You may be aware that there is the possibility of snow and ice in the forecast as we come into the upcoming holiday weekend. In the event we have weather that makes commuting treacherous, please be prepared for the possibility of remote delivery/telework if needed. Have your laptop home with you and make sure you … Continued
Reminder to instructors to publish all Canvas shells for classes starting January 18 on January 14. If you have requested cross-listing of your courses, please do not publish your courses before that date, as publishing too early will interfere with that process. Courses starting later than January 18 should be published 3 calendar days before … Continued
NOVA is starting the semester with service! As we continue to prioritize safety and well-being through the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, our MLK Jr. Day of Service has been shifted to a fully virtual event. The partnership with Volunteer Fairfax and the card making initiative for Title 1 educators remain in place. Ahead … Continued
Are you looking for a flexible course schedule without losing opportunities to interact with your students in person or live on Zoom? Are you hoping to gain new skills in developing and teaching hybrid courses for emergency situations or to accommodate the different needs of students? Whether you want to blend in-person classroom teaching with … Continued
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
If your students are interested in giving back to your community, build their resume or funding a paid virtual position with flexible hours, suggest they check out NOVA’s Teacher Education Program is partnering with George Mason University and EduTutor for an excellent part-time job opportunity! EduTutor Tutors will only need to work 3 hours a … Continued
The next meeting of the NOVA History Reading Group is Friday, January 28, at 10 a.m. This group brings NOVA faculty and staff together from across campuses and disciplines to discuss recent books written by Black women, and reflects on how this recent scholarship can improve our classroom teaching and broader DEI efforts. This January … Continued
A classified staff member at the Woodbridge Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program. The state’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave … Continued
Colleagues, Thank you for your attendance at spring convocation! We hope you found the sessions to be informative and engaging. There were 980 participants in the live session, and we hope more will access the recording. During the live session, there were several questions that were asked. Some were answered and some could not be … Continued
All remaining VSDP sick and personal leave balances expired as of Jan. 9, 2022. Your new balances are effective Jan. 10, 2022 but will not show in your available leave balances until Jan. 21, 2022. Employees are able to start using new personal and sick leave as of Jan. 10, 2022. Information on the amount … Continued
