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Learn how to Stop Stressing and Start Living
A limited number of seats for this class, taught live on Zoom by NIC Workforce Training Center Nurse and Instructor Dotty Heberer, is sponsored by Human Resources and available at no charge to NIC employees.
April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Learn how to overcome workplace stress using self-care strategies
- Learn how to identify personal and professional stressors
- Discover tools to apply healthy boundaries
- Develop your own self-care plan at the conclusion of this class
Dotty Heberer has been a nurse since 1992 and has worked in a variety of health care settings including acute care, long-term care and community nursing. She has been an instructor for NIC Workforce Training Center's health profession classes since 2006.
The seats sponsored by Human Resources are offered to employees on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, email humanresources@nic.edu.
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Bardwell in new role
Amy Bardwell is now NIC's American Indian Student Advisor. Amy was one of the first Enrollment Services Associates in Cardinal Central who also served as Designated School Official to NIC's international students.
She received her bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of California at Davis and spent a year teaching English abroad in Hungary. Her career in student services began at Southern California School of Culinary Arts and continued at Southern California University of Health Sciences. She came to NIC in 2018.
Amy hopes she can connect students of all backgrounds and interests with NIC's resources so they can be successful in their academic journeys and beyond!
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Interested to bring an international scholar to augment your course, department or division curricula for a semester or a year? Hop onto the upcoming Fulbright webinar to learn more about this program:
April 28 from 11 a.m. to noon
The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program is a unique Fulbright Scholar Program initiative to enhance internationalization efforts on campus. Through the S-I-R Program, institutions host a scholar from outside of the United States for a semester or full academic year to teach courses, assist in curriculum development, guest lecture, develop study abroad/exchange partnerships and engage with the campus and the local community.
S-I-Rs work across departments and curricula in a variety of ways to widely enhance or expand an existing international program, develop new world area studies programs, add an international dimension to existing coursework or provide an opportunity for U.S. students to learn about a particular world region or country.
Are you interested to take a sabbatical as an overseas scholar yourself? Explore other Fulbright Scholar Program opportunities here.
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NIC in the News: WTC's new grant-funded programs thriving |
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NIC Workforce Training grant program exceeds goals
It's great when grants do what they're supposed to do. And even better when they do more. In 2018, the Idaho Workforce Development Council awarded the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center $207,590 to fund courses in two new, in-demand...
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QUICK TIP
You can change dates easily by dragging and dropping assignments from one date to another.
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NIC Weather Info
brought to you from the top of Seiter Hall
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Retroactive COVID-related leave requests due April 15
President’s Cabinet has announced a new COVID-Related Paid Leave plan to support employees who have committed to helping keep NIC safe by staying home when they have COVID-related symptoms or exposure.
NIC continues to prioritize staying home when symptomatic or exposed to COVID as an important part of our mitigation strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
PC has heard the concerns of employees about the financial impact of the requirement to isolate or quarantine for COVID-related reasons.
To help reduce the burden on employees, up to two weeks of paid leave are now available to all employees who would otherwise go unpaid or use accrued leave time when directed by Rapid-Trace or Human Resources to quarantine or isolate.
This time can be used for absences that occur in the remainder of the current fiscal year and also to cover previous absences retroactively to the time that the Family First Coronavirus Response Act paid leave program ended on December 31, 2020. Employees must initiate all retroactive requests by April 15.
· have tested positive for COVID-19,
· have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, or
· are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Thank you for continuing to do your part to help #ProtectTheNest and for all you do to keep our environment safe and healthy so that we can continue to deliver learning opportunities for students and our community.
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Spring Break schedules
Library's Friday hours update
Several campus services will be closed or have alternative hours during 2022 Spring Break from March 28 to April 1.
The Molstead Library will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March 28 to March 31 and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 1. The library will be closed on Saturday, April 2, and regular library hours resume on Sunday, April 3.
The Edminster Student Union Building will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from March 28 to April 1.
The Cardinal Bookstore and NIC Dining Services (The Market and Caffeinated Cardinal) will close for Spring Break from March 28 to April 1.
For more information about the bookstore, contact Sheila Johnson at ext. 7788 and sljohnson1282@nic.edu. For more information about dining services, contact Kris Raasch at ext. 8014 and Kristen.Raasch@sodexo.com.
The Student Wellness and Recreation Center will operate on alternate hours for Spring Break from March 28 to April 1:
Monday – Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Training for new video system Panopto
In the coming weeks, the Office of eLearning will be providing two sets of trainings for our new video creation and hosting system, Panopto: Panopto Basics and Panopto Advanced Editing.
Panopto Basics will cover logging in, basic recording, adding videos to a Canvas course, adding quizzes and assessments, tracking student views, and where to find support.
Training on Panopto Basics will be offered the first two weeks after Spring Break at the following times:
Monday, April 4, 1 to 2 p.m.
Friday, April 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
Monday, April 11, 9 to 10 a.m.
Friday, April 15, 9 to 10 a.m.
In-Person at Molstead 213B
Tuesday, April 5 12 to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13, 2 to 3 p.m.
Please plan to join us for one of the above training sessions. Zoom sessions will be recorded for those that cannot attend or if you would like to set up a one-on-one session, please contact theresa.huff@nic.edu.
Want to get a head start? Panopto is now available in Canvas if you would like to try it out or start using it. Here is a helpful guide to get you logged in and started.
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Nominations open for faculty awards
The Faculty Achievement Award and the Adjunct Faculty Awards are opportunities to recognize exceptional teaching. The awards honor individuals at NIC who have demonstrated excellence in their craft of inspiring students to learn and excel as they strive to accomplish their goals.
Nominations are due by April 8. Submit a one-page nomination letter to Cheri Beard in the Office of Instruction at clbeard@nic.edu.
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Enrollment Services Ambassadors wanted
More applications needed; please share with students!
The Enrollment Services Ambassador program offered by North Idaho College is an exciting opportunity for NIC students to grow as student leaders.
Over the course of the year, Ambassadors support the student services of the college in one of the following Enrollment Services Offices for approximately 300 total hours: Admissions, Advising, Cardinal Central, Financial Aid, Recruitment, or Registrar.
While there, they provide individual or group tours to prospective students and their families to help them discover if NIC is the right place to further their education. Depending on which department they work in, they may support the initial interest of prospective students, guide them through the enrollment steps, answer financial aid questions, or assist with meeting an advisor.
Enrollment Services Ambassadors receive a Cardinal Grant equivalent to resident tuition and fees at 12 credits each fall and spring semester. Ambassadors experience a growth of character and learn skills to be a successful leader and teammate. In addition, Ambassadors gain knowledge in office settings that make them more employable and enable them to have a higher chance of obtaining a job after graduating from NIC.
The application period ends April 8.
Questions should be directed to Cardinal Central at (208) 769-3311.
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Author Peter Wayne Moe to visit NIC
The North Idaho College Writing Center’s visiting writer series returns to NIC for the first time since February 2020 with a visit from Peter Wayne Moe, author of “Touching This Leviathan.”
Moe will be at the NIC Writing Center in the Lee Hall Annex on the Coeur d’Alene campus from 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. The public is invited to join the campus community for this free event.
“Touching This Leviathan” is a book-length essay that asks how someone might come to know the unknowable – in this case, whales. In August 2020, Moe led 158 volunteers in hanging a whale skeleton in his university’s science building.
Moe’s essay “To Flense” was selected as a Notable Essay in the Best American Essays of 2021. He is an associate professor of English at Seattle Pacific University.
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Professional Development Fund Application Deadline approaching
The deadline for professional development fund applications is Friday, April 29 for activities between July 1 and Dec. 31.
PD Fund Applications for FY22 – Cycle 1 (for activities that fall between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2022) must be submitted through Etrieve Forms or the HR portal site PD Funds Application with all approvals received by Friday, April 29.
Please note, the entire process is online and your application will automatically be routed for approvals. Paper applications will not be considered.
Who is eligible to apply for PD funds?
Employees in benefit-eligible positions who have been employed continuously for one year or more may apply for PD funds. At this time, employees working for grant funded programs are not eligible for PD Funds.
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Links to other communications and updates, along with COVID-19-related resources for employees and students, can also be found at www.nic.edu/coronavirus.
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Cardinal Bookstore – Spring 2022 Store Hours
Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The bookstore will be closed from March 28 through April 1 for Spring Break.
Dial campus extension 3364 for service outside of store hours.
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NIC Dining Services Hours - Spring 2022
The Market
Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Brunch 10:30 to Noon
Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Caffeinated Cardinal
7 a.m. to 4
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Information: Kris Raasch
ext. 8014
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Professional Consortium Series
NIC Human Resources is sponsoring a limited number of seats in the Workforce Training Center’s 2022 Professional Consortium Series. To reserve a seat, email humanresources@nic.edu with the course(s) you would like to attend.
Each session will run from 9 a.m. to noon online via Zoom. You can request a spot in individual sessions or the entire series, which includes one session each month through June.
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Want a Really Big Raffle ticket?
Sign up for Employee Payroll Deduct today! It's only $15 per pay period (for 10 pay periods).
In MyNIC search for Employee Giving Campaign and click on the tile--click on Register Your Support to start your payroll deduction.
Need help? Contact Hannah Slusser in the Development Department at (208) 769-5978.
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Writing help available for students
The NIC Writing Center is open for both in-person and online appointments.
Our consultants can help with any paper assigned in any class. Students can sign up for an appointment at:
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Appointment reports can be emailed to faculty upon request. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Erin Davis. |
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Employee development opportunities available
The Human Resources office is covering the cost for benefits eligible employees to attend the Work Force Training courses listed below.
To register for one or more of the courses below, email your requested course list to humanresources@nic.edu. Please do not register on the course summary pages.
The following courses will be held from 9 a.m. to noon via Zoom:
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IT security training available
The 2022 IT security training course for all employees is available. The new “Security Awareness Foundations” course provides a comprehensive updated overview of security awareness information.
NIC policy 3.08.08 requires all NIC employees with a NIC email account to complete an annual security awareness training.
Employees will receive a course enrollment email with access instructions on February 7th from helpdesk@nic.edu. The training will take approximately 30 minutes and should be completed no later than April 4.
Please contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@nic.edu or 208-769-3280 if you have any questions.
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Employee climbing hour each Wednesday
Employee Climbing at the SWRC is going strong! We love introducing new people to the wall and are excited to see new faces join us for some fun climbing and camaraderie.
Employee Climb runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays in the SWRC, and participants who are enrolled in the NIC Wellness Program get 35 wellness points per climbing session.
Log into the SWRC portal with your NIC credentials, then sign up in the fitness programs.
If you have questions, please call Jacob Rothrock in Outdoor Pursuits at (208) 769-7809.
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Emery's Menu: Updated weekly
Find Emery's menu here. Prices and menu items vary on a weekly basis.
Emery's is open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through the end of the spring 2022 semester.
Reservations are recommended.
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Career Goal workshops for students |
Saturday, April 9
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 21
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Vending machine problem?
Contact Steve McGroarty, Office of Auxiliary Services. (208)769-5913. Info needed: snack or beverage machine, building, and issue.
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NICNow is a publication of North Idaho College. It is a communication medium for college-related items of importance and interest to NIC employees.
NICNow publishes by email to faculty and staff most weekdays during the Fall and Spring Semesters. During the summer, publication is limited and will be on an as-needed basis.
To ensure publication of NICNow submissions, please submit items at least two to three business days prior to the desired publication date.
All content and images are subject to editing.
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