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Let NOVA Police Empower You!

January 20, 2022 / General NOVA News

NOVA police keep our campuses safe and secure through proactive patrol and effective response to concerning behaviors. We also conduct an active outreach program that empowers you to play a positive role in maintaining your own safety, both here on campus as well as in the community. These 30- to 60-minute classes provide life-skills and … Continued

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services Available

January 19, 2022 / HR News/Training

Our health, especially our mental health, is extremely important during these trying times. The Commonwealth’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a wide variety of mental health and other support services through state health plans for benefits eligible employees.  A detailed list of available services under the EAP for employees can be found here.   Employees … Continued

Canvas SpeedGrader Keyboard Shortcuts

January 19, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know you can easily navigate the Canvas SpeedGrader with some simple keyboard shortcuts? J = Next Student K = Previous Student C = Leave Comment G = Change Grade R = Use Rubric Submitted by: Heidi Redmond, CETSS, HRedmond@nvcc.edu

Call for Jan. 2022 Classified Staff Caucus Meeting

January 19, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The next meeting of the Classified Staff Caucus will be held on Friday, Jan. 28, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Please see the Zoom information below: Classified Staff Caucus Organizational Meeting Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 839 3242 1789  |  Passcode: 5587961 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83932421789#,,,,*5587961# US (Washington … Continued

COVID Syllabus Guidance and Suggested Language

January 19, 2022 / General NOVA News

The spring 2022 semester begins on Tuesday, January 18, and we’re excited to see our students in person and online! As we prepare for classes to resume, we have received questions from faculty and staff about what COVID-19 guidance can be offered in the classroom or in course syllabi. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide … Continued

Today: 2022 CLRI Info Sessions Begin

January 19, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

If you have a current NOVA student interested in participating in the 2022 Career & Leadership Readiness Institute, please guide them to complete the quick survey at clri.novastem.us/Track.  There is no cost to participate in CLRI. Students in any IT, Data Center Operations or Engineer Technology programs can receive $500 for participating in an additional … Continued

Available Now at Campus Parking Offices! KN95 Face Coverings

January 19, 2022 / General NOVA News

Employees working on campus have the opportunity to pick up one KN95 mask each week from their campus Parking Office. And, as has been our practice for the past year, all individuals on campus—including students and visitors—will still have access to free multi-layer face coverings. These steps complement our existing strategies of required face coverings, … Continued

The Transfer Virginia Portal Is Live! Training Opps Available!

January 19, 2022 / General NOVA News

The Transfer Virginia Portal is LIVE! The “early release” of the portal provides transfer information for 35 institutions with an additional 18 institutions providing college profiles. A “full release” with more features and partners is scheduled for March 2022. The portal provides quick and easy access to transfer equivalencies, career searching, and college majors. Coming in March, … Continued

Opportunity for Feedback on Campus Food Service

January 19, 2022 / General NOVA News

Welcome back to a new semester! As you start classes and come back to campus, 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. Last fall, NOVA welcomed Surefire Catering and Pokemoto (by Muscle Maker Grill) to the on-campus … Continued