“In this day and age, we’re supposed to have our lives together,” he said. “What has kept me on this path is believing in myself, and knowing I’m an example as a leader in my community. I am entrusted with responsibility and I don’t want to fail—myself or those who look up to me.”
–Andrew Barrios
Since the first class offerings in 2009, College of Western Idaho has awarded 5,000 degree and certificates, experienced a 90% positive placement of students completing professional-technical programs, secured articulations with all of Idaho’s universities for ease of transfer to complete higher level degrees, implemented innovative remedial courses for students needing college preparation, and illustrated its high quality of programs through hundreds of award winning students at state and national levels.
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