Vol. 4, Issue No. 7
April 18, 2016
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 Jenni Canterbury, jcanterbury@newriver.edu. The deadline for the next issue is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. 
Motivational Monday
 
  "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein

Do you have a positive quote that motivates you?  If so, send it to us for inclusion in the Hawk's Nest. 

Health Fair/Open House Events at All Campuses

Health Fair/Open House events promoting the College's Allied Health programs and general education courses enroll in g for summer and fall semesters will be held on all campuses in April and May.
 
Allied Health students w ill provide free health assessments for community members during the Open Houses. Staff also  will assist prospective students with signing up for courses. 
 
Free health services will include blood pressure checks, balance and strength testing, range of motion measurement, and tobacco-cessation resources. 
 
Students and faculty from the Billing Insurance and Coding, EMT/Paramedic, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Practical Nursing programs will be represented at Health Fair/Open House events from 3 to 7 p.m.:
 
April 19 at Mercer County Campus, 1001 Mercer Street, Princeton
April 25 at Greenbrier Valley Campus, 653 Church Street, Lewisburg
May 2 at Nicholas County Campus, 6101 Webster Road, Summersville
 
Enrollment FY16-17
   
 Below you will find our current standing in relation to students registering for classes. The chart compares our registration numbers from 2015 to 2016. 
 
SUMMER 10-WEEK 
HEADCOUNT 
FALL 
HEADCOUNT 
Day 16 of Registration 2016    208  Day 16 of Registration 2016  282
Day 16 of Registration 2015   137  Day 16 of Registration 2015  246
Total    +71
Total 
 +36
 % Increase/Decrease   +52%  % Increase/Decrease  +15% 



From the President's Desk 

During several recent meetings, you have provided me with suggestions on how to reduce the College's budget.  While many suggestions have been implemented, others may be utilized in the future. Below, you will find the complete list of suggestions.

Budget Reduction Suggestions
  • Closing a location during the Summer
  • Utilize 30-Day Out Contract option
  • Focused Cuts
  • Personal contact for recruiting (by phone first, then mail)
  • Early Retirement Option for Faculty
  • Telecommuting Policy
  • Reduce Security Contract - Add Building Monitor to Maintenance
  • Close Lee Street Complex
  • Rent portions of Lee Street Complex
  • 15 - 18 Hour Workload for Faculty
  • Cancel NCC Workforce Office Lease
  • Cancel 109 Main Street Lease and move PTA to RCC
  • Reallocation of Faculty Resources
  • 7.5 Hour Furlough for Classified Employees
  • Work with Budget Managers to inform others
  • Hire another Recruiter
  • Administrator's should not get overload for teaching
  • Partner with other Organizations
  • Cut off heat, lights, computers to save on utilities
  • 4 Day Work Week
  • Volunteers for tutors, proctoring, etc.
  • Ensure facilities are needed based on HLC reports
  • Offer whole programs - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Lunch time courses
  • Balance teaching/learning as cuts are made
  • $2.5 billion from Reclaim Act
  • Cut grass ourselves, don't have contracts
  • Focus on Student Success
  • Sell OTA equipment/property
  • No longer have Aramark clean rugs/carpets
  • Reduction in office supply costs - order in bulk; printer toner cartridge
  • Move office to better access printer
  • Close campuses at 7:00 p.m. when there are no classes
  • Rotation of classes/offices- elimination of evening services
  • One Room University - reduction of 7 computers to 4
  • IVN for developmental courses (Math and English)
  • Less than 10 students, do not run class, combine with other classes
 
Human Resources Information

PEIA Open Enrollment for 2016-17 began on April 2, 2016, and will run through May 15, 2016.  HR will be providing information soon regarding changes to the options being provided this year.
 
Please remember you must report your biometric data for the Healthy Tomorrows Program before the end of Open Enrollment, if you have already reported your information to PEIA for the Healthy Tomorrows, please log into PEIA's website at www.peia.wv.gov  and check to ensure they have received your form.  If your information is not correct, you should contact PEIA.  If you need to complete the paper form and mail it, be sure to keep a copy for your records.


Connecting Our Community

Last month, faculty and staff participated in the WorkForce WV sponsored Resource and Training Fair for displaced coal miners.  Two individuals had many questions for Will King, Student Recruiter, and before leaving the event, indicated that as soon as they received their money, they would come to register for classes. 

During the recent RCC Open House/Allied Health Fair, both individuals filled out applications for enrollment and one even brought his wife who also applied to the College!   We were privileged to admit 7 new students at the Open House.  

Stress Reducing Thoughts

Get up and stretch - right at your desk!

Incorporating stretch breaks into your daily routine can help improve productivity, ability to handle stress, and overall well-being.  In fact, stretching on a regular basis reduces muscular fatique, tension, pain, and degenerative joint or disc problems and re-energizes your body.

So get started today with stretch exercises at your desk.  Its easy to do and will give you more energy to tackle the demands in your life. Start by clicking here. 
Dr. Dumas' Sociology Class
 
After a tour by Mr. Sneidman of the Princeton Library, Dr. Dumas' sociology class, which is studying the evolution of leisure and the influence of media, enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate at the Local Mojo Cafe while discussing emerging trends in the way Americans consume media in lieu of traditional interactive recreational activities.