CWI Compass Connect - January 21, 2014
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) hosted its 2014 Spring College Address on Wednesday (Jan. 15), which provided an opportunity to show appreciation for its dedicated faculty and staff. As part of the event, CWI proudly recognized 58 employees who have provided five years of service to the College. Congratulations to all of the five-year recipients and thank you for your continued commitment to CWI and its students.
News Highlights
CWI Professional Technical Education Sponsors Business Spotlight
In partnership with Cumulus Media, College of Western Idaho (CWI) Professional Technical Education is launching a promotion to highlight businesses that are positively impacting the Treasure Valley economy. Job creation has a positive and powerful economic impact on the community. CWI is proud to recognize these businesses through this new promotion; Putting the Treasure Valley to Work. The initiative will spotlight a different business each week across all Cumulus Boise Radio Stations, with focus on the business’ growth and expansion. Business nominations may be submitted through any one of the five participating radio station websites: KBOI, KTIK, KQFC, KIZN, and KKGL.
On Friday (Jan. 17) CWI’s Dean of Professional Technical Education, Will Fanning, participated in an on-air interview with KBOI radio to help kickoff the initiative.
CWI Preschool Openings Filling Fast
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Preschool, located in the Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building, has openings for the Spring semester but space is limited and filling fast. Children must be three years of age by Sept. 1, 2013. There are openings in both the Monday/Wednesday session and Tuesday/Thursday session. Sessions run from 9:30-11:45 a.m. Preschool starts the week of Feb. 3, 2014. Tuition is $225 for the semester and payable in three installments.
Information and a registration form are available at the Preschool Lab tab on the Early Childhood Education program page or by contacting Program Chair, Bonnie Noonan, at 208.562.3108.
State of Idaho Scholarship Applications Open
The state of Idaho scholarship applications are now being accepted for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, Governor’s Cup Scholarship, and several others. These scholarships are for the 2014-15 academic year and designated for graduates of Idaho high schools. These scholarships have varied deadlines that need to be considered to ensure applications are submitted on time.
Applications can be submitted online at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/scholarship_jump.asp. For eligibility information specific to each scholarship – click the “Apply Now” button. Please note the online application requires a valid email address, Social Security Number, expected or past high school graduation date, and the name of the applicant’s high school counselor.
