MY TURN: A Renaissance at North Idaho College

I’m writing this as a personal opinion, not as part of my official NIC role. With a conservative majority Board, North Idaho College (NIC) has just emerged from difficult times with a stunning turnaround that's setting the stage for a great future. After grappling with threats to its accreditation and a worrying dip in enrollment, NIC is now riding a wave of impressive advancements. This isn't just progress; it's a renaissance. Enrollment numbers are climbing, accreditation challenges are being tackled head-on, and the campus atmosphere buzzes with renewed vigor. NIC isn't just surviving; it's thriving, well poised to maintain its status as a beacon of education in the region.

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 athletics budget may reach $6.2 million

North Idaho College’s athletics budget could jump from $2.2 million in 2024 to $6.2 million in 2025 due to full scholarships for student athletes and additional travel costs associated with NIC’s return to the National Junior College Athletic Association.

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.

Details emerge in NIC records suit

Court filings have revealed new details about the undisclosed personnel investigation at the center of debate on the North Idaho College board of trustees and a public records lawsuit.

NIC settles Gridley lawsuit

Trustees announce they have no intention of removing Swayne

North Idaho College appears to have settled a lawsuit alleging violations of Idaho’s open meeting laws and intends to fight a separate case which contends the college violated public records laws.

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.

Judge dismisses some claims in NIC trustee lawsuit

A Kootenai County judge has dismissed most of the claims in a civil lawsuit against three North Idaho College trustees, but claims focused on the contracts of the college’s former attorney and former interim president survive.

Emails show NIC trustees, lawyer planned meetings in private

Emails reveal that North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber and trustees Greg McKenzie, Todd Banducci and Mike Waggoner used personal email addresses to secretly prepare for the public meetings where the board majority hired Macomber and ousted NIC President Nick Swayne.