Vol. 9, Issue No. 8 May 24, 2021 |
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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 welcomes Instructor of Nursing |
We are pleased to welcome Ms. Karen Hoschar to the New River CTC LPN to RN program.
Karen started her nursing career in 1985, working on several specialty units, OR, OB, ER, med-surg to name a few. She started working on her BSN in 1998, and graduated in 2002 from WVU-P/WVU. In 2004 she earned her Masters in Nursing Education/Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Karen has worked at the Center for Nursing, CAMC, United Healthcare, Jackson General, Roane General, the University of Charleston, and Mountain State University.
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We’ve extended our spring Workplace Wellness Lunch and Learn sessions, adding one for this coming Friday exploring coping with anxiety related to COVID. If you join the live meeting and comment in the chat, you will be entered into our upcoming prize drawing.
Don’t forget, we share resources and videos from the Workplace Wellness Lunch and Learn sessions on our website at https://www.newriver.edu/workplace-wellness/. If you haven’t been able to attend in person, you can watch the videos and email us at communications@newriver.edu sharing your experience, and we will enter you into our upcoming prize drawing. Emails should be sent by end of day on Friday, May 28, 2021 to be entered into the prize drawing. |
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New River CTC's seventeenth commencement |
New River CTC's seventeenth commencement ceremony took place on Saturday, May 15 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. More than 115 graduates walked in the ceremony, with students earning degrees in 2020 and in 2021.
Pictured: Employees setting up for commencement. Front row left to right: Tonya Webb, Shamil Walton, Wanda Johnson and Jenni Canterbury
Back row left to right: Janelle Schofield, Bob Runion, Michael Green, Bonny Copenhaver, Lori Midkiff and Steve Lacek
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Sharon Evans has announced her retirement from New River Community and Technical College effective August 1, 2021. After teaching 37 years, 5 months in West Virginia and 2 years, 5 months in Virginia, she has accumulated 40 years of teaching. While wishing she could teach longer, she said it is time to surrender the reins and let someone else take over.
"I will miss the students, colleagues, and administration as we have the best workers here. The Mercer County Campus will always share a piece of my heart," said Sharon. "I have always represented New River with high standards, and I consider my time here as the best years of my life. It has been a great honor to be part of the New River mission."
The New River CTC community would like to thank Sharon for her dedication to the College, and congratulate her on her retirement!
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The Institutional Advancement team has been working with area high schools to support their state basketball titles as well as upcoming graduations. Graduation banners were created for 14 schools who wanted to participate, and 20 schools were recognized on the College's social media accounts on each graduation day.
The Office of Communications has also developed a targeted email campaign for local high school graduates to congratulate them and introduce New River CTC as an option for their next step.
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Associate Professor of English awarded mini grant |
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Dr. Lisa Brewer has been awarded a mini grant of one thousand dollars to develop two OER (Open Education Resources) classes. This grant will allow student to save money as they will not have to purchase textbooks.
Congratulations, Dr. Brewer!
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New River CTC awarded six graduating high school seniors with Presidential Scholarships to the college. Pictured on the right, Roger Griffith presented a Presidential Scholarship to Ian Gardner at Summers County High School.
Other recipients include Selbie Benton, Nicholas County; Veronnica Pope, Nicholas County; Eric Gwinn, Greenbrier County; and Chelsea Ozell Brown, Greenbrier County.
The Presidential Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for current high school graduating seniors providing full in-state tuition for four consecutive semesters, excluding summer terms and special sessions.
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Abby Honaker, Roger Griffith and Gene Whitlow represented New River CTC at the Mercer County drive-in college fair last Thursday. |
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How to talk about COVID-19 vaccines with friends and family |
COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it’s normal for people to have questions about them. The sheer amount of information—and misinformation—about COVID-19 vaccines can be overwhelming to anyone. You can help by listening without judgement and identifying the root of their concerns. Acknowledge their emotions so they know they have been heard. Ask open-ended questions to explore their concerns, ask permission to share information, and help them find their own reason to get vaccinated.
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MAY 24
Summer Classes Begin
MAY 26
PTA Information Session
12 p.m., Zoom
MAY 31
Memorial Day - College Closed
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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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