Navigating NOVA’s Public Website vs. NOVAnet (SharePoint) Intranet
Educational institutions leverage online platforms to share information, engage students and facilitate communication. The NOVA College website and intranet sites like NOVAnet (SharePoint) serve distinct purposes, each tailored to meet specific needs. Understanding the differences between these platforms is crucial for students seeking information and engagement with faculty and staff within the College community.
Unveiling the Basics
The NOVA college website operates on the internet (public access), making information accessible to a broad audience. It serves as the institution’s online face, offering a plethora of information such as admissions, academic programs, campus life, and resources. This platform is designed to be user-friendly, providing prospective and current students with a comprehensive overview of the college’s offerings and services.
In contrast, an intranet like NOVAnet (SharePoint) is an internal network accessible only to authorized users, typically faculty and staff. It serves as a centralized hub for collaboration, document sharing, and communication within the college community. NOVAnet may host department info, event calendars and other resources meant exclusively for those with NOVA credentials.
Examples of resources on the NOVA internet vs NOVAnet intranet:
Public College Website Resources for Students and External Audiences
- Admissions information
- Academic program details
- Campus maps and facilities
- Student services and support
- Event calendars
- Alumni information
- Financial Aid and Registrar
- IT Support
NOVAnet (SharePoint) Resources for Faculty and Staff our Internal Audiences
- Payroll details
- Benefits information
- Employee handbook
- HR policies and forms
- Calendars
- Announcements & updates
- Training Resources
- Helpdesk Info
The public college website and intranet platforms like NOVAnet (SharePoint) are integral components of the modern educational experience. While the public site serves as a window for the world, showcasing the college’s offerings to a broad audience, the internal site creates a private space for collaboration and communication within the college community. By understanding the distinctions between these platforms, all users can effectively navigate NOVA’s digital landscape, accessing information and resources tailored to their specific needs.
Reminder: NOVAnet (Sharepoint) is accessible in the global website footer as well as at the bottom of each issue of the Daily Flyer. Faculty/Staff Resources can be located under “Info For” in the main website navigation.
If you have questions or issues locating a resource, please contact wsdm@nvcc.edu.
Submitted by:
Angela Manning, Webmaster, AManning@nvcc.edu