab Lab in which members can use the lab to work on personal projects and be part of a Maker community. These open-lab sessions allow for self-guided projects along with available technical support … Continued

Grant Workshops Now Available

September 28, 2021 / General NOVA News

Have you ever wanted to learn how to successfully submit a grant application for funding?  NOVA’s Grants Office is now offering an exciting professional development opportunity to all college employees. A series of one-hour live workshops on different grant topics will held this fall/winter in collaboration with Hanover Research, our consulting partner in providing practical … Continued

ORPHE Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 1

September 28, 2021 / HR News/Training

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