We invite you to attend a virtual meeting to review the 457 and Cash Match Plan, including features, benefits and investment options. Defined Contribution Plan retirement specialists from MissionSquare Retirement, the record keeper for the VRS Defined Contribution Plans, will conduct the program. Defined Contribution Plan retirement specialists will be available for virtual one-on-one appointments. … Continued
The dedicated service of NOVA’s nearly 300 work-study students has not gone unnoticed! On Thursday, April 11, we will celebrate and recognize these student workers who contribute so much to our College community! Pizza, brownies and cookies will be provided at the Work-Study Appreciation Events shown below. Work-study students may enter a raffle to win … Continued
Get ready to take your professional presence to the next level — the NOVA–JCPenney Suit-Up shopping event is TODAY! NOVA Business Engagement and Career Services has teamed up with JCPenney for an evening of exclusive discounts on career apparel and accessories for NOVA Nighthawks and their families, faculty, and staff. The event will take place … Continued
NOVA faculty and staff are invited to attend the College’s 58th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12, as part of the Presidential Party. The College has agreed to cover the fees associated with regalia rental for this special event for those who do not have their own regalia. The Presidential Party consists of faculty and … Continued
Today’s topic is the FastForward program. During my monthly office hour Zoom discussions on enrollment, you have likely heard me talk about the growth in NOVA’s FastForward programs. While in comparison to our for-credit enrollment, this non-credit enrollment is small—1,011 year to date—but it is up an amazing 39% year-on-year! Enrollment in FastForward programs has … Continued
The VCCS Chancellor is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2024–25 Chancellor’s Fellowship for Classified Staff for community college and system office employees. Two classified employees from across the VCCS will be selected for this award and will be named as Chancellor’s Fellows to pursue degree studies that will enhance their ability … Continued
We are pleased to announce progress on a project to standardize Employee Work Profiles (EWPs) for Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) role codes. In Fall 2023, NOVA HR began identifying and correcting positions currently assigned to incorrect DHRM role codes. Now, with the project well underway, we anticipate working with supervisors to implement changes. … Continued
The Office of Strategy, Research and Workforce Innovation will participate in an event recognizing Virginia’s top employers for interns. This event will be held today, Tuesday, April 9, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce building (7900 West Park Drive, A550, McLean). Employers will be recognized for their role … Continued
GMU’s Computer Engineering department will host a transfer student engagement event on Thursday, April 11, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:10 p.m. This event will be held at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus (3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, Va., 113 Van Metre Hall). Open to any prospective transfer student, this event includes Q&A with a transfer advisor, … Continued
Ugggh … itchy eyes. Twitchy nose. Scratchy throat. Uh-oh, it’s that time of year AGAIN — allergy season. If you struggle with allergies, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, seasonal allergies affect nearly 60 million people in the U.S. each year. In the Metro DC area, the Juniper and Elm trees are already blooming, … Continued
