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10,000 Nighthawks Strong on NOVA’s Instagram Account

February 28, 2024 / General NOVA News

After a recent Instagram Reel of the NOVA Libraries gained spectacular viewership, NOVA’s official Instagram account has reached 10,000 followers. The scenic video of the NOVA Libraries across our campuses has been watched more than 33,000 times, making it the most viewed video on NOVA’s Instagram ever! A huge congratulations to the communications team, particularly … Continued

Gilman Int’l Study Abroad Application Closes March 7

February 28, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Did you know that only 2% of community college students study abroad? NOVA is looking to change that! NOVA Study Abroad is up and running! This summer, NOVA will be running three study abroad programs for students: Film Studies in the Czech Republic International Business in South Korea  Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking in Scotland Students … Continued

Sharpen Your Online Teaching Skills, March 4

February 28, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Facilitating online discussions and providing constructive feedback on students’ coursework are two critical components of substantive interaction, a new regulation on distance education mandated by the U.S. Department of Education since July 2021. To support NOVA faculty in aligning with this federal requirement, we will offer two workshops this semester. While these workshops are designed … Continued

Discover Microsoft 365 thru Helpful Webinars, Beginning Feb. 29

February 27, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Discover the power of Microsoft 365 with our upcoming webinars! Join us and unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 while connecting with colleagues and enhancing your productivity toolkit. Don’t miss out — register now! Open to all NOVA faculty and staff. Thursday, Feb. 29: Using Microsoft To-Do and Get Organized Microsoft 365 Calendar Setup Microsoft … Continued

Bookstore and Cafeteria Spring Break Hours

February 27, 2024 / General NOVA News

All Barnes & Noble Bookstores and Nighthawk Cafés (cafeteria kitchens) will be closed for Spring Break Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15. They will return to normal business hours on Monday, March 18. Regular hours can be found at the following inks: Nighthawk Cafés (cafeterias)  Bookstores and Cafés  NOVA Auxiliary Services hopes that your students … Continued

CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

February 27, 2024 / Get Well

How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? The CommonHealth programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled wellness consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise and more for faculty/staff meetings, special events, conferences, … Continued

President to Host Faculty/Staff Office Hours, Tomorrow

February 27, 2024 / Events

President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours via Zoom tomorrow, February 28, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. She will use the most frequently asked questions, submitted in advance, to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting via the chat box, which will open following the president’s remarks. … Continued

Save the Date: Fall Convocation, August 16

February 27, 2024 / Events

It’s never too early to mark your calendar for an important date. Please save the date for Fall Convocation, to be held Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Annandale Campus. Further details will be provided soon. Submitted by: Tykesha Myrick, Chief of Staff, TMyrick@nvcc.edu

Open Ed Week 2024, March 4 thru 8: Details and Links

February 27, 2024 / Events

Join us at NOVA for Open Ed Week — 5 Days, 5 Activities: Unleashing OER Potential at NOVA. This global celebration is dedicated to sharing and learning about the latest advancements in open education. Our OER programming provides a special opportunity to actively engage in this movement. Make sure to mark your calendars for March … Continued

Period to Request One Day of Telework Open thru March 12

February 27, 2024 / HR News/Training

NOVA is opening the portal to submit the electronic Standard Telework Agreement (Form 105-109) to request one day of telework for full-time, non-probationary classified staff and administrative/professional faculty. The portal to access the electronic form will remain open through Tuesday, March 12. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty.  Employees who already … Continued