Vol. 3, Issue No. 12
July 27, 2015
From the Hawk's Nest is distributed on the first and third Friday of each month. 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 5.
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Nursing Pinning Ceremony Held in Lewisburg
New River Community and Technical College recognized the accomplishments of 33 graduates from the College's School of Practical Nursing. Joyce Egnor, RN, MSN, Director of the Nursing Program, welcomed graduates, friends, and family. New River CTC President Dr. L. Marshall Washington and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Amy DeSonia also provided greetings and remarks.
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The School of Practical Nursing's graduation ceremony was held at Rhema Christian Center on July 18.
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During the ceremony, students received nursing pins and lit candles symbolizing the lamp that was carried by Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War. Students also recited The Nightingale Pledge, a commitment to serve patients with the highest standards of care. "Helping someone in their darkest hour is a gift that you will give, but it is also a gift you will receive in return," said Dr. Washington. "The work you do will make all the difference to patients and their families and more broadly to our entire community."
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Graduates recited The Nightingale Pledge and lit lamps symbolizing care and compassion in the nursing profession.
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Dr. Washington also recognized the service of Joyce Egnor, who retires this year.
Ms. Egnor's retirement reception will be held on Wednesday, July 29 at Nicholas County Campus. Read more for a complete list of graduates. |
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Open House Events Held on Campuses
Open House events were held at all campuses on July 9 and at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent on July 16.
New students and current students attending the Open Houses were entered into a drawing for a tuition waiver ($500 for first-time freshmen seeking a certificate or degree and $250 for current students).
Nearly 100 prospective students, current students, and guests (not including employees) attended the events.
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Open House at Raleigh County Campus with booths set up from Marshall University and West Virginia State University.
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Tracy Evans, Director of Enrollment Services, met with guests at Raleigh County Campus.
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Laken Cyrus and her parents met with Jessica Porter, Administrative Associate of Institutional Advancement and the College Foundation, at the Greenbrier Valley Campus Open House to discuss scholarship opportunities. Laken is considering a career in nursing.
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Student Recruiter Amanda Smarr talked about technical programs offered at the Advanced Technology Center.
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| Take a Break at Your Campus Ice Cream Social
Don't forget about the Potluck Ice Cream Social! What's your favorite flavor or topping? Bring it in, build your own sundae, and enjoy a sweet treat from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.
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| Employee Picnic at Theater West Virginia
A fun time was had by all at the employee picnic and Theater West Virginia production of Pippi Longstocking.
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Good food and conversations at the employee picnic held at a shelter at Grandview State Park.
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Dr. Washington addressed the crowd before the show.
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Karen Harvey, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, posed with the lead actress playing Pippi Longstocking, Sarah Bertram, who is also receiving credit from New River CTC this summer for her work with Theater West Virginia.
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Academic Affairs Emphasizes the Positive
"Maintaining Momentum with Positive Mojo" was
the theme for the day during the Academic Affairs Leadership Retreat held on July 22 at Skyline Resort in Ghent.
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Dr. DeSonia leads a discussion about Convocation to be held on August 18.
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"A major reason for holding this event
is to set a distinct positive tone for the upcoming academic year. . . Please know that I am proud to lead the educational unit, humbled by the volume of work that as been accomplished since I arrived, and grateful to each of you for your contributions," said Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Amy DeSonia.
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From left: Registrar Jan Schofield, Dean Marianne Layer, Senior Administrative Secretary Myrna Thomas, and Records Officer Karen Sparks worked on the academic catalog during the retreat.
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Paula Johnson Research Proposal Approved
Paula Johnson, Coordinator of the EMS/Paramedic Program, recently received approval from the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (WV OEMS) for research to be completed this summer at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
She submitted the request on behalf of Colonel Eshenaur, M.D. and Safety Officer Shane Wheeler of the Boy Scouts of America, to determine the effectiveness of Intramuscular Toradol for victims of isolated musculoskeletal injuries by EMT-Basics.
The proposal allows EMTs to provide the medication to Boy Scouts attending the scouting exercises. She has provided the training for the EMTs and will do a data analysis at the end of the summer to report to the WV OEMS.
Her hope is that the results will warrant the State's review of current EMT protocols and for administration by EMTs to control pain management and reduce the necessity of narcotics; currently it can only be administered by paramedics.
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Summersville Spring Health Fair
Medical Assisting students participated in a Health Fair sponsored by Summersville Area Regional Medical Center. .
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| New River CTC Health Fair table at the fair. |
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Students and community members were able to see a Life Flight helicopter at the health fair.
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New Hires
Tonia S. Sypult, Records Assistant III on the Raleigh County Campus, started work on July 13. She is a 2005 Graduate of Mountain State University with an A.S. in Business Administration. She started work for Mountain State University in August 2005, where she was employed for seven years. Following MSU, she worked at West Virginia Courtesy Patrol.
Welcome Tonia!
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