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President to Host Faculty/Staff Office Hours, Tuesday, June 11

June 6, 2024 / Events

President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours via Zoom Tuesday, June 11 from 2 p.m. until 3 p.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

NOVA PD to Offer Free Overdose Response & Naloxone Training, Beginning June 7

June 6, 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

More Summer 2024 Professional Development Opportunities!

June 6, 2024 / HR News/Training

Join us this summer for a wide range of professional development webinars offered by the Office of Human Resources and tailored specifically for our NOVA employees. These sessions are designed to strengthen fundamental skills, elevate essential competencies and foster a culture of wellness and self-care. Additionally, they provide a platform for collaborative learning and knowledge … Continued

Learn to Use OER in Canvas, Webinar: Today at 4

June 6, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us this afternoon from 4 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. to enliven your teaching through the vast world of Open Educational Resources! This session will help you unlock the potential of OER for your Canvas courses! We’ll delve into three seamless integration methods:  External Tools: Learn how to add OER websites and resources as external … Continued

Fall 2024 Convocation: Registration Is Open!

June 6, 2024 / Countdown to Convocation

NOVA’s Fall 2024 Convocation will be held Friday, August 16, at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center on NOVA’s Annandale Campus from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Faculty and staff may attend in person or participate in campus watch parties. Brault and Pender staff will participate on site at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center. This … Continued

Forty-Four Local High School Grads Awarded Governor’s Medallions for D.E. Achievements

June 6, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

In a testament to academic dedication and the power of educational partnerships, 44 public school, private school and home school students have been awarded Governor’s Medallions. These commendations honor their exceptional achievement in completing either an associate’s degree or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) at the time of high school graduation. In addition … Continued

Reminder of Switch to NOVA All Access Course Material Delivery

June 6, 2024 / General NOVA News

This is a reminder that the College is moving to a new student-centric course material delivery model, NOVA All Access (formerly known as Barnes & Noble College First Day® Complete). This program will reduce the cost of materials for students and ensure they have all their materials across all courses prior to the first day of … Continued

Renew Telework Agreements. Portal Open Now thru June 30

June 4, 2024 / HR News/Training

The portal to renew current Telework Agreements opened on May 8 and will remain open until Sunday, June 30, 2024. Here is the link to the portal. Employees with Telework Agreements that were renewed in July 2023 or approved after July 2023 may submit a request to renew their Telework Agreement during this time period. For … Continued