Vol. 4, Issue No. 13
June 20, 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, June 29. 
Motivational Monday
 
"People with goals succeed because they know where they're going."
- Earl Nightingate   
   
Do you have a positive quote that motivates you?  If so, send it to us for inclusion in the Hawk's Nest. 

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 56 of Registration 2015     485  Day 56 of Registration 2015 907 
Day 56 of Registration 2016    502  Day 56 of Registration 2016  770
Total   17 
Total 
 -137
 % Increase/Decrease   4%  % Increase/Decrease  -15%  


From the President's Desk 
 
As noted in the news last week, the Senate and the House of Delegates passed the FY17 budget bill. In anticipation of the Governor's signature, a Board of Governors meeting has been noticed for Wednesday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m. This meeting will occur only if Governor Tomblin signs the budget bill.    

Connecting Our Community: Registration Days
 
Registration Days will be held during June and July to encourage both current New River CTC students and new students to register for fall classes. Students will be able to connect with New River CTC offices such as Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Student Success Center, as well as, with outside resources to assist them with obtaining funds and child care to help them return to school. Events are planned for the following dates/locations:

June 28 - Greenbrier Valley Campus
July 12 - Nicholas County Campus
July 14 - Raleigh County Campus
July 19 - Advanced Technology Center
July 21 - Mercer County Campus

Human Resources Information
 
Updates for wvOASIS and Kronos.  
 
1.  Employee Self Service (ESS) is now available to all employees with a myApps account.
Employees should be able to view their eNOD (electronic Notice of Deposit) for their first biweekly paycheck in ESS at this time.
 
2.  Employees in need of a myApps account 
Employees can request a myApps account online using the attached instructions.

3.  All leave requests must be entered in Kronos as well as our Leave Management system and Supervisors
     must communicate approvals with Timekeepers.
Here is a link to the guide for requesting time off in Kronos. 
http://www.newriver.edu/faculty-and-staff2/intranet-page/18-intranet/2003-wv-oasiskronos
Training sessions are coming soon!

Connecting With Our Students: Blue & Green Days
 
Beginning June 9, we'll have "Blue & Green Days" every Thursday through July. Please plan to wear your blue or green t-shirts and jeans to show support for the College. 
 
New River CTC Summer Schedule
 
New River Community and Technical College will be closed on Fridays beginning the week of
June 6, 2016, and continuing through the week of July 25, 2016.