Vol. 5, Issue No. 1
January 9, 2017
From the Hawk's Nest is distributed twice a month, and we need your input!  Have story ideas or photos for From the Hawk's Nest?  Send them to Elizabeth Belcher or Jenni Canterbury by Jan. 18, 2017 for the next edition.

Inspiration for today

"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
December graduate starts new job today

Hazel A. Ervine completed her studies at New River CTC in December, earning an Associate of Applied Science in Business: Accounting. She begins her new job as an Accounting Technician II at Denmar Correctional Center today.
 
Hazel has earned two degrees from New River CTC. Her first was in general education, working part time and driving from Green Bank to Lewisburg to complete classes. Having held entry-level positions since high school with no chance for advancement, she wanted to return to school for a more career specific degree and wanted to continue to live in Pocahontas County.
 
"When thinking about job options and returning to school, I chose accounting because I felt that it would give me the tools that I needed for a new career," she explained. "And I was able to take almost all of my coursework either online or through IVN at One Room University."
 
Congratulations, on your new career, Hazel!
New River CTC in our communities

Browning Social Service Club members came together to package crayons with coloring books for children receiving gifts at Mac's Toy Fund.
Browning Social Services Club members volunteered at Mac's Toy Fund.


New River CTC Welding students made the ball for Princeton's New Year's Eve Celebration.
Students at the Mercer County Campus decorated the ball for the event with CDs.


 
New River CTC fun facts 
 
Since New River CTC was founded on July 1, 2003, the College has served over 42,800
students in some capacity.

Of those students, 6,152 have changed their name.
 
The top surname is Smith, with over 140 attending at some point after our founding.
 
The top 10 most popular names of New River CTC students are:
  1. Amanda
  2. Jessica
  3. Michael
  4. James
  5. Jennifer
  6. Ashley
  7. Christopher
  8. John
  9. David
  10. Robert
The top 5 most popular birth dates for New River CTC students:
  1. October 3
  2. June 19
  3. August 22
  4. July 22
  5. June 25
Celebrating our students



Paramedic students from the Raleigh County, Nicholas County and Greenbrier Valley Campus came to the RCC to complete their national registry skill examinations on December 16, 2016. All graduates passed their skills exam and are now independently scheduling their written examinations.

Congratulations, paramedic graduates!

 
 News & Updates
  • Volunteers are needed for "Welcome Week Tables" Jan. 17-19, 2016. Contact Wanda Johnson to sign up.
     
  • 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 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 16, 2017. Spring classes begin January 17, 2017.
     
  • Effective January 13, 2017 the RCC mail room will be relocated from room 181 to workroom 150 (Register and Student Services Area).  The shared refrigerator currently in the mail room will be relocated to workroom 114 in the Financial Aid and Business Office Areas for everyone to have access and utilization. This space is secured daily after 4:00 pm, but it may be accessed by contacting the Maintenance or Security Teams after hours.   
     
    All shipments, including mail, will continued to be processed at the receiving dock/entrance by the Maintenance/Security Teams per our current practice.
     
    As always your assistance and teamwork during this project is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bob Runion.
 
Elyssa Johnson prepares to analyze a complete blood count on the hematology analyzer.
MLT Information Session scheduled at GVC

New River CTC is hosting an information session for the Medical Laboratory Technician AAS degree program Wednesday, January 25 at 6:00 pm. on the Greenbrier Valley Campus. The MLT program is based on the Raleigh County Campus. 

"New River CTC's Medical Laboratory Technician program is an outstanding option for those looking for careers in allied health beyond the well-known, established area programs that prepare nurses or physicians," said Director of Medical Laboratory Technician Programs Diane Tyson.

Prospective students can learn about admission requirements, courses and labs, options for clinical rotations and general education. Some courses may be taken at locations other than the Raleigh County Campus of New River CTC; examples include English, algebra, anatomy and physiology, phlebotomy and others. These courses may be taken by West Virginia residents at New River CTC in Lewisburg, and residents of selected counties of Virginia may be able to complete some of the general course requirements at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge.  
 
The session will be held in the Student Center located in the Kyle and Ann Fort Arts and Science Building. In the event of inclement weather, the session will be postponed to February 1.   

From Human Resources

Friendly reminders from Human Resources and the Payroll Office:
  1. Employees will be receiving two W-2s. One from EPICS (agencies) and one from wvOasis (the state).
     
  2. The only codes to be used for leave are ANNLV-ANNUAL LEAVE and SCKLV-SICK LEAVE. If you have a special need for a different pay code please contact the payroll office or your timekeeper.
     
  3. If you forget to punch, contact your supervisor, preferably by email, and report the missed punch. Next, log into Kronos and record a punch by clicking on the Record Timestamp button. Your supervisor will correct the missed/incorrect time punch.
     
  4. All exempt and full time regular non-exempt employees are to approve their timecards in Kronos at the end of each pay period. If you need help with approving your timecard, contact your supervisor or the payroll office.
     
  5. Remember the Kronos Timecard Rounding Rule:
    • Kronos time rounds to the nearest 15 minutes.
    • 7 minutes and below rounds down, 8 minutes and above rounds up i.e. 7:51 am rounds down to 7:45 am, 7:54 am rounds up to 8:00 am.
    • Be mindful of your punches "in" and "out" and remember these rounding rules.
Ugly holiday sweaters at New River CTC



 
The Raleigh County and Nicholas County Campuses showed their holiday spirit on ugly sweater day.
Spring 2017 Interim Convocation Agenda
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Raleigh County Campus 
 
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.   Registration/Breakfast   Room: Rotunda                      
A full breakfast will be available.
                                
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.  President's Welcome  Room: Rotunda
L. Marshall Washington, Ph. D
 
Introduction of New Employees        
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Emergency Response Preparedness/Overview of Campus Safety Procedures        
You will learn how to be prepared, react and respond during a crisis. In addition, you will be reminded of where to access the New River CTC Crisis Manual, available College safety tools, incident reports and safety tips. There will be discussion on how to respond during an active shooter incident, natural disaster and fire drills.

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Break
           
10:15 - 10:50 a.m.   Breakout sessions
 
IVN Training  Room: R147, R144, R244
For instructors and staff members wanting to learn the "nuts and bolts" of IVN - this session is for you! You will learn the IVN basics for ensuring success when conducting classes and/or meetings using IVN technology.                                                  
 
Early Alert   Room: R126
DropGuard is an "early alert system" intended to aid in communication among students, advisors, instructors and support staff. It is available now in the portal and is intended to help improve retention and graduation rates.
 
Customer Service  Room: R145
You will be reminded how to deliver outstanding customer service and make students, community members and internal stakeholders feel valued.
 
Leadership Isn't a Position   Room: R127
You will discuss how you can be a leader even if you are not in a position of authority. This session will include leading by example and tips on how to positively influence others.
 
10:55 - 11:35 a.m.   Breakout sessions
 
Faculty Meeting with Richard Pagan, Ed. D.  Room: Rotunda
All faculty are to attend this meeting to have an open conversation regarding Academic Affairs' priorities with the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
 
Early Alert  Room: R126
DropGuard is an "early alert system" intended to aid in communication among students, advisors, instructors and support staff. It is available now in the portal and is intended to help improve retention and graduation rates.
 
Customer Service  Room: R145
You will be reminded how to deliver outstanding customer service and make students, community members and internal stakeholders feel valued.
 
Leadership Isn't a Position   Room: R127
You will discuss how you can be a leader even if you are not in a position of authority. This session will include leading by example and tips on how to positively influence others.
 
11:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.   Team Building Challenge  Room: Rotunda
 
12:20 p.m.   Convocation Evaluation/Closing Remarks   Room: Rotunda
 
Dress is casual for Convocation. Everyone is encouraged to wear a New River CTC shirt and jeans. Lunch is on your own. All campuses and locations will open for the public at 2:00 p.m.
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Defensive driving: What do I do if I get into a car accident? 

Fleet Management has created a series of tips on defensive driving. This month's topic deals with car accidents. If you're involved in a car accident you should:
  • Take some deep breaths to get calm. Most people feel a wide range of emotions, shock, guilt, fear, nervousness, or anger after a crash. This is normal. Taking a few deep breaths or counting to 10 will help calm you down. The calmer you are, the better prepared you will be to handle the situation.
  • Keep yourself and others safe. If you can't get out of your car, or it's not safe, keep your seat belt fastened, turn on your hazard lights, then call 911 if possible and wait for help to arrive. If the collision seems to be minor, turn off your car and grab your emergency kit. If it is safe to get out and move around your car, set up warning triangles, or set emergency flares around the crash site.
  • If there are no injuries and your vehicle is driveable, make a reasonable effort to move the vehicle to a safe spot that is not blocking traffic, like the shoulder of the road or a parking lot. In West Virginia, moving the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway, if possible, is recommended.
  • Stay at the scene. Never drive away from the scene of an accident, even a minor one.
  • Check on all drivers and passengers. If you are able, check on everyone involved in the crash to see if they have any injuries. This includes making sure you don't have any serious injuries.
  • Call for the police. Even if there are no serious injuries, it is a good idea to call the police. You may need a police report for your insurance company, even if the damage is minor. Make sure you obtain the name and badge number of the responding officers. If the police do not come to the scene, make sure you file a vehicle incident report at a police station.
  • Exchange information. Get the names, numbers, addresses, drivers' license numbers, license plate number, and basic insurance information from all drivers involved. If the other driver doesn't mind, ask them if you can take a picture of their insurance information and/or registration.
  • Do not apologize for anything at the scene. If you say anything that sounds apologetic, you may be admitting legal liability for what happened.
For more detailed information on what to do if you are involved in a car accident, click here to watch a video on the topic.
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