General NOVA News

Ombuds: here to support you and your students!

March 13, 2025 / General NOVA News

As the semester progresses, the Office of the Ombuds is here to support you. We are a confidential, neutral and independent resource to help you explore options for: Student issues (e.g., unethical behavior, policy violations). Workplace misconduct (e.g., bullying, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, disruptive behavior). Policy/procedure concerns (e.g., safety/health issues, misuse of state equipment, conflict of interest). Provide … Continued

Bookstores and cafeterias closed for spring break, March 17-21

March 12, 2025 / General NOVA News

All campus bookstores and cafeterias (Nighthawk Cafes) will be closed during spring break, March 17-21. They will re-open with regular hours on March 24. More information is available about the college bookstores or Nighthawk Cafes. Have a great break! —Robert Johnson, director of auxiliary services

‘Food For Fines’ through March 14

March 12, 2025 / General NOVA News

Parking Services is continuing our Food for Fines program during the spring 2025 semester! Food for Fines allows you to pay for parking citations while making a positive impact by donating non-perishable food items to Nighthawk Nests, NOVA’s food pantries. Contributions can waive one citation and help individuals with food insecurity. For details and a … Continued

All bookstores and cafeterias closed for spring break

March 11, 2025 / General NOVA News

All campus bookstores and cafeterias (Nighthawk Cafes) will be closed during spring break, March 17-21. They will re-open with regular hours on March 24. More information is available about the college bookstores or Nighthawk Cafes. Have a great break! —Robert Johnson, director of auxiliary services

Urgent Leave Sharing Request

March 10, 2025 / General NOVA News

A classified staff member at the Loudoun Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program.  Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must … Continued

Urgent Leave Sharing Request

March 7, 2025 / General NOVA News

A classified staff member at the Loudoun Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program.  Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must … Continued

Task force on probationary students update

March 7, 2025 / General NOVA News

The Ad Hoc Task Force on Academic Probation was established by the provosts and Dr. Joel Frater, VP of Student Affairs, to “make recommendations to improve processes for students on probation.” The large number of students placed on academic probation each semester, and a shift in dedicated academic success staffing has challenged our ability to … Continued

Urgent Leave Sharing Request

March 6, 2025 / General NOVA News

A classified staff member at the Loudoun Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program.  Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must … Continued

Urgent Leave Sharing Request

March 5, 2025 / General NOVA News

A classified staff member at the Loudoun Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program.  Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must … Continued

Credit for prior learning: Who does what?

March 4, 2025 / General NOVA News

If you ever wonder which office reviews students’ college transcripts, test scores, industry certifications, military (JST) transcripts for credit for prior learning (CPL) or assists them in obtaining college credit for work experience, the CPL Navigator can be very helpful. Some students may be confused, so we need your assistance in posting this flyer in … Continued