Surrounding a drawing of Idaho’s State Capitol Dome are photos of the four representatives of North Idaho Junior College who testified before the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee in support of Senate Bill 1108, changing the school name to North Idaho College. Clockwise are Jeanne Richmond, Mike Shepperd, President Barry Schuler, and Charles “Chuck” Durand. Following the hearing, the joint committee voted to send the bill on to the Senate.
March 28, 2025
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MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: Transitions: From Christenson to Schuler and NIJC to NIC
On March 12, 1968, Perry Christianson resigned as the junior college’s fourth president effective Sept. 1. His resignation letter to the Board of Trustees gave no details about his retirement plans. Still, based on statements made before his decision, it is believed that he had considered this move for at least a year before he resigned.