Kevin Richert
Analysis: A long-term enrollment challenge looms for Idaho higher ed
The birth rate is dropping, in Idaho and across the country. That adds up to increased competition for a shrinking pool of potential college students.
Divided NIC board selects a new president
Nick Swayne is executive director of a Virginia-based higher education collaborative, and a University of Idaho alum. The North Idaho College board hired him on a 3-2 vote.
Coeur d’Alene to seek $80 million plant facilities levy
Part of the money would cover deferred maintenance, and $5 million in immediate safety and security upgrades, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported.
Boise High School student enters trustees’ race
“We deserve action on issues that are important to today’s youth, such as climate change and the student mental health crisis,” says Shiva Rajbhandari, who is launching his candidacy Tuesday.
As higher ed wrestles with inflation, a tuition increase could be looming
The pressures of inflation might jeopardize new higher ed program requests — but Gov. Brad Little’s budget chief says new programs are still in play.
Pemberton to receive $35,000 pay raise
The 14.6% raise recognizes Cynthia Pemberton’s “solid performance,” State Board spokesman Mike Keckler said, and is designed to bring the Lewis-Clark State College president’s salary in line with the rest of the state’s higher education system.
Recount confirms Boyle’s win in narrow legislative race
In the closest May GOP primary race, Rep. Judy Boyle of Midvale defeated Rep. Scott Syme of Wilder by six votes.
NIC trustees complete presidential interviews — but not without rancor
It’s not immediately clear when trustees will select a new president, but the board is scheduled to meet next on Wednesday.
Episode 58: What the future holds for the Reclaim Idaho initiative
Idaho politics is somewhat in limbo this time of year, and that’s certainly the case for Reclaim Idaho. The group has turned in its petitions in its bid to get its Quality Education Act on the November ballot. County clerks are reviewing the petitions, and it will be weeks before we know if the initiative…
Analysis: Where money mattered in the May elections. And where it didn’t.
Fundraising allowed some successful statewide candidates to dominate the airwaves. A few challengers ran spendy races and unseated Statehouse incumbents. But in some legislative races, outside political groups might have played a bigger and more far-reaching role.