To assist with work, family and other personal issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, state wage employees may access website resources through the Anthem and Aetna Employee Assistance Programs until June 30, 2020. These online educational services are offered at no cost to wage employees as well as salaried employees not covered by a state health … Continued
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced last week that Virginians can now use COVIDCheck, a new online risk-assessment tool to check their symptoms and connect with the appropriate health care resources, including COVID-19 testing. “If you are feeling sick or think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, it is important that you take action … Continued
The NOVACares Office wants to highlight you and your hard work as you helped the college transition to remote instruction and service delivery during the pandemic. In support of You during these trying times, the following opportunities are for you to give yourself, as self-care is so vital for healthfully functioning in your personal and … Continued
The May 2020 edition of the VRS Member News is now available. VRS Member News is an electronic newsletter available to all members of the Virginia Retirement System. The communication provides subscribers with the most up-to-date news regarding VRS financials, legislative changes and other important retirement information. To automatically receive your free quarterly edition directly, … Continued
Admin Council has approved an extension to the mandatory training deadline, which is now Sunday, May 31. As a reminder, all full-time faculty and classified staff (including part-time classified P-3 employees) must complete the four required modules in NOVA Academy/COVLC. Google Chrome is the best browser in which to complete the training. Adjunct faculty and … Continued
In an effort to advance employee wellness and also maximize employee savings, DHRM has announced that COVA Care and COVA HealthAware members will have until Friday, May 29, 2020 to complete a health assessment in order to receive a Premium Reward beginning July 1, 2020. Participants must complete a health assessment with their current plan … Continued
Representatives from Human Resources and the Office of Emergency Management and Safety will hold information sessions for faculty and staff on NOVA’s transition back to the workplace. Topics addressed will include safety precautions being implemented at college worksites, considerations for employees in high-risk groups, as well as leave and other benefits. Information Sessions: Return to … Continued
Open Enrollment for health benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) began May 1, 2020 and will end at 11:59 p.m. tonight, May 15. All online elections through EDIRECT, as well as paper enrollment forms submitted, must be received by that date. Enrolling Online Using EmployeeDirect Employees must submit their elections through EmployeeDirect no later than … Continued
According to the Mayo Clinic, Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. Spending too much … Continued
This presentation will focus on Netiquette (network etiquette) and ethics (academic integrity) in the online environment. Join us Monday, May 11, at 2 p.m. to learn how to: recognize that the online/remote environment is an extension of NOVA understand that the same standards of conduct are expected in the online/remote environment as in-person exchanges identify … Continued
