Vol. 3, Issue No. 13                                                                                                                                                
August 10, 2015   
From the Hawk's Nest is distributed twice a month, and we need your input!  Please send your ideas for stories on upcoming events, reports on attendance at conferences, awards and honors received, photos or information on outstanding employees or students to Elizabeth Belcher, ebelcher@newriver.edu or Kelly Taber, ktaber@newriver.edu. The deadline for the next issue is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19. 
Cosmetology Pinning Ceremony Held in Lewisburg
 
The Cosmetology program held a summer graduation and pinning ceremony on July 30.
 
Joseph Hazelwood, Interim Dean of Workforce, Community, and Technical Education, Lisa Carter, Program Coordinator for Personal Services, Heather Honaker, Instructor, Michaela Tuttle, Cosmetology graduate, Jaana Rose-Stewart, Nail Technician graduate, Autumn Watson, Cosmetology graduate, Emily Woods, Nail Technician graduate, Erin Stennett, Instructor, Sheila Decker, Instructor

Academic Affairs staff also took the opportunity to get hair and nail services at the beauty school before the ceremony.

Dr. Amy DeSonia, Vice President of Academic Affairs, received hair foil highlighting.
Dean Marianne Layer received a manicure.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Myrna Thomas, Senior Administrative Secretary, Joey Hazelwood, Interim Dean of Workforce, Community, and Technical Education, and Dean Layer recieved pedicures.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joyce Egnor Retirement Reception in Summersville

Joyce Egnor's retirement reception in Summersville was filled with well-wishers for the former Director of Practical Nursing. Egnor worked at New River CTC for 12 years.
Regional Director of Operations Mary Igo presents Joyce Egnor with a memento of appreciation for her service to the College.  
Rebecca Legg, retired New River CTC Nursing Instructor, spoke at the reception.



  















New Leadership for Nursing Programs  

 

 

JoAnna Perry has been named the new Director of Practical Nursing. She has worked as Instructor of Practical Nursing for the past eight years at New River CTC. Previously, she was an emergency room nurse at Summersville Regional Medical Center and a pediatric nurse at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.  

 

Congratulations, JoAnna Perry!  


 

 

 

The College's Registered Nursing Program also welcomes a new director, Karen Wigal (see New Hires section below).  

 

Marshall University and West Virginia State University Articulation Agreements      


Articulation agreements between Marshall University and New River CTC have been announced in the news. The agreements will allow students of New River CTC to apply up to 72 of their credits earned to bachelor's degrees. One agreement is intended for students who wish to complete a traditional bachelor's degree at Marshall and the second is for students who intend to pursue the Regents Bachelor of Arts degree.     

New River CTC also has signed an agreement with West Virginia State University regarding transfer credits for Business and Criminal Justice programs. Look for an official announcement in the near future.

See You at Convocation on August 18! 

Convocation is sure to be an enlightening event with break-out sessions for all faculty and staff.

Save the Date to be at Raleigh County Campus at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18.

In addition to workshops, a Hidden Talents auction benefiting the College Foundation will be held with priceless items, including hemp jewelry by Lori Midkiff, painting by Mary Igo, dinner in your home by Dr. L. Marshall Washington, mosaic tray by Karen Harvey, and, of course, the exotic doll will make her return. Proceeds will help to build the Rahni Borders Classified Staff Scholarship Fund that benefits all campuses.

The Foundation is collecting items to be auctioned through August 14.

Donated items can highlight one of your Hidden Talents, or may represent one of your interests, or an item from your home collection that you're ready to donate to a good cause. The only request is that the items be clean, in good repair, and portable.

Contact Karen Harvey at x1042 or kharvey@newriver.edu for more information.
Ice Cream Social Pictures from Campuses
 
Raleigh County employees enjoyed a few minutes to relax in the afternoon. 
 
Lucy Bell, Adult Basic Education Instructor at Greenbrier Valley Campus, chatted over ice cream with students.  

  

 














  
Mercer County Campus staff decided to get their favorite Blizzards from Dairy Queen. 
More Mentions of New River CTC in the News

The past few weeks were even busier than usual with lots of mentions of all of the good work that faculty and staff are doing to make West Virginia communities even better.

Check out these news clips about recent and upcoming events:

The 2015 Create West Virginia Conference, the Mercer County Fair and the 2015 Rocket Boys Festival. 

Congratulations Classified Staff Election Winners 

A new classified staff council for the current term has been announced:  
  • Chair:    Robert Runion
  • Vice-Chair:    Dara Fann
  • Secretary/Treasurer:    Karen Sparks

    Representatives:
  • Professional/Non-Teaching:    Dara Fann and Amanda Smarr
  • Paraprofessional:    Lori Midkiff and Janie Smith
  • Physical Plant/Maintenance:    Jason Janney and David Thompson
  • Administrative/Managerial:    Robert Runion and Amanda Baker
  • Secretarial/Clerical:    Karen Sparks and Melissa Craddock
  • Board of Governors  Representative:    Susie Atkins
  • WVACCE Representative:    Lori Midkiff
PEIA's Pathways to Wellness Newsletter Online   

Did you know that PEIA's Pathways to Wellness Newsletter is posted on the Human Resources Web page?

The July issue has interesting articles about gardening, fitness, a recipe for grilled pepper salad, the importance of calcium, and office stretches. 

New Hires


Gary Davis, Information Systems Technician, started work at Nicholas County Campus in June. He has a BS in Computer Engineering from DeVry University and more than 10 years of customer service experience. He also has experience working on home and small business computer networks.





La Kisha Harville started work in July as Administrative Secretary for three administrative offices on Raleigh County Campus: Communications, Institutional Research, and Technology Services. She was previously employed at Mountain State University for five years beginning in September 2012.  Following MSU, she worked various temporary jobs, including Saunders Staffing where she was assigned to New River CTC in Institutional Advancement as Administrative Associate in September 2014 and most recently worked as an extra help Secretary for Human Resources.




Karen Wigal, Visiting Instructor of Nursing and Director of the Registered Nursing Program, previously worked as Director of the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Pierpont Community and Technical College, and as Nursing Instructor at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. She received an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from WVU at Parkersburg and a Master of Science degree in Nursing, Education Specialist from Wheeling Jesuit University. She started her professional career as an office manager in a general surgery practice and worked on surgery floors at Marietta and Parkersburg hospitals.


Welcome Gary, La Kisha, and Karen!