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Oct. 13 ACE Conf. Workshop Registration Closes Today!

October 4, 2023 / HR News/Training

NOVA will host the 2023 Applauding Classified Employees (ACE) conference on Friday, Oct. 13. This annual classified staff professional development day promises to be an enriching experience, brimming with a diverse range of workshops and incredible opportunities to network with your peers. We’ve created a dynamic schedule designed to empower and inspire you along your … Continued

Nominate Faculty and Classified Staff Emeritus by Nov. 17

October 4, 2023 / HR News/Training

The call for nominations for faculty and classified staff emeritus status is now open. To be eligible to be nominated for emeritus status, an employee must have retired from Northern Virginia Community College on or before October 31, 2023, after a minimum of 5 years of full-time service to the College and a minimum of … Continued

NOVA Recognized in DoE Report on Increasing Diversity in Higher Ed.

October 3, 2023 / General NOVA News

NOVA President Anne M. Kress Delivered Remarks in White House Report Launch Event Alongside National Education Leaders White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and college and university leaders met Thursday, September 28, for an event highlighting the release of the Department of Education’s report,“Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity … Continued

NOVA Faculty Member to Moderate Federal Internship Webinar, Oct. 10

October 3, 2023 / Events

In addition to serving as a full-time communications instructor at NOVA, James Steele also volunteers as the assistant director of communications with Federal Career Connection, Inc. On Tuesday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m., Steele will moderate a panel of speakers, all of whom have served as federal interns. With experiences shared at both the undergraduate … Continued

Join the Canvas Quizzes Webinar, Tomorrow at 10

October 3, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Discover the Power of Canvas Quizzes and Question Banks. Join us for our webinars and learn how to create Canvas Quizzes. Then stay for the second session to learn how to incorporate Question Banks into your courses to supercharge student success! Benefits of Quizzes: Flexible assessment formats Instant feedback and grading Customizable quizzes Personalized learning … Continued

Call for Faculty Volunteers to Teach for NOVA’s Lifetime Learning Institute

October 3, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia (LLI/NOVA), affiliated with NOVA’s Annandale Campus, is a nonprofit, member-run organization offering stimulating educational and cultural pursuits to adults ages 50 and over. LLI/NOVA provides members with more than 100 virtual and in-person classes year-round, informal special interest groups, monthly speaker forums, social events and the opportunity for … Continued

Annandale Lyceum Committee’s “Our American Dream” Series Presents Mexican American Roots, Oct. 11

October 3, 2023 / Events

NOVA Annandale Lyceum Committee’s “Our American Dream” series proudly introduces Mr. Michel Zajur as the featured guest speaker in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This event will be held at the Annandale Campus (CA-302) on Wednesday, October 11, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Mr. Zajur is a highly accomplished business leader, entrepreneur and community … Continued

ORPHE Open Enrollment Runs thru October

October 3, 2023 / HR News/Training

The Open Enrollment period for participants in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE) begins October 1 and runs through October 31. Active ORPHE participants have a choice of two providers: DCP (VRS investment options record-kept by MissionSquare Retirement) and TIAA. Participants who wish to change investment providers can compare and select their provider … Continued

Leave Sharing Request

October 3, 2023 / HR News/Training

A classified staff member at the Annandale Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program.  Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must … Continued