This two-day summit will be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 5 and 6, and will feature over 20 dynamic webinars throughout the day. These sessions will provide valuable insights and opportunities for professional growth. Attendees will hear from exceptional speakers, including distinguished industry experts as well as leaders from our own college, offering a unique perspective on the latest trends and best practices in the field.
This summit offers an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and expand your skillset. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your expertise, explore new concepts, or gain valuable insights from top professionals, there will be something for everyone.
Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for additional details, registration opens on April 7.
If you have any ideas, suggestions, or questions, we are still in the planning phase and would greatly appreciate your input. Please email Yesenia Bidwell.
—Yesenia Bidwell, associate director of organizational learning and development, HR
]]>Why it’s important: Your feedback will help us develop targeted resources and connect to programs that enhance our workplace financial wellness features.
What to do: Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The survey will remain open through March 31.
Your feedback is valuable and will help ensure future benefit offerings more closely align with the priorities and preferences of our workforce.
—Kim Jewell, associate director of benefits administration, HR
]]>Supervisors, this is an opportunity to familiarize yourself (or refresh your knowledge) on how to successfully navigate the probationary period for classified staff. Join us for this essential webinar, where Dan will provide valuable insights and practical strategies.
This session will cover everything you need to know to support new hires, including:
- setting clear expectations with the Employee Work Plan (EWP);
- navigating key performance milestones;
- managing tough conversations with confidence;
- properly documenting critical moments; and
- knowing when to reach out to Employee Relations for additional support.
Whether you are a seasoned supervisor or new to managing the probationary period, this webinar is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to keep your team on track and set new hires up for success.
Interactive Q&A: At the end of the session, we’ll open the floor for a Q&A segment, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the probationary process.
Who Should Attend? While this webinar is aimed at supervisors, it’s open to all employees who wish to learn more about the probationary period for classified staff.
Don’t miss out! Register now and gain the confidence and skills you need to guide your new hires through a successful probationary period.
We look forward to seeing you there!
—Yesenia Bidwell, associate director of organizational learning & development, HR
]]>As part of our commitment to professional development and process transparency, we are launching the first three training videos in this series:
- Employee Separation Process – A step-by-step guide to completing the 105-021 Separation Notification Form and the 105-022 Employment Separation Checkout Form.
- Full-Time Faculty Promotion Process – A brief overview of the promotion process for full-time faculty members.
- Classified Staff Professional and Skill Development Program – An overview of how eligible employees can receive compensation by acquiring new knowledge and skills through job-related training, education, industry certifications, and/or licenses.
This initiative is just the beginning of our efforts to provide employees with accessible, self-paced learning opportunities. We want to ensure these resources are as useful as possible, so if you encounter an HR process that could benefit from additional guidance, we encourage you to submit your suggestions to HRLearn@nvcc.edu.
—Charlotte Calobrisi, associate vice president, Office of Human Resources
]]>Supervisors, this is an opportunity to familiarize yourself (or refresh your knowledge) on how to successfully navigate the probationary period for classified staff. Join us for this essential webinar, where Dan will provide valuable insights and practical strategies.
This session will cover everything you need to know to support new hires, including:
- setting clear expectations with the Employee Work Plan (EWP);
- navigating key performance milestones;
- managing tough conversations with confidence;
- properly documenting critical moments; and
- knowing when to reach out to Employee Relations for additional support.
Whether you are a seasoned supervisor or new to managing the probationary period, this webinar is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to keep your team on track and set new hires up for success.
Interactive Q&A: At the end of the session, we’ll open the floor for a Q&A segment, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the probationary process.
Who Should Attend? While this webinar is aimed at supervisors, it’s open to all employees who wish to learn more about the probationary period for classified staff.
Don’t miss out! Register now and gain the confidence and skills you need to guide your new hires through a successful probationary period.
We look forward to seeing you there!
—Yesenia Bidwell, associate director of organizational learning & development, HR
]]>What we’ve got: In response to your input, we’ll be expanding this series by featuring additional departments from the Office of Finance and Administration led by Vice President John Ferrari. Don’t miss out — reserve your spot today!
What’s it about? We’re pleased to offer this insightful webinar that will deepen your understanding of the key drivers, guiding principles and decision-making processes within three essential departments at NOVA:
- Materials Management (aka procurement), presented by Emily Southers, director of materials management
- Sustainability and Auxiliary Services, presented by Robert Johnson, director of sustainability and auxiliary services
- Facilities Management, presented by John Kambic, chief facilities officer
How it will help you: This session is designed to provide an overview of primary department functions and how they support daily college operations. By attending, you’ll learn strategies for engaging and collaborating more effectively with these critical teams. We encourage your active participation and look forward to an engaging discussion during the Q&A.
—Faith Redd-Walker, training and development coordinator, HR Organizational Learning & Development
]]>As part of our commitment to professional development and process transparency, we are launching the first three training videos in this series:
- Employee Separation Process – A step-by-step guide to completing the 105-021 Separation Notification Form and the 105-022 Employment Separation Checkout Form.
- Full-Time Faculty Promotion Process – A brief overview of the promotion process for full-time faculty members.
- Classified Staff Professional and Skill Development Program – An overview of how eligible employees can receive compensation by acquiring new knowledge and skills through job-related training, education, industry certifications, and/or licenses.
This initiative is just the beginning of our efforts to provide employees with accessible, self-paced learning opportunities. We want to ensure these resources are as useful as possible, so if you encounter an HR process that could benefit from additional guidance, we encourage you to submit your suggestions to HRLearn@nvcc.edu.
—Charlotte Calobrisi, associate vice president, Office of Human Resources
]]>As part of our commitment to professional development and process transparency, we are launching the first three training videos in this series:
- Employee Separation Process – A step-by-step guide to completing the 105-021 Separation Notification Form and the 105-022 Employment Separation Checkout Form.
- Full-Time Faculty Promotion Process – A brief overview of the promotion process for full-time faculty members.
- Classified Staff Professional and Skill Development Program – An overview of how eligible employees can receive compensation by acquiring new knowledge and skills through job-related training, education, industry certifications, and/or licenses.
This initiative is just the beginning of our efforts to provide employees with accessible, self-paced learning opportunities. We want to ensure these resources are as useful as possible, so if you encounter an HR process that could benefit from additional guidance, we encourage you to submit your suggestions to HRLearn@nvcc.edu.
We look forward to supporting your success through these training resources!
—Charlotte Calobrisi, associate vice president, HR
]]>Embracing Happiness is a thought-provoking webinar designed to explore the true meaning of happiness — and how to cultivate it in our daily lives. Through insightful discussions and guided self-reflection, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their personal joy and fulfillment.
During this engaging webinar, Chris Wachholz, PsyD, LP, CEAP, will introduce practical strategies to enhance wellbeing, shift mindsets and create a more satisfying life on your own terms. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve your outlook or simply reconnect with what truly matters, this webinar offers valuable takeaways.
Join us on Monday, March 24, at 11 a.m. as we dive into the science and practice of happiness. Registration is still open, so don’t miss this opportunity to discover new ways to embrace joy every day!
—Faith Redd-Walker, training and development coordinator, Human Resources Organizational Learning and Development
]]>What we’ve got: In response to your input, we’ll be expanding this series by featuring additional departments from the Office of Finance and Administration led by Vice President John Ferrari. Don’t miss out — reserve your spot today!
What’s it about? We’re pleased to offer an insightful webinar that will deepen your understanding of the key drivers, guiding principles and decision-making processes within three essential departments at NOVA:
- Materials Management (aka procurement), presented by Emily Southers, director of materials management
- Sustainability and Auxiliary Services, presented by Robert Johnson, director of sustainability and auxiliary services
- Facilities Management, presented by John Kambic, chief facilities officer
How it will help you: This session is designed to provide an overview of primary department functions and how they support daily college operations. By attending, you’ll learn strategies for engaging and collaborating more effectively with these critical teams. We encourage your active participation and look forward to an engaging discussion during the Q&A.
—Yesenia Bidwell, associate director of organizational learning and development, Human Resources
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