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Inspiration for today
"In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact." Les Brown
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Town Hall meetings today
Today Dr. Washington is holding Town Hall meetings via the IVN system at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to share outcomes from the New River CTC Board of Governors June 1 meeting regarding changes to College policies as a result of HB2542. IVN rooms for both meetings are as follows:
Advanced Technology Center Room 205
Greenbrier Valley Campus Room G207
Mercer County Campus Room M107
Nicholas County Campus Room N104
Raleigh County Campus Room R147
The Town Hall meetings will be recorded and made available for those who cannot attend.
To provide all interested employees with the opportunity to ask questions and receive an appropriate response, send your questions to
presidentsoffice@newriver.edu
prior to the Town Hall meetings or by Thursday, June 8. Questions and answers will be compiled in a document and distributed to the College Community by end of day on Thursday, June 15.
The following New River CTC Operating Rules and Policies are open for 30 day comment: Policy No. 18 Employee Leave and Policy No. 25 Personnel Administration. Comments should be sent to ltaylor@newriver.edu. If there are no substantive changes, the policies will go into effect on Monday, July 3.
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Young becomes WVMATYC President
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2017-2019 WVMATYC Officers (left to right): President Andrew Young (New River CTC), past Co-President Beth Timmons (BridgeValley CTC), Affiliate Delegate Alternate Sonya Armstrong (WV State University), Treasurer Jenka Lockwood (Mountwest CTC), Secretary Michael R. Anderson (WV State University) and President Elect Darren Gemoetz (WV Wesleyan College).
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The 2017 WVMATYC Conference was held at the New River CTC campus in Lewisburg on April 22, 2017. During the business meeting Andrew Young was elevated from President-Elect to President for 2017-2019.
Two New River CTC faculty members presented during the conference. Andrew Young shared "A Survey of West Virginia Colleges Math and Statistics Students: A website for WV colleges to use to enter and collect data for projects," and Sandra Lilly discussed "A Foundational Co-requisite Model for Freshman Mathematics."
WVMATYC is the West Virginia affiliate of AMATYC, the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges. Founded in 1996, membership includes professors from four-year institutions.
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New employee welcome
Deanna "Brooke" Shrewsbury attended and graduated from New River Community and Technical College. While attending college, she worked at City National Bank and Beckley Dental Center where she gained several years of customer service experience. She joins New River CTC as a Records Assistant III.
Welcome, Brooke!
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NIP credits available
The New River Community and Technical College Foundation has Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) tax credits available for charitable giving through June 30, 2017.
Any charitable contribution, including cash, stock or personal property, valued at more than $500 is eligible to receive tax credits worth 50% of the donation; for example, a $500 donation receives $250 in tax credits.
Administered by the West Virginia Development Office, NIP is the only state tax incentive available for charitable gifts. All donations also are eligible for the Federal Charitable Contribution Deduction.
Neighborhood Investment Program tax credits enable New River CTC Foundation to raise money for scholarships serving low-income students.
For more information about NIP donations, contact Mike Green at 304-929-1042 or mgreen@newriver.edu.
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Safety Awareness Month
June is Safety Awareness Month, and the National Safety Council has chosen a different topic to promote each week of the month.
Week 1: Stand Up to Falls
Week 2: Recharge to Be In Charge (Focusing on Fatigue)
Week 3: Prepare for Active Shooters
Week 4: Don't Just Sit There (Focusing on Ergonomics)
Also the New River CTC Safety Council has scheduled and conducted the following campus safety inspections:
May 15: MCC and ATC
May 23: GVC Main (Arts/Science and Library) and Welding Lab
May 31: NCC and Allied Health
June 5: RCC
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News & updates
- Do you know of an employee who is going above and beyond in supporting the College? We want to hear about them! Send information to communications@newriver.edu for inclusion in From the Hawk's Nest.
- Need assistance with placing an ad, creating or editing a promotional document? The Office of Communications is here to help. Please fill out one of our online forms for all requests. These forms go to both Libby and Jenni and help us ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.
- The College will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
- The College will be closed on Fridays from the week of May 15 through July 28. College offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm.
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Defensive driving: work zone smart
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. The topic for June is work zone smart.
Summertime is here and there are a lot more things to be on the lookout for on the roadways: more drivers, motorcycle enthusiasts and roadway construction. No matter where you are driving, there is a good chance that you will encounter road construction along the journey. It is so common during the warmer months that we don't pay it as much attention as we should.
Here are some tips to help you and roadways construction workers to stay safe:
- SLOW DOWN! Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes.
- DON'T TAILGATE! Keep a safe distance between your car and the cars ahead. The most common crash in a highway work zone is the rear-end collision, so leave two car lengths between you and the car in front of you.
- STAY ALERT AND MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS! Dedicate your full attention to the roadway and avoid changing radio stations or using cell phones while driving in a work zone. About 25% of all traffic crashes are related to distracted driving.
- EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed and people may be working on or near the road.
- KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR VEHICLE AND THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT.
- PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS AND OBEY ROAD CREW FLAGGERS! The warning signs are there to help drivers move safely through the work zone. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says you've left the work zone. The flagger knows what's best for moving safely in the work zone and has authority, so you can be cited for disobeying his or her directions.
- KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC FLOW. Drivers can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by merging as soon as possible. Don't drive right up to the lane closure and then try to barge in.
- SCHEDULE ENOUGH TIME. Visit the West Virginia Department of Transportation's website for the latest road conditions and scheduled construction sites.
- BE PATIENT AND STAY CALM. Work zones are not there to personally inconvenience you. Remember, the work zone crew members are working to improve the road and make your future drive better.
For more on this topic, watch the video Just Drive - Work Zone Smart on YouTube. To review past topics, visit Fleet Management's Defensive Driving Site.
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Legendary Nashville Bluegrass Band at Chuck Mathena Center
With two Grammy Award-winning albums and two Entertainer of the Year honors from the International Bluegrass Music Association, four time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, the Nashville Bluegrass Band, is no stranger to acclaim from critics and fans alike. The legendary band takes the stage at the Chuck Mathena Center Friday, June 23 at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 and are now available.
Purchase tickets online at at www.chuckmathenacenter.org, by calling 304-425-5128 or come on by the Box Office at 2 Stafford Commons in Princeton. Enjoy the pre-show dinner at CMC catered by the Big Whiskey BBQ Company! The dinner is at 5 pm. This is going to be a Lone Star BBQ Feast including smoked turkey and beef brisket, Big Whiskey's famous Burnt End Baked beans, mac 'n' cheese, potato salad, a dinner roll, iced tea and banana pudding for dessert. Tickets for dinner are $20 and will sell out fast, so get yours right away!
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Theatre West Virginia kicks off the 2017 season with Phil Dirt and the Dozers and Footloose the Musical
We all need a throwback to remind us of where we came from and why our future rests on the foundation of the past. A Phil Dirt and the Dozers show will take you right back to classic Rock n' Roll's golden age; a spiritual place often revisited by modern day superstars for inspiration and direction. For years, Phil Dirt and the Dozers have been praised, honored and downright loved by people everywhere. Standing ovations, encores, fun, laughter and repeat performances are the "norm" for the Dozers. Their seasoned wit, extraordinary talent, musical excellence and artful versatility have granted them a place among the best nostalgic Rock n' Roll bands in their genre. For more details go to www.phildirt.com.
Phil Dirt and the Dozers -One Night Only- Saturday, June 10, 2017
Show starts at 7:30 pm with seating available starting at 6:30 pm
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of Ariel (the Reverend's daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.
Footloose the Musical
June 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and July 1
Show starts at 7:30 pm, preshow musical starts at 6:30 pm and seating available starting at 6:20 pm
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New River Community and Technical College | 866.349.3739 |
www.newriver.edu
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,
ltayor@newriver.edu
(Employees/Visitors/Third Parties/Students).
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