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Sunset of Panopto Video-On-Demand (VOD) Service

December 11, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

The College will sunset the Panopto Video-On-Demand (VOD) service at the end of the Fall 2023 semester. This includes the retirement of the Panopto Add-In for Canvas. The Panopto video library was reviewed by College Computing, Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services (CETSS) and the Office of Communications for activity based on total view count, … Continued

Student Success Fund Winter Closure, Dec. 15 thru Jan. 22

December 11, 2023 / General NOVA News

The NOVA Educational Foundation thanks faculty and staff for being a part of the communications effort to promote the Student Success Fund, a fund that provides dollars for students encountering unexpected financial emergencies that could disrupt their momentum toward graduation. To complete processing of applications that are currently in the system, and to make certain … Continued

CommonHealth Wellnote: NOVA’s Own Dahlia Henry-Tett Recognized as a CommonHealth Wellness Champion for 2023

December 11, 2023 / Get Well

CommonHealth, your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program, would like to congratulate the following individuals for their efforts in 2023. These CommonHealth Wellness Champions were nominated by colleagues and chosen from a field of tremendous employees. They have gone above and beyond to inspire others to lead healthier lives through their extraordinary actions. Enjoy their stories. … Continued

Deadline to Boost Your Retirement Savings, Dec. 15

December 11, 2023 / HR News/Training

Hybrid Retirement Plan members may contribute up to 4% of their creditable compensation each month to the defined contribution component of their retirement plan and receive an employer match. Members can boost their voluntary contribution elections on a quarterly basis. The next quarterly deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, December 15. You can update your voluntary contributions by following these … Continued

Complete 2023 Excess Leave Carryover Form by Dec. 22

December 11, 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

Revised (and Simpler) Color-Coded Closure System

December 11, 2023 / General NOVA News

It’s time to start thinking about the winter weather and everything that goes along with it–sloppy, slushy roads (meh)…or an avalanche of snow (Woot!). Late openings, early closings and snow days! In preparation for inclement weather, NOVA has a color-coded closure system. And, good news, it is simpler than before! Now there are just four … Continued

Alert Your Students: Textbook Rentals are Due Tuesday, Dec. 12

December 11, 2023 / General NOVA News

Please advise your students that any rental textbooks are due back to the bookstore from which they were rented by Tuesday, December 12. Students must return books on time to avoid any penalties. Contact info by campus is available here: https://www.nvcc.edu/bookstore/. Thank you for your cooperation! Submitted by: Rob Johnson, Dir., Sustainability & Auxiliary Svcs, … Continued

Microsoft Teams Upgrade Coming Monday, December 18

December 11, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

On Monday, December 18th the Microsoft 365 Team will roll-out an upgrade to Microsoft Teams.  This is in response to Microsoft retiring the current “Classic Teams” version in early 2024.  Features could take up to 48 hours to complete install and complete sign-out and sign-in into Teams.  To learn more about some enhancements visit the … Continued