Judge upholds Swayne’s reinstatement

Judge Cynthia Meyer has reaffirmed an order requiring North Idaho College to reinstate Nick Swayne as the college’s president.

Swayne responds to attempted reinstatement reversal

Denies accusations that he gave inaccurate testimony

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has responded to the college’s attempt to reverse his court-ordered reinstatement, asserting that NIC has provided no new evidence that would render the court’s original decision incorrect.

NIC seeks to reverse Swayne’s reinstatement

Greg South, Todd Banducci and other leaders at North Idaho College are pushing back against a judge’s order to reinstate President Nick Swayne.

Judge orders NIC to reinstate Swayne to president's office

A Kootenai County judge has ordered North Idaho College to immediately reinstate Nick Swayne as active president of the college while his lawsuit is resolved.

Judge considers injunction in Swayne’s lawsuit

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne revealed in court Thursday that a college trustee signaled an intention to remove him from his position months before the board placed him on administrative leave for no disciplinary reason. “Just wait, you only have 52 days left,” NIC Trustee Todd Banducci reportedly told Swayne via email in September 2022, referring to the November election where three new trustees would be elected. The Press has requested a copy of the email from North Idaho College.

Swayne asks court for injunction

Legal counsel representing North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has asked a Kootenai County court to prevent the college from making major changes until Swayne’s lawsuit, which seeks his reinstatement, is resolved.

Swayne sues North Idaho College

After trustees placed him on administrative leave last week, NIC President Nick Swayne is suing the college and asking to be reinstated.

Swayne files suit against NIC

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has filed a lawsuit against the college alleging that the decision by the trustees and college attorney Art Macomber to place him on administrative leave violates his employment agreement.

NIC board places president on administrative leave, will ask Sebaaly to return as president

The North Idaho College board of trustees voted Thursday to place President Nick Swayne on immediate administrative leave and ask Michael Sebaaly, the former interim president, to return as acting president.

NIC board places President Swayne on immediate leave; votes to ask former interim president, Mike Sebaaly, to return

The North Idaho College board of trustees voted Thursday to place President Nick Swayne on immediate administrative leave and ask Michael Sebaaly, the former interim president, to return as acting president.

NIC Board tables ombudsman talks

Three trustees vote in favor, two abstain

With three “ayes” and two abstentions, the North Idaho College Board of Trustees on Wednesday decided to table discussions regarding developing an ombudsman program.

NIC trustees choose new president

Voted 3-2 to offer the position to Dr. Nick Swayne

After a national search, the North Idaho College Board of Trustees have selected the institution’s 11th president.