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What Is the Office of the Ombuds?

October 31, 2023 / General NOVA News

The Office of the Ombuds serves as a confidential, neutral and independent resource for employees at Northern Virginia Community College. The Office of the Ombuds assists employees by providing information and collaboratively developing strategies and options that address concerns or challenges in productive and positive ways. This could include providing informal conflict resolution and problem-solving … Continued

November Discussion Group for “Just Mercy,” Nov. 10

October 31, 2023 / Events

There will be a Common Read discussion on Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy, our inaugural common read, on Friday, November 10, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. via Zoom. The discussion, led by Steve Lessner, associate professor of English, will cover chapters 6 through 10. Participants should feel free to come with ideas or questions. For … Continued

Join Write Now! Faculty/Staff Writing Group, Nov. 2 at 2

October 31, 2023 / Events

Join the Write Now! Faculty/Staff Writing Group on Thursday, November 2, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. for another session of communal, contemplative writing. Held in the cozy comfort of the Annandale Campus’s Center for Contemplative Practice (CM-332) and via Zoom, Write Now! is a space for faculty and staff to work on any and … Continued

Language Learning Opportunity for Community College Students. Apply by Nov. 14

October 31, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Are your students interested in learning a foreign language to stand out and become more competitive in an increasingly globalized workforce? Inform them of this opportunity! The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers funded language instruction in 13 critical languages. Of the languages with pre-requisites to go abroad, we offer virtual, beginning-level instruction in Arabic, … Continued

Rooted in Compassion: Navigating Life’s Challenges, Today at 3

October 31, 2023 / Events

It’s no secret that all of our lives have been impacted by personal, national and global challenges. From family problems to international events, sometimes it feels like we’re facing crisis after crisis with no relief. How do we cope? Come learn strategies and share your ideas with panelists from the Office of Wellness and Mental … Continued

Virtual Webinar on FY24 College Physical Inventory, Nov. 2

October 31, 2023 / General NOVA News

Fixed Assets and Property Control is excited to announce the arrival of the FY24 inventory cycle! The goal is to complete the College inventory reconciliation process confident that your assets are right where they are reported to be.  Departments have been provided their inventory liaison lists for review in preparation for the FY24 College physical … Continued

ODU Community College Leadership Program Info Sessions, Nov. 15 and 16

October 31, 2023 / Events

Old Dominion University’s online graduate certificate in Community College Leadership is designed for emerging leaders at community colleges or administrators who have recently transitioned to a community college from careers in other industries. The certificate program also offers those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership the opportunity to “try out” doctoral-level coursework. … Continued

Robin Rohrback to Discuss Her Recent Trip to Ukraine, Wednesday

October 31, 2023 / Events

The Annandale Campus Lyceum Committee welcomes the Annandale Campus’s Science Learning Center and Lab Equipment Coordinator Robin Rohrback to present “I Wonder if ‘Jackhammers for the Unicorn Brigade’ Is the Weirdest Thing I’ll Have to Find in This War” and to discuss her recent trip to Ukraine. This event will be held on NOVA’s Annandale … Continued

Don’t Miss Legal Resources and ORPHE Open Enrollment. Both End Today

October 31, 2023 / HR News/Training

Legal Resources Open Enrollment Ends Today! The open enrollment period for participation in the Legal Resources Plan ends today, October 31. The plan provides limited legal services to benefits-eligible employees, their spouses and qualifying dependent children at the group rate of $18.00 per month. Plan features include no annual usage limitations, co-pays or deductibles for covered … Continued