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Writing Effective Performance Evaluations

October 30, 2024 / HR News/Training

For Employees who supervise others, you do not want to miss this webinar! Join us for this last opportunity to gain valuable insight in conducting effective performance evaluations. Presented by Dan Kauffman, associate director of employee relations, and Tammy Currie, senior director of HR and EEO officer, this event will be held on Friday Nov. … Continued

Travel and Expense: Chrome River Training

October 30, 2024 / General NOVA News

Need help with creating, submitting and tracking your Chrome River Pre-Approvals and Expense Reports? The Chrome River University environment found in the VCCS’ Shared Services Center (SSC) portal has training videos and training content that will help you to navigate these processes. Access the links below to find all the training materials you need to answer … Continued

President’s Sabbatical Award Application Deadline, Nov. 1

October 30, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The President’s Sabbatical Award application is now open. Teaching, administrative and professional faculty, consider applying. Read on for information on guidelines, eligibility and a link to the application. The President’s Sabbatical Award is designed to foster creative energy by providing faculty with one semester of sabbatical leave with full pay. Each academic year, a maximum … Continued

Session Proposals for WONDER, The Conference, Now Open

October 30, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom,” or so goes the quotation attributed to Socrates. To wonder is to lead with curiosity, to make an observation and design a hypothesis and run an experiment. Wonder invites us to play, to make mistakes, to try again … to learn.  The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence … Continued

Service Animals: What The College Should Know!

October 30, 2024 / General NOVA News

Service animals are animals trained to provide a specific service or services to an individual with a disability. Some examples of services they are trained to do could range from opening doors, helping a student with mobility challenges into and out of a desk, navigating the campus or alerting someone if an individual is going … Continued

Emotional Intelligence Deep Dive, Nov. 8 and 22

October 30, 2024 / HR News/Training

Emotional intelligence (EI) is vital in the workplace as it enhances communication, collaboration and leadership. Employees with high EI can manage their emotions and navigate challenges effectively, leading to improved decision making and stronger relationships. Ultimately, cultivating EI fosters a more positive and productive work environment. This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance … Continued

Legal Resources and ORPHE Open Enrollment thru Thurs., Oct. 31

October 30, 2024 / HR News/Training

Open enrollment is underway for several important resources. Please read on for information on Legal Resources and ORPHE open enrollment: LEGAL RESOURCES Legal Resources open enrollment will run through October 31, with an effective date of January 1, 2025. Legal Resources is a benefit available for NOVA employees. This provides up to 100% coverage, depending … Continued

College Info Center Seeks Spring 2025 Student Interns for NOVA Corps

October 30, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA Corps, a paid student internship program through Student Affairs is recruiting additional current students for spring 2025 to help prospective, new and current students start and finish strong at NOVA. The mission of NOVA Corps is to develop NOVA students’ professional skills needed for jobs after college while providing peer-to-peer support.  General Description: Student … Continued