Episode 65: A tall task at North Idaho College

Kevin Richert | 08/19/2022

Nick Swayne has walked into one of the toughest jobs in Idaho education.

The new North Idaho College president takes the helm of a two-year school in turmoil. Its accreditation is in jeopardy, and Swayne needs to fill several top administrative posts. Enrollment is dropping. And come November, voters will elect three trustees — and that could again shift the balance of power on a divided board.

Kevin Richert interviews Swayne for this week’s podcast.

Idaho Education News · Episode 65

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Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevinRichert. He can be reached at [email protected]