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Don’t Forget Your HR Mandatory Training–Due by Dec. 23

December 7, 2022 / HR News/Training

Our 2022 all employee mandatory training period was announced on Oct. 20. There are nine online training modules that are mandated for employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Code of Virginia, Executive Order or DHRM policy. The completion deadline is December 23. We highly recommend early completion to avoid end-of-year technical issues and … Continued

Finals Frenzy: Course Cleanup and Organization

December 7, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

This is a great time to delete any duplicate or unused pages, assignments, discussions or quizzes so you’re ready for next semester. You can also free up space by deleting unneeded or duplicate files. Need More Help? Sign up for the Canvas in 20: Course Wrap-up Webinar, review the Course Wrap-up Resource Page, or schedule a support session … Continued

Two More Virtual Discover NOVA Nights, Dec. 8 and 12

December 7, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA is again offering our free virtual Discover NOVA Night for new and prospective students of all ages! Students have the opportunity to learn about what NOVA has to offer them and to have the opportunity to attend sessions on: Getting Started at NOVA Financial Aid & Scholarships Accommodations & Accessibility Adult Learners Parents of … Continued

2022 Excess Leave Carryover

December 7, 2022 / HR News/Training

Classified staff and 12-month faculty are eligible to carry over excess leave into 2023. Excess leave is defined as any leave above the maximum carryover amount as detailed in the charts below. Completion of the excess leave carryover form and plan for leave usage is required and must be signed by all parties and emailed … Continued

Fab Lab Design Challenge Submissions Due Dec. 11

December 7, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Time is fast approaching for NOVA students to submit their designs for the Fall 2022 Fab Lab Design Challenge. This year’s challenge is to fabricate a replica of your favorite science fiction prop. As it has been for previous challenges, there will be prizes including 3D-printers and cash! All entries must be submitted online by … Continued

2022 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)

December 7, 2022 / HR News/Training

The CVC is in full swing!  As a reminder, this is the one statewide activity each year when our entire college community can work as a team to support a wide variety of organizations that improve the quality of life for people in the communities where we live and work. Without this support, these organizations … Continued

Coming Soon: Navigate Next Generation Academic Planner

December 7, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

We are pleased to share that NOVA will be launching the Navigate Next Generation Academic Planner soon! The Next Generation Academic Planner brings enhanced flexibility to students and advisors to support student academic planning. Notably, students can view multiple majors and explore pathway templates across programs. Advisors can send multiple plans directly to students, in … Continued

UPDATE: Enrollment Cancellation For Spring

December 7, 2022 / General NOVA News

There are many details students need to keep in mind to enroll for spring courses, and many students may not be aware of the College’s payment policy and newly reinstated drop process. (NOVA paused enrollment cancellation in 2020 as the pandemic began.) We want to keep faculty and staff in the loop, so you can … Continued