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Excess Leave Carryover Process 2024

December 6, 2024 / HR News/Training

Classified staff and 12-month faculty are eligible to carry over excess leave into 2025. Excess leave is defined as any leave above the maximum carryover amount as detailed in the charts below. The leave carryover request form is now available. The leave carryover form should be completed no later than Friday, December 20, 2024. Excess … Continued

Calling Interested Faculty: NSF ExLENT Grant App Is Open. Apply by Feb. 24

December 6, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The ExLENT program (NSF 25-016), together with Micron Technology, is expanding options for all U.S. workers to receive training in emerging technologies—i.e., advanced manufacturing, advanced wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum information science, semiconductors and microelectronics—resulting in pursuing a career in these fields.   To learn more, visit Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) … Continued

TimelyCare for Employees: TalkNow, Your 24/7 Mental Health Support

December 6, 2024 / Get Well

TalkNow is a confidential, on-demand service available through TimelyCare that provides immediate emotional support whenever you need it. Whether you’re feeling stressed or anxious, would like a referral, or just need someone to talk to  —– a mental health professional is available 24/7 to provide guidance and support. All NOVA employees (full‐time, part‐time/ adjunct, p-14) are eligible. … Continued

2025-2026 FAFSA Is Now Available!

December 6, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all students and contributors to submit. To be considered for the maximum amount of grants, loans and work-study awards for fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026, students should submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA and any “To Do Items” noted in the myNOVA … Continued

Update: Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures Revisions

December 6, 2024 / General NOVA News

In the spring of 2024, an ad hoc committee, co-chaired by academic deans Maggie Emblom-Callahan (MSTB) and Jay Steere (LASS), reviewed and revised NOVA’s current Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures. They presented their revisions to academic deans over the summer, and Academic Affairs incorporated the deans’ suggestions and made process clarifications before sending the proposed … Continued

Join Managing Priorities to Maximize Your Day, Today at 9!

December 6, 2024 / HR News/Training

Does the day seem to fly by before you’ve finished anything on your to-do list? If time management is so simple, why does it sometimes feel overwhelming? Join us today, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. for an insightful webinar where we will explore the key principles of effective time management and prioritization. You’ll discover … Continued

Crash Course on Data Visualization, Dec. 19

December 6, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Visualize data like a pro! Join us on Thursday, December 19, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. and learn to transform your data into compelling visuals with ease. This session covers tips for creating impactful charts in PowerPoint, embedding visuals from Excel, and choosing the right chart to tell your story effectively. Register Now See … Continued

A Gentle Reminder to Complete Mandatory Training by Dec. 23

December 6, 2024 / HR News/Training

As part of NOVA’s commitment to compliance and professional development, we write to inform you about NOVA’s 2024 mandatory training requirement for all NOVA employees. All current full-time faculty, classified staff, adjunct faculty, workforce instructors, wage/P-14 employees, and contractors, are required to complete this training through Canvas by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024. … Continued