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Long Range Vision and Planning Committee presents final draft The Long Range Vision and Planning Committee has its final recommendation for NIC’s new mission and vision statement. It will present the new statements to the board of trustees at the Board’s next scheduled meeting on Feb. 22 in the SUB’s Lake Coeur d’Alene Room. The [...]
Nord to begin position with Oregon school July 1 Vice President of Student Services Sheldon Nord will be resigning his position at the end of the semester. He has accepted the job as president at Corban University in Salem, Ore. “This is a great place to live and work,” Nord said. “Everyone has been so [...]
NIC gives up $300,000, receives $750,000 NIC turned down a potential $300,000 in the governor’s proposed budget in order to help the College of Western Idaho. The reason for the move, which included the College of Southern Idaho forfeiting its equal share of the $1 million budget proposal, was to boost the substantially smaller and [...]
Idaho program gives NIC 5 percent discount NIC will be getting a 5 percent discount from the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program, the primary form of property and liability insurance for Idaho cities and counties. The discount, given for meeting Risk Management’s three requirements, will be approximately $15,000 and is set to start in the [...]
Group works for discrimination protections Around the state, proponents for LGBT rights have been sending sticky notes to the state capitol for “Add the Words,” proposed legislation that will extend the Idaho Human Rights Act to gay and transgendered citizens. These proposed legislation changes would add wording to include discrimination protection for gay and transgendered [...]
New policy changes to NIC’s application, attendance and non-payment protocols have heralded record lows for mandatory drops and payment issues. The old system regarding payment, application deadline and attendance caused too many fiscal issues for the college. While many students complain that the new system is confusing, Jay Lee, vice president for instruction, explained that [...]
Vice President for instruction Jay Lee has announced his intention to resign from NIC. Lee tendered his resignation after being chosen as the new president of Colorado’s Northwestern Junior College. “Although I am excited to begin the next phase of my career, I’m saddened by the realization that my time at NIC will soon draw [...]
New policy changes to NIC’s application, attendance, and non-payment protocols have heralded record lows for mandatory drops and payment issues. The old system regarding payment, application deadline, and attendance caused too many fiscal issues for the college. While many students complain that the new system is confusing, Jay Lee, vice president for instruction, explains that [...]
Members of the Ku Klux Klan protested a Martin Luther King Jr. presentation on Jan. 13 and were met with counter protesters. The protest occurred on the corner of Northwest Boulevard and Mullan Avenue in front of the Human Rights Education Institute. “We definitely don’t think [MLK] was anyone to look up to whatsoever,” said [...]
Activities include Bible discussion and interaction between members North Idaho College has a diverse collection of groups throughout the campus. It has a number of clubs based in Christian beliefs, two of which are Campus Alive in Christ and NOY NIC, which are not technically connected but according to member Josh Stagner, 19, general studies, [...]
Participants witness tobacco’s harmful effects, view damaged lungs Students’ stomachs were turned and many gasps of disgust could be heard in the SUB Nov. 17 as ASNIC held Commit To Quit Day in support of the Great American SmokeOut. Students were shown two sets of real pig lungs—one healthy and another that had been exposed [...]
…according to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) bill, anyway –The year: 2011. The crime: Doing a YouTube sing-a-long to an unlicensed version of “Single Ladies” by Beyonce; but this is only your first offense, surely you’ll just be asked to remove your video, right? Not if media conglomerates get their way. Over the last [...]
Get-together more than just free food; themed events give new meaning to connection with students With the second of December marking the last Feel Good Friday of the semester, ASNIC board member Katie Peck sat down to talk about what she feels helps make Feel Good Fridays an important part of the NIC Campus and [...]
60 turkeys, 1,063 pounds of food collected this year The third annual NIC Turkey Drive experienced a shortage this year. “My understanding is demand is up,” director of admissions and registrar Tami Haft said. “People who were donating are now in need themselves.” Each year, the Registrar’s Office collects turkeys and “Thanksgiving dinner trimmings” for [...]
Local therapist discusses various causes, old-fashioned remedies, performs hands-on demonstrations Exercise may not always be the answer, especially when it comes to headaches, warned a local therapist at last week’s wellness clinic held in the SUB. In fact, exercises which tighten one muscle group can actually trigger a headache, she said. A group of approximately [...]
Nick Dimico asked to step down after two years in office amidst rumors of personal issues ASNIC Vice Pres. Nick Dimico recently resigned his position. The reason for the resignation has not been disclosed, and Dimico was unavailable for comment. “I don’t think it’s in Nick’s best interest to share what happened with the entire [...]
Phase 1 of construction project now complete, despite some community opposition The first phase of the Education Corridor is now complete. Phase 1A of construction, which included three new roundabouts, raised sidewalks, street lamps, landscaping, and an intersection on Northwest Boulevard that opens Hubbard Avenue to NIC, is now open for use. “Laying the groundwork [...]
NIC hosts events to raise awareness, educate students, community The room fell silent as people lit their candles. Lights were dimmed, and the only noise was the soft music in the background. Some people cried; most seemed to look within themselves. All held their candles. Across the state, hundreds of Idahoans lit candles at the [...]
Local citizens gather on National Day of Action to Move Your Money It’s no coincidence that the Occupy Movement’s “National Day of Action to Move Your Money” occurred Saturday, Nov. 5, the same day as Guy Fawkes Day. Guy Fawkes, a British revolutionary who tried to blow-up Parliament in 1605, has become the mascot for [...]
Two NIC staff members work with Pennazoli to give him financial assistance Anthony Pennazoli, 50, is a man with a positive outlook and who says “It’s up to you to keep the faith.” He came to NIC in order to take micro-biology which was needed to join the nursing program. He was keeping up his [...]
NIC hosts luncheon in commemoration of Veteran’s Day It was a big turnout on Friday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day Luncheon at NIC. Men and women from many wars, ranks and branches of the military attended and listened to the President of the Veterans Club and a couple other men spoke about their experiences [...]
NIC students assist younger generation in the wilderness On a frosty October morning, Mrs. Erwin’s class of Sorensen third graders went wild. Thursday, Oct. 27, NIC’s Outdoor Leadership and Resort/Recreation Management (RRM 120) classes, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), hosted this class of Sorensen third graders from 9:15 a.m. to 1 [...]
Sentinel staff members attend fall journalism convention, enjoy Florida history Our seats were about 30 rows back from the podium. Late morning Orlando sunshine splashed in through the open double-doors in the rear of the hotel’s great convention hall. Anticipation tingled on our lips and in the tips of our fingers and toes. The [...]
By day, Christie Stephens studied nursing at NIC. By night, Stephens followed NASA’s Twitter page in hope that she would be able to attend the Nov. 23 launch of the new Curiosity rover, destination Mars. This year, NASA has arranged for a launch-day Tweetup, inviting 150 Twitter followers to share their own experiences at the [...]
NIC’s Vice President of Instruction represents Complete College America Academy North Idaho College has received a surplus of funds from the state to support enrollment growth. The $1,795,000 in extra funds was given to be spent on one-time expenses associated with enrollment growth. The decision on what items would be paid for was made by [...]