Last week, we welcomed to campus the finalists for the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success position for in-person, open-forum sessions. Whether or not you were able to attend in-person, we want your feedback on the candidates! Recordings of each candidate’s session can be found on NOVA’s SharePoint site. A closed captioned version of … Continued
The purpose of the College Staff Forum Council (CSFC) is to serve as an instrument for the formulation and expression of faculty, student and staff points of view as represented by staff who report up through vice presidents rather than belonging to a specific campus. The Council typically considers questions relevant to its constituencies. It … Continued
Check out some of these upcoming career events in Career Connection and share with your students! Career and Leadership Readiness Institute Information Session 3 Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 12 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. Career and Leadership Readiness Institute Information Session 4 Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 4 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Fab Lab Using Design Thinking … Continued
The end of the semester can be a very stressful time – not only for students, but for faculty and staff, too! The NOVA Libraries invite all faculty and staff to join our students to participate in “ESCAPE! ANOTHER Ghost in the Library” a virtual escape room challenge. Take a break from grading papers and … Continued
Earlier this month, DHRM provided guidance to state agencies on Policy 4.10 – Annual Leave Usage and Carryover. An exception has been granted to eligible employees for the use of leave carryover. At NOVA, eligible employees include those on the “old leave plan”–i.e., all classified staff (regardless of hire date) as well as 12-month faculty … Continued
The Office of DEI is excited to announce its December Spotlight Event! In an exclusive webinar for NOVA students, faculty, and staff, guest speaker Shaleigh Howells will discuss cultural resource management of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. Ms. Howells works as a non-Native representative of and advocate for the … Continued
It’s not too early to be thinking about the design of your Spring courses. Schedule an appointment with a NOVA Course Designer before Winter Break to beat the rush. NOVA’s Course Designers will work with you to set up a custom home page, improve course navigation and add interactivity to your courses. Don’t wait! Think … Continued
What’s the scoop on the flu? Here are some interesting and not-so-fun facts about the flu. The word influenza is the Italian word for “influence.” And it refers to the cause of the disease — people believed that the planets, stars, and moon influenced the flu. The word “influenza” was used for the first time … Continued
As you head into your holidays and winter break, please take a minute to provide your feedback regarding our campus cafeterias. A very short (less than 2 minute) survey is available at this link. This Fall, NOVA welcomed Surefire Catering and Pokemoto (by Muscle Maker Grill) to the on-campus cafeterias. Surefire provides service in the … Continued
NOVA’s first ever Winter Commencement is just eight days away! We are pleased we reached our goal for faculty marshals and staff and student volunteers for this huge undertaking. We will celebrate our graduating Nighthawks on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for three commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to be held at … Continued
