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Learn About the Why’s and How’s of Digital Accessibility

June 13, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

When we talk about digital accessibility, we are talking about designing content so it can be used by a wide audience and accessed by all users. Digital accessibility needs to be practiced when we create content for websites, courses and documents. When we create content with accessibility in mind, all people benefit.   For example, adding … Continued

Summer Webinar Schedule

June 13, 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

Encourage Your Students to Apply To Be a NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS)

June 13, 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

NOVA’s New IT Support Portal

June 13, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

As we previously announced, the NOVA community will soon have access to our new IT ticketing and support portal.  As part of this service improvement initiative, IT will be implementing a change in the way tickets can be submitted to the IT Help Desk. On the day of the portal release, tickets will only be … Continued

2023 Salary Increase FAQs

June 13, 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

Financial Wellness Strategies to Thrive: June 2023

June 13, 2023 / Get Well

As a Virginia employee, you have access to many helpful resources through the Department of Human Resource Management and other Virginia agencies. Please see the financial wellness opportunities for June.  The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in 2023. Please … Continued

Final Day for Students to Apply for $16K Herb Block Scholarship

June 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

The Herb Block Foundation has extended the deadline for The Herb Block Scholarship application until June 13. This is a great opportunity, so please encourage your students to apply by the deadline!   The Herb Block Scholarship is a “last dollar” scholarship valued at up to $8,000 per academic year and up to $16,000 over the … Continued

Recording of President’s June Office Hours Now Available

June 13, 2023 / General NOVA News

President Kress hosted her June office hours for faculty, staff and administrators yesterday morning. If you were unable to attend, you may view the recording here.  Summer: College-wide Zoom for Faculty, Staff, Administrators Passcode:   rbe+G2hF Submitted by: Kathy Thompson, Communications, KAThompson@nvcc.edu

Deadline for Employees to Boost Retirement Savings, June 15

June 13, 2023 / HR News/Training

Hybrid Retirement Plan members may contribute up to 4% of their creditable compensation each month to the defined contribution component of their retirement plan and receive an employer match. Members can boost their voluntary contribution elections on a quarterly basis. The next quarterly deadline is 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 15. You can update your voluntary contributions … Continued