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DEI InNOVAtion Grant Event: UDL in Ed. Environments, Sept. 21

September 14, 2023 / Events

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a concept that continues to grab the attention of the NOVA community. To further connect with this interest, how would you like to deepen your understanding of UDL by exploring its impact in the built environment? Join your NOVA colleagues on Thursday, September 21 from 2 p.m. until 3:30 … Continued

Library Video Tutorials to Embed in Your Canvas Site

September 14, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know the NOVA Libraries offer a wealth of video tutorials to help your students succeed? They cover three broad categories helpful to students: Library Catalog and Services Research Skills Database Tutorials. Explore these helpful tutorials here. Under the heading Faculty Tools, you will find instructions for embedding an entire playlist into your Canvas … Continued

New Student Services Hours (Update)

September 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

The fall 2023 semester is in full swing with the arrival of our students, faculty, and community members. As we embark in a new academic year, we want to announce that the implementation of the operational hours that was approved by Administrative Council on Dec. 12, 2022 will take effect in fall 2023, to begin … Continued

President to Host Faculty/Staff Office Hours, Sept. 19

September 13, 2023 / Events

President Kress will host her first faculty/staff office hours of the new academic year via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. She will use the most frequently asked questions that were submitted in advance to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting via … Continued

Constitution Day Speaker: Lisa Sales to Discuss Discrimination, Equal Rights, Today at 2

September 13, 2023 / Events

The Annandale Campus Lyceum Committee will host the annual Constitution Day presentation today at 2 p.m. This event will be presented both by Zoom and in-person on the Annandale Campus (CA-321).  Lisa Sales, president of the Virginia Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), will present “Rooting Out Discrimination, Warrioring for Equal Rights and Why … Continued

DEI Common Read Processing Space is Coming to Annandale, Today at 3

September 13, 2023 / Events

The DEI Common Read is an opportunity for all NOVA students, staff and faculty, across all six campuses and online, to read a book together! Members of the Office of DEI and the campus libraries have been tabling at NOVA Days this month, giving out copies of our DEI Common Read, Just Mercy. When we use … Continued

December Graduation Application Deadline, Oct. 1

September 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

If you have students who are expecting to graduate in December with a career studies certificate, certificate or associate degree, they must submit an application to graduate by Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Applications received after the deadline are processed for the following semester. Refer to the Graduation Process page for details. Here, you … Continued

eVA Requisition Requirements

September 13, 2023 / General NOVA News

The Shared Services Center (SSC) sent an email to all eVA end-users on September 6 requesting assistance in correcting common issues with eVA requisitions. These common issues require corrective action by SSC, which slows down the approval process for all VCCS Colleges. To reduce the queue and avoid delays in approval, we need your support … Continued

Today: Final Day to Request One Day of Telework

September 13, 2023 / HR News/Training

NOVA has opened the portal to submit the electronic Standard Telework Agreement (Form 105-109) to request one day of telework for full-time, non-probationary classified staff and administrative/professional faculty. The portal to access the electronic form will be open through September 13. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty.  Employees who already have … Continued

Full-Time Faculty Caucus to Meet Sept. 15

September 13, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Full-Time Faculty Caucus is the voice for the full-time faculty at NOVA. We are a college-wide group of invested and concerned faculty. All Full-time Faculty are welcome to attend! The Faculty Caucus consists of an executive committee of 4 members, and a steering committee of 5 members (one from each campus). Together, we listen … Continued