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
As you know, our Fall 2024 College Convocation will be held Friday, August 16. This is the kickoff event for faculty and staff to start the new academic year. If you have not already done so, please click here to register. In addition to Convocation, please also make note of these other important dates: New … Continued
NOVA is piloting a free, self-paced portfolio development site for students seeking academic credit for work/life experience in place of SDV-298, a one-credit course that teaches portfolio development skills. On the site, students can learn how to document their experiential learning for credit evaluation. This initiative aims to remove barriers for adult learners, enabling them … Continued
It’s that time of year again! Join us in celebration of Virginia Intern Day (VID) in tandem with National Intern Day (NID) this Thursday, July 25! On this day, we’d like to recognize NOVA faculty and staff who advise our students on the benefits of internships. We appreciate your commitment to your work, and we … Continued
Today’s topic is another category of frequently asked questions: policies. NOVA is part of the Virginia Community College System and a state agency, so NOVA must follow not only our own policies but also those of VCCS and the Commonwealth of Virginia (in addition to applicable state and federal laws). Questions about policies typically come … Continued
Create more inclusive and accessible digital content. You’ll learn how to use built-in tools and best practices to enhance the learning experience for all students, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and fostering greater engagement and success. Join us and enhance your inclusive practices. Wednesday, July 24, 9 to 9:30 a.m., UDOIT Accessibility Checker in Canvas … Continued
Create more inclusive and accessible digital content. You’ll learn how to use built-in tools and best practices to enhance the learning experience for all students, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and fostering greater engagement and success. Join us and enhance your inclusive practices. Wednesday, July 24, 9 to 9:30 a.m., UDOIT Accessibility Checker in Canvas … Continued
President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours via Zoom on Monday, July 29, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. (Note time change). You may submit an anonymous question until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. She will use the most frequently asked questions to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions … Continued
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the unique strengths of and challenges faced by those who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), especially as they relate to mental health. Named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, a journalist, teacher, author and mental health advocate, … Continued
We are happy to announce that the video recordings of sessions 1 through 3 of the 2024 Compliance Training series are now accessible for viewing. These sessions are integral components of the comprehensive 2024 Compliance Training bundle course available on Canvas. You can register for the course here. Whether you’re meeting a mandatory requirement or … Continued
