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Making Address Changes in HCM

June 25, 2024 / HR News/Training

Please update your address in HCM only if you have moved or need to list a different address for mailing or home.  HR is required to format addresses in HCM, per USPS guidelines, which includes having an apartment number on a certain line and including the additional four-digit zip codes. We also abbreviate lane, drive, … Continued

Celebrating Inclusion: NOVA’s DEI Campus Resource Maps and Campus Accessibility Maps

June 25, 2024 / General NOVA News

  In our commitment to embrace diversity and ensure inclusivity across our campuses, NOVA has introduced two vital resources. Our new Diversity & Inclusion Campus Resource Maps and Campus Accessibility Maps aim to enhance accessibility and support way-finding for everyone within our diverse community. The Diversity & Inclusion Resource Maps pinpoint the location of important … Continued

Important Note: Change in Military Withdrawal Policy

June 25, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The Office of Military and Veteran Services would like to provide an important update about a recent change in the military withdrawal policy, Public Law 117-328, Title 38 of the U.S. Code section 3691A(b) and section 3691(c). The military “withdrawal or leave of absence” policy provides colleges with the following guidance: Specifically, 38 U.S.C. §3691A(a)(2)(B) … Continued

NOVA Named in “Loudoun Times-Mirror’s” Best of Loudoun!

Every year, the Loudoun Times-Mirror hosts a Best of Loudoun contest in which Loudoun County residents, readers and customers vote for their favorite local businesses, organizations, people and attractions across hundreds of categories. This year, NOVA is honored to have been voted “Best Virginia College/University” by Loudoun County residents! This special recognition is a testament … Continued

KnowBe4 Security Tips: Build a Critical Security Mindset!

June 25, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Northern Virginia Community College faces ongoing cyber threats and attempts by malicious parties to gain access to email and other technology resources. The effort to break or steal data or to hold important data for ransom is relentless. Fortunately, your awareness and thoughtful practice can make a difference. To help build security consciousness, NOVA will begin … Continued

CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

June 25, 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

Important Compliance Training This Week: Title VII/EEO, June 28

June 25, 2024 / HR News/Training

Join us for our Summer 2024 Compliance Training sessions hosted by the Office of Human Resources. As in previous years, these sessions will be required* for Associate Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Associate Deans. However, we would like to extend the invitation to all employees who may find value in these training/topics to participate in … Continued

New Process to Obtain Academic Credit for Work/Life Experience

June 25, 2024 / General NOVA News

NOVA is piloting a new program to waive the SDV-298 requirement for students seeking academic credit for work/life experience. Instead of taking SDV-298, a one-credit portfolio-development course, they can now access a self-paced, portfolio development site on Canvas free of charge. There, they can learn how to document their experiential learning for credit evaluation. This … Continued