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Summer Flex Work Requests Due to HR by May 27

May 9, 2022 / HR News/Training

This summer, NOVA will offer the option of a flex work schedule to full-time administrative/professional faculty and classified staff.  The summer flex work schedule will begin June 6, 2022, and go through August 6, 2022.  Approval from the supervisor and the appropriate Administrative Council member is required. Additionally, if you are on a hybrid telework … Continued

Career Connection Events – Week of May 9

May 9, 2022 / Events

Even though the semester is finishing up, the Employer and Career Services Team still has a lot of events happening this month! Please share these events with your students and view more of our events on our Website. Career Counseling Workshop – Effective Resume Writing  Workshop– Monday, May 9 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. … Continued

Health and Flexible Spending Open Enrollment to Run thru May 16

May 9, 2022 / HR News/Training

During Open Enrollment, May 2 through May 16, changes in health care coverage and flexible spending account (FSA) elections are permitted for the plan year that begins July 1, 2022 and ends June 30, 2023. Employees may submit Open Enrollment election requests beginning May 2 using EmployeeDirect or by using the Enrollment Form for Employees. … Continued

Register for QM’s Flagship Workshop by May 25

May 9, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Quality Matters (QM) is a non-profit global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. The QM Rubric is a national quality standard for online and hybrid courses with a focus on quality course design and continuous improvement, and NOVA and all VCCS colleges have been using this standard. To … Continued

Enjoy This Week’s CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote!

May 9, 2022 / HR News/Training

Maximizing Your Produce Buys and Minimizing Waste: Tips to get the most nutritional value for your dollar.   Making the Most of Fresh Produce Take stock of what you already have in the refrigerator, then buy as close as possible to the amount you need. It’s generally better not to pre-wash produce until ready to … Continued

Summer Schedule for Hybrid Certification Course

May 9, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Hybrid Certification Course is a foundational training intended to prepare faculty to teach hybrid courses at NOVA. If you want to combine the best features of in-person and online learning to create the “best of both worlds” for students, we have good news for you! Two sessions of the Hybrid Certification Course will be offered … Continued

Sign Up To Be a Social Host for an International Student!

May 9, 2022 / General NOVA News

You may be able to anticipate the great benefits of studying abroad as a college student. Some of you may have experienced it firsthand! Learning a new language, a new culture, meeting new people. It is virtually a priceless experience! In addition to the tremendous education students receive by studying in the U.S., they can … Continued

This Week in the NOVA Fab Lab

May 9, 2022 / Events

More info on the programs below can be found at www.nvcc.edu/systemic/fablab.html.  NOVA Makers This special program allows members to use the Fab Lab to work on personal and class projects.    * This is the last week of Open Labs until summer session starts on June 28th!  Monday, OPEN LAB, 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, … Continued

Career Services Faculty and Staff Engagement Session, May 25

May 9, 2022 / Events

In today’s economy, it’s vital for students to learn how to connect their NOVA education to future career opportunities. Join Career Services for an engagement session to learn how to help your students do just that! The targeted audiences are both academic faculty and student affairs professionals. They will work to help bridge the connection … Continued