Vol. 4, Issue No. 4
March 7, 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 Kelly Taber, ktaber@newriver.edu. The deadline for the next issue is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 
Blue and Green Day On All Campuses

We don't have enough space to include all of the photos that were submitted, but thanks for wearing your t-shirts on Blue and Green Day. Mark your calendar for the next Blue and Green Day on Wednesday, March 23.


Faculty, staff, and students at Mercer County Campus

Graduation Committee Meeting at Raleigh County Campus

Students at One Room University in Marlinton

Dr. Kelli White Sociology Study Group at Raleigh County Campus


Scholarship Applications Due March 28

Encourage New River CTC students or prospective students to apply for a Foundation Scholarship. 

For anyone who has questions or would like to find out about scholarships, the Foundation is hosting information sessions, the first of which was  held at the College's Greenbrier Valley Campus in Lewisburg on March 3. 

"We had a great turnout in Greenbrier County, and I am excited to learn more about all of the New River CTC applicants during this process. It truly is a life-changing opportunity, and it is all made possible by our wonderful donors," said Mike Green, Interim Executive Director of the Foundation.

"These sessions provide an opportunity to come out and learn about the scholarship offerings at New River CTC. As a direct result of the generous donors and friends of the College, we will give in excess of $40,000 in college-wide scholarships to students throughout our four campuses," Green said.

Additional scholarship information sessions have been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on March 9 at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent and 12:15 p.m. on March 10 at Nicholas County Campus in Summersville.

If you have questions, contact Jessica Porter by phone at (304) 929-6734 or email at jporter@newriver.edu.

HLC Main Campus Evaluation and MLT Visit  

The Higher Learning Commission, at the College's request, will be conducting a campus evaluation visit on March 21 and 22 at Raleigh County Campus. The HLC also will be considering the College's request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program. In preparation for the visit, data collection and preparation of documentation for the MLT program is being completed.

Last week, photos were taken at Raleigh General Hospital for an MLT fact sheet. Raleigh General Hospital is one of the sites where MLT students will find internship and job opportunities.

Diane Tyson, MLT Program Director, is looking forward to the HLC visit and the start of the new program.

A technician at Raleigh General demonstrates equipment in the lab.


Black History Month -- History Alive!  

Martin Delany portrayal at RCC

The history of Martin Delaney, a leader of the anti-slavery movement and superintendent of the Underground Railroad, was brought to life last month in recognition of Black History Month.  At Mercer County Campus, the program has been canceled twice due to snow, but is re-scheduled for noon on Tuesday, March 8.

Video Initiative Launched --  Submit Yours By March 31

Tell us about your accomplishments, your experience, or what New River CTC means to you in a video (two minute or less) and submit it between March 3 and March 31, 2016.

You are the face of New River Community and Technical College, and we want to celebrate you because you make it possible for the College to fulfill its mission.

Videos will be reviewed by the Office of Communications and may be used on the College website, featured in television commercials, posted on the College's social media channels or used in other ways to promote New River Community and Technical College. Visit http://www.newriver.edu/faculty-and-staff2/office-of-communications/20-multiple/1929-video-initiative for details.

Students Engaged in Learning at MCC

Thanks to Dr. Kristi Dumas for sending photos of her Sociology and Psychology classes at Mercer County Campus. 

Sociology 210 class attending the Student Success Center for Dianna Putorek's session on how to Appropriately Communicate with Your Professor.

Psychology 103 class at the Beginning Yoga session at the Princeton Health and Fitness Center on February 21. The class is currently studying Altered States of Consciousness and Mindfulness. Ten people affiliated with Mercer County Campus participated, including Dr. Dumas.


Fayette Institute of Technology Career Fair 

Thanks to Tracy Evans, Director of Enrollment Services, and Megan Mohn for sending photos from the  Fayette Institute of Technology Career Fair on Friday, March 4. New River CTC was among other local colleges, employers, and military recruiters that gathered together to provide resources and information to high school juniors and seniors who attend the Fayette Institute of Technology. 

Representing New River CTC were Will King, Recruiter, Megan Mohn, Student Program Advisor at ATC, Stewart Gimblin, Automotive Instructor, Bruce Mandakunis, EMI Instructor, and Gary Shrewsbury, CDL Instructor.






10-Year Facilities Master Plan   

The College held the 10-Year Facilities Master Plan Kickoff meeting March 1 at 12:15 p.m. The 10-Year Facilities Master Plan team was guided through the upcoming process and timelines for the Plan by Adam Krason, ZMM Inc. and Curtis Catron, BPS, Inc. with special guest Rich Donavon, Senior Director of Facilities with WVCTCS. 

The PowerPoint that was presented during the meeting was emailed to all faculty, staff and students on March 1 and is available on the New River Facilities Master Plan webpage. 

The upcoming open forums will begin March 23 and further details will be forthcoming.

Classified Staff Field Day on March 14

For all classified staff: don't forget to wear casual clothes and your New River CTC t-shirt for the Classified Staff Field Day at Greenbrier Valley Campus on March 14.  Attendance is required for classified staff. Check with your Regional Director of Operations about transportation options from your campus.