About Organizational Learning & Development
The Organizational Learning & Development (OL&D) team promotes NOVA's commitment to continuous learning and excellence by providing and encouraging access to a range of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. As the new HR structure continues to evolve, the OL&D team will visit the campuses to provide training on our new processes. The OL&D team can be contacted at hrlearn@nvcc.edu or by calling 703.323.3110.
The benefits of our programs and approach include:
- increased retention
- improved communication
- more effective teamwork
- improved morale and job satisfaction
- higher productivity, quality, and efficiency
- increased management effectiveness
- strengthened career path options
- improved development and strategic planning
Organizational Learning and Development Team
| Name | Title | Services Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Yesenia Bidwell ybidwell@nvcc.edu 703.323.3884 |
Associate Director, Organizational Learning and Development | Manages OL&D team, Professional Development Funding, Educational Tuition Assistance, NOVA Academy Workshops and training, webinars, New Employee Orientation, the HR Summit, the ACE Conference, Supervisor Training, Supervisor Complince, and HR Mandatory Training |
| Lakshmi Shyamakrishnan lshyamakrishnan@nvcc.edu 703.293.8180 |
Organizational Learning & Development Analyst | Provide full range of employee support services, including workshops, webinars and training, NOVA Academy access, Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Orientation, coordination of the Tuition Assistance Program, New Employee Orientation |
| Faith Redd-Walker freddwalker@nvcc.edu 703.503.6268 |
Learning and Development Analyst | Provide full range of employee support services, including workshops, webinars and training, NOVA Academy access, Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Orientation, coordination of the Tuition Assistance Program, New Employee Orientation |