NIC Board of Trustees special meeting notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for a special meeting at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in the Driftwood Bay Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene.

Thank you for attending the NIC Roadshow at Sandpoint High School!

Thank you to all the faculty and staff who attended the NIC Roadshow at Sandpoint High School on Friday, March 24.

Here are some quick facts about the event:

• More than 25 CTE programs were represented in person with additional information about other NIC CTE programs available if students were interested.

• Two transfer programs were represented in person, with additional information about other NIC transfer programs available if students were interested.

• WTC programs were represented alongside the CDL program (YES, they brought up the yellow semi for students to climb in and out of).

• Many of the programs left with lists of students who wanted more information about their programs (how to sign up, class schedule, tours, etc.)

• An estimate of between 400 and 500 students came through the Roadshow!

• New this year, several tables with laptops where students were able to apply to NIC on the spot (and get a free shirt/hat/beach towel) or get help with registration. Three students applied and four others received registration/general help. Special thanks to Will Clifford and Sara Bennett for their assistance setting this up and helping students!

There was a photo booth for students to take pictures at and a photographer at the event, photos coming soon!

Thanks to everyone who assisted in making this event a success! Now more than ever, recruitment and having a positive community presence means everything for NIC.

If you are interested in attending the next roadshows on April 28 at Lake City High School and St. Maries High School, please email roadshows@nic.edu. 

Thank you to all the programs who attended the roadshow:

Theatre, CITE/Cybersecurity and Technology, Graphic Design, Culinary Arts, Machining and CNC Technology, Mechanical Design Engineering Technology, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, Autobody and Paint Technology, Millwright/Mechatronics, Law Enforcement, WTC, CDL, Business Managment/Entrepreneurship, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant 

English and Humanities, Career Technical Professional Programs, Dual Credit, CTE and Construction Management.

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a success

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PTK scholarships

Submit nominations for Faculty

Achievement Awards

Do you know a faculty member that has been outstanding this year? Nominate them for a Faculty Achievement Award.

Criteria for judging are the following: teaching preparation and effectiveness, responsibly meeting contractual obligations, professional growth and professional ethics.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 7.

There is no form to fill out and just a letter of nomination in email form will suffice.

View the award process for full time faculty here, and the award process for adjunct faculty here.

For more information, contact Office of Instruction Executive Assistant Cheri Beard at (208) 769-3305 or cheri.beard@nic.edu

Molstead Library schedule for spring break

The Molstead Library has temporary hours of operation for spring break starting Saturday, March 25.

Monday, March 27 through Thursday, March 30

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, March 31

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2

CLOSED

The library will resume normal hours on Monday, April 3.

For more information, contact Molstead Library Senior Administrative Assistant Katrina Cook at (208) 769-3215 or Katrina.Cook@nic.edu.

Edminster Student Union Building

schedule for spring break

The Edminster Student Union Building has temporary hours of operation for spring break starting Friday, March 24.

Monday through Friday

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

Closed

The SUB will resume normal hours on Monday, April 3.

For more information, contact Auxiliary Services Senior Accountant Steve McGroarty at Steven.McGroarty@nic.edu or (208) 769-5913.

Testing Center schedule for spring break

The NIC Testing Center has temporary hours of operation for spring break starting Monday, March 27.

Monday through Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday

7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

Closed

The Testing Center will resume normal hours on Monday, April 3.

For more information, contact NIC Testing Center Coordinator Robynne Therrian at (208) 769-3229 or Robynne.Therrian@nic.edu.

Math Education Center spring break schedule;

drop-in tutoring location change

The Math Education Center will be closed for spring break starting Saturday, March 25.

Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, April 2

CLOSED

The Math Education Center will resume normal hours on Monday, April 3.

The Math Education Center will also resume hosting drop-in tutoring for students on Sunday, April 9. The sessions, which are scheduled for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays until Finals Week, will be hosted in the Cardinal Learning Commons in LKH-118. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Math Education Center Coordinator Sarah Adams at (208) 769-7139 or sarah.adams@nic.edu.

SWRC schedule for spring break

The Student Wellness and Recreation Center has temporary hours of operation for spring break starting Saturday, March 25.

Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26

CLOSED

Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2

CLOSED

The Student Wellness and Recreation Center will resume normal hours on Monday, April 3.

For more information, contact Coordinator of Student Wellness and Recreation Center Jayson Ulrich at (208) 665-4536 or jayson.ulrich@nic.edu.

Order ahead for commencement events

Commencement 2023 is right around the corner!

To ensure your catering needs are met, please place orders for commencement or graduation events as soon as possible.

For more information, contact Dining Services General Manager Jennifer Roman at Jennifer.roman@sodexo.com or (208) 666-8014.

Student writing workshops

announced for April

The NIC Writing Center and North Idaho Higher Education are sponsoring two student writing workshops in April.

Proofreading Basics

Tuesday, April 4 at noon and Wednesday, April 5 at 5 p.m.

DeArmond 110

Sentence Sophistication

Tuesday, April 18 at noon and Wednesday, April 19 at 5 p.m.

DeArmond 110

Students that attend will be served refreshments, given a Proofreading Basics packet or a Sentence Style packet, and be entered into a book raffle.

For more information, contact Writing Center Coordinator Erin Davis at erin.davis@nic.edu or (208) 769-7710.

Dual credit students taking SATs April 12

SAT exams are scheduled for Wednesday, April 12 for Lake City and Coeur d'Alene High Schools.  

Dual credit students are required to take this exam and might miss their NIC classes if there is a conflict.

NIC Dental Hygiene Program

flower basket fundraiser

The NIC Dental Hygiene Program is hosting a flower basket fundraiser to help fund student activities.

Hanging flower baskets are $35 and and can be preordered by emailing Dental Hygiene Program Director Janis McClelland at janis.mcclelland@nic.edu.

Flowers will be available for pick up from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Meyer Health and Sciences Building parking lot.

Funds raised are used to help support community oral health outreach projects, travel to Idaho Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Sessions, dental conferences, research projects and student activities.

Blood drive on campus April 25

NIC will host a community blood drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 outside the Edminster Student Union Building.

Appointments are encouraged.

Sign up here or call Vitalant Representative Audrey Hermann at (509) 942-9596

FY2023 Procurement and purchasing close

The end of the fiscal year 2023 is approaching and it is once again time to start planning for any remaining purchasing and expenditure activities.

These deadlines have been established according to North Idaho College’s internal processing requirements and to facilitate a timely year-end close and preparation of annual financial reports.

Planning should be made now to anticipate needs between May 25 and June 30 to ensure procurement of those needs occurs before the May 24 procurement close deadline

View all purchasing deadlines here.

For more information, contact Office of Finance and Business Assistant Controller Sandra Jacquot at sandra.jacquot@nic.edu or (208) 769-3346.

Join eLearning in Quality Matters workshop

Join the Office of eLearning for an online "Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop" (APPQMR).

The workshop begins Tuesday, April 11 and ends Tuesday, May 2. The workshop is rigorous, and participants should plan to schedule about an hour a day to complete the course.

The Quality Matters Rubric is used to evaluate the design of online and blended courses. Quality Matters is a global organization, leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments.

Faculty who complete the workshop are eligible for 1.5 PDU credits. For more information regarding PDU’s or the process, please contact your division chair.

For more information or to register, contact NIC eLearning Instructional Designer Theresa Huff at Theresa.Huff@nic.edu or call (208) 769-5959.

Cardinal Convocation set for Aug. 22

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.

The Cardinal wear March coupon is for online purchases only.

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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