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Inspiration for today
"Look at life through the windshield, not the rear view mirror." -Byrd Baggett
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Happy Halloween from New River CTC
Students, faculty and staff dressed in costume on Monday, Oct. 31.
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Samantha Sizemore
RCC Student Worker |
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Cynthia Griffith
RCC Student Worker |
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Gary Holland
GVC Visiting Instructional Specialist of Welding |
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Mercer County Campus students
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DropGuard to be implemented Spring 2017
New River CTC will launch DropGuard, an early alert system to identify and help students at risk for dropping out, starting for the Spring 2017 semester.
DropGuard will allow us to:
- Share information to help students successfully complete their degree program.
- Update, correct or delete data in real time, so College support staff can instantly track at-risk management procedures.
- Customize warning flags to gauge attrition risks.
- Send out automated email reminders to engage faculty and staff in reporting a student's progress.
- Easily export reports to share information.
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West Virginia Community College Association Conference
Due to the budget situation in the state impacting community colleges, the West Virginia Community College Association (WVCCA) Board elected to delay the decision to hold an annual conference. After considerable discussion, the WVCCA Board developed an alternative format.
Mountwest Community and Technical College is hosting the WVCCA Conference at the Advanced Technology Center in South Charleston on December 7. This year's conference is scheduled as a one day, drive-in conference. Each community college will provide one 25 minute session based on the theme, "Power Up: West Virginia Community Colleges Meeting the Challenges of the New Economy. "New River CTC will present on "Mathematics Foundation: A Pathway Approach to Co-requisite Mathematics". Presenters are Sharon Evans, Sandra Lilly, and Dr. Shirley Davis.
New River CTC's attendance at the conference will be limited to the session presenters and the Outstanding Contributor, Dr. Lucie Refsland.
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- Dr. Kristi Dumas participated in the Hidden Heroes Campaign Launch on Capital Hill in Washington D.C. through the Elizabeth Dole Foundation in September. She was a keynote speaker alongside Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs -The Honorable Robert McDonald, Tom Brokaw, and Tom Hanks and featured on the Today Show with Matt Lauer.
Hidden Heroes is an online community sponsored by the Dole Foundation to serve as a one-stop-shop for those caring for our nation's wounded warriors to access resources and a network of support. The Foundation just unveiled a Hidden Heroes Cities Campaign that Dr. Dumas's sociology and psychology courses will be participating in as a community service learning project. The mission of the campaign is to create awareness for military and veteran caregivers at the grassroots level where support can be provided. The goal is to have Beckley and Princeton commit to being a Hidden Heroes City with a proclamation geared towards finding and supporting caregivers. The students will be working with a steering committee and have plans to meet with the mayor's office, city council, veterans facility, and American Legion.
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New River CTC's Raleigh County Campus has placed two picnic tables in the side parking lot, located in the area of the weekly food vendor space for your use and enjoyment.
As a reminder, this is a non-smoking area and all trash or unwanted items must be removed.
- Registration for spring classes is underway. The College will also be offering general studies courses during a four-week winter session (Dec. 19 - Jan. 13).
- Become a suicide alert helper by attending SafeTALK, a three-hour alertness training to teach you to help others who are having thoughts of suicide. Two trainings will be Thursday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Kyle and Ann Fort Arts and Sciences Building on the Greenbrier Valley Campus. Contact Wanda Johnson or Peggy Epling to register. Seating is limited to 40 for each session, so register early.
- Do you know of an employee who is going above and beyond in supporting the College? We want to hear about them! Send information to communications@newriver.edu for inclusion in From the Hawk's Nest.
- Need assistance with placing an ad, creating or editing a promotional document? The Office of Communications is here to help. Please fill out one of our online forms for all requests. These forms go to both Libby and Jenni and help us ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Have a suggestion for the College? Submit it through the online suggestion box.
- The College will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 23-25.
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Congratulations, Carrie!
Carrie Culicerto was presented with the New Professional Award by the West Virginia Association of Student Personnel Administrators last week during their conference at Glade Springs. Carrie was nominated by Candice Stadler who received the
Distinguished Service Award.
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From Human Resources
The PEIA Finance Board wants your input!
Proposals are being finalized now, and you'll find the proposed changes at
www.wvpeia.com
. Public hearings have been scheduled around the state as follows:
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DATE and CITY
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LOCATION
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016 --
Huntington
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Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza
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Thursday, November 10, 2016 --
Beckley
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Tamarack Park Ballroom A, One Tamarack Park
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Monday, November 14, 2016 --
Martinsburg
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Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Avenue
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 --
Morgantown
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WVU, The Erickson Alumni Center, One Alumni Drive
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016 --
Wheeling
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WV Northern Community College, Auditorium,
1704 Market St.
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Thursday, November 17, 2016 --
Charleston
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University of Charleston, Geary Student Union Ballroom,
2300 MacCorkle Ave., SE
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5-6 p.m.
Customer service and hearing registration. If you have questions about claims, benefits or the proposals being discussed, we'll have staff on hand to help you. Everyone attending the hearing must register. If you want to speak at the hearing, indicate that at registration.
6- 8 p.m.
Public hearing. The members of the board will take input from the audience.
If you can't attend a hearing in person, please submit comments to the Finance Board in writing by e-mail to:
PEIA.Help@wv.gov.
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Information sessions on FLSA and Kronos
Classified Staff are encouraged to attend information sessions regarding the Department of Labor's FLSA final rule which will change the exemption status of many classified staff employees. The sessions are being held at each campus and will be highlighted by training on the Kronos time and leave system.
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Campus
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Time
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Room
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NCC
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Tuesday, Nov. 8
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10:00 am - 11:30 am
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111
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GVC
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Wednesday, Nov. 9
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9:00 am - 10:30 am
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307
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MCC
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Thursday, Nov. 10
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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107
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RCC
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Friday, Nov. 11
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9:00 am - 10:30 am
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147-RCC 207-GVC 114-MCC 104-NCC
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If you have questions about the exemption change or the use of Kronos, please send them to us in advance at
ksmith@newriver.edu so we can be better prepared to address your needs.
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New River CTC in our communities
Elaine Diller representing New River CTC at the Chamber-sponsored Career Day event at Pocahontas County High School on Oct. 6. RDO Roger Griffith and staff and students from the Cosmetology Program also participated in the event.
Students in the Carolyn Browning Social Services Club held a fundraiser at the Nicholas County Campus on Oct. 12.
New River CTC took 3rd place at the Ghent Fire Dept. Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 28.
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's Resource and Job Fair took place at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center and New River CTC's Raleigh County Campus on Friday, Oct. 28.
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Medical Assisting students on the Raleigh County Campus performed blood pressure readings and pulse screenings on faculty and staff on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Want to get involved? Below is a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities:
- New River Community and Technical College is hosting the First Lego League Robotics Qualifying Event on the Greenbrier Valley Campus (Kyle and Ann Fort Arts & Sciences Building) Saturday, Nov. 12. Volunteer judges are needed to evaluate the structures created by 9-12 year olds on core values, project and robot design and additional volunteers are also needed to help with other aspects of the event. Interested in volunteering? Contact Gloria Kincaid. Student groups interested in selling food at the event (example: coffee and donuts in the morning, pizza for lunch, etc.) for a fundraising opportunity should also contact Gloria Kincaid.
- Planning is underway for the Beckley and Princeton Christmas Parades. Interested in participating? Contact Jill Holliday.
- Also, volunteers are needed for the Mega Business Show in Lewisburg on Nov. 10. Contact Roger Griffith to volunteer.
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Blue & Green Days
The College will hold Blue & Green Days Nov. 14, Dec. 1, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.
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New River Community and Technical College | 866.349.3739 |
www.newriver.edu
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