CWI News—Nov. 12, 2021
In the Spotlight
State Board of Education members visited campus today as part of a statewide tour of every institution in Idaho. Today’s visit included breakfast at Tower Grill followed by a tour of the Nampa Campus Micron Education Center, a campus vision presentation by President’s Cabinet, and remarks by 2015 graduate, Andde Mendez-Rhoades.
Bold Appreciation
Congratulations to last week’s Boise State Football ticket winners, Adult Education ESL Supervisor, Alyson Tolman, and Katie Driever, a Budget Analyst in the Business Office.
With only one home game left, this week is your final chance to win tickets!
Enter for your chance to win tickets to the Nov. 12 Boise State Football game against University of Wyoming by entering a number between 1 and 500. The two employees closest to a number, chosen at random, will each receive two tickets to the game. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15. Winners will be announced Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Members of President’s Cabinet, the Executive Operations Team, and past winners are not eligible. Limit one entry per CWI employee. Contact Janice McGehee, Executive Assistant in the President’s Office, at janicemcgehee@cwi.edu with questions.
News Highlights
Employee Presidential Finalist Forums
College of Western Idaho (CWI) employees are invited to participate in the College’s upcoming Presidential Finalist Forums Nov. 15 – 18.
Selection of the final four candidates was the culmination of an extensive national search. CWI’s Board of Trustees, along with Summit Search Solutions, worked to create a comprehensive and inclusive search process.
The employee forums will be available in person and virtually. In-person attendance is limited and requires an RSVP.
- Monday, Nov. 15 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Denise Aberle-Cannata, Interim President and Provost at College of Western Idaho - Tuesday, Nov. 16 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Todd Schwarz, Provost at College of Southern Idaho - Wednesday, Nov. 17 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Gordon Jones, Dean of College of Innovation and Design at Boise State University - Thursday, Nov. 17 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Abby Lee, Associate Vice President of College and Public Relations at Treasure Valley Community College
Refer to your calendar invites in Outlook for links to RSVP to attend in person or to join virtually. Additional information, including candidate resumes and details on the public forums for members of the community , can be found by visiting the CWI Presidential Search page.
Putting His Skills to Work
JACOB SCHOTT
Hometown: Cascade, Idaho
Major: Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Graduation: 2022
Scholarships: Nagel Foundation
Jacob, an Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student, came to College of Western Idaho (CWI) to pursue his passion for electronics.
“From building my own electric skateboard to working on computers and my car, I have always loved electronics,” Jacob said. “While touring Idaho Power, CWI’s Mechatronics program came highly recommended for pursuit of a career in the electronics industry. I am in my second semester of classes, and have to say, this is the first time I have actually enjoyed going to school and learning new things!”
Growing partnerships at CWI with business and industry in the Treasure Valley provide students like Jacob opportunities to put the skills they are learning to work.
“Pathways7, an information systems consulting firm in Boise, presented in one of my classes. I ended up landing a paid internship with them and am currently working as a technical marketer while training to be a sales engineer. My education has prepared me to install planned and predictive maintenance solutions for manufacturers and their suppliers. I have learned more than I ever thought, and look forward to working for Pathways7 full-time when I graduate this spring.”
Jacob is the proud recipient of a $3,500 Nagel Foundation scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year which he said is helping in more ways than one.
“For a single guy living on his own and attending college full-time, I don’t have a lot of time to work. Thanks to the Nagel Foundation, I was able to start an internship and pursue a career that not only involves mechatronics but also my growing interest in business. I am very blessed to have received this scholarship and certainly encourage any student to take the time and apply for scholarships. In the end, you won’t get what you don’t apply for!”
Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year open in January.
Donation Empowers Information Technology Students
Allied Business Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Beeles, along with Executive General Manager, Lisa Mesenko, met with representatives from the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation in October to present the Foundation with $5,000 for student scholarships.
Allied Business Solutions is a digital business solutions provider focused on helping small and mid-sized organizations reach their business goals through the thoughtful and effective use of digital business technology. The company has offices in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. Their generous donation will provide $1,000 scholarships to students enrolled in several of the College’s Information Technology (IT) programs including Cybersecurity, Cisco Networking and Security Technologies, Computer Support Specialist, and Network and System Administration programs.
“Allied Business Solutions is committed to investing in young people and our community, and we believe every act of involvement helps provide future opportunities,” said Beeles. “We hope our sponsorship of CWI scholarships will prepare students for careers in IT and make an impact on the lives of young professionals interested in and passionate about continuing in the IT field.”
Thank you to Allied Business Solutions and the CWI community for your continued support and contributions to the College and our students. Whether you are a graduate, employee, community partner, or donor – your generosity empowers lives by helping students’ dreams become a reality.
Apply for Spring 2022 scholarships by Nov. 30. Interested in giving the gift of education? Visit cwi.edu/give to learn more!
2021 Veterans Day
Join Interim College of Western Idaho President, Denise Aberle Cannata, and Dallas Hulsey, Senior Coordinator of Veteran Affairs, as they recognize Veterans Day in this short video.
Best Halloween Costumes of 2021
College of Western Idaho’s Culture and Employee Engagement Committee’s (CEEC) 2021 Halloween costume contest entries did not disappoint. Congratulations to this year’s participants who will all receive a Tree City Juice & Smoothie Cafe gift card!
Best Group Photos
- “Christie White and the 7 One Stop Reps” submitted by NMEC One Stop Student Services
- “Wild West” submitted by Arts and Humanities
Best Individual Costumes
- “Otter” submitted by Maia Kelley
- “Dragons” submitted by Stacy Hardy
Best Dressed Pets
- “Bella the Dragon” submitted by Stacy Hardy
- “Tuxedo Flyper” submitted by Denise Hutchins
Look for an email from CEEC with details on how to pick up your prize.
Spring 2022 Registration
Go BOLD, and register for classes this spring at College of Western Idaho (CWI)! With a variety of resources, flexible course options, and caring instructors, CWI is here to help you on your pathway to success every step of the way.
Continuing Students
Priority registration at CWI for the Spring 2022 semester begins Monday, Nov. 8. Priority registration allows continuing students a chance to enroll in classes ahead of open registration, helping students stay on track for graduation.
Following are a few tips for current students:
- Be sure to meet with your Student Success Advisor prior to registering. Once advising is completed, students can register online any time on or after their assigned registration time.
- Registration times are assigned based on cumulative credits earned. Students can check myCWI and their CWI email for their assigned time.
- Continuing students are considered those who enrolled and attended classes any semester since spring 2020.
- Dual Credit students will register during open registration.
New and Returning Students
Open Registration for all students, including new and returning, begins Monday, Nov. 15.
- All new, degree-seeking students must participate in New Student Orientation prior to registering for classes.
Contact One Stop Student Services or visit us online to learn more about applying to CWI, orientation, and registering for classes.
2022 Connections Project Logo Contest
Calling all aspiring artists, designers, and creatives! Current College of Western Idaho students are invited to share their talent and skill by designing a logo for the 2022 Connections Project. The Connections Project, an annual event put on by the College each spring, is dedicated to showcasing student work and accomplishments.
For those ready to take on the challenge, original logo designs must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 19, at 11:59 p.m. Submission instructions as well as a style guide are available on Blackboard in myCommons/Engage/Connections Project. The winner will be announced at the beginning of spring semester. The winning logo will be used for marketing efforts surrounding the event, and the designer will receive a $150 cash prize!
Contact Karen Brown at karenbrown@cwi.edu with questions or more information.
Scholarships Open for Spring 2022 Semester
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation scholarship application period for the Spring 2022 semester opens Nov. 1. One application makes applying for scholarships at CWI easy providing students automatically-generated scholarship matches, in addition to allowing students to self-select scholarships of interest. More than 200 scholarships have already been awarded to students in both academic and career-technical programs at the College for the 2021-2022 academic year!
Students interested in applying for scholarships must have the CWI admission application completed, be accepted, and have myCWI login information. The application closes Nov. 30, 2021.
Visit the Grants and Scholarships page to learn more or apply.
Fall 2021 Fire Drill Results
Fire drills have been completed at each of the College’s campus locations for the Fall 2021 semester. These drills are to prepare students, faculty, and staff for an organized evacuation in case of a fire or other emergency.
