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Can Your Personal Computer Handle a Zoom Meeting? Checklist for College Staff and Instructors

September 24, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Running Zoom meetings on your personal computer is convenient, but it’s important to ensure that your device meets the minimum system requirements to avoid technical hiccups. Check if your computer is ready for Zoom meetings with this checklist for quick verification.   Operating System: Windows 10 or newer; macOS 10.13 or newer Processor Speed: Is your … Continued

NOVA Police to Host DEA Drug Takeback Event, Saturday, Oct. 26

September 24, 2024 / Events

NOVA Police will participate in the 27th Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event will take place at both the Woodbridge and Annandale campuses, providing a convenient opportunity for community members to dispose of unused or expired medications safely. Safely … Continued

CommonHealth Wellnote

September 24, 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, … Continued

Alternatives for Travel Reimbursement, Call Procurement

September 24, 2024 / General NOVA News

If you are traveling on business for the College and do not want to wait for reimbursement, the procurement team can assist with paying for certain travel and membership expenses. If your department does not have a P-card holder to process these payments, we are here to assist you. Please note the following details: Expenses … Continued

Building Effective Team Dynamics, Sept. 27

September 24, 2024 / HR News/Training

The Office of Learning and Development (OL&D) and Anthem’s EAP are excited to bring “Building Effective Team Dynamics” to the NOVA community. In this interactive workshop, team members will learn elements of effective teamwork and collaboration. We’ll explore what great teamwork looks like, how each member contributes to the success of the team and the … Continued

Graduation Application Countdown – 5 Days to the Deadline

September 24, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Completion Season is upon us, and we need your support with reminding students that the Fall 2024 Graduation Application Deadline is October 1, 2024. Please encourage the students you work with to review their requirements (for current degrees or stackable credentials) and consider applying to graduate. Students who are near the completion of an associate … Continued

Why Enrollment Cancellation Benefits Students

September 24, 2024 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is the positive impact on students of enrollment cancellation. In last week’s collegewide office hour, I shared the table below about how NOVA’s re-design and re-implementation of enrollment cancellation beginning in 2023 led to a dramatic decrease in the number of students sent to collections and/or the Attorney General’s Office.       … Continued

Period to Request One Day of Telework Open thru Oct. 11

September 24, 2024 / HR News/Training

NOVA has opened 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 is now open through October 11. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty.  Employees who already have an … Continued