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2024 Faculty Reward and Recognition Nomination Period Open thru Feb. 23

February 7, 2024 / HR News/Training

We are pleased to announce that the nomination period for NOVA’s 2024 Reward Programs for faculty is open and will close on Friday, February 23. Through this program, full‐time administrative and professional faculty, full‐time teaching faculty and adjunct faculty who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments are eligible to receive a monetary award up to $2,000. REWARDS … Continued

Learn About Canvas Quizzes and Question Banks, This Evening on Zoom

February 7, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

🎓 Mastering Canvas Quizzes 🚀 Discover the secrets of Canvas’s powerful quizzing tool in this evening’s webinar! Learn how to leverage Canvas features for seamless grading, instant feedback and enriched student learning journeys. Secure your spot now and revolutionize your assessments! Next session: Wednesday, February 7, 5 p.m. | Register Now 🎓 Exploring the Power … Continued

NOVA Police Offering Free REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Response & Naloxone Training

February 7, 2024 / Events

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, continues to be an alarming problem both in Northern Virginia and around the country, with overdose deaths increasing exponentially in recent years. All NOVA Police officers are trained and ready to respond to anyone who might be affected by the drug. Officers are also equipped to administer naloxone, a non-addictive … Continued

Save the Date: Half-Day ACE Conference for Classified Staff, May 3

February 7, 2024 / HR News/Training

We are delighted to bring back a much-requested professional development event — a half-day ACE Conference this spring! Get ready for another exciting opportunity to invest in your professional growth and network with your peers. Mark your calendars now! Event Details: Date: Friday, May 3, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Richard J. … Continued

Nominate a Nighthawk for NOVA’s Annual SEAL Awards by Feb. 11

February 7, 2024 / 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

Student Affairs Staff-Wide Meeting Is Feb. 23. Submit a Question by Friday

February 7, 2024 / Events

Please mark your calendars for the next virtual Student Affairs Staff-Wide Meeting on Friday, February 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. A webinar meeting link will be provided closer to the meeting date. Please feel free to visit the Student Affairs SharePoint page for updates and resources.  Do … Continued

Did You Use “Just Mercy” In Your Class?

February 7, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

As our inaugural DEI Common Read comes to a close this semester, our working group wants to gather some information about faculty experiences with the program. If you used the book Just Mercy in your classes during the fall or spring semesters, would you please fill out this survey for us?  As you will see, … Continued