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Expect traffic for Art on the Green
Volunteers, vendors and organizers for Art on the Green will be on campus this week preparing for the arts festival, which runs Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6 on NIC's Coeur d'Alene campus.
Please expect more traffic on campus this week, especially with set-up on Wednesday, Aug. 2 and take-down on Monday, Aug. 7.
Large trailers and trucks will use the Lee-Kildow staff parking lot to access the south side of Cheamkwet Park. NIC Campus Security and event organizers will put up cones to mitigate traffic and safety concerns but recommend that NIC faculty and staff be aware of heavy traffic and limit parking in the LKH parking lot, if possible.
For more information, contact NIC Security at (208) 769-3310.
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Staff Assembly picnic Thursday
To kick off the academic year, Staff Assembly Executive Committee would like to invite all staff members to the Staff Assembly picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at Cheamkwet Park near the Edminster Student Union Building.
Barbecue pulled chicken or veggie burgers with coleslaw and potato salad, chips, cookies and brownies as well as iced tea, lemonade and water will be provided for lunch.
We will be raising money for student initiatives during the picnic through "Dunk a Dean" in the NIC Dunk Tank and a cake walk. Bring $5 cash to participate in either event.
Staff Assembly also invites attendees to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the NIC Food Pantry.
For more information, contact NIC Assistant to the Dean Amber Hasz at Amber.Hasz@nic.edu or (208) 769-3400.
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NIC in the News: NIC Golf Coach Grove finishes T9 at Rosauers
North Idaho College men’s and women’s golf coach Russell Grove shot 66 and finished at 11-under 202, tied for ninth place, in the 36th Rosauers Open Invitational Sunday at Indian Canyon Golf Course.
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Alumni Excellence: NIC graduate hired at Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic
Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic is welcoming back a familiar face, Dr. Sierra Temple.
Growing up in Boundary County, she was involved in 4-H and had horses; animals were always part of her life, Temple said. She didn’t consider becoming a veterinarian when she was younger, because nearly every girl in her class said they wanted to do that in elementary school.
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NIC Weather Info
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90th Anniversary Community Celebration
Please plan to join in celebrating NIC’s 90th Anniversary from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10!
This remarkable occasion brings together students, faculty, staff and the public for an upbeat community celebration!
Prospective students can take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with enrollment services and knowledgeable advisors, who will guide them through the process of registering for classes. Additionally, a dynamic resource fair will be held, showcasing the extensive array of programs and services that our college offers.
More details coming soon.
Mark your calendars to join us in the celebration of NIC and our community and in supporting our current and prospective students in preparing for Fall Semester 2023.
For more information, contact Student Services Office Senior Administrative Assistant Robin Reese at (208) 676-7156 or Robin.Reese@nic.edu.
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Library summer closure
The Molstead Library will close Friday, July 28 for the remainder of Summer Session.
The library will reopen Monday, Aug. 21.
For more information, contact Interlibrary Loan Supervisor Brooke Horton at (208) 769-3269 or brooke.horton@nic.edu.
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Updated Math Education Center hours
The Math Education Center will close for drop-in tutoring on July 28 and will resume Aug. 21.
Scheduled Coeur d’Alene math workshops will continue on the following schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 9
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Noon to 2 p.m.
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
NIC at Sandpoint math workshops will continue on the following schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 10
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Administrative offices will be open over summer break and can assist students with New Student Math Advising, ALEKS Assessment questions and other math questions.
For more information, contact Math Education Center Coordinator, Sarah Adams at Sarah.Adams@nic.edu or (208) 676-7139.
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The Board of Directors for the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) recently approved a decrease in the retirement contribution rates beginning July 2023.
This rate decrease will take effect on your July 26 paycheck.
Because Idaho statute 33-107B dictates that employer contribution rates for the TIAA and Corebridge (aka Valic) Optional Retirement Plans (ORP) match PERSI contribution rates, the rate for ORP contributions will also decrease.
*An additional long-term disability insurance is paid by NIC at the rate of .073% for all ORP employees. PERSI employees receive this long-term disability benefit as part of the employer-paid PERSI contributions.
For more information, contact Payroll at payroll@nic.edu.
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Mark your calendars! Tuesday, Aug. 22 will be NIC’s third annual Cardinal Convocation.
Classes that meet before 4 p.m. will not take place, with the exception of Career Technical Education and Health Professions and Nursing courses.
Cardinal Convocation promotes retention and a sense of belonging for new students at NIC. It is required for First Year Experience students and serves as a celebration of the start of their NIC journey, as well as a formal introduction to the campus community.
Currently, it is only open to students registered for First Year Experience Seminar (CLC-120)*.
We hope all staff and faculty will attend the welcome address at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center to welcome new students to campus. Students arrive at 9:15 a.m., so please arrive early to cheer them on as they enter!
Those who would like to volunteer for the event can register here. Each volunteer will receive a Cardinal Convocation T-shirt if they do not have one from previous years.
For more information, contact Jillian Gill at (208) 769-3446 or Jillian.Gill@nic.edu
*New students not registered in CLC-120 will have the opportunity to attend Advising and Campus Welcome sessions as part of their onboarding.
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Cardinal Bookstore schedule
The Cardinal Bookstore is open for summer with the following hours.
Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Sheila Johnson at (208) 769-3364 and sljohnson1282@nic.edu.
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Molstead Library schedule
The Molstead Library has the following hours for the summer.
Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
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SWRC schedule
The Student Wellness and Recreation Center will start the following summer hours beginning May 15.
Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
For more information, contact SWRC
Coordinator Jayson Ulrich at (208) 665-4536 or jayson.ulrich@nic.edu.
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Dining Services
schedule
The Market and Caffeinated Cardinal close for the summer on Friday, May 12. Catering is available, but please provide seven-day advance notice of event.
For more information, contact rcfawcett2@nic.edu.
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Writing Center schedule
The Writing Center will offer online appointments with video chat options over the summer beginning June 13.
Tuesday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Writing Center Coordinator Erin Davis at (208) 769-7710 or erin.davis@nic.edu.
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Testing Center Summer hours
The testing center has reopened with updated summer hours.
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
For more information, contact NIC Testing Center Coordinator Robynne Therrian at (208) 769-3229 at Robynne.Therrian@nic.edu.
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Work-study supervisor training sessions scheduled
Hire a work-study student!
All staff and faculty can be eligible to hire a work-study student in their office or department once the annual supervisor training has been completed.
For the 2023-2024 academic year, there are many changes and updates to the program. To learn about the program, re-up your knowledge and become authorized to hire, please join one of the training sessions.
Each session is scheduled for two hours to allow for discussion, if necessary.
Additional training sessions will be scheduled for September as needed. Watch for future NICNow announcements.
Zoom training options are available for those unable to attend in-person training.
For more information, contact Financial Aid Advisor JT Thompson at jt.thompson@nic.edu or (208) 676-7214
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The Summer 2023 Catalog is here!
The issue can be viewed on the NIC Workforce Training Center website at nic.edu/wtc.
New in this catalog are classes that include Succession Planning, Brain Health, Difficult Conversations Workshop, Full Moon Sailing and Introduction to Fly-Casting. The catalog also identifies courses that are eligible for funding through the Idaho Launch program.
Idaho Launch-eligible courses are marked inside the catalog. For information about the program, visit nic.edu/idaholaunch.
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Summer work schedule options for staff
NIC supports employees in balancing their personal lives with their work commitments. In support of this balance, we are encouraging alternate summer work schedules for staff, where the department can support them.
Earlier this year the policy and procedure on Alternate Work Schedules were updated, supporting schedule flexibility.
While alternate work schedules can be worked year-round, a lighter student presence during the summer may allow for greater flexibility, while still providing a high-quality student experience and supporting educational opportunities. Summer alternate schedule options are intended to provide employees in staff positions more opportunity to take advantage of longer daylight hours, warmer weather and summer breaks for students of all ages.
More details are available in the Alternate Work Schedules Guideline on the HR portal. Interested employees should discuss options with their supervisor.
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Math Education Center summer hours
The Math Education Center is open now with new hours to assist students during the summer.
Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Administrative offices will be open on Fridays and can assist students with New Student Math Advising, ALEKS Assessment questions, and other math questions.
For more information, contact Math Education Center Coordinator Sarah Adams at Sarah.Adams@nic.edu or (208) 676-7139.
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Vending machine problem?
Contact Steve McGroarty, Office of Auxiliary Services, at (208) 769-5913. Info needed: snack or beverage machine, building and issue.
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