CWI News — March 10
Spotlight
Leadership from Bank of Idaho visited Nampa Campus Micron Education Center to present CWI Foundation with a check of $58,400 that will fund student scholarships. The money comes from Bank of Idaho’s Swing for the Green Charity Golf Tournament Series held in September 2022.
Our guests were given a tour of NMEC and experienced first-hand our impressive students and faculty in action! #mightyCWI
Bold Appreciation
It's time for another employee ticket giveaway!
Enter for your chance to win two festival passes to the upcoming Treefort Festival by entering a number between 1 and 500 via the link below. The employee closest to the number, chosen at random, will receive two tickets to the Treefort Festival.
Entries must be received by noon on Monday, March 20. Winners will be announced the afternoon of Monday, March 20. Tickets must be picked up by noon on Wednesday, March 22 or they will be given to the next eligible winner who is closest to the chosen number.
Members of President’s Cabinet, the Executive Operations Team, Work-Study students are not eligible. Limit one entry per CWI employee.
Email hr@cwi.edu with questions.
CWI in the News
Idaho Education News: Life’s Kitchen serves second chances for at-risk youth
Coeur d'Alene Press: JFAC recommends more funding for pay raises for community colleges
News Highlights
Working Together to Find Their Calling in Life
The first graduating cohort of students in College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program have spent the last two years working alongside each other nearly every day. So much time spent together that students consider one another like an extended family.
“We had class four days a week, open lab on Fridays, and we even would have study groups in the evening for a few hours,” said OTA student, Kim Shores. “Even our instructors we have grown so close to because they care so much and are so invested in our success.”
But for Shores, it doesn’t only “feel like” she is training and learning alongside her family, she actually is. Shores and her sister, Leslee Tate, will both graduate from the OTA Program at the end of Spring 2023.
“It has been pretty fun because we never attended school together before,” Shores said. “It is nice to text each other like, ‘I don’t understand this’ or ‘what does this mean.’ We have been able to connect with each other in a different way through this unique experience, which I am super grateful for.”
“It is just that extra bit of support,” Tate said. “As a cohort, we all boost each other up but, as sisters, it is a different and deeper connection we have. Before the program, we were pretty close, but going through this together has made it even better because we now share this experience together.”
The idea to enroll in CWI’s OTA program first came to Shores in 2020. She had been looking into OTA training courses in the Treasure Valley for a while but never found anything available.
“I was doing random searches one day on OTA programs in the Boise area and finally saw CWI put out an announcement in Fall 2020,” Shores said. “I connected with Program Director and Instructor, Mel Henderson, and he told me they were accepting applications for Spring 2021. It was perfect timing.”
Later that week, Shores was at a family gathering and told her sister the news — which then got her to start thinking.
“I called Kim one day and said, ‘Can I copy you? Would you be upset if I also applied and joined, too?’” Tate said. “She was, of course, excited and said, ‘Go for it.’”
As the sisters got ready to embark on the two-year course, the idea of occupational therapy (OT) was not something new to them. They both found an interest in joining the career because of their own experience working with OTs in their personal lives.
“My son passed away in 2019 at eight years old,” Shores said. “His whole life he was in and out of therapies, like physical, speech, occupational. He had therapy all the time.”
Shores’ first experience with OT was when her son was three years old, and he entered the outpatient pediatric clinic of Kaleidoscope Pediatric Therapy in Boise.
“I loved it,” Shores said. “They helped him immensely, and they helped me be a better parent through it.”
Tate was first introduced to OT when she started nannying for a boy with special needs and would take him to appointments for OT, physical therapies, and more.
“OT was really intriguing to me because it is soft and looks like play. From an outside perspective it looks like you’re playing,” Tate said.
According to American Occupational Therapy Association, “OT enables people of all ages to participate in daily living.” OTs and OTAs help individuals with things they need and want to do in their daily lives, such as taking care of themselves, working, volunteering, going to school, and much more.
CWI’s OTA program utilizes a problem-based theoretical approach, fostering problem-solving through solid critical inquiry, and assisting the development of a solid foundation in occupational-centered professional skills.
The courses use an experiential education approach that brings the student and the educator into a collaborative relationship to share and build upon the prior knowledge and life experience of each, just as OT practitioners do with each client.
“Our instructors have been crucial to our success,” Tate said. “I’ve had moments where I thought I couldn’t do this anymore and was struggling. I’ve never had instructors before who have believed in me so much.”
“They want us to succeed, no matter how much extra work it takes them — I think the nature of what OT is allows them to be the kinds of instructors that I think is necessary for this kind of therapy,” Shores said. “They are extremely empathetic and are available and approachable.”
In addition to the education in the classroom, the sisters and their classmates received different opportunities throughout the program to work directly with the public and with vulnerable populations, such as seniors in assisted living facilities or children on the autism spectrum. Students also have been able to pave new, innovative, hands-on, practical learning experiences through collaborations, such as working alongside Centennial Job Corps to develop a stress management course titled Life as a Habit: Developing Simple Habits to Manage Stress that consisted of five class sessions on life balance, time management, breathing and mindfulness exercises, yoga practice, and healthy sleep practices.
“The real-life application and experience not only helped us build on our current skills within the realm of OT but taught us more about our abilities to connect with and learn from our clients to discover what it is they truly need in their lives to be successful,” Tate said.
While the sisters are itching to finish their final semester and put their training to the test in the real world to earn a living, they have already begun using the lessons they’ve learned within their own personal lives.
“The other week we visited our grandmother who has dementia, and we used our skills to examine the environment in her house to see how we could make it safer and increase her quality of life,” Shores said. “We assessed her bathroom to get rid of tripping hazards like rugs and share with our aunt and uncle, who are her caregivers, to get a new shower chair.”
Both sisters say their time in the program has solidified this is their path in life and they feel like they are meant to be at CWI to gain the skills and education to enter the healthcare workforce.
“I give credit to my son for exposing me to those therapies he needed,” Shores said. “This has been a healing journey for me. I struggled when he passed away, and when this opportunity came up, everything just kind of fell into place to open the doors for me to start again. It has been hard and emotional at times, but it has been worth it for me.”
As the sisters get ready to finish their time at CWI at the end of Spring 2023, they are taking part in their full-time fieldwork rotations where things are beginning to come full circle for both.
Tate is currently completing her pediatric fieldwork with the OT that provided services to the boy she nannied.
“This experience has lit a passion in me. Something plenty of us can agree on in this program is that occupational therapy finds you, it’s a calling. We all stumbled onto it somehow and I am so grateful," Tate said.
“I gravitate toward pediatric level OT because that is where my heart is, given the history with my son,” Shores said. “I have been able to work it out that I am going to his clinic for my pediatric rotation fieldwork, and I know some of his therapists are still there. It’ll be full of more emotions and healing — I am very excited.”
The sisters say the program has been a mix of stress and emotions, but throughout the experience, they have been able to connect with themselves again in meaningful ways. Both can confidently say they are proud of what they have been able to achieve in the last two years.
“I’ve always felt lost and wondered what I was supposed to do with my life. I found it here,” Tate said. “I have been able to thrive in different ways that I didn’t even anticipate.”
They also advise anyone else interested in the program to check it out because it can change their life in the most unexpected ways.
“I am so happy CWI saw there was a need for OTAs and created a program because the Treasure Valley is growing so much,” Shores said. “There is a huge need for certified therapy assistants in this field and I am happy the timing happened when it did and to be able to finish alongside my sister.”
For those with questions or interested in learning more about CWI’s OTA program, visit the OTA program page, or contact Program Director and Instructor, Mel Henderson, at melhenderson@cwi.edu. Applications for the program are open through April 30, 2023, visit the Health Sciences page to learn more.
LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion: What is Allyship?
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Social Work Club is excited to present a community education panel and Q&A event focused on LBGTQ+ identities and experiences. Featuring a diverse panel of LGBTQ+ individuals, the purpose of the event gives an opportunity for community members to learn what allyship means and looks like.
Nampa Campus Academic Building(NCAB), Room 122
The evening will begin with a brief moderated discussion during which panelists will discuss various topics in regard to LGBTQ+ issues. A Q&A session will follow allowing participants a welcome space to ask questions about LGBTQ identities and experiences, as well as learn more about allyship, increase knowledge, and foster community. Audience members and panelists are invited to stay for light refreshments and continued conversations following the Q&A.
CWI Partners with Storyfort to Present Various Events
Storyfort and College of Western Idaho (CWI) have partnered to present various events for students and community members featuring various writers hosting readings, workshops, and Q & A sessions.
Storyfort Visiting Writer
Wednesday, March 15
1 p.m.
Ada County Center Mallard Building (AMAL), Room 1108
CWI presents Storyfort visiting writer, Christian Winn, who will present a craft talk on the art of short fiction, offer a short reading of their own writing, and engage participants in writing exercises.
Storyfort Microfiction Contest
Friday, March 24
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Ochos
CWI presents Adam O' Davis, Grant Faulkner, and the three winning stories from the Storyfort Microfiction Contest read aloud, live by the winners themselves.
The Novel Life
Friday, March 24
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Ochos
Join the frenetic and amazingly talented Sean Thor Conroe for a reading and rousing discussion of one of his novels.
For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact Dave Nicholas at davenicholas@cwi.edu.
Vote in Upcoming Spring 2023 ASCWI Election!
As Spring 2023 semester gets into full swing, students at College of Western Idaho (CWI) are gearing up for an important annual event: the Associated Students of College of Western Idaho (ASCWI) elections. This tradition gives students the opportunity to have a say in the leadership of their college and help shape the policies and programs that will affect their lives on campus.
This semester, CWI students will be encouraged to vote on the ASCWI President, Vice-President, Senators, and a Referendum.
Spring 2023 Ballot
ASCWI President & Vice-President ticket
- Casey Dudley and Raquel Valdibieso
ASCWI Senator
- Travis Raney
Referendums
- Establishment of a Student Services & Activities Fee – Referendum #01-2022-2023
For more information on the candidates and Referendum, please visit the ASCWI elections web page.
Students who wish to write in other students will also have the opportunity to nominate them by providing the student's full name and CWI email address.
Voting will begin on Friday, March 10, at 5 p.m. and will stay open until Thursday, March 16 at 11:59 p.m. More voting details will be sent through CWI student email closer to the polls opening. To vote in the student body election, you must be a currently enrolled student at the College.
Election results are expected to be announced on Friday, March 17, at noon.
For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact Amber Eubanks at ambereubanks@cwi.edu.
Spring 2023 Job & Career Fair
Looking for employment? Join College of Western Idaho March 29 and 30 for the Spring 2023 Job & Career Fair to meet with employers from across the Treasure Valley who are ready to put your skills to work! Employers are looking for office managers, CNAs, social workers, construction workers, equipment operators, mechanics, and more.
Wednesday, March 29
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building
Employers:
- AAROW of Idaho, PLLC
- Ada County Sheriff's Office
- Centurion
- City of Caldwell
- Commercial Tire
- Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
- Edgewood Healthcare Assisted Living
- GoGo SqueeZ
- HDR
- Home Instead Boise 707
- Idaho Air National Guard Recruiting Office
- Idaho Arts Charter School
- Idaho Central Credit Union
- Idaho Community Health Center Assoc.
- Idaho Democratic Party
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
- Idaho Division of Veterans Services
- Idaho State Tax Commission
- Idaho Transportation Department
- On Demand Solutions Inc.
- Personnel Plus Inc.
- Piedmont Airlines
- Saint Alphonsus
- Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
- The Key
- The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Treasure Valley Family YMCA
- Valley County
- Vibra Hospital of Boise
- and MORE!
Thursday, March 30
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building
Employers:
- AAROW of Idaho, PLLC
- Ada County Sheriff's Office
- Boise State University
- Boise State University Human Resource Services
- Centurion
- Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
- Idaho Air National Guard Recruiting Office
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
- On Demand Solutions Inc.
- Piedmont Airlines
- Saint Alphonsus
- Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
- The Sherwin-Williams Company
- Treasure Valley Family YMCA
- Vibra Hospital of Boise
For those with questions or in need of more information, contact Center for New Direction Coordinator, Roberto Trinidad, at robertotrinidad@cwi.edu.
Take Part in 2023 Connections Project!
Plan to join us in April as College of Western Idaho (CWI) celebrates culture, collaboration, education, innovation, and achievement during its eighth-annual Connections Project! This year’s event will feature poster displays on campus, in-person mini-talks, a juried art exhibition, President's Writing Awards readings and panel, and a social hour on Thursday, April 20. A live awards ceremony for award winners will be on Friday, April 21. CWI students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate.
Student Submissions
Showcase your hard work and accomplishments! The wonderful projects and signature assignments you have completed or are currently working on can easily be entered in the Connections Project. Any project or assignment completed during Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 semesters is eligible.
Submissions may include, but are not limited to, class projects, art, research, service learning, and community projects or collaborations. Individual or group work submitted in the categories of posters, recorded or live mini talks, or club projects or presentations. A Connections Excellence Award and cash prizes will be given to the top entries in each category. Submissions are due by Friday, March 31.
Submit your work, learn more about the event, and view past submissions and winners by visiting myCommons on Blackboard or the Connections Project page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Take part in this year’s event by sharing this opportunity with students, volunteering as a judge, helping to hang posters, or joining the Connections Project Committee.
Volunteer opportunities are available for employees and students.
For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact Cathy Carson at cathycarson@cwi.edu.
CWI Victorious at BPA Idaho State Leadership Conference
Twelve students represented College of Western Idaho (CWI) at the 58th Annual Idaho Business Professionals of America Leadership (BPA) Conference returning home with an impressive 31 top-five awards — 15 of which were first place.
Idaho BPA Conference, held Feb. 23 – 25 at Boise Centre on the Grove, presented an opportunity for CWI BPA members to develop leadership skills, personal and professional growth, and career-related competencies. Those who attended were able to take part in conference workshops, state officer elections, Workshop Skills Assessment Program, and compete against others from around the state in various Workplace Skills Assessment Program events.
Awards from the competition are decided through skills (judged) and written test (objective) competitions. The students achieved scores and were awarded medals if they placed in the top five for an event and were honored with plaques for 1st place.
CWI took part in Feb. 24 competition events, which were geared towards post-secondary education students.
2023 Idaho BPA Conference Awards
- First Place Awards
- Banking and Finance — Bryson Bailey
- College Accounting — Bryson Bailey
- Computer Network Technology — Cameron James
- Computer Security — Spencer McConnell
- Device Configuration and Troubleshooting — William Young
- Linux Operating System Fundamentals — Spencer McConnell
- Systems Administration using Cisco — Nate Gaddy
- Network Design Team — Sarah Ives and Stanley Ward
- Personal Financial Management — Bryson Bailey
- Prepared Speech — Roger Johnston
- Presentation Management Team — Baiden Jones, Ethan Maze, and Spencer McConnell
- Server Administration Using Microsoft — William Young
- Second Place Awards
- Advanced Spreadsheet Applications — Roger Johnston
- Computer Network Technology — Nate Gaddy
- Computer Security — Roger Johnston
- Linux Operating System Fundamentals — Stanley Ward
- Server Administration Using Microsoft — Baiden Jones
- Third Place Awards
- Computer Network Technology — William Young
- Computer Security — Ashley Furr
- Device Configuration and Troubleshooting — Ethan Maze
- Linux Operating System Fundamentals — Cameron James
- Network Administration using Microsoft — Ashley Furr
- Fourth Place Awards
- Computer Network Technology — Sarah Ives
- Device Configuration and Troubleshooting — Andrew Carrillo
- Network Administration using Microsoft — Andrew Carrillo
- Fifth Place Awards
- Computer Network Technology — Ethan Maze
- Computer Security — Baiden Jones
- Device Configuration and Troubleshooting — Sarah Ives
“The students who participated in BPA Idaho State Leadership Conference this year excelled in all their competitions,” said Cybersecurity Professor and the advisor for CWI’s BPA chapter, Linda Otto. “At the beginning of the conference, I had several students state they would not be going to nationals as they believed they were not good enough to win at the state level. They were wrong about that and proved it by trying anyway.”
“Receiving these awards is already having an amazing impact on their self-esteem and confidence,” she continued. “I am so proud of every one of them and excited to see them take the next step by proving their abilities at the National level.”
All 12 CWI students who took part in Idaho’s state competition move on and compete in the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, in April.
For those who are interested in learning more about CWI’s BPA chapter, please contact Linda Otto at lindaotto@cwi.edu.
Faculty Honored at 2023 Action Professional Development Day
College of Western Idaho (CWI) faculty and staff participated in the Innovation in Action Professional Development Day on Friday, March 3. The annual event provides an opportunity for collective collaboration, learning, and celebration.
“I truly enjoyed mingling in person with everyone,” said Assistant Dean of Industry, Engineering, and Trades, Alex Beal. “It is something that I have missed. I love the discussion topics with faculty.”.
CWI welcomed Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives at George Mason University, Dr. Jaime Lester, as this year’s keynote speaker. Dr. Lester, an expert in fields of equitable workplace practices and organizational change, presented Managing Meaningful Change: From Personal Survival to Institutional Innovation. The interactive workshop discussed how the transformational change in higher education has impacted the traditional continuous improvement-based change and how individual contributors are an important and positive part of institutional change.
“I appreciated getting the chance to learn about practical tools to help me affect change,” said English Professor, Andrea Ascuena. “I was able to see where I was already working strongly but other areas that are opportunities for me to develop. I look forward to trying out the new strategies and tips for change!”
Beyond the keynote, the event celebrated several achievements among faculty members.
The General Education Sub-Committee highlighted the achievements of our General Education faculty with the 2023 General Education Outstanding Instructor awards. Greg Wilson, General Education Coordinator, reminded the attendees that, “Gen Ed is a huge part of the mission of CWI, teaching over 650 sections and over half of our total students’ foundational skills for success every semester.”
Over the last several months, the sub-committee received more than 400 nominations from students, which became a key component in determining the winners of this year’s awards. These recognized faculty will be forwarded to the Idaho State Board of Education for consideration in the statewide General Education Awards, also known as GEM Awards, in the fall.
CWI’S 2023 Idaho GEM Award Nominees
- Jaren Watson, English Faculty — GEM 1: Written Communication
- Luke Yeates, Assistant Professor of Communication — GEM 2: Oral Communication
- Cathy Carson, Mathematics Professor — GEM 3: Mathematical Way of Knowing
- Emily McIntier, Chemistry Instructor — GEM 4: Scientific Way of Knowing
- Mike Robinson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy — GEM 5: Artistic and Humanistic Way of Knowing
- Heather Schoenherr, Psychology Professor — GEM 6: Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing
In addition to the GEM awards nominations, faculty were honored with several other recognitions and achievements.
CWI-101 Coordinator and Associate Professor of Spanish, Amy Vassar, recognized the work of Honors Program Coordinator, Michal Yadlin, for her support and leadership in implementing the CWI-101 Pathways model.
Wilson recognized the work of Mathematics Professor, Susan Aydelotte, for her work in creating an Open Education Resource (OER) for a math course providing CWI an opportunity to lead in the statewide Z-Degree initiative.
CWI’s Center for Teaching and Learning facilitated its annual Innovation in Action contest celebrating faculty contributions to retention through sharing their best practices.
The Innovation in Action awards has faculty vote for the innovative classroom experiences presented by their colleagues. This year’s competition was focused on retention with subcategories in teaching strategies, creating student connections, helping students make work and future-self connections, and addressing retention from a broader lens. Individual winners received the most votes in each category with the school winner based on the total number of those votes.
"The Innovation in Action awards provide a fun opportunity for faculty to learn from and recognize the amazing experiences their colleagues are creating across the college,” said the Dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Courtney Colby Bond. “In our ninth year, these types of experiences build the basis of a tradition of excellence and shared learning."
2023 Innovation in Action Winners
- Jana McCurdy, Associate Professor of Psychology — Words of Affirmation
- Andrea Schumaker, Department Chair of Agricultural Sciences —Field Trips Retention Strategy
- Casey O’Leary, Horticulture Instructor — REST-oration Week
- Janel Holt, Associate Professor of Spanish — Day of the Dead
Additionally, Science and Math won the school-wide Innovation in Action trophy.
“I'm really proud of the work of the Math and Science team, and I'm so glad they actively participated in this opportunity to highlight and celebrate that work,” said, Dean of Science and Math, Kae Jensen.
Nominations Open for 2023 Student Leadership Awards
Nominations for College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Student Leadership Awards are now open! These awards seek to recognize the achievements of outstanding student leaders on campus for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to CWI and the community. Through this award, CWI hopes to reward and celebrate inspiring individuals who have made a meaningful impact on campus life and created a lasting legacy.
This year’s awards are:
- Club of the Year Award — This award is presented to an organization that has demonstrated excellence in all areas of community engagement, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award — This award recognizes 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.
- Social Program of the Year Award — This award recognizes a program/event(s) that has contributed to a sense of community on campus and encouraged students to come together and meaningfully engage with one another and/or the Ada County/Canyon County communities.
- Community Service Program of the Year Award — This award recognizes a program that has engaged students through service while encouraging them to selflessly serve beyond this one experience.
- Outstanding Officer/Representative of the Year Award —This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their term of office and has enhanced participation and involvement within their organization, the campus, and the community.
- Quiet Influence Award —This award recognizes an individual who has contributed to their organization or club and campus community in a meaningful yet behind-the-scenes way.
- Rising Leadership Award — This award will honor a first-year student who does not need a title to fill a leadership role. Throughout the school year, this student has shown a new-found commitment to serve the CWI campus and community 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.
- Trailblazing Leadership Award — This award will recognize 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 Treasure Valley community.
Nominations will remain open through Tuesday, March 28. Award recipients will be announced at the 2023 Student Leadership Banquet on Friday, April 21, at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho.
For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact Sitlaly Hernandez at sitlalyescamilla@cwi.edu.
Summer 2024 Registration
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Summer 2024 semester is now open! Summer term is a great way to keep going and get ahead on credits. Registration for new, continuing, and returning students is open and classes begin Monday, June 3.
Summer classes are only eight weeks and earn the same credits as a full Fall or Spring semester class. There are many reasons for taking summer classes including:
- Accelerating your degree: Summer classes can help you complete your degree faster by allowing you to take additional classes in a shorter amount of time.
- Lightening your workload: By taking summer classes, you can spread out your course load over a longer period, making your regular academic semesters less stressful.
- Making up for lost time: If you had to miss a class during the regular academic year due to illness or other reasons, you can use the summer session to make up the course and stay on track.
- Exploring new subjects: Summer classes often offer a wider range of courses, including those outside of your major, allowing you to explore new subjects and interests.
- Improving your GPA: Summer classes typically have smaller class sizes, allowing for more individual attention from your instructor. This can help you better understand the material and improve your grades.
- Getting ahead: By taking summer classes, you can get a head start on your future academic and career goals, allowing you to move forward more quickly.
Important Dates
- Admission Deadline – Saturday, May 25
- Registration Deadline – Friday, May 31
- Classes Start – Monday, June 3
Continuing and Returning Students
Course offerings can be viewed in SelfService which is accessible through the Toolkit on myCWI.
New Students
New to CWI? New, degree and non-degree seeking students need to apply to CWI prior to registering for classes. Visit Applying to CWI for a complete list of steps to get started.
Non-Degree Seeking
- Upon completion of the application process and once accepted to CWI, new, non-degree seeking students can immediately register for classes.
Degree Seeking
- Upon completion of the application process and once accepted to CWI, new, degree-seeking students must participate in New Student Orientation prior to registering for classes.
Financial Aid
Contact Financial Aid at financialaid@cwi.edu to learn more about options available for students in need of financial assistance.
Students are encouraged to contact One Stop Student Services or their Advisor with any questions or concerns. Registration for summer will be open through Friday, June 2.
Participate in 2023 Employee Engagement Survey
Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) annual Employee Engagement Survey through the end of March.
The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of how our culture is perceived through the eyes of our employees so we can strengthen what we do well and make improvements where they are needed. What you have to say is very important to the College, and this survey is your chance to express those opinions.
The survey will only take 5-10 minutes to complete. The answers you provide on this survey will be kept strictly confidential and housed on a third-party consultant server. The responses will be reported in summary form to protect your personal responses so you can feel comfortable providing honest answers to the questions.
The survey will be available between Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 31*. Please refer to an email sent to employees from Newmeasures, LLC for the survey link.
For those with questions or in need of information regarding the survey, please contact Human Resources at HR@cwi.edu.
Thank you in advance for your participation and support in this effort.
*Note: The survey has been extended through Friday, March 31.
