Vol. 7, Issue No. 5
March 11, 2019
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From the Hawk's Nest, New River CTC's employee newsletter, is distributed twice a month, and we need your input!
Have story ideas or photos for From the Hawk's Nest? Send them to
the
Office of Communications
for the next edition.
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"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." - Winston Churchill
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The blood drive at the Nicholas County Campus last month was a HUGE success! We had 23 successful donations, resulting in helping save 66 lives.
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Clinical orientation for our Nicholas County Campus medical assisting students.
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Raleigh County Campus medical assisting students gave free blood pressure checks on the campus Heart Health Awareness Day.
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Nicholas County Campus Heart Health Awareness Day.
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Get involved - Volleyball 4 Autism
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Students in New River Community and Technical College’s Browning Social Service Club are preparing for Volleyball 4 Autism, a fundraiser for The Un-Prescription, on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
Teams are forming and sponsors are needed.
Registration for teams of eight is $100 if registered before the event or $150 at the door, and the 2019 event will have two divisions, one for those who play regularly and one for those with less experience. T-shirt sponsorships are available for $100, now through March 29.
Team registration will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 starting at Memorial Baptist Church, 1405 S. Kanawha St., Beckley.
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Defensive driving: distracted driving
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Fleet Management provides monthly driving tips to provide agencies with a way to promote good defensive driving techniques ensuring the safety of state vehicle operators. For March 2019, Fleet is providing drivers with information on distracted driving.
What Is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.
This article will cover the top techniques you can use to scan the road, ensure a safe following distance, and allow adequate stopping distance to help you reduce your risk of a crash.
Scanning the Road
To be a defensive driver, you must see what's going on. The best way to spot potential trouble is by scanning. Avoid a fixed, straight-ahead stare that may let you drift off into daydreams while on the road. We are all subject to many distractions while driving, both inside and outside the motor vehicle, which can reduce a driver's concentration on the driving task. When driving, be sure to look ahead, look to the sides, check the traffic behind you and be aware of your blind spots.
Maintain a Safe Following Distance
A safe following distance is a minimum of two (some states suggest three) seconds of space that you should maintain in front of your vehicle.
Stopping Distance in Relation to Speed
Any regular passenger vehicle traveling at a speed of 20 MPH should be able to stop within a distance of 25 feet. Heavier vehicles and vehicles traveling in combination with other vehicles (towing) have longer stopping distances. Remember that having stopping distance between vehicles is the best braking device.
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For more tips on how to avoid distracted driving, watch this video from AAA Driver Training.
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Update on Great Colleges to Work For survey
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There has been a change in plans regarding the Great Colleges to Work For survey. The College will be conducting its own survey, and will not be participating in the Great Colleges to Work For survey this year.
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Outstanding Cheering Section
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Last week, Dr. Copenhaver, Roger Griffith and Mike Green traveled to Pocahontas County High School to present the school with the "Most Outstanding Cheering Section" trophy from the 2019 New River CTC Foundation Shootout.
In addition to the trophy, a $500 donation was made to PCHS’s Project Graduation and New River CTC Shootout T-Shirts were distributed to students.
Vice-Principal Kristy Tritapoe and teacher/head cheerleading coach Darlene Arbogast coordinated the pep-rally event in the school gymnasium.
During the event the College was able to share information on New River CTC programs, New River CTC Foundation scholarships and answered questions from students regarding the application process.
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Scholarship deadline is March 15
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The last day to apply for scholarships is this Friday, March 15! Please remind students to submit their application online at
www.nrctcf.org for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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Active SWV March 2019 events
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From the Ready WV Spring Newsletter
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Ready to clean out those rooms, closets, and drawers you've been meaning to get to? When you do, don't forget to gather and freshen up your emergency supplies.
- Toss out old batteries and food items and replace with new.
- Replenish supplies - gather items from around the house or get those items that you don't already have.
- Store supplies in a big duffle bag or large plastic container, something you can grab n' go!
- Keep your kit in one place that is easily accessible.
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Spring break, March 11-15, 2019
Spring holiday, March 15, 2019 - College Closed
Love Your Heart presentation, March 19, 2019, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., R201 at the Raleigh County Campus and college-wide through Zoom
How to Succeed in a Diverse World: Conversations Around Diversity and Inclusion
, March 27, 2019, 12:30 to 4 pm, college-wide through Zoom
Volleyball 4 Autism, April 6, 2019, Beckley -
Interested in forming a team? Contact
Dr. Kelli White
Stress Less with Mindfulness, Tuesdays, April 9-May 7, 2019, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., R201 at the Raleigh County Campus and college-wide through Zoom
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony, April 26, Raleigh County Campus
Tech Expo, May 1, 2019, Greenbrier Valley Campus
Tech Expo, May 8, 2019, Advanced Technology Center
Commencement, May 11, 2019, Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
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Coming to the Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton
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King of Pop: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.chuckmathenacenter.org/upcomingevents
, by calling 304-425-5128 or visiting the CMC Box Office at 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
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New River Community and Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, blindness or disability in its educational programs or in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment as required by applicable state and federal law. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices relating to disabilities or sex discrimination: Leah Taylor, VP Administrative Services and Student Services, 304-929-6701,
ltaylor@newriver.edu (Employees/Visitors/Third Parties/Students).
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