As you continue into the semester, we want to remind you that the Office of the Ombuds is here to support you. If faculty/staff, administrators, students or affiliates of NOVA are reluctant to formally report a situation, the Office of the Ombuds can serve as a confidential, neutral and independent resource to address: Student issues (e.g., … Continued
In today’s increasingly connected world, the demand for high-speed internet and advanced telecommunications is surging. The Fiber Optic Installer Certification, one of the newest additions to the FastForward program, is perfectly positioned to meet this demand. As technology reshapes industries and communities, this certification offers a direct pathway to fulfilling careers while fostering economic growth … Continued
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) is delighted to welcome faculty and staff back for a new year and a new semester! Each month, CATE will offer a variety of professional development opportunities, and everyone is welcome. Please visit the CATE page on NOVAnet frequently for updated information and links. You’ll also … Continued
Mark your calendar for April 7 thru 11 and join us for walking, wellness and community. Seize moments for movement, whether you’re on campus or in your neighborhood. Let’s move, connect and thrive together! The specific days and times for walks are currently being planned. If you are interested in serving as a Walk Week … Continued
Observed from January 19 to 25, Healthy Weight Week is an opportunity to renew our commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Last week, the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) encouraged our NOVA community to explore the benefits of mindful eating. Today’s Healthy Weight Week focus is hydration—an often-overlooked but essential component of weight … Continued
Here are just a few reasons to complete the Navigate360 Course: Seamless Scheduling: Navigate360 offers calendar syncing to help you manage your time effectively. Take Charge of Your Appointment Availability: You choose when you can see students and what type of advising services you can offer them. Efficient Communication: Learn how to email and/or text … Continued
Beginning on January 27, 2025, IT Security, Audit & Compliance will be conducting an SIS/HCM Audit. If you are a supervisor with direct reports who have access to the system, you will receive an email notification from IT Security. To prepare for the audit, check any necessary updates with Human Resources at dataops@nvcc.edu. You can … Continued
Make OER work for you in Canvas! Learn how to integrate Open Educational Resources seamlessly using: ✅ External tools ✅ Embedded content ✅ Direct imports This hands-on workshop will cover the technical side of OER in Canvas, ensuring easy access and a polished presentation for students. Who should attend? Instructors with selected OER materials looking … Continued
As we start a new year, here are a couple of things to keep in mind regarding time and leave. All time and leave questions should be sent to benefits@nvcc.edu. DataOps no longer handles time and leave requests. December 26, 2024 was a day of recognition leave. As such, you may notice that this day … Continued
Each VCCS Canvas user has their VCCS email address set as the default email in Canvas. While you cannot remove that email from Canvas, you can add your NVCC email address and adjust the settings to reduce or stop notifications to your VCCS email. For faculty or staff at NOVA, it is recommended that your … Continued
