Vol. 8, Issue No. 09
July 20, 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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New River CTC will be holding outdoor registration events at our campuses, and we are asking that those attending register for the event online at
www.newriver.edu/countdown
to ensure that we are keeping with state guidelines. Both employees working the events and those attending are asked to wear masks.
Events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
- July 29, Mercer County Campus, Princeton
- August 3, Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg
- August 4, Nicholas County Campus, Summersville
- August 5, Raleigh County Campus, Beaver
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From the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Grants, Vol. 1
The Higher Learning Commission must approve any new academic program that “requires the allocation of substantial financial investment or resources”. As a result, New River is required to engage in the “Substantive Change” process before offering the proposed LPN to RN and PTA programs. This process requires the submission of an application and a possible on-site visit from a team of peer reviewers prior to approval.
- The LPN to RN application was submitted at the end of April.
- The first of two parts of the PTA application was submitted in the middle of June.
As a result of the Comprehensive Evaluation conducted in March of 2019, the college is required to submit two Interim Monitoring Reports, both due in May of 2021. The college is engaging in activities that address these identified deficiencies. (More about this work in later editions.) Teams have been identified and will begin the writing of the reports soon. The reports shall address:
- Visiting Team concerns regarding Criterion 4.A, 4.B, and 4.C:
- 4.A – The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs.
- 4.B – The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning.
- 4.C – The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational improvement through ongoing attention to retention, persistence, and completion rates in its degree and certificate programs.
- Visiting Team concerns regarding Criterion 5.C and 5.D:
- 5.C – The institution engages in systematic and integrated planning.
- 5.D – The institution works systematically to improve performance.
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Chase Hosler has joined New River CTC in the position of A/P Accountant. Prior to coming to New River CTC, she has primarily worked at local car dealerships and is excited for the change.
She has a certificate in bookkeeping, an Associate of Science in Business Administration and an Associate of Applied Science in Business: Accounting from New River CTC.
Welcome, Chase!
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NEW student resource videos online
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To help our students, we've created four new videos to walk them through finding their username, accessing the portal, changing their password and ordering their books. Additional videos on using Zoom and other topics are also in development. Videos can be found on our website at
https://www.newriver.edu/student-video-resources/
. The videos are also on our YouTube channel, and are being shared through the College's social media channels.
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NEW Zoom background for you!
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We've created a new Zoom background for you using the New River CTC logo.
Click here
for the inverted version. (It will appear backward, but when used in Zoom will appear as the image here.) We've also included a link on the Faculty & Staff page on the website.
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Working from home resources
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New River CTC's Workplace Wellness Committee is providing resources to help with wellness while working from home:
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Around campus & in our communities
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Defensive Driving July 2020
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Getting your car road ready
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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 July 2020, Fleet is providing information on getting your vehicles “road ready”.
Due to the recent events, many of your vehicles may have sat still for several months. Before putting them back on the road, check each one to ensure they are road ready.
To get your car road ready, open the doors to air it out and check all of the following to ensure proper functioning:
- Since most state agencies were not “open for normal business”, some vehicles may have dead inspection stickers or expired registrations. Please check to ensure both are up-to-date and in place.
- See if there are any recalls on the vehicle and make sure they are taken care of.
- Check all fluids – oil, brake, coolant, power steering and windshield washer.
- Check hoses, belts and windshield wiper blades for wear and tear.
- Test the battery, lights and turn signals.
- Make sure the AC is functioning properly. Check and/or change both air filters to help your engine to run more efficiently.
- Check your tires (including your space tire) for bulges, worn tread and for proper inflation. The sticker on the inside of the driver’s side door frame will have the manufacture’s recommended PSI inflation for your vehicle’s tires.
- Clean all windows inside and out along with your mirrors. After sitting for a while, they may have become dirty or filmy.
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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: Peter Hoeman, Interim Dean of Student Affairs, 304-929-5027.
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