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Identity Theft Protection: Virtual Info Session, August 30

August 17, 2023 / Get Well

In response to the recent news in the Daily Flyer and from President Kress on the ever-present danger of identity theft, please join your Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) in collaboration with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the following virtual informative session: Identity Theft: Prevention and Resolution (registration link) Identity theft can turn … Continued

Fall Semester Cafeteria and Bookstore Hours Update

August 16, 2023 / General NOVA News

Please see below for an update on your campus cafeterias and bookstores regarding fall operating hours: Food and Dining Annandale Nighthawk Café by Surefire OPEN for the fall semester (in the CF building) beginning September 5. Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The updated menu features a variety of protein bowls, sandwiches … Continued

Important Transfer Update: Mason Core/Gen. Ed. Waiver Policy

August 16, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Please review the following information regarding important changes to George Mason University’s lower division general education waiver policy for students earning the VCCS Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) or a VCCS associate degree. Effective Date: For students entering Mason fall 2023 forward General Education Policy for Virginia Transfer Students Students who complete the VCCS … Continued

Phishing Protection Tips and Message Reporting

August 16, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

At an organization the size of NOVA, it is critical that we all do our part to avoid falling prey to scammers trying to find a way into our electronic systems. We must protect ourselves and the College from phishing emails sent by those with malicious intent. See below for resources to help you learn … Continued

Introducing OSI’s New Director of Continuous Improvement and Planning, Assessment NOVAnet Page

August 16, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Office of Strategic Insights (OSI) is excited to announce the new Planning and Assessment NOVAnet page. The Planning and Assessment team provides leadership and coordination for program assessment and evaluation activities collegewide, and the new NOVAnet page can be found via a link on the OSI homepage. This new page provides the NOVA community … Continued

UPDATE: New Web Hosting Service–Migrate Your Faculty Website Before August 25

August 16, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Faculty and staff can now host their personal website through MyDRIVE, a service providing an easy-to-use web interface for managing your website. Learn how to setup your personal website here. On August 25, the faculty/staff personal web hosting service on novaweb (https://www.nvcc.edu/home/~userid/) will be retired and decommissioned. Users on novaweb are encouraged to save their site … Continued

Free Surplus Furniture Available to Departments!

August 16, 2023 / General NOVA News

Warehouse Services’ NOVAnet site has been updated with surplus furniture. NOVA employees can view inventory online and request furniture at no cost to your department! Inventory will be updated regularly, so please visit the site before purchasing new furniture. Once a request is submitted, Warehouse Services will contact you to confirm your request and schedule … Continued

Canvas Course Set-up Checklist. Need Help? Appointments Available

August 16, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

When you’re preparing your Canvas course, there are several effective methods that can assist you in simplifying the process and crafting a captivating learning journey for your students. Utilize the Canvas Course Set-up Checklist as a prompt guide to promptly organize your course for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester. Need more help? Faculty/Staff Technology Resources … Continued