I have received a couple questions about last week’s Code Purple. I responded to those asking the questions but thought that the full NOVA community might also be interested. NOVA has had a color-coded closure announcement system for several years. Some history: on January 16, 2024, the first day of last spring semester classes, I … Continued
Welcome to the second installment in OEWW’s four-part series aimed at equipping you with practical strategies to enhance your wellbeing throughout the academic term. The series opener, “Recharging Your Energy: Strategies for Sustained Wellbeing,” set the stage for prioritizing energy management as a cornerstone of personal and professional success. Now, let’s continue to fine-tune and … Continued
We are delighted to welcome you to the spring 2025 semester filled with opportunities for discover and growth in our commitment to serving students. Also, we are excited to reflect on the prospect of our new initiative with InsideTrack aimed at increasing enrollment via the re-engagement of our recent stop-out students. This month, we will … Continued
As of January 6, 2025, all 457 accounts have been transferred to our new recordkeeper, Voya Financial. Please log into your account to verify that the information is correct and that your beneficiary selections are still showing on your account. If you have not registered on Voya’s website, please follow the instructions below. Go to … Continued
As the new year begins, you have another opportunity to win! New TimelyCare registrants are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card by creating a TimelyCare account between Monday, January 13, and Friday, February 14. If you have not done so, download the TimelyCare app and log in with your XXX@email.vccs.edu email address to … Continued
Are you looking to streamline your advising process and better support your students? We are thrilled to introduce the Navigate self-paced training course, designed to help you make the most of this powerful virtual advising platform. This training is not just a requirement, it’s an opportunity to enhance your efficiency, improve student outcomes and foster … Continued
In this final week before students return from Winter Break, we want to invite you to join us on Thursday, January 16, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. for “Smart Brevity Rollout: What to Expect” (Meeting ID: 898 6250 6297). This brief Zoom webinar for our frequent Daily Flyer and Nighthawk News contributors will provide … Continued
The Daily Flyer has returned for 2025! We are running two issues (Tuesday and Thursday) this week and next; and then we will be back to our daily publication schedule beginning Tuesday, January 21. At that time, we will also embark on Phase Two of our Daily Flyer reno. You will recall that in Phase One, … Continued
In December, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) held an interactive Packback workshop. Over 20 faculty attended. To learn more about how to integrate Packback into your classes, view the Zoom recording here. Packback is an AI-assisted application that engages student attention and interest in discussion posts and writing assignments. Faculty who … Continued
We are excited to announce the members of the High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) Support for Disciplines Ad Hoc Committee, an opportunity for Reimagining the DE Faculty Liaison Position! After receiving strong interest from our faculty, we have finalized a team of dedicated professionals who will bring their expertise and perspectives to this important initiative. … Continued
