North Idaho College

Audio: The NIC turmoil, a quick explainer

On this week’s “Idaho Reports” podcast, Kevin Richert and host Logan Finney walk through the ongoing North Idaho College accreditation saga.

State Board spells out timetable to replace NIC trustees

In the wake of a series of resignations, the State Board will fill the majority of seats on the college’s governing board.

NIC ‘dysfunction’ triggers a Moody’s downgrade

The shift — from a “stable” outlook to a “negative” one — does not affect the embattled Coeur d’Alene college’s bond rating.

Without cause — or explanation — a divided NIC board fires its president

Rick MacLennan’s five-year run as North Idaho College president abruptly ended last week. The college will now search for an interim president and a permanent successor, while paying MacLennan’s $222,000-a-year salary.