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Campus Communicator APRIL 2015 An Historic Day the Rev. Dr. Darrell Cummings, who presented the invocation and benediction, presided at the formal presidential installation. Dr. Riley is the first president to wear the newly minted Medallion, or chain of office, symbolizing the position.

1 Campus Communicator APRIL 2015 An Historic Day the Rev. Dr. Darrell Cummings, who presented the invocation and benediction, presided at the formal presidential installation. Dr. Riley is the first president to wear the newly minted Medallion, or chain of office, symbolizing the position. After the ceremony, guests were invited to a reception held in the Dining Room of the Culinary Arts department in the Education Center across from the B&O Building. Refreshments were prepared by the Culinary Arts chefs and students and the reception was sponsored by the Foundation and Wheeling and New Martinsville Friends organizations. Inauguration of Dr. Riley Inauguration ceremonies for West Virginia Northern s seventh president, Dr. Vicki L. Riley, were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the B&O Building on the Wheeling campus. Renewing Our Commitment was the investiture theme. During the event, held in the auditorium which was filled to near capacity, greetings were offered to the president by six representatives of various components of the College community. Speakers were Robert J. Krall, president, WVNCC Foundation Board of Enrollment Indicator Trustees; James Cork Bowen, member of the New Martinsville campus Friends of the College board; Nick Zervos, president of the Wheeling campus Friends of the College board; Tyger Eltringham, Wheeling campus Student Government Association senator; Margaret DeCola, chair of the Classified Staff Council; and Jeremy Doolin, president of the Faculty Assembly. Bob DeFrancis, dean of Community Relations, served as master of ceremonies, Robert F. Troeger provided musical accompaniment, Mitchell Spurlock performed two songs, and Northern President Vicki L. Riley has announced a new initiative to the College community which is working together to help impact WVNCC enrollment numbers. She said, I am pleased to announce a new enrollment indicator to assist all of us in regularly monitoring and responding to the current enrollment status. Each Monday, Dr. Riley said, Northern s community will receive an from the Institutional Research Office that includes our new enrollment thermometers. The first thermometers sent are shown next page and include: continued next page...

The percentage of students enrolled The percentage of returning students enrolled The percentage of applicant yield (number of applicants that have registered) Dr.

I hope you find the data useful in your planning as we work together to meet our enrollment goals. Thank you to the staff in IR for their work on this new initiative.

40% 40% 40% 30% 20% 10% As of 04/27/15 19% (405) 30% 20% 10% As of 4-27-15 22% (319) 30% 20% 10% As of 4-27-15 0% 0% 0% 11% (60) HELP US REACH OUR GOAL HELP US REACH OUR GOAL HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

Officially, attendance at the events included 72 persons on the Weirton campus, 70 persons on the Wheeling campus and 20 in New Martinsville.

2 The percentage of students enrolled The percentage of returning students enrolled The percentage of applicant yield (number of applicants that have registered) Dr. Riley added, For those of you who regularly log in through the portal, this information will be located there as well and will be updated daily. I hope you find the data useful in your planning as we work together to meet our enrollment goals. Thank you to the staff in IR for their work on this new initiative. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Fall 2015 GOAL 2150 Registered Students 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Fall 2015 GOAL 100% Returning Students Registered 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Fall 2015 GOAL 65% Applicant Yield 40% 40% 40% 30% 20% 10% As of 04/27/15 19% (405) 30% 20% 10% As of % (319) 30% 20% 10% As of % 0% 0% 11% (60) HELP US REACH OUR GOAL HELP US REACH OUR GOAL HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Tri-Campus Open House The Saturday, April 11, Open Houses at Northern s three campuses have been declared successful by those who planned and executed the events. Officially, attendance at the events included 72 persons on the Weirton campus, 70 persons on the Wheeling campus and 20 in New Martinsville. An initiative of the marketing committee of the reconstituted Enrollments Management Council, the Open House was planned after the call by President Riley for the entire College community to advance proposals for targeting enrollment increases. The response to the call for volunteers to work the event from faculty and staff members truly was outstanding, and many of them provided written comments to serve as a basis for improvements to next year s Open House. An electronic survey was made available after the activities to enable quick reaction to the Open Houses, and the conventional wisdom was that even though many workers were happy because of the event s success, many believe next year s event can be made even better. Planning for the 2016 Open House already has begun. 1. Two future students applied for admission and then grabbed some gear at the Wheeling college bookstore. 2. Faculty and staff volunteers meet before the Open House on the Weirton campus, where more than 70 persons took advantage of the opportunity to visit the campus on Weirton Heights. 3. Front, Shelly Reager and son Marshall greet and register guests and, back, Officer R.J. Faldowski, acted as security for the day. 4. From left, student Lori Wiethe and Melanie Baker handled the kids activities on the Wheeling Campus for the day. Melanie s son K.J., left, tagged along and made a new friend - his family traveled all the way from Fairmont to check out the Culinary program for their son. ➌ ➍

Radiography Students Honored Several radiography program students at West Virginia Northern Community College have been chosen for honors in advancement of their academic careers.

Heath will receive an all-expensespaid trip to the ASRT Educational Symposium and Annual Governance and House of Delegates Me

In addition, Heath will attend educational courses specifically designed for students, attend the opening of the ASRT Museum and Archives and be assigned a professional mentor during the House of

3 Radiography Students Honored Several radiography program students at West Virginia Northern Community College have been chosen for honors in advancement of their academic careers. Janeen Heath Janeen D. Heath, of New Cumberland, has been selected to participate in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists 2015 Student Leadership Development Program. Heath will receive an all-expensespaid trip to the ASRT Educational Symposium and Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting from June in Albuquerque, N.M. In addition, Heath will attend educational courses specifically designed for students, attend the opening of the ASRT Museum and Archives and be assigned a professional mentor during the House of Delegates meeting. According to Misty D. Kahl, WVNCC radiography program director and assistant professor, Heath is a firstyear student in the program and her selection is a great honor for Janeen as well as for Northern. She was one of 90 students chosen from around the country. This is the third time in four years Northern has had one of its radiography students selected to go to this national conference, Kahl explained. In addition, Kahl said, one of the second year radiography students, Baydn Waller, of Flushing, was selected for the 18-month West Virginia University Ultrasound Program that begins in July. She added that several students apply for the three spots in that class every year, so we are very pleased and proud that Baydn is one of the three selected for the upcoming year. Baydn Waller Another second year student, Willis Hill, of Moundsville, was selected as a Student Board Member-at-Large for the West Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists, an appointment that lasts for one year. Kahl said his responsibilities are to attend the quarterly board meetings and the annual fall conference as well as to offer input into the society from a student s perspective. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists represents 152,000 members who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy treatments. The society also provides radiologic technology students with the tools, services and support they need to prepare for careers in medical imaging and radiation therapy. Wheeling Campus Willis Hill For more information about the ASRT and opportunities for radiologic science students, visit students. National Library Week Pat Stroud, director of libraries at West Virginia Northern, announced the libraries were celebrating National Library Week April Pat pointed out that libraries are part of the American Dream. In a world that s information rich, libraries are information smart. She added, To celebrate National Library Week we are asking students to tell us why they come to the library. She asked, Please complete the statement below and send this back to us, or print it off and send it to us in the campus mail. Your comments, along with our students, will be placed on sticky notes on our LRC bulletin boards. The statement was: My campus library helps me with: In addition, Pat promoted Thursday, April 30, as POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY. She urged the College community to share with everyone your very own favorite poem, and several colleagues did just that.

SCARSI Club Celebrates Anniversary The SCARSI Club at WVNCC has celebrated its One Year Anniversary this month, according to advisor Joyce Britt.

4 SCARSI Club Celebrates Anniversary The SCARSI Club at WVNCC has celebrated its One Year Anniversary this month, according to advisor Joyce Britt. At a recent meeting, club members elected Amy Morris to fill the position of recording secretary for this current school year. She joins Connie Gould, president, and Pat Hulderman, vice president, as officers of the club. In discussing the first year of its existence, Britt said Students Caring About Regional Social Issues Club focused on several issues. Two specific activities included a sign-up awareness activity during which students and faculty signed a large poster supporting putting a stop to sexual violence; club members sold popcorn and donated proceeds to the Sexual Assault Help Center, Wheeling, and the Wheeling YWCA Family Violence Prevention Program. In addition, the club donated 30 new blankets to the Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless and the Youth Services System winter freeze shelter. The club addressed a variety of social awareness topics, including sexual assault, suicide, domestic violence, disabilities awareness, veterans issues, homeless awareness, stopping the isms: sexism, racism and ageism; social work was targeted and plans for the end of the semester included alcohol awareness. Britt pointed out the club has more than a dozen members from mainly the Wheeling campus but she reiterated the club is open to all currently enrolled students. A bulletin board on third floor of the Wheeling campus B&O Building is used by the club to highlight awareness campaigns, which are based on club interest. HIT Student Receives Award Connie Snodgrass A student in the Health Information Technology program at Northern has been awarded a scholarship through the West Virginia Health Information Management Association. Connie Snodgrass, of Wheeling, is the recipient of one of three scholarships given by the state organization. The scholarships, according to Korene Silvestri, HIT program director and associate professor, pay for the cost of the Registered Health Information Technician national credentialing examination. Silvestri said the students GPA is the tool used to determine who is awarded. In addition, Snodgrass was awarded a second scholarship, for $300, at the beginning of the current semester from the Wheeling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In her application letter for the state award, Snodgrass said, I am definitely a non-traditional student at West Virginia Northern Community College. At 56 years old I became a full-time college student for the first time in my life. I graduated from West Allegheny High School located in Imperial, Pa., in Continuing my education was not possible because of an ill mother who I helped care for and the financial burden it would put on my older parents. She explained she went to work as a waitress, got married and had three children. I had various server positions for the next 30 years then became an administrative assistant and bank teller later on. After a divorce, remarriage and relocation, It took me seven years of dead end jobs before deciding to continue my education. Scared, apprehensive, unsure and just too darn old are just a few words I mumbled as I entered through those college doors. Being very organized has greatly helped my transition to college studies. Somewhere along the way it clicked, I knew I could do this. In 1999, I took a prerequisite course in Medical Terminology at Allegheny County Community College; it was only a six weeks course but I love it. Life s trials and tribulations put a halt to anymore schooling at that point but when I entered WVNCC I knew I wanted a career in the HIT field because it was lifelong dream for some time now. Making the Dean s List and becoming a member of Phi Theta Kappa has given me a remarkable sense of accomplishment, which kept me plugging away. My family and friends have been very supportive, even though I had to decline on some events throughout the past two and a half years. I hope my eight grandchildren will see and hear stories about their Grandma who graduated college, with honors, when she was 58 years old.

Nursing instructor Jody Tyburski organized the drive.

5 Northern nursing students on the Wheeling campus donated various items of food and toys to help families in need for Easter. Back row, from left, are Caitlin Sheldon, Alexandra Kovacs, Jessica Cunningham and Kristina Bennett. Front row, from left, are Jeremy Tirpak, Victoria Younger, Janis Williamson and Marissa Harris. Nursing instructor Jody Tyburski organized the drive. Nursing Students Hop to It to Help Others Jody Tyburski, nursing instructor at Northern, organized an Easter Food Drive at the College that was a resounding success: the donations to the Wheeling Salvation Army provided Easter food for at least eight families and aided the Easter Bunny in making deliveries of overstuffed Easter baskets to three youngsters in need through the Salvation Army. We were able to raise over 200 pounds of food, not including four hams, and personalized Easter Baskets to two brothers and an infant who have recently found their only home to be the Salvation Army here in Wheeling, Tyburski said, adding, I have to say, it brought tears to my eyes to see the compassion and enthusiasm shown by our nursing students in the donation process. The Salvation Army representatives were emotionally touched by the amount of food and gifts they received. The nursing instructor explained she was even more touched to see those who donated show the compassion and thoughtfulness for people they did not know. Several of them used it as a teaching opportunity for their own children, taking them to the store with them, allowing them to select the donations, explaining to them the purpose of the food and gifts they selected. I did the same with my girls. Tyburski said her husband, Michael, a CPA and corporate controller of Ensinger Inc., made contributions of gifts and gift cards for a raffle. Those persons who donated had their names put into a drawing for one of 10 prizes. The winners were drawn by Carry DeAtley, interim vice president of academic affairs. The winners and gifts were as follows: Jamie Ziarko, nursing student-$50 Dinner & Movie Gift Card; Shalynn Jackson, nursing student-$25 Starbucks Gift Card; Bria Brown, nursing student-$25 Starbucks Gift Card; Linda Shelek, Ceramic Lazy Susan Serving Set; Jessica Cunningham, nursing student-santoku Knife Set; Wheeling Campus Bonnie Ritz, nursing student-4 pack 22oz. Tumbler Set; Kaitlyn Krock, nursing student-$15 Little Caesars Gift Card; Danielle Berkenstock, nursing student-$15 Little Caesars Gift Card; Alexandra Kovacs, nursing student-$15 Subway Gift Card; and Emily Forcone, nursing student-four Free Sarris Sundae Cards. It was my pleasure and an honor to work with our entire nursing student body in making this First Easter 2015 Food Drive a success, Tyburski said. We more than exceeded the expectations and I am so proud of all students, faculty and staff who showed how easy it is to give, having the heart and compassion to put the needs of others ahead of their own. She said, addressing those who donated, You all did great and I am so proud of each and every one of you. Thank you all for your support, time, and compassion. You each have made a huge difference and I thank you all from the depths of my heart. College Retention Aided By Professor s Initiative Professor Sharma Imagine you are accepted into a highly in demand program at West Virginia Northern, and excited at the opportunities when you graduate in continued next page...

6 two years. What an opportunity! Now imagine lacking basic skills required in a sequence of required courses. A group of students, in the fall semester of the 2014 academic year, faced a similar situation. In an effort to help the students, and thereby also impact the College s retention strategies, Physics/Mathematics Professor Pam Sharma devised a plan that received buy-in from other Northern faculty and staff. Working with these eight students, Prof. Sharma identified the student needs that varied over a larger spectrum of skills required to accomplish course objectives. She realized they needed help on an individual basis so she offered to volunteer time to help the students get basic skills and New Martinsville Campus competencies. The students all agreed, saying, Coach, let s do it! Prof. Sharma initially approached the division chair, Marian Grubor, and proposed a solution, Individualized Instruction modules to be administered during the remaining half of the semester to keep students on schedule to graduate in two years. She then put together a curriculum that required grouping the skills, presenting the content in small chunks, testing frequently and providing targeted feedback during and after each class section. She said a team of administrators and staff, including the vice president of academic affairs, vice president of workforce development, dean of academic affairs, division chairs of liberal arts and developmental math, library staff and administrative associate registrar s office, on a very short notice made it possible for this group of students to work with the instructor to accomplish required objectives. Students were motivated and willing to work hard. The end result was that all students were able to complete the course competencies in required courses and now are successful in other courses. It was a win-win situation where a faculty member refused to give up, students were determined to succeed and administration was willing to help. This was a combination that not only set a new precedent but showed caring and hard work does pay off. sociation Officer Kyra Lallathin, Felicia Baker, Rebecca Knight, Rick Allman and Cassadi Wells; Campus Activity Board/Student Government Shawni Winland, Tiffany Palmer, Dana Becker, Victoria Heizer, Ashley Yoho, Tyran Reinhart, Jamie Mellott, J.R. Powell and Brittany Bowser; and Workstudy Tiffany Palmer and Kim Whiteman. From left are Shawni Winland, Dr. Riley, Tiffany Palmer, Tyran Reinhart, J.R. Powell, Jamie Mellott, Dennis Bills, Larry Tackett, Carry DeAtley, Kim Whiteman and Angel Hines. Leaders of 2015 The New Martinsville campus held its Leadership Class 2015 Luncheon on Friday, April 17. Dr. Riley welcomed the students and offered her appreciation for the work each of them has done to help support the campus. Students were recognized for their service as Tutor Angel Hines and Sara Jarvis; Student Nurse As- New Martinsville Holds Meet the President Office Administrator Debbie Bennett, in discussing the Meet the President night on the New Martinsville campus, said, Many people helped to make this event possible. When I was planning for the evening and knowing it was to introduce Vicki to our community, I knew I wanted it to be perfect. I asked her for some advice and only got, keep it simple. Well, I did the best I could with her request, but I wanted to celebrate and show the community the respect we have for her as our president. So, I want to continued next page...

thank everyone involved with the many hours of planning and preparation (and clean up!) that made this evening for Dr.

Eric Vincent, Chamber board member and president, WesBanco, New Martinsville, serves up a drink for Dr. Riley.

Larry Tacket, Janet Fike and Steve Lippiello join in the festivities.

Riley, Larry Tackett, Rana Spurlock and Jennifer Lantz and her husband Clint.

7 thank everyone involved with the many hours of planning and preparation (and clean up!) that made this evening for Dr. Riley such a success. Dr. Riley, we are excited to work with you! Eric Vincent, Chamber board member and president, WesBanco, New Martinsville, serves up a drink for Dr. Riley. President Riley meets with Steve Hunt, Wetzel Chamber board member and owner of S&S Jewelry and Fine Diamonds. Larry Tacket, Janet Fike and Steve Lippiello join in the festivities. Annual Chamber Dinner The annual Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce Awards dinner was held April 28 and many deserving individuals and organizations were recognized. Those attending representing Northern, from left, clockwise, are Debbie Bennett and her husband Greg; Bob DeFrancis, Dr. Riley, Larry Tackett, Rana Spurlock and Jennifer Lantz and her husband Clint. Because the decorated tables are judged by those attending, they can become very elaborate and creative and the centerpieces are the evening s door prizes. The College representatives were lucky enough to sit at the Doolin Savings Bank table where Donna Smittle (retired WVNCC employee) created a wonderful candy bar for them to enjoy during the evening. Debbie created a tablescape for Northern s sponsored table, celebrating the introduction of Dr. Riley as our new president. The winner of the centerpiece donated the garland and wreath back to the College to use at campus functions! (She did keep the tray of cookies and chocolate-covered strawberries.) Table decorated by WVNCC New Martinsville campus at the Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards dinner.

Over 300 women attended Ladies Day at the Chamber.

8 Weirton Campus Weirton Connects with the Community! Madonna High School students partnered with WVNCC to help us collect items for Boatsie s Boxes. Over 300 women attended Ladies Day at the Chamber. WVNCC along with local vendors shared their resources with the community. From left, work-study Lovie Zago, Lisa Soly and Barb Coburn worked the Northern table. Northern was the only college in attendance and talked to many interested persons. It was a very successful day.

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