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Updates to Publishing Modules in Canvas

June 22, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Are you using Modules in Canvas? Instructors can bulk publish all modules or individual modules. Instructors have the option to publish all modules and items, publish all modules only, or unpublish all modules and items. Additionally, the publish icon on individual modules is updated to include a Module status menu. This menu includes the options … Continued

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

June 20, 2023 / HR News/Training

As a federal contractor, NOVA is required to comply with certain nondiscrimination and affirmative action recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all our employees to update their information every five years. To meet this requirement, we invite employees to complete the Voluntary Self-Identification … Continued

Interim Assignments

June 20, 2023 / HR News/Training

Interim assignments assist the College in addressing a critical operational need when a position of strategic or operational significance is vacant and immediate resourcing is required. Interim appointments provide opportunities for NOVA employees to develop professionally as they gather new experiences and skills. When a position is vacant and the department needs to fill it … Continued

Just In Time! Your Summer Reading List Is Here!

June 20, 2023 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is your summer reading recommendations. Check them out here: NOVA Collected Summer Reading 2023. NOVA loves to read! You recommended over 80 works spanning fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, plays and poetry. There was little overlap in your submissions—only four titles appeared on multiple lists, highlighting the engaging and enriching diversity of interests across … Continued

Summer Webinar Schedule

June 20, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Make the most of your summer break by attending Canvas and EdTech webinars! Expand your knowledge and discover innovative teaching strategies. Learn about new features, best practices, and effective integration of educational technology. Equip yourself with valuable insights to enhance your teaching experience and prepare for the upcoming school year. Don’t miss out on these … Continued

NOVA and Battlefield Push Students Farther thru CASIIT Program

June 20, 2023 / General NOVA News

This past May, Battlefield High School (of Prince William County Schools) hosted a special honors ceremony for seniors graduating from the Center for Applied Sciences, Interactive and Informational Technology (CASIIT) program. And, while all attending students were celebrated by administrators and teachers for working hard in high school, several left that event having been honored … Continued

2023 Salary Increase FAQs

June 20, 2023 / HR News/Training

In accordance with Chapter 2, 2022 Acts of Assembly, a 5% base salary adjustment for eligible full- and part-time classified and other salaried state employees–including appointed, at-will, and faculty employees–goes into effect June 10, 2023. Please see below for answers to frequently asked questions, including the dates the different employee classification groups can expect to … Continued

Encourage Students to Apply by June 26 To Be a NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS)

June 20, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

The application period for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is now open through noon CDT on June 26, 2023.  Students participating in unique scholarship program can expect to advance their capabilities in STEM, helping to prepare them for better representation and service in STEM fields. NCAS has three missions designed to challenge and build … Continued