NIC trustees hire accreditation attorney

North Idaho College trustees hired another attorney Thursday night, this time to “assist NIC across the finish line” of returning to good standing with its accreditor.

NIC enrollment picture brightening; South contract to end

North Idaho College trustees won’t renew former interim president Greg South’s contract when it ends in June.

NIC board grants board chair authority on lawsuits

North Idaho College trustees granted board chair Mike Waggoner blanket authority to make decisions about litigation on behalf of the college, two days before a hearing where a judge will consider whether to compel the college to turn over an investigative report to NIC President Nick Swayne.

NIC trustees debate board policies

Ahead of a required update to North Idaho College’s accreditor, four trustees met Wednesday for a special meeting where they debated proposed changes to board policies.

NIC trustee asks State Board of Ed to intervene

With a decision about North Idaho College’s accreditation on the horizon and board dysfunction continuing, one trustee has asked the Idaho State Board of Education to intervene in the hopes of saving NIC.

Split results in NIC trustee races

The contentious battle over three seats on North Idaho College’s board of trustees resulted in a split victory for one slate of candidates.

Election night results incomplete for NIC trustee races

College’s accreditation at center of campaigns

The nonpartisan but hotly-contested races for three seats on North Idaho College’s Board of Trustees remained undecided late Tuesday, with only about 5,300 ballots counted at press time.

Zimmerman announces candidacy for NIC trustee seat

Tarie Zimmerman of Coeur d’Alene announced her candidacy for North Idaho College Board of Trustees Zone 1. “I believe that North Idaho College is an integral part of our community, instrumental for development of youth and adults, and a valuable community financial asset,” Zimmerman said, in a press release. “I will bring conservative leadership to the NIC Board of Trustees, offering calm professionalism to fellow board members as we work toward the success and growth of NIC.”