Vol. 7, Issue No. 11
May 21, 2019
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"Energy and persistence conquer all things." — Benjamin Franklin
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e College celebrated our 16th Commencement on Saturday, May 11. Photos from the event may be
viewed online
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Our own EMS Program provided coverage for graduation this year. Pictured are the EMS Programs Director Travis Copenhaver, NRP and Brittany Phillips, EMT-B student, with a EMS unit supplied by Alderson Fire Department in the event that patient transport was necessary.
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Around campus and in our communities
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Graduating students from the social services program attended the NASW Conference in Charleston earlier this month. Pictured (left to right, front row): Heather Hayes, Brandi Reel, Felicia Proctor, Dr. Kelli A. White and Skyler Green (left to right, back row): Charity Utterback, Kristin Glass, Rebecca Jett, Lauren Boyd, Kathy Cales and Chelsie Williams.
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Congratulations to Chelsie Williams our second recipient of the Browning Social Service Scholarship!
Chelsie will be continuing her education at Concord University in the fall.
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The Browning Social Service Club installed new officers on May 6, 2019. Officers for the 2019-2020 school years (left to right): Kyndall Grose, Historian (Mercer); Olivia Wood, Treasurer ( Raleigh); Brittany Pickles, Secretary (Raleigh); Amber Hill, Vice- President (Greenbrier;) and Janeshia Curry, President (Raleigh)
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New River CTC's 2019 Phi Theta Kappa All-West Virginia Academic Team with Faculty Advisor Stacy Reikowsky, Student Program Advisor Wanda Johnson and First Lady Cathy Justice. Additional photos from the event in Charleston are
available online, also photos from the induction at New River CTC's Raleigh County Campus are
available online.
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The maintenance team has been working on the NCC building and shrubbery in preparation for the summer months.
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The maintenance team worked at the ATC to prepare the building for the Tech Expo earlier this month.
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On April 18, 2019, the LPN students traveled to Marshall University to attend the first Marshall University School of Pharmacy Yingling Lecture. The keynote speaker was Sorrel King.
In 2001, Sorrel King's daughter Josie died as a result of medical errors. Consumed by grief, King and her husband created the Josie King Foundation to help prevent patients from being harmed or killed by medical errors. One of our classes, LPNU128 is centered around the Josie King Curriculum.
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Kicking off the 2019 Tech Expo with a demonstration from our EDET (line service) students.
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High school students visited the Tech Expo to learn about the College's technical programs.
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Pike Electric gives a high voltage demonstration.
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Student work was on display during the event. Our welding students have crafted new locker space for the Ghent Volunteer Fire Department.
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Students in our Diesel program have given new life to an old ambulance.
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One of the automotive demonstrations given during the Expo.
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Faculty and staff at the Raleigh County Campus wished Darvis Cox the best in his next endeavor on Friday, May 10.
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Faculty and staff came together at the Raleigh County Campus last week to say good-bye to Dr. Jerry Wallace. He has accepted the position of Campus President for Central Community College's Hastings Campus, Nebraska.
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Congratulations to Hannah Cool! She is a 2019 graduate of Richwood High School receiving a Kyle & Ann Fort $1000 scholarship from The New River Community and Technical College Foundation.
Hannah plans to enter the LPN program this fall.
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Mary Igo presents Christine Messer, Nicholas County High School, with a Presidential Scholarship.
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Summersville Area Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Tournament
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Mary Igo and, fellow chamber board member, Rebecca Groves help by selling raffle tickets during the event on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Pictured with Chamber director Mary Spencer.
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PEIA's third-party administrator (TPA) transition from HealthSmart to UMR continues to move smoothly. UMR will take over as TPA for the PPB Plans and the Special Medicare Plan beginning July 1, 2019. PEIA will be serviced from the UMR Customer Service Center in downtown Charleston.
What members can expect:
- New ID cards and new web portal which will include the ability to chat with Plan Advisors
- Plan Advisors to help members navigate health care services
Watch for more information about the transition to UMR in the coming months.
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New River CTC Foundation Awards Registration Days Scholarship
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Jazmine Marshall of White Sulphur Springs is the winner of a $500 Registration Days scholarship for returning students at New River Community and Technical College.
Marshall, who is a Practical Nursing student, said the scholarship will help her complete her program at the College’s Greenbrier Valley Campus in Lewisburg.
“This scholarship will help me afford transportation and supplies for clinical rotations,” Marshall said.
New River CTC Foundation hosts “Registration Days” scholarship promotions to encourage current and new students to sign up for classes at their local campus. A second $500 scholarship will be awarded this summer to a new student who registers for the fall 2019 semester.
“Scholarships are a much-needed source of financial assistance to students who are striving to better themselves and find a career,” said New River CTC Foundation Executive Director Michael Green. “We are thankful for our generous donors who make these scholarships possible.”
In 2019-2020, New River CTC Foundation will fund more than $125,000 in scholarships to students at the College’s four campuses.
Marshall said she has been pleased with her college experience so far.
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“New River offers classes at affordable rates and flexible times that make it easier for people to achieve their academic goals. I have had a positive experience, and New River has opened up many opportunities for me to transfer and further my education,” she said. “The nursing program especially is a rewarding experience that allows for personal and intellectual growth throughout the program.”
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New River CTC does not discriminate in its educational programs or in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies relating to disabilities, sex or other forms of discrimination: Amanda Baker, Director of Human Resources, 304-929-6717.
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