Vol. 4, Issue No. 9
May 2, 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, May 4. 
Motivational Monday
 
  "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.  Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
- Helen Keller

 
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 Continues Today at NCC 

Health Fair/Open House events promoting the College's Allied Health programs and general education course s enroll in g for summer and fall semesters continue to be held.
 
Allied Heal th 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 event from 3 to 7 p.m.:
 
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 26 of Registration 2015     290  Day 21 of Registration 2015  529
Day 26 of Registration 2016    321  Day 21 of Registration 2016  416
Total    +31
Total 
 -113
 % Increase/Decrease   +11%  % Increase/Decrease  -21% 



From the President's Desk

Graduation meetings were held on each campus this week.  Many graduates attended, picked up their gowns and tickets for Commencement on Saturday, May 14 at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton.  Early counts indicate approximately 150 of the 336 graduates will be in attendance to receive their degree. 
 
I attended the Phi Theta Kappa All American awards ceremony hosted by Governor Tomblin on Wednesday.  New River CTC had four students receive this designation: Alexandria Battaile, Joy Vance and Mary Pomeroy. Madison Frame was unable to attend the event. We have an additional 51 students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society and the College has 124 students graduating with honors. 

Thank you for your continued efforts in assisting our students achieve these goals!

 
Human Resources Information

PEIA OPEN ENROLLMENT

PEIA Open Enrollment for 2016-17 began on April 2, 2016, and will continue through May 15, 2016.
 
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.

PEIA - HOW TO FIND YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE

HR has entered the new salaries into PEIA's website. If your reduced salary drops you into a lower Salary Index, your premium will be reduced beginning May 1st. Index levels are included below:  
  • To identify your new salary, multiply your original base salary by the new lowered FTE (ex: $30,000 x .80) or subtract the reduction from the original base salary (ex: $30000 - 20%). 
  • Next, find your new salary in the Index level for the type of coverage you have (family, employee + children, etc.). The premiums are listed beginning on page 32 of the Shopper's Guide.
  • You will then subtract any discounts you currently have such as tobacco free and living will discounts to identify your new premium.
$0 - $20,000
$21,000 - $30,000
$31,000 - $36,000
$36,001 - $42,000
$42,001 - $50,000
$50,001 - $62,500
$62,501 - $75,000
$75,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $125,000
$125,001 +

 





Connecting Our Community

New River CTC's Advanced Technology Center welcomed 22 students from Greenbrier East and Greenbrier West High Schools on April 21.
 
"During the tour, our instructors showed their passion for their field; New River CTC student, William Fair, spoke from the heart on his experience at the College; and Megan, Will and Bilal worked hard to make sure that the students were taken care of," said Director of Enrollment Services Tracy Evans.  "This was a great a day for NewRiver CTC to showcase not only its programs, but its amazing team of instructors and staff!" 

Stress Reducing Thoughts

Take time to take care of yourself!  In Sunday's edition of Parade, the publication shared "11 Sneaky Hacks for Better Health." Each suggestion is a quick and easy way to make you feel better and have more energy. Click here to read the article.