CNA Apprenticeship breaks new ground
The practice of apprenticeship has a storied history that goes back to at least the Code of Hammurabi in ancient Babylon. The Romans also saw the value of craftsmen passing down their trades to the next generation, and guilds in the Middle Ages...
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Family Fun: Culinary tips for teens
Recipes can sometimes read like a foreign language, with unfamiliar techniques and ingredients. It can be overwhelming to the uninitiated. But cooking can also be fun, something for friends and family to enjoy together. For teens interested in...
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Home is where the heart is for Florida State's RayQuan Evans
Life has been lived above the rim for Florida State senior RayQuan Evans. It's been that way every step of his basketball journey. Before Florida State, Evans was a star at North Idaho College. But he'll be the first to tell you none of that was...
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AAWCC Book Club
TODAY!
Monday, March 22
Noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom
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What Is The Water Cooler?
The Water Cooler Chat is an informal social-experience hosted by the NIC Teaching and Learning Center, for any and all North Idaho College employees to pop in, say hello, and immerse oneself in a digital space where moments of random joy tend to happen. Stay for a bit, stay for an hour – The Water Cooler Chat is a bi-monthly opportunity to meet up and support our campus community, reconnect, and digitally “bump in” to one another during COVID-19. No agenda, no action items – just an opportunity to stop in and see what everyone is talking about. See you at the Water Cooler!
Want updates for future Water Cooler Chat meetups? Email TLC@NIC.EDU and we’ll send you future calendar invites!
TODAY
Water Cooler Chats with the Teaching & Learning Center
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 22
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Know a student who would be a great ASNIC officer?
Let students know – now is the time to run for NIC student government. Interested students must declare their candidacy by Friday, March 26.
This is the perfect opportunity for students who want to get involved on campus, make a change, and develop their leadership skills. ASNIC student government officers have great opportunities to work on projects, collaborate with staff and faculty on committees, and earn a stipend of $350-$400 per month.
Students can run for president, vice president or senator. Minimum GPA is 2.5 and students must hold at least 10 credits at NIC to hold an officer position. Serving in these roles provides countless opportunities and so many great learning experiences. Apply today!
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RA applicants sought
RA applications are open until March 26, 5 p.m.
If you know of a quality student, with good leadership skills, please recommend that they apply at:
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Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday
The next meeting of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6 p.m. on the NIC Main Campus in the Edminster Student Union Building, Driftwood Bay Room.
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nic.edu
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Employees asked to review
2021 Service Awards list
Service awards are presented to employees each year at the time of commencement. The guidelines for these awards can be found at the link below.
Employee service is measured from the employee’s hire date into a benefit-eligible position to September 1 of the award year. All years of full-time service are counted, even if they are not continuous.
Please review the 2021 Service Awards list for accuracy. If you believe you should be included based on your full-time service, please email Suzie Deane by Thursday, April 1.
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This week's Take 'n' Reheat menu
Dinners for two
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Place your order by the end of the day on Tuesday, March 23 for pickup on Thursday, March 25 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Feijoada: Brazilian pork and bean stew served with rice - $20 for 2
Pamonha: Brazilian corn and black bean vegetarian tamales with collard greens - $18 for 2
*Reheating instructions are included with the meal
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This week's deli menu
Breakfast
Breakfast burritos
Assorted pastries
Espresso beverages
Lunch
Beef empanadas
Ceviche chopped salad
Columbian chicken and potato soup
Brazilian chicken wings
Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hedlund Building, Second Floor
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Certificate opportunity for NIC faculty and staff
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The University of South Florida Muma College of Business has invited North Idaho College faculty and staff to a free, seven-week certificate program, sponsored by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jabil, that will focus on ways organizations can create a more diverse workplace as well as address equity issues and foster inclusivity.
The certificate program begins March 24 and runs through May 5. It consists of seven two-hour modules, aired live on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. ET (but participants have two weeks to view the recorded sessions).
Those who successfully complete the program will receive a digital certificate as well as a Credly badge that can be displayed on LinkedIn. The certificate program also qualifies for 1.4 CEUs from the University of South Florida.
Participants will learn how building and growing a workforce that includes differing races, religions, ages, genders and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities can not only improve broad society issues but can also help companies develop novel business practices, increase revenue, and improve performance. While the certificate is well-suited for human resources professionals and C-suite leaders, organizers designed the program for people across levels and across industries.
While the program is free, advance registration is required. Register by March 24.
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The NIC Teaching & Learning Center and NIC Diversity Council would like to invite you to two Monday morning strategizing sessions to discuss the topics covered in the webinar series on April 5 and April 19, as well as a full follow-up session (date to be determined) once the course has completed.
Are you interested in joining the strategizing sessions? Send TLC@nic.edu an email and get on the RSVP list.
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April 5
11 a.m. to noon
Rethinking Positive Thinking
Inside the New Science of Motivation
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Call for adjunct faculty to take survey
Participation for part-time faculty only
Dear Adjunct Faculty,
My name is Nikole King and I am an adjunct instructor in English. Faculty Assembly recently asked me to serve as your adjunct liaison. In this new role, I've been asked to find ways to encourage more adjunct faculty engagement. To that end, I've created a survey to gauge current levels of involvement and support and to solicit ideas for ways to improve involvement and support.
Please feel free to skip any questions that do not pertain to you. A partially completed survey is better than no response at all. Your response is voluntary, confidential, and kindly requested by March 26.
Thank you for taking the time to help improve our NIC community!
Nikole King
North Idaho College
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FY2021 Procurement and Purchasing Close
The end of fiscal year 2021 is rapidly approaching and it is once again time to start ending 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 8 and June 30, 2021 to ensure procurement of those needs occurs before the May 7, 2021 procurement close deadline.
Note: All items purchased using FY2021 funds must be received and paid by 2021 Fiscal Year close deadlines. Purchasing supplies or inventory items for FY22 out of FY21 funds is not permissible.
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Spring Break closures
Cardinal Bookstore will be closed during spring break, March 29 to April 2.
NIC Dining Services will be closed during Spring Break, March 29 to April 2.
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SWRC Spring Break hours
The SWRC will be operating on alternate hours for Spring Break.
SWRC hours of operation for Spring Break:
- Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
The bouldering wall will be open when the SWRC is open.
For workouts at any time during the break, visit the SWRC Spring Break Hours page and click the link under “Workout Anytime at Home."
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Nominations sought for faculty awards
It is time to consider full-time instructors and librarians for the NIC Foundation Faculty Achievement Award and part-time faculty for the Adjunct Faculty Achievement Award.
The full-time awards given to a faculty member or librarian may vary from $500 to $1,500. Instructors must be full-time and have been involved in NIC classroom instruction for four or more years. The award is given based upon classroom effectiveness, dependability in meeting contractual obligations, and professional growth. For librarians, the criteria include exemplary library service to students and the NIC campus.
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The adjunct award is $500 for one faculty member. Adjunct instructors qualify for the award during their fifth consecutive semester (including summer) and must teach at least six semester credits or the equivalent. Adjunct faculty will be judged on teaching effectiveness and contributions to the community. More information about the adjunct faculty award can be found here (insert link). |
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All awards will be announced at Commencement on May 14. Please make sure nomination letters are submitted to the Vice President for Instruction's Office (Molstead Library 252) no later than Friday, April 2.
If you have any questions, call Cheri Beard at Ext. 3305.
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Nominate for Excellence in Diversity
North Idaho College Diversity Council is seeking nominations for the 2021 Excellence in Diversity Awards.
This is a great opportunity to recognize a NIC student, staff, or faculty member whose every day contributions, great or small, help improve diversity and inclusion at the college or the larger community. Individuals will be recognized from each constituency group so feel free to nominate more than one individual.
Deadline is Friday, March 26.
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Honoring retirees
Visit the NIC retiree guest book and enter your messages of congratulations for our employees retiring this year. Let your colleagues know how much they’ll be missed as they take their next steps into the future.
Cathy Sparks, Assistant to the Dean, Office of Instruction
Mike Bennett, Associate Professor Computer Aided Design Technology
Pat Murray, Campus Security Supervisor, Security
Peggy Figgins, Center Assistant, Head Start Sandpoint
Gabe Grover, Administrative Assistant, Law Enforcement
Audrey Wilson, Senior Services Specialist, Area Agency on Aging
Jane Edwards, Associate Professor - Associate Degree Nursing
Laura Umthun, Director - Adult Education Center
Christabela Fischer, Lead Facilities Technician - Workforce Training Center
Steve Tudor, Supervisor - Mail & Copy Center Services
Karen Ruppel, Professor/Division Chair for Health Professions
Sue Shibley, Professor/Division Chair of Business & Professional Programs
Larry Briggs, Dean of Instruction, General Studies
This list will be updated and available on the HR website through May, so check back frequently!
Questions: Shannon Goodrich, shannon.goodrich@nic.edu
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Time to submit Operational Goals
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If you need any hands-on Operational Goals training sessions, please contact Steve Kurtz to set up an appointment.
For more Information: Steve Kurtz, ALO/Interim Director of Planning & Effectiveness at 769-7835 or steve.kurtz@nic.edu
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UPDATE!
Fresh info about
faculty commencement videos
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT VIDEOS: FRIDAY MARCH 26
If you’ve done an INDIVIDUAL VIDEO, please include your full name in the file name so we can include it in the video.
If you have MULTIPLE PEOPLE in your video, please also attach a Word doc that includes all the names IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE in your video. It needs to be an attachment so that it goes into the Box folder (don’t just type it in the email).
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Watch for more information about this year's faculty videos for commencement |
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Professional Development (PD) Fund Application Changes
The HR Team is pleased to announce that the PD Fund Application process is going online (this does not affect Staff PDP or Faculty PDP applications). A new e-form application process has been implemented for FY22 – Cycle 1 applications (for activities that fall between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2021).
Applications must be submitted through Etrieve Forms or the HR portal site
PD Funds Application with all approvals received by Friday, April 30. Please note, the entire process is online and your application will automatically be routed for approvals. Paper applications will not be considered.
Who is eligible to apply for PD funds?
Employees in benefit-eligible positions who have been employed continuously for one year or more may apply for PD funds. At this time, employees working for grant funded programs are not eligible for PD Funds.
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Career Workshops for Students
Career Services is offering a variety of Zoom workshops to our students to help them feel more confident in their career path. They are all FREE, thanks in part to a generous grant from the North Idaho College Foundation.
For descriptions and workshop sign-ups go to www.nic.edu/career and choose either Career Goals Workshops, MicroSKILLS Workshops, or MyACT Workshops. It’s a best practice to use at least two tools to choose and verify something as important as a career path, so here students can choose those that best suit their needs.Every workshop includes career counseling by qualified staff. Workshop dates and times are:
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- Career Goals Workshops March 24 10 a.m. to noon
- MyACT April 5 Noon to 2 p.m.
Each workshop is limited to 20 students, so please encourage your students to sign up soon for the best availability of times and dates that suit them.
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Photos wanted for Commencement 2021
Commencement 2021 is quickly approaching! Help make this event special and honor our graduates by submitting photos of the 2021 graduating class to be presented in the commencement slideshow. Help make sure every NIC department is represented.
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U of I Transfer Support for students and advisors |
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Dean Davis
Pictures of Poets
Corner Gallery through March 26
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APA style workshops
Next workshop: March 25
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April 5
11 a.m. to noon
Rethinking Positive Thinking
Inside the New Science of Motivation
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QUICK TIP
Quickly adjust a due date by going to the Calendar, clicking on an assignment and dragging it to another date.
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Together, we will
slow the spread of COVID-19.
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NIC COVID-19 Dashboard
For timely information regarding the number of positive cases of COVID-19 self-reported by NIC students and employees, visit the NIC COVID-19 Dashboard. The dashboard, which also provides information about community spread and COVID-19 reporting data from throughout the region, can be quickly accessed from the nic.edu homepage.
The dashboard is monitored daily, Monday through Friday, and updated as positive case information is received from the NIC Student Monitoring and Support Team and the Office of Human Resources.
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More COVID-19 resources and info
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Links to messages from President MacLennan and other communications and updates, along with COVID-19-related resources for employees and students, can also be found at www.nic.edu/coronavirus.
If you have questions about the novel coronavirus, call the Panhandle Health District information line at (877) 415-5225. Employees with questions may contact HR at 208-769-3304. Students with questions should be referred to Tim Gerlitz, NIC Student Health Director at 208-769-7794 or tim.gerlitz@nic.edu.
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MISSED IT?
Recent NICNow links, news, info, events and opportunities
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Vending machine problem?
Contact Steve McGroarty, Office of Auxiliary Services. (208)769-5913. Info needed: snack or beverage machine, building, and issue.
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NICNow is a publication of North Idaho College. It is a communication medium for college-related items of importance and interest to NIC employees.
NICNow publishes by email to faculty and staff most weekdays during the Fall and Spring Semesters. During the summer, publication is limited and will be on an as-needed basis.
To ensure publication of NICNow submissions, please submit items at least two to three business days prior to the desired publication date.
All content and images are subject to editing.
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