Vol. 8, Issue No.13
September 28, 2020
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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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WV statewide collegiate business plan competition open for entries |
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The 15th Annual West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition offers college students from around the state the unique opportunity to bring their business ideas to life. The 2020-21 Competition will be held 100% online and is open to for-profit and not-for-profit ideas. All full-time higher education students from any major in the state of West Virginia are welcome to enter.
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Increasing accessibility in the age
of virtual learning
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In West Virginia and across the nation, many students face another semester of hybrid or fully virtual learning. Educators are working hard to make lessons inclusive for all students and accessible from any point of entry. Being mindful of resource design contributes to inclusive spaces that promote the success of all students. Read more about steps educators can take and questions that can be asked before adopting materials to help all students reach learning goals set for the coming year.
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#BeReady for disasters during Coronavirus |
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Week1: Make A Plan
Week 2: Build A Kit
Store items that you can use at HOME for sheltering in place, or that you can Grab & Go, in case you need to evacuate quickly.
After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it's ready when needed:
- Keep canned food in a cool, dry place.
- Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.
- Replace expired items as needed.
- Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family's needs change.
Week 3: Flood & Financial Prep
Flood Prep Considerations
Week 4: Teach Youth
Teach and Involve Youth in Getting Prepared and Staying Safe
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Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies. Include them when filling out your Family Emergency Plan.
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Let kids do a scavenger hunt throughout the house to collect items you may already have to build your Emergency Kit.
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Make it FUN! The online #ReadyKids Games can help kids learn the basics.
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Help Children to Cope: disasters can leave children and teens feeling frightened, confused and insecure. Recognize and help them to deal with their emotions.
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Some of the Raleigh County Practical Nursing students on their first day of clinicals. |
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The Office of Communications, Jenni Canterbury, Tori Taylor and Abby Honaker, has been working with faculty and staff across the College on recording footage for a virtual tour of New River CTC. The College was selected as one of five West Virginia colleges to participate in the Virtual West Virginia College Road Trip as part of the WV Gear Up Grant. The project is set to be complete by the end of November 2020 and will be available online.
Thank you to all of the faculty and staff who have assisted with the project!
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Many thanks to our hardworking maintenance teams |
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Our Maintenance teams have been busy updating our campuses and working on a variety of projects.
At MCC, Raymond Frost has been preparing for social distancing protocols.
The NCC maintenance team, John Hamon, Justin Foster and Becky Rogers, has been very busy working on a number of projects that include: summer cleaning classrooms, offices, labs, common areas etc.; removal of trees and shrubs on campus; cutting grass and removing debris from tree areas; removing debris from parking lot, repainting parking to strips; pressure washing entrance of building (main, back two entrances), faculty suite, covered picnic area etc.; pressure washing and re-staining, benches, picnic tables; cleaning and organizing the maintenance office and exterior maintenance buildings; cleaning main entrance of the campus; and many other projects across the campus.
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Former student assists with hurricane relief efforts |
A group of Kanawha County first responders traveled to assist in Hurricane Laura relief efforts in Louisiana. The 18-person special operations team left Charleston on Aug. 28, driving 16 hours before reaching the hurricane relief site in Louisiana. Among the team was Kayla Neil, who trained at New River CTC. Her husband is currently an AEMT student.
In addition to her professional work on site, Kayla also helped to sponsor one evacuee’s fifth birthday party after a boy told crew members his family had lost their home and belongings to Laura. She along with other crew members provided the young boy with toys and special birthday treats, purchased with money from their own pockets.
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We’ve shared this information with students by email, and wanted to be sure that you had it too.
Mountain Heart Child Care Resource and Referral Program
- Manages the child care subsidy program
- Links parents with child care options
- Provides consumer information
- Offers technical assistance and training to providers
- Informs parents of other resources in their community
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New Wi-Fi access points installed at all campuses |
New River CTC now has expanded Wi-Fi access as part of the WV Kids Connect Initiative. Six parking lot access points have been installed at New River CTC locations (Beaver, Ghent, Lewisburg, Marlinton, Princeton and Summersville).
The WV Kids Connect initiative was created to support the learning needs of children who do not have access to the Internet at their home. By installing the necessary equipment, all public schools, higher education institutions, county libraries and state parks now have Wi-Fi hotspots to allow students to access the Internet to complete their school assignments in the comfort and security of their vehicle.
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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, Title IX or other forms of discrimination: Peter Hoeman, Interim Dean of Student Services and Title IX Coordinator, 304-929-5027, phoeman@newriver.edu, 280 University Drive, Beaver, WV 25801. Additional information can be found on the College’s website at www.newriver.edu/nondiscrimination.
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