CWI Compass Connect - May 25, 2021
News Highlights
CWI Selects Presidential Search Committee
College of Western Idaho (CWI) Board of Trustees has formed a search committee for a new president. The committee is made up of 15 local stakeholders from CWI and the business community. They will assist in formulating a presidential profile for the ideal candidate and support the launch of a presidential search. Feedback from focus groups will also contribute to the development of the presidential profile and search process.
In addition, the search committee will evaluate prospective candidates, select and interview semifinalists and finalists, leading to a recommendation for the CWI Board of Trustees.
CWI Board of Trustees Chair Molly Lenty communicated, "I'm excited for the search committee to meet and provide their input as we continue to move forward in our pursuit to select a new president."
Lenty will co-chair the committee, and current Interim President and Provost, Denise Aberle-Cannata, and Summit Search Solutions will assist with the search process.
Search Committee Members:
Alex Beal, Career and Technical Faculty (Department Chair CTE)
Alex LaBeau, Business Community
Cathleen Currie, Dean
Cherie Buckner-Webb, CWI Board of Trustee
Denise Aberle-Cannata, Committee Co-Chair, Interim President, and Provost
Dr. Paula Kellerer, Public Education
Kelly Olson, Business Community
Kelsey Dillon, CWI Alumna
Luis Caloca, Student Services
Mike Reynoldson, Business Community
Molly Lenty, Committee Co-Chair and CWI Board of Trustee Chair
Scott Gipson, Business Community
Stephanie Ritchie-Breach, Criminal Justice Faculty and Faculty Senate President
Wendi Secrist, Workforce Development
Will Young, CWI Student
The committee plans to launch the search process in July 2021. Visit CWI's Presidential Search webpage to learn more.
CWI Board Names Reames as New Trustee
College of Western Idaho (CWI) Board of Trustees welcomed Jim Reames as the new trustee for Zone 3 during their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 13.
After a thorough review of all applications, the Board announced Reames would be joining the five-member board of trustees, and following a unanimous vote, he was sworn in as a new board member.
Reames works at First Federal Savings and Loan as a Market President, overseeing sales and operations for the Treasure Valley. Outside of work, he is passionate about giving back to the younger community members and is quite proud of his past service as a former board chair for the Nampa Boys and Girls Club.
Currently, Reames serves as Vice-Chair for the Nampa Saint Alphonsus Foundation and Nampa Boys and Girls Club board member.
Reames’ dedication to his community is deeply rooted in his history and genuine love of the Treasure Valley.
“Jim has a passion for helping and serving his community and I’m excited to have him on CWI’s Board,” says Board Chair, Molly Lenty. “His history of service to the community and his financial background and expertise will be a tremendous asset for the College as we continue to thrive and empower students.”
Reames believes community colleges require leadership to think outside the box, focusing on its community to be responsive to current and future needs.
Reames stated, “I’m honored to serve on CWI’s Board, and I’m thrilled to work with such a dedicated group of faculty and staff at the College to ensure students have access to high-quality education in the Treasure Valley.”
CWI Board Names Aberle-Cannata Interim President
College of Western Idaho (CWI) Board of Trustees voted unanimously during their meeting on Thursday, May 13, to appoint Provost Denise Aberle-Cannata as CWI’s Interim President effective May 16.
The appointment of Aberle-Cannata will ensure the uninterrupted operation of the College as the search process continues for the next President of CWI.
“Interim President Aberle-Cannata has experience in several roles and settings which has provided her with a valuable understanding of higher education ranging from operations to instruction,” said Chair Molly Lenty. “She is an extremely capable leader with deep institutional credibility that will serve CWI and our students well.”
Aberle-Cannata is committed to advancing a culture of care for students, faculty, and staff while serving the community.
“I am honored and humbled to serve,” said Aberle-Cannata. “CWI is a special place and I know that all of us are committed to continuing to support our students, our faculty and staff, and our communities as we work towards welcoming a new president in the future. It will be very much a team effort as my fellow cabinet colleagues will continue to play a pivotal role as we engage in all the areas and aspects involving CWI.”
CWI Board of Trustees chose Summit Search Solutions to assist with the search process. Focus groups are being established to help provide input on the president profile, and individuals are being selected to participate on the search committee.
Visit CWI’s Presidential Search webpage to learn more about the process and to attend the Business and Community focus group on May 21.
Social Work Students Partner with Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
Social work students in Shelly Conley-Durkin’s class have been busy this year helping youth in custody during a partnership with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.
The students’ projects included creating newsletters and collecting donations of toiletries, encouraging notes, and job applications for youth preparing to leave the system and enter the workforce.
The Social Work 101 students delivered the items they collected after their last class to the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections facility in Nampa.
"Working together as a team really made it fun and meaningful,” said Conley-Durkin, CWI instructor. “We were all able to feel good about the contribution we made."
2021 Onramp Spring Showcase
College of Western Idaho (CWI) joined Boise State University and other educators from around the region on May 6 to celebrate the success of students during Onramp's 2021 Spring Showcase.
Visit Boise State's Onramp webpage to watch six videos highlighting the program's achievements during the past year, including a video featuring CWI's Sarah Strickley, who runs the Onramp program at the College. She is joined by Dan Garrity, Marketing Communications faculty at CWI, as well as Jeff Simmons from Idaho Digital Learning Alliance.
Additionally, you can watch Garrity talking with students about the impact of their COMM 261 Multimedia Storytelling class. They documented stories from the community using an element of the Onramp program known as Everyone Can Create - to generate thought-provoking stories with Apple's media platforms on iPads.
Seven CWI Faculty Promoted to Professors
Seven College of Western Idaho (CWI) faculty members now hold the faculty rank title of full Professor. This inaugural group are the first at the College to earn this promotion. Like most colleges and universities, four full-time faculty ranks exist at CWI including Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.
“These seven professors represent academic and technical excellence at the highest level as they serve as leaders and mentors among their faculty peers,” commented Justin Vance, Dean of Arts and Humanities.
In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching, institutional engagement, and professional development, faculty members must be recommended for promotion. Prior to applying for Associate Professor, faculty must teach for three years at the College as an Instructor, four years as an Assistant Professor before applying for an Associate Professor, and five years as an Associate Professor before applying for a Professor. As the College is just over a decade old, this year marked the first where faculty were eligible to apply for Professor rank. This new rank is effective with the start of the 2021-2022 academic year.
Congratulations to CWI’s first seven Professors:
- Andrea Ascuena, Professor of English
- Charles Dickenson, Professor of Sociology
- Christian Purvis-Aldrich, Professor of English
- Heather Schoenherr, Professor of Psychology
- Susan Aydelotte, Professor of Mathematics
- Linda Otto, Professor of Cybersecurity
- Reginald Jayne, Professor of History
"I want to congratulate the first CWI faculty members on achieving the rank of Professor," said Provost and Interim President, Denise Aberle-Cannata. "They have demonstrated a consistent record of teaching excellence and a commitment to our institution, community, and students. CWI is honored to have met this milestone and look forward to the upcoming academic year with our esteemed faculty and Professor’s."
CWI Updates Mask and Face Covering Protocol
College of Western Idaho (CWI) has updated its current mask and face covering protocol to optional, effective May 19, 2021. This change is in response to the latest CDC guidance. CDC’s guidance is based on strong encouragement to get vaccinated. Individuals who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine are still encouraged to wear a mask or face covering. For those who choose to continue wearing a mask or face covering, please feel free to do so. Campus safety measures have been updated on the CWI Be Safe webpage to reflect this new guidance.
In addition, CWI has taken action to invest in a number of initiatives to assist in our response to COVID-19. These action items will also help ensure our campus locations continue to be a safe and healthy environment to work and learn in.
Following are a few of the most recent items either purchased or installed:
- Disinfectant fogging equipment
- Complete building ionization
- Touchless faucets/towel dispensers/toilets
The College will continue to monitor the situation and adjust accordingly for fall. This update brings hope and a renewed excitement we are moving in the right direction and will be able to safely experience a new normal again. Thank you to all for your continued commitment dedication to be safe and be mighty!
Questions related to CWI’s updated mask and face covering protocol can be emailed to covid_19Questions@cwi.edu.
Student Nurses Association Donates Backpacks to Local Families
For the past several months, College of Western Idaho’s Student Nurses Association (SNA) has been busy gathering backpacks full of supplies for children in foster care. At the beginning of Fall 2020 semester, each member of the group was challenged to grab a backpack and add items, such as personal toiletries, books, and socks, to the backpack each month.
The backpacks were originally set to be donated to Family Advocates in Boise. Due to an unexpected closure of the facility due to COVID-19, SNA members sought out an alternative. With the help of Health and Welfare, students were put in touch with a facility in desperate need of backpacks to distribute to foster families as well as other families in need.
On April 29, 2021, 33 fully-loaded backpacks, extra feminine hygiene products, and various school supplies collected by SNA were donated to the Nampa School District’s Family and Community Resource Center. The estimated value of the donations was around $3,300 or approximately $100 per backpack.
“This felt especially fitting as our program’s main campus is located in Canyon County,” said SNA Project Chair, Lizzie Glafke. “We truly were giving back to the community. Our hearts were so full after hearing how thankful the facility was as this area is one of the most underserved but in great need in Canyon County.”
Current SNA members plan to coordinate with the newly-appointed 2021-2022 SNA officers to encourage the continuation of this community outreach project on an annual basis.
Student Leaders Rise Above
Student leaders at College of Western Idaho (CWI) for both the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years were celebrated during the virtual Student Leadership Banquet in April. Although students faced unprecedented challenges as they navigated the many facets of their lives over the past two academic years, they continued to develop a campus community working hard to maintain community within clubs and organizations at the College.
Student Leadership Award Winners for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021:
Community Service Program of the Year Award
The Community Service Program of the Year Award honors a program that has engaged students in service while encouraging students to selflessly serve beyond this one experience.
- 2019-2020: Abuse Survivors and Allies Club for their work to raise awareness around abuse and resources available within the Treasure Valley.
- 2020-2021: Student Nurses Association for giving back to the community with their donation of backpacks filled with supplies to Nampa School District’s Family and Community Resource Center.
Social Program of the Year Award
This award recognizes a program that has contributed to the sense of community on campus by encouraging students to come together and meaningfully engage with one another and/or the Ada County/Canyon County communities.
- 2019-2020: Chemistry and Physics Clubs for their celebration during the Fall 2019 semester to commemorate Avogadro’s Number (6.02x 10^23), a basic measuring unity in chemistry, with demonstrations and hands-on activities.
- 2020-2021: International Club for providing a fun and accepting community by hosting virtual events and drawings allowing to share about their cultures.
Student Organization of the Year Award
The Student Organization of the Year Award is presented to an organization who demonstrates excellence in all areas of community engagement, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, and leadership development.
- 2019-2020: Abuse Survivors and Allies Club for their work to raise awareness around abuse and resources available within the Treasure Valley.
- 2020-2021: American Sign Language (ASL) Club for adapting to challenges present by COVID-19 to continue club involvement and awareness of the ASL and Deaf community.
Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award
The Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award honors an advisor who has excelled in providing support and assistance to a club/organization. The recipient has devoted time and service that has played a key role in the organization’s success.
- 2019-2020: Rick Del Vecchio from the Gaming Club for bringing new life to the club creating long-term goals for students and developing campus partnerships to support the club’s growth into e-sports programs.
- 2020-2021: Javier Garcia, founder of the Siempre Unidos Club, for his guidance and leadership allowing the club members to stay connected and engaged.
Outstanding Officer/Representative of the Year Award
The Outstanding Officer/Representative of the Year Award honors a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their term in office and has enhanced participation and involvement within their organization, the campus, and the community as a whole.
- 2019-2020: Sky Tarrant of the Abuse Survivors and Allies Club for providing tremendous leadership helping to develop a strong campus presence for providing resources and raising awareness.
- 2020-2021: Mitchell Renick of the Psychology Club for providing engaging virtual activities and opportunities to students experiencing stress or confusion.
Quiet Influence Award
The Quiet Influence Award honors an individual student who has contributed to their organization and campus community in a meaningful yet behind-the-scenes way.
- 2019-2020: Zach Szymczycha of the Biology Club for continued support for the club and being a silent force behind the club’s projects.
- 2020-2021: Ana Rodriguez of the International Club for her enthusiastic and supportive involvement bringing students from all walks of life together to learn and share with each other.
Rising Leader Award
The Rising Leader Award honors a first-year, returning student who does not need a title in order to fill a leadership role. This student has shown throughout the year a new-found commitment to serve the campus communities side-by-side with the elected student leaders and administration of the campus. This student can be found helping to complete any task needed while helping to model the core values and mission of the College. The student shows promise in continuing to exemplify growth and development as a leader.
- 2019-2020: Allison Halsey of the Queers and Allies club for her work holding a new event hosted by the club.
- 2020-2021: Tawa Giwa of the International Club for being a source of joy and for her willingness to share her story and work to build a community of friendship at CWI.
Trailblazing LEADership Award
The Trailblazing Award honors a second-year or graduating student leader who has engaged themselves in a significant leadership role on campus. The Trailblazing LEADership Award includes those students who have come to CWI with leadership experience or have developed leadership skills through the many opportunities the campus offers. Through their involvement, recipients of the Trailblazing LEADership Award have shown ambitions to improve campus life and strengthen the college community.
- 2019-2020: Alexis Burlile of the Student Nurses Association for being an essential part of carrying out events and community partnerships.
- 2020-2021: Joevannie Fajardo of the Veteran Students Association for his involvement on campus making sure a student voice is represented in ASCWI and during College Council meetings.
Congratulations to all!
CWI Rolls Out New ID Cards
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is transitioning to the new BOLD branding for ID cards at the College.
Faculty and staff can update their ID cards at the One Stop Student Services Ada County and Nampa Campus Micron Education Center locations beginning Friday, May 7, and are encouraged to complete the process before the end of spring semester.
Staff are asked to get their new ID cards either before July 31 or wait until after Oct. 1 to help representatives focus on students and the start of the Fall semester.
To update your card:
- Reserve a 15-minute appointment online
- Appear in person at your selected One Stop Student Services location to update your ID card
- Enter the ID card’s 5-digit serial number in an online form. After your appointment, a link will be emailed to you from CWI facilities. Enter the ID card’s 5-digit number to change your building access to your new card. It may take up to 48 hours for the card to become active.
When arriving at One Stop Student Services, employees are asked to sign in using the kiosk before being helped. Bring your current ID card to the appointment to verify your Employee ID number. You will not be required to hand in your card, but keep your old card’s 5-digit card serial number accessible to complete the form you will receive to activate building access on campus.
Staff and faculty will need to get a new card before Dec. 31, 2021, when building access expires for all existing ID cards. Please continue to watch your email for updates surrounding rollout of the new ID cards.
BPA Students Among Top Ten in the Nation
Congratulations to members of Business Professionals of America (BPA) who represented College of Western Idaho at the 2021 Virtual National Leadership Conference. The team of five students spent two weeks attending the virtual conference which included presentations, seminars, meetings, and competition bringing home several awards including 12 top-ten medals, two first-place plaques, one second-place plaque, and two third-place plaques.
“While they did not get to travel to Orlando due to the National Business Professionals of America’s decision to hold the conference virtually, our students still had opportunities they might never have been able to experience without their participation in Business Professionals of America,” said BPA Club Advisor and Professor of CyberSecurity, Linda Otto. “They were able to participate in multiple service projects, accept leadership within the local chapter, and compete at a high level against a group of national competitors.”
To learn more about BPA, contact advisors, Michell Boldt at michellboldt@cwi.edu or Linda Otto at lindaotto@cwi.edu.
Bert Glandon Day in Idaho
Idaho Governor Brad Little has issued a proclamation making May 13, 2021, Bert Glandon Day in the State of Idaho. During College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) May Board of Trustee meeting, Governor Little joined the Board in honoring President Glandon, better known as ‘Bert’, to the College and community for his life-long advocacy, commitment, and excellence in education as he retires from CWI after 12 years of leadership.
A service-first mindset has been core to Glandon’s professional career. After starting in the United States Army and Army Reserves, he then began his career in private industry which he leveraged to bring a business perspective to higher education. Over the past 40 years, Glandon has developed a passion for community colleges spending more than 30 of those years serving as a college president at institutions in Colorado, Oregon, and Idaho.
Glandon arrived at CWI in July of 2009, only a few months after the first classes were offered to just over 1,200 students. Under his innovative and inspiring leadership, CWI grew to serve more than 30,000 students annually in 2019 and became a significant partner with local industry to educate the next generation of leaders, business owners, and skilled employees.
“It’s great to be able to attend President Glandon’s final board meeting and celebrate his 12 years of service at CWI,” said Governor Little. “Bert has led through tremendous growth at CWI and has been a tireless advocate for students and the broader mission of community colleges in Idaho. Congratulations on a remarkable career.”
Outside of higher education, Glandon is an accomplished musician who joined the stage for a short time as the drummer with Paul Revere and the Raiders. His rock for over 45 years has been his wife, Jane. One of the titles he is most proud of is being known as the world’s greatest grandpa to his six-year old grandson, Chase, who he spends as much time with as he can.
All are invited to share memories, stories, gratitude, and well wishes with President Bert Glandon as he retires from the College after 12 years of leadership.
Celebrating President Glandon
After 12 years leading College of Western Idaho, the time has come to bid farewell to President Bert Glandon. The tremendous amount of work Bert has done for both the College and community during his time in leadership is worth celebrating. All are invited to share memories, stories, gratitude, and well wishes with Bert as he transitions into retirement via Flipgrid.
To leave your message for President Glandon, use one of the two options below:
Computer and Webcam
- Visit Flipgrid online.
- Select “Enter Your Guest Password”.
- Enter the password, BertGlandon.
- Click “Record a Response” to record your message.
Mobile Device
- Download the Flipgrid app through the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the app, and select “Guest”.
- Enter the Join Code, 640d69fd.
- Select “Enter Your Guest Password”.
- Enter the password, BertGlandon.
- Click “Record a Response” to record your message.
Messages will be collected through June 18, 2021, then packaged together as part of a farewell message for President Glandon. Please note, submissions will be moderated and are not visible to others.
Contact College Relations at communications@cwi.edu with questions or assistance.
Ceremony Recognizes 2021 Law Enforcement Graduates
Classes 9 and 10 of College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Law Enforcement program were recognized during a ceremony, May 6, 2021, at the Nampa Civic Center. LeRoy Forsman, Law Enforcement program Director, began by sharing the program’s mission statement which was followed by presentation of the colors and remarks by Kevin Platts, Director of Public Safety programs.
“I highly salute this year’s candidates on the fantastic job they have done,” said Platts. “Our students receive the highest level of training thanks to professionalism of our staff and our cadre of over 60 instructors from the valley including individuals from state, county, and city who are active-duty law enforcement or recently retired.”
Following his remarks, President Bert Glandon addressed the graduates expressing his gratitude to them as they embark on their careers.
The keynote speaker at this year’s ceremony was Sergeant Jim Love, who retired from Idaho State Police in 2017 after nearly 30 years of service. As the graduates prepare to embark on careers in law enforcement, Love advised them to have fun and enjoy what you do, learn to let it go, leave work at work, and refrain from an ‘us against them’ mentality.
Forsman concluded the ceremony by encouraging graduates to provide the best service possible, always work to be better and improve, put their families first, be positive and flexible, think before they speak, be smart, and be an example.
“Remember, we will step up and be a warrior when we must,” said Forsman, “but our job every day is to be a guardian. I challenge you to be guardians for your community… I know that you will go out and make a difference and know that we are proud of you.”
2021 Fire Service Technology Graduation Ceremony
Fourteen Fire Service Technology graduates followed the sound of bagpipes as they marched into the Nampa Civic Center on May 6 to celebrate completion of the program.
Kevin Platts, Director of Public Safety Programs, and Darrin Raskopf, Director of Fire Service Technology, kicked off the event by welcoming students and visitors.
Valedictorian Garrett Morse, who was hired by the Boise Fire Department after passing his tests, spoke during the ceremony.
“This program was a stepping stone for our careers and many new friendships with the people we will be working with for the next 20 to 30 years,” he said. “We’ve experienced a lot of stress and body aches and sarcastic remarks over the semester, but it is something I would never trade.”
Morse concluded his remarks by thanking his instructors and the variety of active and retired members of the fire community who helped train the class.
Keynote speaker Mark Niemeyer, Chief of the Boise Fire Department, told graduates how important it is to maintain the public’s trust and underscored as they advance through their careers to remember the higher you go, the more you will owe.
Niemeyer finished with, “Enjoy the journey, and remember we are here to help you along the way. Good luck!”
2021 Nurse Pinning Ceremony
The celebrations continued this week at College of Western Idaho (CWI) with the Virtual Nurse Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, May 13.
Family and friends gathered via Zoom to watch this year’s ceremony as Allison Baker, Department Chair of the Professional Nursing program, began the event by welcoming the graduates before several faculty spoke during the event.
“Every year it’s very exciting to see students realize their dreams,” said Allison Baker, Department Chair of the Professional Nursing program. “The faculty and I are so proud of the perseverance these students have shown. I know it’s almost become cliché to say ‘during this difficult time,’ but this is true. I think that makes this year’s pinning even more special.”
There is a special Nightingale award voted on by the students anonymously, and Candace Browne was nominated by her class to receive it this year. The students vote for a classmate that they believe depicts the best of the nursing profession in knowledge, compassion, advocacy, and professionalism.
“Nursing Pinning is a tradition that is important to me personally,” said Cathleen Currie, Dean of Health. “It welcomes these CWI Nursing graduates into our noble profession. I am very proud or each of the Nursing graduates.”
The event wrapped up with instructor, Jen Mimish, leading the nursing oath for students as they completed this milestone in their nursing careers.
Muldoon Named Staff of the Month for April
Congratulations to Sean Muldoon, College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Staff of the Month for April 2021. Muldoon is a Nursing Technician for the Professional Nursing department and has been with the College for 11 years. Prior to CWI, Muldoon worked as a central supply technician for Mercy Hospital in Nampa.
“When I was hired, CWI had only been around for a short while, and I knew nothing about the College,” Muldoon said. “I remember getting a call from Cathleen Currie who told me about a position in the simulation and skills labs. After talking with her, I knew it was what I wanted to do and where I needed to be."
As a Nursing Technician, Muldoon’s role is to maintain the College’s Professional Nursing skills and simulation labs and manage the program’s supplies and equipment. His work helps support faculty in facilitating hands-on learning experiences for more than 100 students each semester.
“Sean has been vital to the growth of our Professional Nursing program and our success in providing students with the highest quality of nursing education,” said Assistant Professor of Nursing, Jennifer Mimish. “Nursing is dependent on providing experiences that simulate the clinical experience. Our program utilizes a skills lab and simulation lab to provide this learning experience for students. I am grateful and honored to work with such a spirited, dedicated, and supportive individual. Sean is a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to our continued partnership to support our future CWI Nursing students.”
“Something I always find funny is comparing how I was when I first started to how I am now,” Muldoon said. “There are a variety of topics covered in healthcare, some of which can make a person blush. Many times in the beginning I did blush… a lot! Now, nothing really phases me.”
Each year, the Professional Nursing students Muldoon has the pleasure of working with are recognized during a pinning ceremony.
“I remember the feeling I had at our first nursing pinning ceremony. I had never been a part of anything like it. Seeing the way students reacted and how emotional everyone was for what our students had accomplished made feel like we are really changing lives and doing great work. That feeling will always stay with me. I truly felt proud to be a part of it.”
Muldoon was born and raised in Canyon County. Outside of work, he enjoys going up to the mountains to get away and relax. He is a huge sports fan and enjoys golfing, reading, and writing.
“Because of CWI, I have a second home and family. I have met and gotten to know some of the greatest people in my life here. I didn't know it at the time, but joining the CWI family is honestly one of the best choices I have ever made.”
Emerging: CWI Capstone Collection
Artwork from College of Western Idaho’s Studio Art graduates was on display April 19 – May 9 at the Boise State Student Union Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit, “Emerging: CWI Capstone Collection”, can now be viewed virtually for all to enjoy.
View "Emerging: CWI Capstone Collection"
The CWI Studio Art program promotes the development of artistic skills and practice, craftsmanship, and aesthetic discernment. The AA degree in Studio Art provides students with a foundational understanding of the history of visual culture, provides opportunities to grow as artists, and prepares students who are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in art.
Contact Goran Fazil at 208.562.2117 or goranfazil@cwi.edu to learn more about the College’s Studio Art program or this year’s exhibit.
CWI Prepares to Launch National Presidential Search
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Board of Trustees has announced a partnership with Summit Search Solutions to begin a nation-wide search for CWI’s next president. Currently, Summit is convening a number of internal, business and community listening sessions and focus groups in advance of the Search Committee’s first meeting.
The greater community is invited to attend a public forum Friday, May 21, at 9 a.m. and may request attendance through CWI Presidential Search. Feedback from these forums will inform the content of a position description and the position profile. Summit staff will support work to evaluate candidates, select and interview semifinalists and finalists for future presidential candidate community forums, and, ultimately, extend an offer to a tremendous candidate.
Board Chair, Molly Lenty, stated, “We’ll take the needed time, do our work, follow the necessary due diligence to ensure that we are addressing the needs of our students, the many communities we serve and, of course our faculty and staff as we prepare to select our next president.”
For more information please visit, CWI Presidential Search.
