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Winter Break Reads and Warmest Holiday Wishes, Too!

December 13, 2023 / General NOVA News

As I’ve observed after each call for book recommendations, NOVA loves reading! I heard from 67 faculty and staff with a combined total of more than 90 titles. From classics to best sellers, from literature to leadership, from celebrities to colleagues, your recommendations span every genre and period. Check out the December 2023 List. The … Continued

‘Tis the Season to Learn New Tech Skills, Dec. 19–21

December 13, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Give yourself the gift of knowledge this season! Canvas and Ed. Tech. Support Services is offering a variety of opportunities to learn more about those programs that will make your life easier.  Join Our Holiday Tech Marathon! Google: Tuesday, December 19 Zoom: Wednesday, December 20 Microsoft: Thursday, December 21 Visit NVCC.GoSignMeUp.com for all session information and registration.  … Continued

Nominate a Nighthawk for NOVA’s Annual SEAL Awards

December 12, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Each spring, the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement hosts the SEAL Awards to honor our soaring Nighthawks for their excellence and resilience spanning the areas of service, engagement, academics and leadership. Students may be known to demonstrate these notable behaviors formally or informally, on campus or out in their community, and they may be … Continued

The Long-Awaited Recommended Reads and Warmest Holiday Wishes, Too!

December 12, 2023 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is reading. As I’ve observed after each call for book recommendations, NOVA loves reading! I heard from 67 faculty and staff with a combined total of more than 90 titles. From classics to best sellers, from literature to leadership, from celebrities to colleagues, your recommendations span every genre and period. Check out the … Continued

Student Conduct Issues for the Winter Session of 2023-2024

December 12, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

As we close out fall 2023 and head into the inaugural winter session, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) wants to ensure that the NOVA community is aware that the ability for faculty to report discipline issues remains unchanged. As a reminder, there are standard resources you should use to address student conduct … Continued

‘Tis the Season to Learn New Tech Skills, Dec. 19-21

December 12, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Give yourself the gift of knowledge this season! The Canvas and Ed. Tech. Support Services is offering a variety of opportunities to learn more about those programs that will make your life easier.  Join Our Holiday Tech Marathon! Google: Tuesday, December 19 Zoom: Wednesday, December 20 Microsoft: Thursday, December 21 Visit NVCC.GoSignMeUp.com for all session information and … Continued

Complete 2023 Excess Leave Carryover Form by Dec. 22

December 12, 2023 / HR News/Training

Classified staff and 12-month faculty are eligible to carry over excess leave into 2024. Excess leave is defined as any leave above the maximum carryover amount as detailed in the charts below. The leave carryover request form is now online and can be found here. The leave carryover form should be completed no later than … Continued

HR Reminder: Complete Your 2023 NOVA Mandatory Training by Dec. 22

December 12, 2023 / HR News/Training

Have you finished the 2023 NOVA Mandatory Training Course? All faculty and staff, including adjunct faculty, wage/P-14 employees, student hires and work-study students, must finalize the mandatory training in Canvas by Friday, December 22. Please plan accordingly to guarantee your completion of the course before the deadline. Failure to complete the modules (including the Final … Continued

Career Connection Newsletter: Sign Up Today!

December 12, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Faculty and staff, are you interested in learning more about NOVA’s career resources for students? Do you want to get updates from the Career Services team? If yes, sign up today to receive NOVA Career Services’ monthly Career Connection Newsletter. The newsletter includes Career Services happenings, tips on using Career Connection effectively, timely job market … Continued

Spring ’24 Reading Discussion Group: “Life On The Outside”

December 12, 2023 / Events

Are you interested in continuing the discussion of social justice issues related to prison reform and anti-racism that are explored in Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy? Please join Steve Lessner, associate professor of English, in his Spring 2024 reading group to discuss National Book Award Finalist Life On The Outside: The Prison Odyssey of Elaine Bartlett … Continued