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New River Community and Technical College 2015-2016 Annual Report 2016-2017 Annual Report PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

ABOUT New River Community and Technical College was founded July 1, 2003, by enactment of the West Virginia Legislature as a multi-campus institution headquartered in Beckley. The College serves Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers and Webster counties in southeastern West Virginia. New River CTC offers a full range of academic/technical programs from the Greenbrier Valley Campus in Lewisburg, the Mercer County Campus in Princeton, the Nicholas County Campus in Summersville and the Raleigh County Campus in the Beaver/ Beckley area. Technical programs also are offered at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent.

VISION New River CTC improves students’ lives and enriches communities.

MISSION New River CTC provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES Shared values guide New River CTC in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work. COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP • Commit to the well-being of others. • Pursue truth, learning and quality scholarship. • Model behavior that promotes unity. • Commit to increasing the knowledge of all individuals • Demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission. associated with the College. • Promote a caring and supportive environment. • Foster lifelong learning. • Support continuous personal and professional growth. • Maintain high standards in our constant pursuit of excellence. INTEGRITY • Practice fairness and honesty. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Uphold ethical, professional, academic and financial Message from the President 3 standards. • Ensure transparency. 2015-2016 Board of Governors 4 • Be accountable. 2016-2017 Board of Governors 5

JUSTICE New River CTC numbers 6 • Respect the freedom and dignity of each individual. Financial Planning 7 • Respect and promote diversity. • Promote positive attitudes toward each other. Academic Updates 8 • Provide equal opportunity for success. New Administration 10 • Prepare students and employees to work in a global and diverse environment. From the Classroom and Beyond 12 Reason to Celebrate 13 SERVICE • Provide service to each other and to the community. Around the Campuses 14 • Be a responsive member of the community. Remembering Cherished Faculty & Staff 18 New River CTC Foundation 19 Financial Statements 22

2 New River Community and Technical College Message from the President The College is always planning for the future through the strategic plan, facility master plan, departmental plans, program reviews, etc., and the challenges of the last two years made it abundantly clear how important that constant reviewing, assessing and planning is to the well- being of the institution.

New River Community and Technical College has seen declining enrollment over the past several years. This has become a trend at most community colleges, not just in West Virginia, but across the country.

The revenue shortfall from tuition, coupled with the compounding state appropriation cuts made it necessary “Coming together is a for the College to make changes in order to continue to provide accessible, affordable, quality education and beginning. Keeping together workforce programs to meet the needs of southern West is progress. Working together Virginia. New River CTC reviewed and implemented is success.” ways to save money, increase revenue and connect skilled workers (students) to jobs. --Henry Ford

The College is expanding on transition intiatives and focusing on career pathways for students. New River CTC is partnering with local high schools through the college transitions program and promoting dual credit and early enrollment. Our workforce programs offer a progression for skilled workers. Programs recently approved or TABLE OF CONTENTS from certification to associate degree (e.g. Emergency under consideration include: Hospitality and Tourism, Medical Technical training toward a Paramedic degree Electro-Mechanical-Instrumentation, Physical Therapist or Certified Nursing Assistant training toward a Practical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Culinary Arts, Medical Nursing degree) making it easier for students to advance Laboratory Technician and Cyber Security. in their training. For those interested in a bachelor’s degree, we have agreements with colleges and universities Also on a positive note, New River CTC has seen an that facilitate the process of transferring credits from increase in the number of certificates and degrees New River CTC to a four-year program. Most recently awarded over the past five years from 216 awards in 2011 the College signed articulation agreements with West to 370 in 2017, meaning more students are completing Virginia University, West Virginia State University, their program of study. Concord University, Bluefield State College and the University of Charleston. Moving forward, we will continue to assess our efforts and plan ahead to ensure a bright future for the College The College offers programs that can lead to direct and the region. employment, and we’re working to promote those programs. We work with agencies such as WorkForce West Virginia and Veterans Upward Bound to reach displaced workers and veterans to help them train for new careers. New River CTC’s mission is to offer programs that meet the needs of our communities, thus new programs are developed based on the demand 2015-2016 Annual Report 3 2016-2017 Annual Report PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Board of Governors 2015-2016

David Nalker Leslie Baker John Barnes Sandy Epling Chair, Greenbrier County Raleigh County Greenbrier County Greenbrier County Commercial Vehicle Dealer Director of Operations Vice President Insurance Agent (retired) Beckley Exhibition Coal ABB Analytical PAS State Farm Mine and Complex (retired)

Robert Farley Deborah Hill Albert Martine Dr. Tom Lemke Mercer County Nicholas County Raleigh County Raleigh County Executive Director, Healthcare Administrator Principal Director of International Princeton-Mercer County Meadow Bridge High Marketing Chamber of Commerce School (retired) (retired)

Shirley Runyon Susie Atkins Dr. Nancy Wemm Alex Battaile Greenbrier County Classified Staff Faculty Representative Student Representative Business Owner Representative New River CTC New River CTC New River CTC

ACCREDITATION New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www. hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Leslie Baker John Barnes Tom Cochran Robert Farley Raleigh County Greenbrier County Raleigh County Mercer County Director of Operations Vice President Manager Executive Director, Beckley Exhibition Coal ABB Analytical PAS Raleigh County Airport Princeton-Mercer County Mine and Complex (retired) Chamber of Commerce

Jim Ferguson Dr. Tom Lemke Albert Martine Shirley Runyon Mercer County Raleigh County Raleigh County Greenbrier County City Government Director of International Principal Business Owner (retired) Marketing Meadow Bridge High (retired) School (retired)

Linda Sumner Susie Atkins Dr. Nancy Wemm Blair Campbell Raleigh County Classified Staff Faculty Representative Student Representative Raleigh County Assessor Representative New River CTC New River CTC New River CTC

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New River Community and Technical College* by the numbers 4 CAMPUSES

GREENBRIER VALLEY 1,624 MERCER COUNTY STUDENTS NICHOLAS COUNTY RALEIGH COUNTY 31% PART 36% 40% 69% TIME 25 & 60% MALE 24 & SERVING FULL 64% OVER UNDER TIME FEMALE 9 COUNTIES

FAYETTE GREENBRIER STUDENT TO 59 FULL-TIME & MERCER FACULTY RATIO 64 PART-TIME MONROE NICHOLAS 15 TO 1 FACULTY POCAHONTAS RALEIGH SUMMERS WEBSTER DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 65

2014-15 GRADUATES 307

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 90% * Fall 2015 data from the National Center for Education Statistics Icons by Icons 8 https://icons8.com/ 6 New River Community and Technical College Financial Planning BUDGET ECONOMIC IMPACT GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS The College’s budget for FY17 A recent study released by the In order to ensure that state is $11,883,593, including state West Virginia University Bureau of appropriations go further, the College appropriation of $5,499,133. This is a Business and Economic Research seeks grants and partnerships with 1.5% increase from FY16 to offset the estimated the economic impact other agencies. For example, New $83,098 increase in PEIA costs. of New River CTC on the region River CTC is part of a five-state at $30.6 million. New River CTC entrepreneurship education POWER For three years, the College saw a produced the most significant impact grant. The College has partnered decrease in state appropriations: of any two-year institution based on with EntreEd, EdVenture, Behavioral FY2013 $6,386,280 investment, with a ratio of $5.30 for Business LLC, NACCE and other FY2014 $5,775,692 every dollar invested by the state. community and technical colleges FY2015 $5,682,907 to take entrepreneurship education FY2016 $5,416,035 2016-17 PRIORITIZED CAPITAL/ into secondary schools throughout FACILITIES, BONDING Appalachia. The College continues to look for PROJECTS ways to save money without effecting 1. Nicholas County Campus, Roof As part of a grant through the the quality of programs, such as: Replacement $ 300,000 Benedum Foundation, the College increasing tuition by 7% for FY17, 2. Advanced Technology Center, purchased entrepreneurial training decreasing adjunct pay, combining Roof Repair 80,000 materials for the cosmetology and five academic departments into 3. Greenbrier Valley Campus, Boiler automotive programs and provided four, issuing visiting instructor Replacement 100,000 the materials at the sites where these contracts based on semester or six 4. Nicholas County Campus, programs are housed. month terms, reducing the President Parking Lot Repairs 10,000 and non-classified salaries and 5. Advanced Technology Center, New New River CTC has also partnered benefits by 5% based on FY15-16 Fire Pump/Tank 200,000 with the New River Gorge Regional contracts and evaluating vacant 6. General Deferred Maintenance Development Authority, Region positions, purchases and contractual Projects 500,000 I Workforce Investment Board, agreements based on need. 7. Addition to Nicholas County Greenbrier Valley Economic Campus 1,300,000 Development Corporation, WV WEST VIRGINIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Small Business Development Center, EDUCATION FY15-16 AND FY16-17 STATE APPROPRIATIONS Raleigh County Commission, West Virginia University and a private foundation to establish a regional business accelerator and network of modern flex officepaces s in southern West Virginia. The Hive Beckley has been created and a Hive is planned for Lewisburg.

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Academic Updates NEW RIVER CTC ADDRESSES LOW GRADUATION RATES AND STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT RATES Though the Higher Learning Commission has recently expressed concern regarding graduation rates at community col- leges in West Virginia, New River Community and Technical College has been working to increase graduation rates and decrease student loan default in recent years.

“We’ve initiated programs to help our students reach their educational goals and to explain to them how student loan debt can affect their future,” said New River Community and Technical College President Dr. L. Marshall Washington. “But the Department of Education’s definition of ‘graduation rate’ doesn’t fit for the majority of community college students.”

The Department of Education defines graduation rates based on first-time degree or certificate seeking students who take classes full time and complete their program of study at a community college within three years.

“New River CTC students are displaced workers and nontraditional students interested in programs that lead to direct employment. They come to us because we have programs like EDET, LPN and paramedic with 100 percent job placement rates. Some students transfer in from other schools. Many work full-time and attend class part-time. Others start at New River CTC with the plan of transferring to a four-year school,” Washington explained.

Because of the varied needs of New River CTC students, the College has initiated two programs at all four campuses to help students complete their program of study in a timely manner. New River CTC’s Officef o Student Success and First Year Experience programs assist students in identifying a career path, planning for their classes, learning strategies for studying and provide tutoring. Faculty and staff from New River CTC have also participated in the HLC’s Persistence and Completion Academy, and the new strategies are paying off sa graduation rates have increased. In 2011, New River CTC reported 216 graduates compared to more than 370 degrees and certificates awarded in both 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.

New River CTC has also been working successfully to lower their student loan default rate. In 2013 the College launched the Borrow Smart Campaign to educate students on the consequences of taking out student loans and why they should borrow only what they need, not the maximum for which they qualify. In 2011, the College’s borrow default rate was nearly 40 percent, but dropped significantly after launching the campaign. The 2013-14 data showed the rate at or below 25 percent.

GUIDED PATHWAYS The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of WV implemented a shared commitment for a guided pathways program in higher education. This shared commitment signifies na agreement to work together to develop and implement a “Momentum (GPS) Pathways,” (also known as Guided Pathways Strategy) that will dramatically increase the number and percentage of students who earn a postsecondary credential.

The guided pathways approach seeks to support students along their entire path into and through a program of study by mapping pathways to student end goals; helping students enter a pathway; keeping students on the path; and, ensuring students are learning.

Our nation is urgently trying to increase the number of college graduates it produces, and community colleges are under enormous pressure to contribute to this growth. New River CTC will help our students succeed by improving rates of college completion, transfer and employment; increasing persistence from semester to semester and the number of college credits completed successfully during the first year; and, providing professional development to faculty and staff egardingr guided pathways.

8 New River Community and Technical College “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” --William James

U.S. SENATE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS LOCAL COLLEGE Democratic Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Alex Keenan visited New River Community and Technical College’s Advanced Technology Center in Ghent on Monday, April 17, 2017, along with Aaron Spork, Director of Economic Development for U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, and Jessica Tice, Deputy State Director for U.S. Senator Joe Manchin.

The visit was scheduled after West Virginia Community and Technical College Chancellor Dr. Sarah Tucker addressed the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies in March speaking about the importance of community colleges in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. She gave examples of programs that provided training for displaced workers leading directly to employment at New River CTC and Bridge Valley CTC.

“Last year, we launched an accelerated electric distribution engineering technology (line service) program specifically designed for displaced coal miners. It was a good fit as many former miners already have some of the knowledge and certifications needed to pursue a career in line service,” New River CTC President Dr. L. Marshall Washington explained.

NEW RIVER CTC AND WVU SIGN ADMISSION AGREEMENT An admission agreement between New River Community and Technical College and West Virginia University will make it easier for students to continue their education. “This is a new and clear path for New River CTC students to obtain their career goals and increase their earning potential by transitioning easily into four-year programs after completing their associate degrees,” said New River CTC President Dr. L. Marshall Washington.

Under the new agreement, New River CTC graduates in good standing who maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program are guaranteed admission to WVU. Students transferring to specific rogramsp must meet the program prerequisites, GPA and other criteria for program admission.

“This agreement provides a seamless transfer process, allowing for a successful transition of New River CTC students to WVU,” explained WVU Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Stephen Lee. “We are excited about our partnership with New River CTC and welcome their students to WVU to continue their educational journey.”

NEW PROGRAM WILL HELP NEW RIVER CTC A.A.S. GRADUATES EARN BACHELOR’S DEGREES New River Community and Technical College graduates with an Associate of Applied Science degree have a new opportunity for completing a bachelor’s degree through West Virginia University at Parkersburg in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervisory Management program.

The degree is designed to prepare students for careers in management by providing associate graduates with skills including managerial accounting, process and quality management and strategic management.

The 2+2 program allows New River CTC graduates to transfer 60 credit hours from their associate degree and earn their bachelor’s degree by completing 60 credit hours online through WVU Parkersburg.

TOBACCO-FREE On July 1, 2017 all New River Community and Technical College locations became tobacco free, meaning the use of traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chew, pipes, cigars, hookah or water pipes and snuff will not be allowed on College property (including parking lots). 2015-2016 Annual Report 9 2016-2017 Annual Report PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

New Administration VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Richard B. Pagan accepted the position of vice president for academic affairs at New River Community and Technical College at the beginning of the fall 2016 semester.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve southern West Virginia through New River CTC,” Pagan said. “The College offers programs that serve the area well, and we’ll continue to 2016 Physical Therapist Assistant program seek out programs that help our graduates Dr. Richard Pagan students meet their goals and Vice President for Academic Affairs benefit the employers in our communities.”

Pagan comes to New River CTC most recently from the National Aviation Academy of New England, Bedford, Mass., where he served as the senior vice president and campus director. He previously served as aerospace engineering faculty at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, division chair for Guilford Technical Community College, N.C., and as faculty at Fairmont State College/ Pierpont Community and Technical College, W.Va. Dr. Washington talks with Rep. Evan Jenkins and staff in Washington, D.C. A graduate of the Community College of the Air Force with a degree in military science and occupational instruction, Pagan earned a bachelor’s degree in general education from Liberty University, a master’s in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a doctorate in higher educational leadership from West Virginia University. In addition to his higher education experience, Pagan retired from the military after 20 years of active service.

The 2015 Summit on Race Matters: Continuing Conversations sponsored by The Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy and New River Community and Technical College was Students, faculty and staff attended WV Higher held on the Greenbrier Valley Campus. Education Day at the Legislature on March 15, 2016. 10 New River Community and Technical College “Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises.” --Demosthenes DEAN OF TRANSFER AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Dr. Wendy Patriquin comes to New River CTC from Parkland College in Illinois where she worked for 18 years, first teaching (mostly English- as-a-Second Language, but also some Developmental Dr. Kelli White and Karen Carter-Harvey Reading, and International Relations), then serving as advise students on the Raleigh County Campus. Chair of the Humanities Department.

She completed her undergraduate studies at Ohio University, and earned a master’s degree in International Relations from American University and in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration at the University of Maryland. Over the last couple of years Dr. Patriquin has become increasingly involved in promoting general education for all community college students in order to ensure that graduates are Director of Medical Laboratory Technician appropriately prepared for transfer or the workplace. Program Diane Tyson teaches the Hawk about phlebotomy during the Business As Dean of Transfer and Pre-Professional Programs, her goal is to After Hours event held at the MCC with focus on three areas: professional development for faculty, curriculum the Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Bluefield development and assessment. When not working, she enjoys reading, Chamber of Commerce. exercising and cooking. Wendy is especially looking forward to taking advantage of the outdoor recreational activities available in southern West Virginia!

ALUM EMPLOYEE CREATES SOLUTIONS FOR THE COLLEGE Have you noticed a change in our online directory, People Search? The new version is a creation of System Programmer Jason Garris, a 2007 New River CTC graduate.

“Jason is doing great things for the College,” said Vice President for Technology and Library Science David Ayersman. “The new online directory is a product that Jason created; it replaced a commercial product that was discontinued. While we looked for commercial solutions that Students, faculty and could meet our needs, Jason’s own personal effort led to the staff on the Nicholas development of the new People Search directory.” County Campus met at the flagpole to honor our “I enjoy the flexibility of my job,” Garris said. “I can prioritize as needed and take Veterans. on projects to improve efficiency. I’m trusted to do my job and get done what needs to be done to make our system work.” 2015-2016 Annual Report 11 2016-2017 Annual Report PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Pictured at the All-West Virginia Academic recognition ceremony in 2016 at the State Capitol are (l-r) Alexandria Battaile, Joy Vance, First Lady Joanne Tomblin, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, Mary Pomeroy, New River CTC Student Program Advisor Wanda Johnson, and New River CTC President L. Marshall Washington. Madison Frame was unable to attend the event. From the Classroom and Beyond PROGRAMS the Certificate of Applied Science in development programs to address New River Community and Massage Therapy at the Greenbrier the training needs of regional Technical College offers associate Valley Campus. Students studying employers and community and degree, certificate and advanced cosmetology earn a certificate of continuing education courses. skill set programs. Courses are applied science in four-semesters, offered online and through the allowing them to enter the New River CTC’s workforce Interactive Video Network to workforce sooner. programs offer a progression from increase access for students across certification to associate degree the large geographic area. The New River CTC has articulation (e.g. Emergency Medical Technical College also offers Prior Learning agreements with Bluefield State training toward a Paramedic degree Assessment of vocational, on-the- College, Concord University, or Certified Nursing Assistant job and military training. Marshall University, University of training toward a Practical Charleston, West Virginia State Nursing degree) making it easier For the 2015-16 school year, the University and WVU to facilitate for students to advance in their College expanded the offering the transfer of credits to four-year training. of the Paramedic Program to the baccalaureate programs. Raleigh County Campus. For the 2015-16 school year, WORKFORCE accelerated classes were offered for For the 2016-17 academic year, EDUCATION Electric Distribution Engineering Technology and Industrial two new programs were offered: The Center for Workforce Technology to meet the needs of the Associate of Applied Science in Education offers customized displaced workers and employers. Medical Laboratory Technician at training and workforce the Raleigh County Campus and 12 New River Community and Technical College “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

--Thomas Edison The College’s thirteenth commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton.

Reason to Celebrate ORU ANNIVERSARY on other New River CTC campuses. James Banner, director at Pike The One Room University Electric. celebrated five years of providing LEARN AND EARN higher education to the residents of New River CTC Electric 2016 AND 2017 Pocahontas County with an open Distribution Engineering COMMENCEMENT house in September. Technology students interned New River Community and at Pike Electric, LLC, one of the Technical College’s 2016 and 2017 “The ORU is a model for largest electrical contractors in commencement ceremonies were educational innovation in rural the United States, through a state basically identical. Approximately communities. I am proud and Learn and Earn initiative. Students 370 graduates received academic honored by what New River worked as line service installers in degrees and certificates at both Community and Technical College Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee graduations, held at the Chuck is accomplishing in Pocahontas from Jan. 11 through April 25. Mathena Center in Princeton County,” said Dr. Washington. on the second Saturday in May. Students received paid work In addition, approximately 125 The ORU was formed as a unique experience and college credit for students earned Academic Honors, partnership between New River the internship. The Learn and Earn graduating with a 3.4 grade CTC, the Pocahontas County program, administered by the West point average or higher at each Commission, and City National Virginia Council for Community event. During the 2017 exercises, Bank. and Technical Education, the College celebrated the first reimbursed half of the students’ graduating class in three programs: Courses at ORU are taught in salary to Pike Electric. medical laboratory technician, the classroom, online, and via an massage therapy and emergency Interactive Video Network through New River CTC was the company’s medical technician-paramedic. which a student in Pocahontas “first choice for new employees County is connected to classrooms in the West Virginia region,” said 2015-2016 Annual Report 13 2016-2017 Annual Report PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Around the Campuses

PRESIDENT HOSTS LEGISLATORS AT CAMPUSES Dr. Washington held the College’s annual visit with Senators and Delegates on Oct. 5 and 7, 2015. This is an opportunity to have a conversation about the College, highlighting the mission, programs offered, a tuition comparison for institutions in our region, student populations served, and the economic impact U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s Resource and Job Fair took in the communities we serve. He shared several great place at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center & New student stories and their path through New River CTC. River CTC’s Raleigh County Campus on Friday, Oct. 28, 2015. Members of the Legislature who attended the meetings were Delegates Marty Gearheart, John Shott, Ricky Moye, David Perry, Tom Fast, George Ambler, Roy Cooper, and Jordan Hill as well as Senator Sue Cline. We are very fortunate to have Legislative representatives who support New River Community and Technical College and the region we serve.

BOY SCOUTS COMPLETE PROJECTS AT NEW RIVER CTC Five Boy Scout troops assisted with cleaning, landscaping and parking lot striping at the Greenbrier Valley, Nicholas and Raleigh County Campuses during July 2017 as part of the West Virginia ARROW to the Summit Community Service Initiative. As many as 40,000 scouts and thousands of additional youth and volunteers performed an estimated 500,000 hours of community service throughout the state.

The Carter Family Foundation provided $1,200 to assist the College with these projects.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN COLLEGE CREDIT James Monroe High School senior students took college classes during the 2016-17 academic year through New River CTC. Students completed American Government and College Transitions, as well as an online 100-level class. Regional Director of Operations for the Greenbrier Valley Campus Roger Griffith taught the courses. High school students can also qualify for EDGE credits.

14 New River Community and Technical College “It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” -- Napoleon Hill

The College hosted a free community event in April 2016 to provide information on cyber security, careers in the computer information technology field and the computer industry.

CDL GRADUATE RECOGNIZED BY CELEBRATING OUR STUDENTS: TMC TRANSPORTATION EDET STUDENTS RECEIVE LEARN Jordan Nelson joined TMC Transportation in May AND EARN INTERNSHIPS 2016 and took top honors in his class after completing While the goal for many college students is to earn a the CDL program at New River Community and degree and then get a job, West Virginia’s Learn and Technical College. Earn program is allowing New River Community and Technical College Electric Distributing Engineering Nelson had been interested in obtaining a CDL license Technology (EDET) students to work in their field for some time, but could not pursue the training until while completing their program of study. he was laid off from the Volvo plant in Dublin, Va. A Students are encouraged to obtain a Pintle Hook Class program through Work Force West Virginia paid for A CDL License to increase their job prospects, but the six-week training program at New River CTC. those under the age of 21 cannot legally drive across state lines. The EDET students without Learn and Earn “It’s a tough lifestyle,” Nelson explained. “There’s a lot internships are all under the age of 21. of travel and each day is different. You must want to do it for more than the paycheck to stick with it.” The Learn and Earn initiative, sponsored by the state, allows students in technical degree programs to be TMC Transportation is an employee-owned flatbed employed as interns by sponsoring companies and the carrier company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. state of West Virginia reimburses the employer 50% of the student’s salary.

As of 2016, 31 EDET students have been employed as part of the Learn and Earn program and the College is working to help the rest of our students connect with opportunities by holding additional interviews with Pike Electric, River City, C.W. Wright and the U.S. Department of Labor to name a few.

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2015 and 2016 Outstanding Contributors Sharon Evans and Dr. Lucie Refsland

NEW RIVER CTC FACULTY AND STAFF The College has exceptional faculty and staff. eyTh are experts in their area and true community supporters. New River CTC employees are doing great things.

Professor of Mathematics Dr. Shirley Davis was named 2016 College/University Mathematics Teacher of the Year by the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM). Dr. Davis was recognized by her peers at the annual WVCTM conference at Stonewall Resort on March 11.

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company released “Practical Anatomy & Physiology – Labs for the Advanced Level Provider” written by Instructional Specialist of Emergency Medical Services Paula Johnson in the fall of 2016. This manual was written for Emergency Medical Responders who must act quickly with precision and accuracy. The text provides a thorough explanation of anatomy and physiology to prepare EMTs and Paramedics to address complex patient care demands in chaotic situations.

Assistant Professor of Developmental Math Sharon Evans was named New River CTC’s Outstanding Contributor during the West Virginia Community College Association’s 2015 Annual Conference.

“Ms. Evans is a true professional, always bringing laughter to those around her,” Fathers and sons complete EDET said Dr. L. Marshall Washington, President. In her 26 years in higher education, program, (top L to R) Cecil and Justin she has served in many capacities and has expanded the horizons of many Lester and (bottom L to R) Donald and students. It is the College’s honor to recognize the achievements of Ms. Sharon Justin Kenneda. Evans.”

Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Lucie Refsland, was selected as New River CTC’s Outstanding Contributor during the West Virginia Community College Association’s 2016 Annual Conference.

“Dr. Refsland is an encouraging, supportive co-worker”, said Dr. L. Marshall Washington, President. “She is committed to bettering the lives of her students and colleagues and improving our communities. Even after 17 years of community college service, her energy and enthusiasm are still contagious.”

NEW RIVER CTC STUDENTS The College prides itself in being able to provide programs to help students reach their educational goals whether they are interested in programs leading to direct Dr. Shirley Davis with President Dr. employment or completing classes to transfer to a four-year institution. Recent Marshall L. Washington. success stories include: 16 New River Community and Technical College “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” -- Helen Keller Four students from New River CTC were named to the 2016 All-West Virginia Academic Team in a competition sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, two-year college presidents and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education. The honorees were Madison Frame of Birch River, Mary Pomeroy of Nettie, Alexandria Battaile of Alderson and Joy Vance of Frankford.

Donald Kenneda and his son Justin completed New River CTC’s Electric Veterans honored during the Mercer County Distribution Engineering Technology program, along with 30 other Campus student-led ceremony at Roselawn students including another father and son, Cecil and Justin Lester. Both Funeral Home, Princeton. Donald and Cecil were displaced workers looking for retraining. Interim Dean of Workforce Education Joseph Hazelwood reported that many of the EDET students who completed the 2016 spring, evening and accelerated cohorts received job offers.

Desiree Bullock took classes at New River CTC while she was a student at Greenbrier East High School allowing her to earn an associate degree in less than a year. She graduated from Greenbrier East High School in May 2015 and graduated with her Associate of Science in Business in December 2015. She plans to continue her education and pursue a bachelor’s degree in business from West Virginia University.

Students in New River CTC’s sociology and psychology classes at the Mercer County Campus honored local veterans by clearing graves, placing commemorative flags and holding a ceremony at Roselawn Cemetery followed by a reception at the campus in 2016.

New River CTC welding students crafted and installed a water wheel for The Tractor Bar, Mt. Nebo, and made the Beckley Underground sign, Uptown Beckley during the 2015-16 academic year.

Storms and flooding during June 2016 destroyed homes and communities in southern West Virginia. After the events, students at New River CTC volunteered assisting with relief efforts and collecting items to help those in need.

Welding students crafted the Beckley Underground sign in the Uptown area (Middle) New River CTC students helped with relief efforts after severe storms and the water wheel at the Tractor Bar, Mt. and flooding in June 2016. Nebo (Bottom). 2015-2016 Annual Report 17 2016-2017 Annual Report PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Remembering Cherished Faculty/Staff Ms. Belinda Ann Cox, 48, of Beckley died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She worked as a Financial Aid Coordinator at New River CTC’s Raleigh County Campus/Central Administration in Beaver. Belinda was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Beckley College/Mountain State University, Valley College of Technology and Walden University. She received an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Science in Adult Learning.

Ms. Cox, in addition to her mother, is survived by her son, Damon Terrell Harris, her daughter, Laila Amonyee Cox, six grandchildren, and a host of siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ms. Belinda Ann Cox

Dr. John N. Dynak, 66, of Alderson passed away Sunday November 22, 2015. He was born May 22, 1949 at Warren, Pa to the late John N. and June I. Arnen Dynak.

Dr. Dynak had a Ph.D. in Chemistry. He taught science based classes at New River CTC’s Greenbrier Valley Campus in Lewisburg and Dabney S. Lancaster College in Clifton Forge, Va. He was also a contract chemist for WestRock, formerly known as Meade Westvaco, in Covington, Va. John was a lover of animals, plants, teaching and life itself. He had been recognized in the local newspaper for the high rate of his students being admitted to medical school.

Surviving Dr. Dynak include his wife, Tamra L. Cutright, step-sons, Nicholas Mitchell of Orange, Va, Joshua Mitchell of Texas and Jacob Cutright of Alderson; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Mary Cutright of Lewisburg. Dr. John N. Dynak

Dr. John R. Mullens of Summersville was born on December 4, 1956 and passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016.

Dr. Mullens was a Professor of Languages and Literature at New River CTC’s Nicholas County Campus in Summersville and served as Chair of the Department of Languages, Literature and Communications. He served as the Dean of Instructional Services for both New River CTC and Glenville State College. Dr. Mullens loved teaching and had also taught at Glenville State College and Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn.

A graduate of Nicholas County High School, he received a R.B.A. in Journalism and Theatre from Marshall University, a M.F.A. in Playwriting from Ohio University, and a Ph.D. in Dramatic Literature from Bowling Green Dr. John R. Mullens State University.

18 New River Community and Technical College “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” -- Anne Frank

Michael Green New River CTC Foundation Interim Executive Director New River CTC Foundation The New River Community and Technical College the Board of Directors decided to move towards a Foundation, established in 2007, is committed to “One Board” structure to centralize the functions, securing financial resources to complement the activities, messaging, vision and priorities of the College’s efforts in providing accessible, affordable, Foundation. To strengthen the Foundation Board of quality education and workforce programs to meet the Directors, each member of the four campus Advisory needs of the region it serves. Boards was extended an invitation to join the Foundation’s Board of Directors. NEW LEADERSHIP AND STRUCTURE Michael Green joined the College as the Interim CAR DONATIONS BENEFIT Executive Director of the Foundation in January 2016. He is responsible for the New River CTC Foundation AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE and alumni affairs. TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS A broken-down, used car may not seem worth much Green brings a wealth of public/private experience to most people, but for students in New River CTC’s allows him to develop a comprehensive, sustainable Automotive Service Technology program, it’s even and diversified institutional advancement program. better than a vehicle in perfect working condition. His goal is to create a stewardship/moves management effort to retain existing and cultivate new Foundation A. James and Dawn Paine donated a 2007 Suzuki donors. He is excited about the opportunity to serve Forenza to the Automotive Service Technology New River CTC’s students and communities. program on July 1, 2015, and Shirley Runyon, New River CTC Board of Governors member and owner Prior to joining New River CTC, Green served eight of American Beer Company, also made a vehicle years in the West Virginia State Senate representing donation to the automotive programs during the 2015- the 9th Senatorial District. In 2014, he was honored 16 academic year. She donated a 2006 Ford Freestar as a recipient of the State Journal’s Generation Next, minivan. 40 under 40 and also received the prestigious honor of being recognized by West Virginia Executive Magazine “Our students learn from cars in need of repair. They as a “Young Gun”. He also attended the Henry Toll are able to diagnose real-life mechanical failures and Fellow’s Leadership Program in Lexington, Kentucky, one of the nation’s premier leadership development gain experience repairing a wider variety of vehicles,” programs for state government officials. said Automotive Service Technology Instructional Specialist Stuart Gimblin. Green led the Foundation Board of Director’s Vision Retreat and provided direction towards building a sustainable development program. During the event, 2015-2016 Annual Report 19 2016-2017 Annual Report PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Administrative Associate Jessica Porter speaks to a new Artwork created by New River CTC students for the student and her family about scholarship opportunities. auction to benefit welding students.

New River CTC Foundation Vision Retreat at Glade Springs Resort.

scholarship fund. BUCKET TRUCK DONATION HELPS “Our students created beautiful pieces for the auction,” EDET STUDENTS said New River CTC Regional Director of Operations River City Construction, Inc., donated a 2001 bucket for Raleigh and Mercer Counties Jill Holliday. “The truck to the New River CTC Foundation for use in event was a great opportunity to showcase their work the Electric Distribution Engineering Technology and the program.” (line service) program and CDL certification during the 2015-16 academic year. “When the College’s previous truck fell victim to mechanical problems and THE NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT became inoperable, Walter Manning, vice president of PROGRAM River City Construction, committed to the donation Through the Neighborhood Investment Program, and arranged delivery of the vehicle,” said Interim New River CTC Foundation has been able to offer Executive Director of the New River CTC Foundation tax credits to donors for scholarships to students Michael Green. “The generosity of companies like whose incomes are 125% or less of the federal poverty River City allows New River CTC to continue to offer guideline. These are students who need our help the accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce most, and whose lives can be improved the most programs in southern West Virginia.” through education.

WELDING STUDENTS RAISE FUNDS Scholarships can be made to existing endowments, each campus’ General NIP fund, or donors can begin FOR SCHOLARSHIP a new endowment. Generally, the tax credit is more April is National Welding Month, and students at New beneficial to the donor than a tax deduction since River Community and Technical College’s Advanced the deduction reduces the amount of total income Technology Center celebrated by raising $1,500 for on which taxes are based while a tax credit is used to future welding students. reduce the total tax liability. Since the FY16-17 NIP tax credits were fully disbursed, the WV Department of New River CTC hosted a cornhole tournament and a Commerce increased New River CTC’s distribution for welding art auction at the ATC to raise funds for the FY17-18 to $57,500. 20 New River Community and Technical College “Remember the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” -- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

BROWNING SOCIAL SERVICE CLUB MEETS SCHOLARSHIP GOAL Students studying social services at New River Community and Technical College can benefit from a recently endowed scholarship. The Browning Social Service Club, New River CTC’s student social service organization, has held many fundraising events to reach their $10,000 endowment during the spring 2017 semester. The Carolyn Browning Social Service Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Carolyn Browning, an associate professor at New River Community and Technical College. The scholarship will provide a $1,000 award for a full-time, student who has completed at least one academic year of study in a social service field at New River CTC. The student must also submit documentation of active involvement with the Browning Social Service Club and their community.

WENDY’S ENDOWS NEW RIVER CTC SCHOLARSHIP Ray Blackburn, President of Wendbeck, a Wendy’s Corporation and a corporate partner with New River Community and Technical College, presented a check to the College’s Foundation on July 26, 2016 to finalize an endowment of $10,000 for a Wendy’s Adoption Scholarship which was established last year. The Wendy’s Adoption Scholarship provides support to students who have been adopted or who have been in a foster care program. Secondary preference is given to employees of Wendy’s and their immediate families. The founder of Wendy’s, Dave Thomas, was adopted as an infant and was a well-known advocate for adoption.

NEW RIVER CTC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION The New River Community and Technical College Foundation recognized scholarship recipients and donors during a special reception at the Raleigh County Campus on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

New River CTC President Dr. L. Marshall Scholarship Recipients at Reception Washington with Neighborhood Investment Program Scholars

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Financial Statement - FY16 REVENUE FY 2016 FY 2016 FY 2017 BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET STATE APPROPRIATIONS 5,416,035 5,416,035 5,499,133 TUITION AND FEES 9,645,481 5,666,823 6,330,543 INVESTMENT INCOME 3,000 2,431 1,600 SALES AND SERVICES OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 120,000 111,922 120,000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 90,000 633,904 108,000

TOTAL REVENUES 15,274,516 11,831,115 12,059,276

EXPENDITURES

SALARIES AND WAGES 8,633,498 7,231,152 6,928,490 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 2,072,039 1,795,109 1,891,547 SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES 4,246,904 2,505,093 2,603,556 UTILITIES 447,743 395,659 460,000 ASSETS (EQUIPMENT AND SIMILAR) 100,000 0

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 15,500,184 11,927,013 11,883,593 Active Grants U.S. Department of Labor: Reimaging Allied Health in Southern WV $3,000,000 U.S. Department of Labor: TAACCCT Bridging the Gap 1,337,106 WVCTCS Technical Program Development: Electrical Technology 220,000 WVCTCS Technical Program Development: Casts Auto Service Technology 220,000 WVCTCS Physical Therapist Assistant 220,000 WVCTCS Technical Program Development: Welding Technology 167,800 WVCTCS WV Advance: Reimaging Allied Health 140,975 WVCTCS WV Advance: Electrical Mechanical Instrumentation 481,905 WVCTCS WV Advance: Industrial Technology 72,182 WVCTCS Complete College America Professional Development 7,542 WVHEPC: Degree Now Adult Learner 6,000 Rapid Response Medical Laboratory Technician 70,000 Legacy Tobacco Free 2,542 Carl D. Perkins Act Vocational/Technical Funding 188,123 22 New River Community and Technical College Financial Statement - FY17 REVENUE FY 2017 FY 2017 FY 2018 BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET STATE APPROPRIATIONS 5,499,133 5,389,150 5,247,765 TUITION AND FEES 6,330,543 6,144,157 6,562,964 INVESTMENT INCOME 1,600 5,462 4,500 SALES AND SERVICES OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 120,000 209,620 180,000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 108,000 122,142 110,000

TOTAL REVENUES 12,059,276 11,870,531 12,105,229

EXPENDITURES

SALARIES AND WAGES 6,928,490 6,422,601 7,058,481 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1,891,547 1,761,077 1,947,544 SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES 2,603,556 3,346,040 2,603,557 UTILITIES 460,000 550,520 460,000 ASSETS (EQUIPMENT AND SIMILAR)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 11,883,593 12,080,238 12,069,582› Active Grants Carl D. Perkins Act Vocational/Technical Funding $156,473 Carl D. Perkins Career Pathways Coordination & Development 3,000 Carl D. Perkins Case Manager Career-Technical Education 50,000 WVCTCS Advance: Information Technology Advancement 253,600 WVCTCS Advance: Diesel Technician 220,000 WVCTCS Technical Program Development: Welding & Pipefitting Technology Sustainability 164,971 WVCTCS Technical Program Development: Clinical Laboratory Science 220,000 DHHR Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 120,000 HB 3009 Workforce Development Initiative: Sowers Electric Learn & Earn 6,720 HB 3009 Workforce Development Initiative: River City Construction Learn & Earn 31,350 HB 3009 Workforce Development Initiative: Pike Electric Learn & Earn 1 46,500 HB 3009 Workforce Development Initiative: Pike Electric Learn & Earn 2 43,400 HB 3009 Workforce Development Initiative: Pike Electric Learn & Earn 3 86,800 HB 3009 Workforce Development Initiative: American Electric Equipment Learn & Earn 16,875 Boy Scouts of America National Scout Jamboree 1,200 College Transition Initiative 101 29,125

2015-2016 Annual Report 23 2016-2017 Annual Report 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 offices listed below have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies relating to disabilities or sex discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX.

Inquiries from Students/Employees/Visitors/Third Parties: Leah Taylor Vice President of Administrative and Student Services Phone: 304-929-6701 Fax: 304-929-6707 New River Community and Technical College 280 University Drive • Beaver, WV 25813 www.newriver.edu • 866.349.3739