North Idaho College
New NIC trustees receive warm welcome, address accreditation concerns
The group’s installation was described as the end of a difficult era by college President Nick Swayne and community members.
Analysis: Finally, lawmakers talk about NIC and address the elephant in the room
On Thursday, lawmakers asked some no-nonsense questions about a college that receives $14.8 million in state funding. But there’s only so much legislators can really do.
Two years later, NIC faces another pivotal trustee election
The 2020 election thrust the Coeur d’Alene-based community college into turmoil. Now, two competing slates of candidates are vying for three crucial seats on the board of trustees.
NIC trustees complete presidential interviews — but not without rancor
It’s not immediately clear when trustees will select a new president, but the board is scheduled to meet next on Wednesday.
NIC names finalists for president’s position
The five finalists, all from outside Idaho, will begin touring the Coeur d’Alene campus this week, meeting with constituent groups and holding public forums.
‘North Idaho College is in trouble, and that’s why we’re all here:’ Applicants interview for board vacancies
The State Board of Education plans to appoint and swear in three new trustees Friday — moves that could shift the balance of power at the embattled Coeur d’Alene community college.
NIC trustees drop lawsuit
The State Board of Education plans to fill three vacancies on the North Idaho College board Friday. On Monday, NIC’s two remaining trustees dropped their legal challenge to the State Board process.
State receives 37 applications for three NIC board vacancies
The long list contains some familiar names, including three former legislators and a former trustee candidate who lost in the 2020 election.
NIC receives 59 applicants for president’s job
Finalists could come to the North Idaho College campus for interviews in June.
A polarizing presence, at the center of NIC’s dysfunction
Board chairman Todd Banducci led the charge to fire North Idaho College’s president, and promote its wrestling coach as an interim successor. In a January 2021 email, Banducci railed about a liberal “deep state” at NIC.