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Eisenwinter Field

No PermitRequired

Cheamkwet ParkChallenge Course

To ensure a safe and healthy environment for students employees and visitors North Idaho College prohibits the use of any tobacco products including e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products on campus

Coeur drsquoAlene Campus Map

McLain Hall (MCL)Outdoor Center Graphic and Web Design Program

Lee-Kildow Hall (LKH) Cardinal Central (Campus Information Student ID Parking Services) Admissions Ofce of Finance and Business Financial Aid Student Finance Registrar Cardinal Learning Commons (Math Education Center Academic Tutoring) English and Modern Languages Division Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Christianson Gymnasium (GYM)Athletics Department Gymnasium

Edminster StudentUnion Building (SUB)Market Food Court Caffeinated Cardinal Cardinal Bookstore ASNIC Student Government Ofces Student Services (Advising) Career Services Veteran and Military Family Services Auxiliary Services American Indian Student Advisor TRIO Food Pantry Student Involvment Title IX and Student Conduct Victim Advocate and Violence Prevention

Meyer Health and SciencesBuilding (MHS)Health Professions and Nursing Division Natural Sciences Division Labs DeArmond Auditorium Rolphe Auditorium

Siebert Building (SBT)Information Technology The Sentinel Mail and Copy Center Fleet Services

Industrial Arts (IND)Carpentry Lab

Residence Hall (RES)Student Housing

Post Hall (PST)Athletics Department

Fort Sherman Officersrsquo Quarters (FSQ)Heritage Conference Room

Workforce Training CenterWorkforce Training Community Education

Lakeside Center (LKC)Childrenrsquos Center

Winton Hall (WIN)Physical Education

Bob and Leona DeArmond Building (DARM)New Student Welcome Center University of Idaho Ofce Lewis-Clark State College Ofce

Lee Hall Annex (LHA)Writing Center Modern Languages Lab

Seiter Hall (STR)Math Computer Science and Engineering Division Counseling Center for New Directions Disability Support Services

Fort Sherman PowderMagazine (FSM)Study AreaMeeting Space

Hedlund Building (HED)Emeryrsquos Restaurant Adult Education CenterGEDreg Gizmo-CDA Idaho Small Business Development Center Venture Center Business and Professional Programs Division

Sherman Building (SHE)Presidentrsquos Ofce Community Relations Communications and Marketing NIC Foundation Alumni Association Grants

Boswell Hall (BOS)Schuler Performing Arts Center Corner Gallery Communication Fine Arts and Humanities Division

Molstead Library (MOL)Library Todd Lecture Hall Testing Center Computer Labs Ofce of InstructionOfce of Planning and Effectiveness eLearning University of Idaho University of Idaho Recruitment Ofce LCSC LCSC Recruitment Ofce

SunspotConcessions and rentals (June-September)

Headwaters ComplexFacilities Operations (HWCA)Custodial Services Fleet Services - Key pick-up

Human Resources (HWCB)

Maintenance Department (HWCC)

Landscape Services (HWCE)

Security (HWCD)

Student Wellness andRecreation Center (SWRC)Recreational Sports Learning Labs

Building Information

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NIC 2020How to Succeed in Online Classes

TIPS1 Stay Connected Asolidinternetconnectioncanmakeallthedifferenceinonlinelearning2 Login Every Day SetasidetimetologineverydayMakeitahabittocheckyourCardinalMailampCanvasInboxeverydayLoginto

eachofyourcoursesandcheckfornewannouncements3 Contact Your Instructor Right Away If You Run into A Problem4 Make Appointments at the Testing Center Early ConsultyourcoursescheduleatthebeginningofthetermIfyouseeaproctoredtestontheschedulecontactthe

TestingCenterandmakeanappointmentEARLY5 Use Google Chrome Or Firefox UsethemostrecentversionofGoogleChromeorFirefoxwhenaccessingCanvas6 Contact the IT Help Desk ASAP Ifyouencountertechnicalissuesinyouronlineclasses(egwatchingavideo)contacttheITHelpDesksothey

candocumentandtroubleshoottheissuesTheycanalsohelpinstallMicrosoftOfficeconnecttoCardinalWiFiandanswerothertechnicalquestions

TOOLS High Speed Internet Youshouldhaveafastenoughinternetconnectionforyouronlineclassesifyouhaveatleasta25Mbps

connectionorhigherYoucantestyourconnectionspeedatspeedtestnet

MicrosoftOffice MostonlineclasseswillrequireyoutouseMicrosoftOfficetocompleteyourcourseworkNICstudentscan

installMicrosoftOfficeforfree

Technology Backup Plan Itrsquosgoodtohaveatechnologybackupplanjustincaseyouencounterissueswithyourcomputerorinternet

connectionbull NIChasseveralcomputersthatstudentscanuseForassistancelocatingthesecomputersseethe StudentLabsampComputingSpacesMap

bull NICwirelessaccessisavailableateveryNIClocationConnecttoNIC-Cardinal-WiFiandloginwithyourMyNICcredentials

ContacttheITHelpDeskathelpdesknicedu(208)769-3280orsubmitanITticketniceduitContacttheOfficeofeLearningatelearningniceduor(208)665-5095

NIC 2020Best COVID-19 Practices

Thehealthandwell-beingofourstudentsfacultyandstaffisatoppriorityatNorthIdahoCollege

OurFall2020webpagedetailsmanyofthestepswehavetakentohelpNICstudentshavearichcollegeexperiencethisfallwhileremainingsafeandhealthyduringthisuniquetimeCheckthiswebpageoftenforup-to-dateinformationaboutourmostcurrentfallplans

WehavecloselymonitoredtheimpactoftheCOVID-19outbreakinourregionsinceitbeganandwewillcontinuetodosoWeareinregularcontactwithpublichealthexpertsatPanhandleHealthDistrictandareguidedbyinformationfromacollectionoforganizationsincludingthelocalhealthdistrictIdahoGovBradLittlersquosofficetheIdahoDepartmentofHealthandWelfareandtheUSCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention

InformationaboutthecollegersquosresponsetoCOVID-19canbefoundonourcoronavirus(COVID-19)webpageincludingFAQsandlinkstorelatedstudentresources

Inadditiontoofferinginnovativewaysforstudentstoexperiencefallcoursesin-persononlineorinahybridformatNIChasemployedmultiplesafetyandenhancedcleaningprotocolsndashalldesignedtomaintainasafesecurecollegeenvironment

Weinstitutedmaskandphysicaldistancingrequirementsforallstudentsemployeesandvisitors

bull WearamaskorfacecoveringoverthemouthandnosewhileinsideNICfacilitieswhenevertwoormorepeoplearepresent

bull Maintain6feetofphysicaldistancingatalltimesincludingindoorswhilewearingamaskbull WearamaskoutdoorsonNICpropertywheneveritisnotpossibletomaintain6feetofphysicaldistancefromothers

TomaintainasafeandhealthyenvironmentforeveryoneatNICyoushouldalso

bull Stayhomeifyouarenotfeelingwellbull Washyourhandsfrequentlyandthoroughlywithsoapandwaterandusealcohol-basedhandsanitizerwhenhand-washingisnotpossible

bull Performhealthself-assessmentsregularlySeveralinteractiveonlinetoolsareavailabletohelpyoucheckyourselfforcoronavirus(COVID-19)symptomsTheCDCoffersaCoronavirusSelf-CheckerandJohnsHopkinsMedicinersquosCoronavirusCOVID-19Self-Checker

bull WhenindoubtaboutyourhealthorthehealthofothersyoucareaboutdonothesitatetoreachouttoyourprimarymedicalcareproviderorthePanhandleHealthDistrictCoronavirus(COVID-19)InformationalHotline877-415-5225MondaytoFridayfrom9amto5pm

QuestionsContactTimGerlitzNICStudentHealthDirectorat208-769-7794orTimGerlitznicedu

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY EmergencyAlertSignup6 NICSecurity6 OutdoorEmergencyPhones7 SafeCampus7 TitleIXSexualHarassment7 CampusVictimAdvocate8 GreenDot8

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AdvisingServices9 CareerServices 10 TRIOStudentSupportServices11CardinalLearningCommons11 MathEducationCenter11 TestingCenter 12 DisabilitySupportServices 12 WritingCenter 12 MolsteadLibrary 12 InformationTechnologyHelpDesk 13 GetTechnicalHelp 13 NICAccountAccess 13 MyNICPortal 13 NICStudentEmail 13 MicrosoftOffice36514 CardinalWiFi14 LabsandStudentComputingSpaces 14 MobilePrinting 14 Canvas14

CAMPUS SUPPORT AND SERVICES CardinalCentral 15 Registrar 15 FinancialAid 15 WorkStudy 15 Scholarships 16 CardinalCard 16

Table of Contents

DiningServices 16 CenterforNewDirections17 ChildrenrsquosCenter17 StudentHealthandWellnessServices 18 CounselingServices18 EmergencyAssistance18 FoodPantry 18 AttorneyConsulting 19 AccidentInsurance 19 AmericanIndianStudentCenter 19 ParkingServices20 VeteranandMilitaryFamilyServicesandVeteransResourceCenter20

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND SUCCESS AssociatedStudentsofNorthIdahoCollege 21 CardinalLife 21 VolunteerProgramsandCommunityEngagement22 StudentEvents22 StudentWellnessandRecreationCenter22 GroupFitnessPrograms23 ClimbingWall23 RecreationalSports23 NICChallengeCourse24 OutdoorPursuits24 Athletics24 FineArts24 NICStudentPublications25 TheNorthIdahoCollegeSentinel25 TrestleCreekReview25

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND RELATED POLICIES StudentsRightsandResponsibilities26 AlcoholandDrugAbusePrevention26 Tobacco27 StudentRecordsPrivacy27

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES General28 OtherCampuses28

If you are a student at Parker Technical Education Center Aerospace Center Workforce Training Center or one of NICrsquos three outreach centers you may have access to additional

satellite campus services and resources outside of those found in this handbook

Check with the front office at your location for more details

6 l 2020-21 NIC Student Handbook6 l

EMERGENCY ALERT SIGNUPNorthIdahoCollegeutilizesanalertsystemtonotifystudentsemployeesandcommunitymembersintheeventofanemergencyStudentsareautomaticallyaddedtotheemergencyalertsystemIfyourcontactinformationchangesitisyourresponsibilitytoupdateyourinformation

Toupdateyourcontactinformation1LogintotheMyNICportal2SearchforcontactinformationandselecttheldquoContactInformationrdquotile3EnsuretheldquoCELLCellPhonerdquotypeisselectednexttoyourcellnumberifyouwanttoreceiveemergencytextmessagesinadditiontoemergencyemails

4ClicktheldquoSubmitrdquobuttonaftermakinganychanges

IfyouareaWorkforceTrainingCenterstudentstudentfromanotherinstitutionoracommunitymemberwhowouldliketoreceiveNICemergencyalertsyoucanbeaddedtothesystembytextingnicalertsto(208)449-1272fromanymobiledeviceorcompletingtheonline form

NIC SECURITY See also Safe CampusHeadwatersComplex703MilitaryDrivenicedusecuritybull(208)769-3310

NICSecuritycanbereached24hoursadaysevendaysaweek365daysoftheyearbycalling(208)769-3310Pleasecallwithquestionsorrequests

ThepersonalsafetyandsecurityofstudentsemployeesandvisitorsisahighpriorityatNorthIdahoCollegeThisinformationisprovidedtoyouaspartofthecollegersquoscommitmenttosafetyandincompliancewiththeFederalCrimeAwarenessandCampusSecurityAct

CreatingandmaintainingasafecampusenvironmentrequiresthecooperationandparticipationofeveryoneAllstudentsemployeesandvisitorsmustassumeresponsibilityfortheirpersonalsafetyandthesecurityoftheirpropertyNICissafebutthepossibilityofcrimeexistseverywhereTheftsassaultsandothercrimesarerarebutcanoccuratNICInformationonpastandcurrentcrimestatisticscanbefoundonthesecuritywebpageAtrulysafecampusisbestachievedthroughthecooperationandknowledgefromthosewholearnworkandvisitcampus

SECTION 1Campus Safety and Security

PRO TIP Be sure to keep your information up to date so you will be informed in case of a campus or local area emergency

2020-21 NIC Student Handbook l 7CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

PleasevisitnicedusecurityfordetailedinformationoncrimestatisticsannualsecurityfirereportsTitleIXandadditionalsafetyguidelines

OUTDOOR EMERGENCY PHONESEmergencyphonesarelocatedacrosscampusandcanbeidentifiedbyaflashingbluelightonablackpostswithaphoneboxattachedTheseemergencyphoneswillconnectyoudirectlytoCampusSecurity

AnyemergencyorpossiblecriminalactioncanbereporteddirectlybyanystudentstafforfacultymemberIncaseofanemergencycallsecurityquicklyanddonotassumesomeoneelsehascalled

Whenusingacellphonetocall9-1-1informCampusSecurityseparatelyafterplacingtheemergency9-1-1callEmergenciesdayornightshouldbereportedtotheCampusSecurityOfficewheneverpossibleSecuritypersonnelcanrespondandinitiatewhateveractionisnecessaryincludingthenotificationofspecificemergencyservices(policefireambulance)Securityofficerswillfollowuponreportsandtakeactionasappropriateincludingwritinganincidentreporttodocumentthecircumstances

CampusSecuritycanalsobecontactedtorequestassistancewithlockoutdeadbatteriesandothernon-emergencyissues

SAFE CAMPUSIfyouareconcernedaboutastudentvisitororco-workerpleasestarttheconversation

CampusviolencepreventiondependsonyoutheNorthIdahoCollegecommunitytonoticeandreferpotentiallyworrisomebehaviorsorsituationsbeforetheyresultinharmPeoplewhoreceivehelpsoonerratherthanlatermaybelesslikelytoexperiencemoreseveresymptomsorcauseharmtothemselvesorothersSafeCampusisasupportiveprocessnotadisciplinaryorpunitiveone

SafeCampusdependsonthereferralsfromthecommunity(studentsfacultystaffandvisitors)tokeepNorthIdahoCollegeasafeandenrichingcampusforallwholivestudyandworkhereBehaviorsdonotnecessarilyhavetobelawviolationstobeworrisomeTheteamevaluatesallreferralsseriouslyhowevernotallbehaviorswarrantfurthercasemanagementatthattime

ForexamplesofbehaviorscircumstancesandpossibleindicatorsofdevelopingconcernsyoumayencounterinyourdailyinteractionswithothersvisitnicedusecurityandclicktheldquoSafeCampusrdquolinktotherightIfyouareawareofasituationthathasindicatorsofconcernpleasesharewhatyouknowwiththeThreatAssessmentTeamCampusSecurityor9-1-1

TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENTTitleIXanditsimplementingregulation34CFRsect10631(a)providethatnopersonshallonthebasisofsexbeexcludedfromparticipationinbedeniedthebenefitsoforbesubjectedtodiscriminationunderanyacademicextracurricularresearchoccupationaltrainingorothereducationprogramoractivityoperatedbythecollege

AnystudentfacultyorstaffmemberwithquestionsorconcernsaboutsexdiscriminationsexualharassmentorwhobelievesthatheorshehasbeenthevictimofsexdiscriminationorsexualharassmentmaycontacttheTitleIXCoordinatortodiscussoptionsexplaincollegepoliciesandproceduresandprovideeducationonrelevantissues

TheTitleIXCoordinatorforNorthIdahoCollegeisALEXHARRISDirectorofTitleIXStudentConductandSecurityalexharrisnicedubull(208)769-5970bull(208)676-7156


CAMPUS VICTIM ADVOCATEEdminsterStudentUnionBuildingRoom200D(SUB-secondfloor)studentsafetysafepassageidorgbull(208)769-3385

IfyouhaveexperienceddatingdomesticviolencesexualassaultorstalkingoryouknowsomebodywhohasyoushouldconsidercontactingtheCampusVictimAdvocate

InadditiontoNICstaffsupportaVictimAdvocateemployedbySafePassagehasbeentrainedtoprovidefreeandconfidentialsupportandhelpnavigatecampusandcommunityresourcesaswellasthecriminaljusticesystemSafePassageservicesalsoincludea24-hourhotlinehousingandmedicalresourcescourtsupportandsafetyplanningAVictimAdvocatecanhelpnavigatereportingoptionswithothercampusservicessuchastheTitleIVCoordinatorandStudentResourceOfficer

TheCampusVictimAdvocateislocatedonthesecondflooroftheStudentUnionBuildinginStudentServicesroom200DTheSafePassage247Hotlineis(208)664-9303

GREEN DOTnicedugreendot bull lbcoveynicedubull(208)769-7863

TheGreenDotBystanderInterventionisaprogramoftenfacilitatedoncollegecampusesTheprogramisbasedonthebeliefthatasacommunityeachindividualhasaroletoplaywithintheirpersonalbarrierandcomfortleveltohelpkeeptheNICcampussafe

TraditionalpreventionprogramsmayonlyapproachmenaspotentialperpetratorsandwomenaspotentialvictimsNICrsquosGreenDotapproachesallstudentsstaffadministratorsandfacultyasalliesTheGreenDotprogramwasconceivedinthecollegesettingtopreventdatingviolencesexualviolenceandstalkingItreliesonthepremisethatifeveryonedoestheirsmallpartandcommitstoindividualresponsibilitythecombinedeffectisasafecampusculturethatisintolerantofviolenceThecollege-basedcurriculumdrawsheavilyontheexperiencesofcollegestudentsandtherealityofthisissueintheirlivesThiscurriculumusesinteractiveactivitiestoreinforcecoreconceptsandencouragesstudentstoenvisiontheirfutureandtheworldinwhichtheywanttolivethenalignstheirbystanderbehaviorwiththatvisionGreenDottrainingsaregenerallyscheduledtwicepersemester

EmailorcalltofindoutmoreabouthowtoreceiveGreenDottraining

2020-21 NIC Student Handbook l 9ACADEMIC SUPPORT

ADVISING SERVICESEdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUB-secondfloor)niceduadvisingbull(208)769-7821

AdvisingServicesofferseducationalguidanceandsupportforstudentsuccessatNorthIdahoCollegeAdvisorscanassistyouwith

uEducational Planning-AdvisorsassistyouincreatingyoureducationalpathandpreparinganefficienttransferplantocontinueyoureducationafterleavingNIC

uReading and Interpreting ldquoMy Progressrdquo in Student Planning-ldquoMyProgressrdquoinStudentPlanningisapowerfultoolfordeterminingrequirementsthatyouhavealreadysatisfiedandforselectingcoursesthatcounttowardyourintendedprogramldquoMyProgressrdquocanalsobeusedtodetermineyourgraduationtimelineAdvisorswillhelpyoureviewldquoMyProgressrdquoandcounselyouonyoureducationalplans

uAssistance with Program Selection-AdvisorswillhelpyouexploretheopportunitiesfitandrequirementsofNICprogramofferings

uRegistration Problem-Solving-AdvisorscanhelpyouaddresscommonregistrationissuesunderstandregistrationrestrictionsandtroubleshootfindingaseatinaclosedclassnecessaryforprogramprogressionAdvisorscanalsohelpyouexplorecourseoptionsmakechangestoyourschedulereviewregistrationholdsandassistwithplanningandpreparingforadvisingandregistration

uAcademicDifficulty-AdvisorscanhelpyouevaluatepastacademicperformanceanddiscovertheskillsandresourcesnecessarytoachieveyoureducationalgoalsAdvisorscanconnectyouwithacademicandspecializedcampusservices

uIdentifying a New AdvisorndashStaffinAdvisingServicescanhelpyouidentifytheprofessionalorfacultyadvisortobestguideyouonyourparticulareducationalpath

NewstudentsarerequiredtomeetwithanadvisorpriortoregistrationAdvisorsareassignedstudentsaccordingtotheirintendedprogramofstudyAnadvisormaybeaprofessionaladvisororafacultyadvisorTofindoutwhoyouradvisorislogintoMyNICandclickonSelf-ServicegStudentPlanninggPlanampSchedulegAdvisingYoumayemailyouradvisorfromtheAdvisingpageoryoumaylookupthemupintheNICDirectoryandcallthemtoscheduleanappointment

SECTION 2Academic Support

10 l2020-21 NIC Student Handbook10 l

StudentsareassignedanadvisorupontheirenrollmentatNICIfyouhavequestionsaboutyouradvisorassignmentpleasecontactAdvisingServices

AdvisingServicesspecializesinadvisingstudentspursuinganAssociateofArtsoranAssociateofSciencedegreeStudentspursuingacareerortechnicalprogramorcertificatemaybeassignedanadvisoroutsideofAdvisingServices

CAREER SERVICESEdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUB-secondfloor)niceducareer bull careernicedubull(208)769-7821bullAlsoavailablevirtuallyviaZoom

CareerCounselingServicesofferscounselingandsupporttohelpensurethatyoureducationispurposefultoassistyouinchoosingandachievingmeaningfulcareerandlifegoalsandtoincreaseyourlifelongopportunitiesforsuccess

DiscoveryourpurposeDeterminewhichcareerwillberightforyouCareerCounselorscanassistyouwith

uCareer Counseling-Counselorsassistyouinexploringyourinterestsskillsampabilitiesvaluespreferredjobcharacteristicsandpersonalityandhowtheyrelatetomeaningfulandfulfillingcareeroptions

uCareer Assessments-CareerCounselorswillhelpyouaccessthebesttoolsforexploringcareersandprovideeducationandguidanceinunderstandingtheresultsandpracticalwaystoapplythem

uInformational Interviews with Professionals in the Community-CareerCounselorscanreferyoutolocalprofessionalswhoaredoingtheworkyouareconsideringforinsideinformationtipsandmentoringandtohelpyoudeterminewhetheryoucanseeyourselfinthiscareer

uCareer Information amp Resources-CareerCounselorscanhelpyouaccessup-to-dateaccurateinformationaboutcareersincludingpreparationrequirementswagesemploymentoutlooktransfercollegesthatoffertherequiredtrainingandmore

uInterest Areas Online Guide -HelpsyouexplorecareerassessmentresultsintermsofwhichacademicprogramsandpathwaysatNICmatchyourstrengthsandinterests

uOnline JobInternshipVolunteer ListingsndashRegisterforandaccessonlinejoblistingsforNICstudentsandgraduatesatalllevelsofeducationandexperience

uWeb Site for 247 AssistancendashWersquovebeenworkinghardtoprovideawidevarietyoftoolsregardinghowtochooseacareerhowtoexplorecareersandhowtosearchforexperientialopportunitiesallonourwebsiteforimmediateaccessTherersquosevenasitededicatedtoFirst-YearStudentsAndaNewStudentOrientationmoduleregardingCareerandAcademicPathwayExplorationniceduorientation

ZoomworkshopsandZoomone-on-oneappointmentsareavailabletomeetyourneedsDonrsquotwaitmdashconnectwithCareerServicesearly

PRO TIP Meet with your advisor regularly to discuss your academic and career goals to track your program progress and always before making significant schedule changes

PRO TIP Students with career goals within their first year of college are 50 more likely to complete school [Community College Completion Study CCRC]


TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESEdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUB-secondfloor)nicedutriosssbull(208)769-5979

TRIOStudentSupportServicesprovidessupportstofirst-generationlow-incomestudentsandstudentswithdisabilitieswhoplantograduatefromNICandtransfertoafour-yearcollegeoruniversitySupportisofferedthroughacademicplanningworkshopsreferralservicesindividualizedtutoringscholarshipsearchescollegevisitationsculturaleventscomputerlabsandacademicprogramadvising

Toqualifyforsupportservicesyoumust

1BeenrolledinatransferrableassociatersquosdegreeprogramatNIC(full-timestudentshavepriority)2DemonstrateaneedforacademicsupportinordertosuccessfullycompleteanNICdegreeortransfertoa four-yearcollege

3Fallintoatleastoneofthreetargetedgroupsbull Individualwithdisabilitiesbull First-generationcollegestudentbull Low-incomeindividual

CARDINAL LEARNING COMMONS See also Math Education CenterLee-KildowHall(firstfloor)niceduclcbull(208)769-3206

TheCardinalLearningCommons(CLC)housestheMathEducationCenterandafreeunlimitedAcademicTutoringprogramtohelpstudentssucceedintheircollegecoursesStudentswhovisittheCLCalsohaveaccesstocampuscomputersloanercalculatorsdigitalequipmentchargingstationsacademicworkshopsGoPrintservicesandplentyofroomtorelaxstudyorcompletehomeworkassignments

TheCLCalsooffersacademicsuccessandpersonaldevelopmentcoursesforallstudentsthatequipthemwithstrategiesandlifeskillstheywillusethroughoutcollegeandbeyond

MATH EDUCATION CENTER See also Cardinal Learning CommonsCardinalLearningCommonsLee-KildowHall(firstfloor)niceduclcmecbull(208)676-7139

TheMathEducationCenter(MEC)isarobustresourcedesignedtoenhancestudentsuccessinmathematicscoursesTheMECprovidesmathsupportforallmathematicscoursesandskilllevelsMathpreparationtutoringstudygroupsworkshopsacademiccoachingandothersupportsareavailablefreetoNICstudentsContacttheMathEducationCenterorvisitthewebpagetolearnmoreabouttheseandothermathsupportopportunities

PRO TIP NIC recommends all students sign up for tutoring in the first week of the semester and online scheduling is available from the CLC webpage

PRO TIP Complete a math course during your first year at NIC Start early finish on time


TESTING CENTERMolsteadBuilding(secondfloor)nicedutestingcenterbull(208)676-7203

AttheNICTestingCenteryoucancompletebothonlineandpapertestinginaquietcomfortableenvironmentthatadherestobothNCTAandADAguidelines

ServicesincludeNICcoursetestingplacementassessmentTEASCLEPandoutsidecollegeoruniversitytesting

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICESSeiterHall(firstfloor)nicedudssbull(208)769-5947

DisabilitySupportServices(DSS)iscommittedtoensuringthatstudentswithdocumenteddisabilitiesareabletofullyparticipateinNICacademicprogramsservicesandactivitiesTheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActdefinesdisabilityasaphysicalormentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoremajorlifeactivities

ForqualifiedstudentsDSScanfacilitateclassaccommodationsassistivetechnologyinterpreterservicesaccessandotherassistanceDisabilitySupportServicesisaconfidentialserviceandisstaffedwithprofessionalaccessspecialistswhoareheretoassistyoutowardsuccessfulcompletionofyourprogramandstudiesTolearnmoreaboutDSSservicescalloremailtheoffice

WRITING CENTERLeeHallAnnex(behindLee-KildowHallandChristiansonGymnasium)niceduwritingcenterbull(208)769-3298

TheWritingCenterprovidesscheduledone-on-oneappointmentswithconsultantswhowillhelpworkonallstagesofwritingHelpisavailableforwalk-inorscheduledappointmentsandincludesavarietyofcurrentwritingresourcematerials

MOLSTEAD LIBRARYMolsteadBuilding(firstfloor)nicedulibrarybull(208)769-3355

MolsteadLibraryisavaluableresourceforstudentsandhasbull Morethan80000booksDVDsandotherresourcesbull Easyaccesstomorethan80web-baseddatabasesincludingthousandsofe-bookselectronicjournalsandmagazinesand14000+streamingvideotitlesyoucanviewathome

bull Referencestaffavailabletoassistyouwithyourownresearchortheresearchprocess

PRO TIP If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided please call the event coordinator or DSS in advance of your participation or visit

PRO TIP Free coffee is available to students utilizing the Writing Center Students working in the center also may print up to 20 pages of a writing project for free


bull 56computerworkstationswithMSWordandthelatestMicrosoftOfficeproductivitysoftwarebull Individualstudytablesandgroupstudyroomsareavailable

MolsteadLibraryoffersmobileprintinglaptoplendinginterlibraryloanandlearningandoutreachservicesforstudentsatNICrsquossatellitecampuses

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HELP DESKSiebertBuildingITHelpDesk(firstfloor)niceduitbull(208)769-3280

TheITHelpDeskprovidesstudentsatNorthIdahoCollegeassistancebyservingasacentralizedpointofcontactforalltechnicalsupportservicesContacttheITHelpDeskforhelpwithMyNICCanvasCardinalMailCardinalWiFiandothertechnicalquestionsWhethertheproblemiswithemailyourpasswordonlinecoursesorothertechnicalissuestheITHelpDeskwillassist

uGet Technical Help Submitaticketniceduit

Emailhelpdesknicedu Phone(208)769-3280 In-personSiebertBuildingRoom101 Search IT Knowledge Base

uNIC Account Access YourNICaccountprovidesyouaccesstotheMyNICportalSelfServiceCanvasTechSmithKnowmiaCardinal

MailOffice365CardinalLife and CardinalWiFi

KeepyourNICaccountandinformationsafebymanagingyourpasswordTochangeyourpasswordgoto nicedumynicandselecttheChangePasswordbuttonSeetheUserAuthenticationGuidelines for information aboutsecurepasswordcreationandmanagement

uMyNIC Portal TheMyNICportaliswhereyoucanaccessSelfServiceCanvasCardinalMailCardinalLifeandmanyother

NICservicesbull AccessSelecttheMyNIClinkonniceduorusethedirectlinkmyniceduLoginusingyourNICaccount

bull SearchUsethesearchfieldatthetopofthepagetofindwhatyoursquorelookingforbull MyFavoritesSelecttheheartoniconsservicesthatyouoftenneedtoaccesstoaddittoyourMyFavoritessection(exTechSmithKnowmia)

uNIC Student Email CardinalMailisyourstudentemailaccountYoucanlogintoCardinalMailbyselectingtheCardinalMail

buttonafteryoulogintotheMyNICportalatnicedumynicOfficialcommunicationsfromNICwillbesenttothisemailaccountincludingimportantdeadlinesfinancialaidregistrationandotherinformation

bull Syncyouremailonyourphonebull Forwardyouremailtoanotheremailaccountbull Howtoidentifyaphishingemail


uMicrosoftOffice365 NICprovidesanOffice365subscriptionforeverystudentThissubscriptionenablesstudentstodownload

MicrosoftOffice(WordPowerPointExcel)forfreeTheOffice365subscriptionalsoprovidesstudentswith1TBofOneDrivestoragespace

bull InstallMicrosoftOfficeforfreebull UseOneDriveforonlinefilestorage

uCardinal WiFi NICwirelessaccesspointsareineverybuildingontheCoeurdrsquoAlenecampusAccesspointsarealsoatthe

ParkerTechnicalEducationBuildingNICatSandpointBonnersFerryCenterandAerospaceCenterbull ForStudentsChooseNIC-Cardinal-WiFiloginwithyourNICcredentialsbull ForCampusVisitorsChooseNIC-Public-WiFiopenawebbrowserclickldquocontinuerdquotoaccepttheNICwirelesspolicy

bull See the ExternalWiFiCampusMapforthebestwirelessaccesslocationsoutsideofNICrsquosbuildings

uLabs and Student Computing Spaces Severalcomputersareavailableforstudentstouse

bull ForassistancelocatingthelabsseetheStudentComputingSpacesMapbull Howtoaccessstudentlabcomputersremotely

uMobile Printing PrintfromanywheretothestudentprintstationsinMolstead(MOL)andEdminsterStudentUnionBuilding

(SUB)bygoingtonicedumobileprintbull See the MobilePrintingQuickGuideforinstructionsbull MobilePrintingCostBlackampWhite05centor08centdouble-sidedampColor25centbull Studentsautomaticallyreceive$2asemesterforprinting

CANVASDepartmentofeLearningMolsteadBuilding(secondfloor)niceduelearningstudentsbull(208)665-5095

Canvasisthelearningmanagementsystem(LMS)usedtodeliveronlinehybridandweb-enhancedcoursesatNorthIdahoCollegeCanvasincludesbasicfunctionalityforsharingdocumentssubmittingassignmentstakingtestsandcollaboratingonlineCanvasisknownforitsuser-friendlyonlineenvironmentandabilitytoeasilyconnectinstructorsandstudentsbothinandoutoftheclassroomYoucanaccessCanvasviathebuttonontheMyNICportalordirectlyatnicinstructurecom

Canvasresourcesandself-helpguidesforstudentsareavailableonthedepartmentrsquoswebpage

2020-21 NIC Student Handbook l 15CAMPUS SUPPORT AND SERVICES

CARDINAL CENTRALLee-KildowHall(firstfloor)cardinalcentralnicedu bull niceducardinalcentralbull(208)769-3311(208)769-3399ndashFax

CardinalCentralisaone-stopservicecenterforstudentsofferingassistancewithAdmissionsFinancialAidRegistrarandStudentFinancefunctionsCardinalCentralisyourdestinationforquestionsaboutapplyingtocollegepayingfeesandtuitioncompletingtheFAFSAapplyingforscholarshipsandworkstudyandparkingpassordering

ThereisnoneedtowaitinlineStudentsvisitingtheCardinalCentralOfficecaneliminatethewaitbysigningupforaspotthroughQLessorsendingatext

bull DownloadtheQLessappatqlesscomandsigninorbull Textcardinalto(208)268-6485andrespondtotheprompts

uRegistrar TheRegistraroverseesregistrationschedulescoursesandrevisionsreleasesrecordsatyourrequest

coordinatesthetransferofcreditcommencementgraduationandmoreIfyouneedassistancestaffmembersareavailablebyphonemailemailorattheCardinalCentralOfficeFormsmaybesubmittedbymailfaxorin-person

uFinancial Aid TheNorthIdahoCollegeFinancialAidOfficeiscommittedtoassistingstudentsinpayingfortheireducation

whileassumingaslittledebtaspossible Therearefourtypesoffinancialaid

1 Grantsndashneed-basedaidthatyoudonrsquothavetopayback2Work-Studyndashaidthatyouhavetoearn(ieajoboncampuswithabiweeklypaycheck)3Loansndashaidthatyoupaybackafteryougraduateorifyoudropbelowhalf-time(6credits)enrollment4Scholarshipsndashaidthatyoudonrsquotpaybackandisawardedbasedonachievementneedcommunityinvolvementorcampusengagement

bull Work-Study Work-StudyisonewaystudentscanworktoearnfundstoassistwitheducationalexpensestheyincurThe

earliertheFAFSAiscompletedthemorelikelystudentsaretoqualifyforWork-Studyasthefundsarelimitedandareawardedonafirst-comefirst-servedbasisWork-StudyeligibilityisdeterminedbyyourFAFSA

OncetheWork-Studyhiringrequirementshavebeencompletedstudentscanworkupto20hoursperweek

SECTION 3Campus Support and Services


andarepaidonabiweeklybasisStudentsareallowedtoearnuptotheirawardtotalonlyPreviewavailableWork-Studyjobsatniceduworkstudy

bull Scholarships ScholarshipsareanotherwayyoucanfundyoureducationFindoutmoreaboutscholarshipsfromtheNorth

IdahoCollegeFoundationandthosefromtheStateofIdahoandotherexternalprograms

TheNICFoundationprovidesapproximately$1millioninscholarshipfundingtoassistNorthIdahoCollegestudentseachyearAllstudentsareencouragedtoapplyDonotassumethatyouwillnotqualifyaseachscholarshiphasdifferenteligibilitycriteriaandmanydonotconsiderGPATheFoundationoffershundredsofscholarshipopportunitiesthroughonesimpleapplication

ToapplygotonicedumynicandlogintoyourMyNICaccountClickonldquoNICFoundationScholarshipApplicationrdquounderBookmarks

TheNICFoundationScholarshipApplicationprioritydeadlineisMarch1stforaidduringthefollowingacademicyearHoweveryoumaysubmitatanytimeanditishighlyrecommendedthatyouhaveanapplicationonfileeachyear

uCardinal Card CardinalCentralmakesanddistributesCardinalCards(studentIDs)TheCardinalCardisyourofficialcollege

IDandisrequiredtoconductbusinessatallcampusdepartmentsFundscanbeaddedtoyourcardasCardinalCashwhichisaprepaiddecliningbalancesimilartoadebitcardThisallowsyoutohaveflexiblespendingoptionsforbookstorepurchasesprintinganddiningservices

ACardinalCardisrequiredfor

bull Accesstocomputerlabsbull Checkingoutlibrarymaterialsbull Freeadmissiontoavarietyofcollegeeventsbull Discountsatoff-campuslocations(visitnicedushoplocaltoviewparticipatingbusinesses)bull SoftwarepurchasesintheCardinalBookstorebull Loadingmoneythroughtoyourcardforpurchasesoncampusbull OutdoorPursuitsequipmentrentalsbull AccesstotheStudentWellnessandRecreationCenter

TogetyourCardinalCardstopbyCardinalCentralduringpostedofficehourswithagovernmentissuedphotoID(driverrsquoslicensepassporttribalIDmilitaryIDetc)ThefirstCardinalCardisfreeA$20replacementfeeischargedforalllostordamagedcardsVisitniceducardinalcardformoreinformation

DINING SERVICESEdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUBndashfirstfloor)nicedudiningservicesbull(208)769-3359

CampusdiningisprovidedbyTheMarketlocatedintheStudentUnionBuildingAvarietyofmenuitemsforstudentsareavailableVisitSodexoonlineforhoursandmoreinformationordownloadtheBiteAppThisappoffersacalendarofdailyandweeklymenusspecialsnewitemsingredientsandcalorieandnutritionalinformationTodownloadthisfreeappjustsearchldquoBitebySodexordquointheAppStoreorGooglePlay

PRO TIP Add money to your Cardinal Card by using the ldquoCardinal Cash via Get Fundsrdquo button on MyNIC


TheCaffeinatedCardinalalsolocatedintheStudentUnionBuildingisavailableforacoffeeorespressodrinkarefreshingsmoothieorevensomelightsnacks

Vendingmachinesarealsofoundinnearlyeverybuildingoncampus

CENTER FOR NEW DIRECTIONSMeyerHealthandSciencesRoom261niceducndbull(208)769-3447

TheCenterforNewDirections(CND)atNorthIdahoCollegeisdesignedtoassistsingleparentsanddisplacedhomemakerswithcommunityresourcesandexplorationofcareerandeducationalpathsAdditionallytheCNDdeliversretentionandcompletionsupportprogramstostudentsandfuturestudentswhoareenrolledinorexpressaninterestinCareerTechnicalEducation(CTE)andmeetoneofthefollowingcriteria

uCareer Pioneers (non-traditional occupation)Anyonewhoistrainingtoworkinafieldtraditionallyheldbytheoppositegender

uSingle ParentsAsingleparentwithprimaryfinancialandcustodialresponsibilityforsupportingdependentchildrenandwhomustgainemploymentskillsinordertoearnaliving

uDisplaced HomemakersAnyonewhomustseektrainingorpaidemploymentoutsidethehomeduetoseparationdivorcedeathordisabilityofspouse

bull CareerPioneers(non-traditionaloccupation)Anyonewhoistrainingtoworkinafieldtraditionallyheldbytheoppositegender

bull SingleParentsAsingleparentwithprimaryfinancialandcustodialresponsibilityforsupportingdependentchildrenandwhomustgainemploymentskillsinordertoearnaliving

bull DisplacedHomemakersAnyonewhomustseektrainingorpaidemploymentoutsidethehomeduetoseparationdivorcedeathordisabilityofspouse

Someexamplesofservicesincludebull Careerandeducationexplorationbull Admissionsassistancebull Educationalprogramrequirementsbull Workshopscoveringavarietyoftopicsbull Referralsforcampusandcommunityservicesbull Academicandtimemanagementplanningbull Educationalservicesbull Careerservicesandjobpreparationresourcesbull Additionalindividualsupport

CHILDRENrsquoS CENTERniceduchildcenterbull(208)769-3471

TheNICChildrensCenterisanationallyaccrediteddual-functionearlychildhoodprogramthatservesasNICsChildDevelopmentLabSchoolwhileprovidinghigh-qualitychildcareservicestoNICsstudentsfacultyandstaff

ServicesareprioritizedforchildrenofNICstudentswithsixormorecreditsChildrenofNICfacultyandstaffteaching


ninecreditsorworkingaminimumof195hoursperweekarealsoservedhoweverslotsareverylimitedduetotheprioritizationofstudentschildrenSeveraldifferentoptionsareofferedforenrollment

TheChildrenrsquosCenterhasalimitednumberofHeadStartslotsforNICstudentfacultystaffparentswhomeettheChildrenrsquosCentereligibilityrequirementsaswellastheHeadStateligibilityrequirementswhichisprovidedatnocosttothefamilyHeadStartisaschool-readinessprogramthatprovideseducationandsupportforyoungchildrenandtheirfamilies

TogetonthewaitlistvisitthewebsiteToapplyforaHeadStartslotpleasecallorstopbythecentertocompletetheapplicationAllnon-HeadStartslotsarefilledonafirst-comefirst-servedbasis

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICESSeiterHallRoom100nicedustudenthealthbull(208)665-4520

NorthIdahoCollegeoffersHealthPreventionandEducationeventsandactivitiesthroughouttheschoolyearStudentsare encouragedtovisittheStudentHealthandWellnesswebpagetoviewacalendarofupcomingeventsThispageincludesanumberofhealthresourcesandclinicsthatofferavarietyofcareservicesthroughoutNorthIdahoandEasternWashington

COUNSELING SERVICESSeiterHallRoom100nicedutherapybull(208)769-3445

TherearemanyadjustmentsthatarepartofcomingtocollegeandcounselorscanhelpyounavigatethroughthemifyouarestrugglingorjustneedalittlehelpStudentsmayexperienceavarietyofchallengesincludingstressdepressionandanxietyaswellasissueswithtimemanagementandrelationshipsduringtheircollegeyearsManystudentsfindithelpfultodiscusstheirconcernswithaprofessionalLicensedcounselorsofferstudentsaccesstoawiderangeofcounselingservicesresourcesandreferralsCounselingServicesworksincollaborationwithothercampusservicestomaximizeyouropportunitiesforstudentsuccessandreachingyouracademicgoalsProfessionalsupportstaffprovideasupportiveandconfidentialenvironmentforyoutoexploreyourconcernsandlearnnewskillstodealmoreeffectivelywithproblemsthatmayinterferewithyourpersonalwell-beingandacademicgoals

InformationcannotbereleasedtoanyoneoutsidetheCounselingServicesunlessauthorizedbyyouorrequiredbylawsuchasifyourevealthatyouareathreattoyourselforothersCounselorscannotprovidelong-termcounselingInsomecasesyoumaybereferredtoothercampusorcommunityresourcesthatwillbestmeetyourneedsCounselingServicesareavailableatnocosttoenrolledstudentsDuringhoursofoperationifyouneedimmediatecarecounselingservicesstaffwilldotheirbesttomeetyourneeds

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE See also Center for New Directions Veterans Services Therapeutic Counseling Services and ASNIC

uFood Pantry EdminsterStudentUnionBuildingRoom004(SUBndashlowerlevel)

TheNICFoodPantryisasafeandwelcomingplacedesignedtomeettheneedsofNICstudentsandemployeeswhoarefacingfoodinsecurityContactthefoodpantryusingtheemailorphonenumberabovetoscheduleavisitPantrystaffwillmakeeveryefforttomakeanappointmentthatworksaroundyourscheduleCardinal


CardrequiredDonationsarealwaysaccepted

uAttorney Consulting EdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(StudentServicesOfficeSUBndashsecondfloor) (208)676-7156

StudentsinneedoflegaladvicecangetonehouroffreeconsultationfromanattorneyTogetthisbenefitstudentsneedtogototheVicePresidentofStudentServicesOffice

uAccident Insurance EdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(StudentServicesOfficeSUBndashsecondfloor) (208)676-7156

IfyouareenrolledinoneormorecreditsyouarecoveredbytheNICStudentAccidentPolicyThispolicycoversaccidentsthatmayoccuronNICproperty(includingoutreachcenters)oratcampus-sponsoredeventsIfanaccidentoccursareportshouldbecompletedwithin72hoursStudentaccidentreportformsareavailableonlineorattheVicePresidentofStudentServicesOfficeClaimsforanincidentmustbefiledwithin90daysofinitialtreatmentintheVicePresidentforStudentServicesOffice

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT CENTEREdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUBndashlowerlevel)niceduaissbull(208)769-3365

TheAmericanIndianStudentAdvisorprovidesprimaryandsupplementaladvisingandacademicsupportservicestoAmericanIndianstudents

ServicesofferedgenerallymirrortheservicesprovidedinAdvisingServiceswhichinclude

uEducational PlanningndashassistanceincreatingyoureducationalpathandpreparinganefficienttransferplantocontinueyoureducationafterleavingNIC

uReading and Interpreting ldquoMy Progressrdquo in Student PlanningndashldquoMyProgressrdquoinStudentPlanningisapowerfultoolfordeterminingrequirementsthatyouhavealreadysatisfiedandforselectingcoursesthatcounttowardyourintendedprogramldquoMyProgressrdquocanalsobeusedtodetermineyourgraduationtimeline

uAssistance with Program SelectionndashhelpininvestigatingtheopportunitiesfitandrequirementsofNICprogramofferings

uRegistration Problem-SolvingndashaddressingcommonregistrationissuesunderstandregistrationrestrictionsandtroubleshootfindingaseatinaclosedclassnecessaryforprogramprogressionAdvisorscanalsohelpyouexplorecourseoptionsmakechangestoyourschedulereviewregistrationholdsandassistwithplanningandpreparingforadvisingandregistration

uAcademicDifficultyndashreviewingpastacademicperformanceanddiscovertheskillsandresourcesnecessarytoachieveyoureducationalgoalsAdvisorscanconnectyouwithacademicandspecializedcampusservices

uNavigating NICndashguidanceinunderstandingprocessesassociatedwithfinancialaidacademicappealsandpaperworkthatmayberequiredbyyourrespectivetribalfundingrules

ThecenteralsoservesasaplaceofcontactforstudentswhowishtoparticipateintheAmericanIndianStudentAllianceclub


PARKING SERVICESniceduparking

ParkingServicesexpeditesthesafeandorderlyconductofcampusbusinessandprovidesparkingfacilitieswithinthelimitsofavailablespaceAvalidparkingpermitisrequiredforanyvehicleexceptmotorcyclesandvehiclesdisplayinghandicappedplatesorplacardsparkedatthemainNICcampusandtheCareerTechnicalEducationFacility(CTE)duringtheacademicyearParkingservicesareavailableon-linePleasevisitthewebsiteatniceduparkingtopurchaseyourparkingpermitForacompletelistingofpermitservicesandenforcementvisitthewebpage

VETERAN AND MILITARY FAMILY SERVICES AND VETERANS RESOURCE CENTEREdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUB-lowerlevel)vetcenternicedu bullniceduveteransbull(208)929-4028

TheNorthIdahoCollegeVeteranandMilitaryFamilyServicesOfficeiscommittedtosupportingtheuniqueneedsofthosewhohaveservedarecurrentlyservingaswellastheirdependentsindefiningandachievingtheireducationalpersonalandcareergoals

TheVeteransResourceCenter(VRC)providesavaluableone-stopenvironmentforstudentveteransandmilitaryfamilymembersVRCservicesrangefromadmissionsregistrationandacademicadvisingassistancetoaccessingeducationalandVAinformationcomputerlabaccesscareerexplorationtoolsandmanyotherresourcesaswellasaplacetorelaxstudyorsocialize

TheVRChasbull VeteranandMilitaryFamilyServicesAdvisorandVeteransCoordinatorOfficesbull LoungeArea-refrigeratormicrowaveandcoffeebull Computerlabbull Studytablesbull GIBilladmissionsacademicandcareerinformationbull Campusandlocalareareferencematerialbull Informationaboutlocalareaveteranseventsbull Referralstooff-campusresourcesbull LiaisonwithDisabilitySupportServicesbull RegularvisitsbySpokaneVetCentercounselor

2020-21 NIC Student Handbook l 21STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND SUCCESS

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NORTH IDAHO COLLEGEEdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUBndashsecondfloor)niceduasnicbull(208)769-7761

ASNICisthestudentgovernmentoncampusandiscommittedtorepresentingandservingthestudentsofNorthIdahoCollegeStudentsareelectedtothegoverningbodyinAprilandreceiveamonthlystipendleadershiptrainingandvaluableexperienceTheystrivetomakeadifferenceinthedailylivesofcurrentandfuturestudentsASNICofficersmaintainofficehoursinsupportofcreatingandfosteringcommunicationacrosscampustostriveforcontinuedqualityimprovementincampuslife

ASNICprovidesaccessandsupportforavarietyofstudent-basedservicesstudenteventswritingcenterSTASNICChristmasGivingprogramattorneyconsultingcrisisrelieffundsandmore

ASNICalsohelpsfundmorethan30studentclubsactiveatNICEachclubreceivesstart-upmoneyfromASNICandfundsareavailabletohelpclubswithprojectsadventuresandmoreLogintoyourstudentCardinalLifeaccounttoseeacurrentlistofclubsandmeetingtimesorstopbytheASNICofficesonthesecondflooroftheEdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUB)formoreinformation

uCardinal Life (formally CardinalSync) niceducardinallife

CardinalLifeisyourconnectiontocampuslifeatNorthIdahoCollegeEveryNICStudentandemployeehasasecureduserprofilewithCardinalLifewhichcanbeaccessedthroughtheMyNICportalatnicedumynic

bull Accessthemostup-to-datenewsandeventsoncampusbull JoinASNICclubsbull ConnectwithactivitiesandprogramsOutdoorPursuitsVolunteerProgramsASNICstudentgovernmentleadershipprograms

bull Customizenotificationstoreceivealertsaboutactivitiesandeventsbull Consolidateyouracademicandextracurricularcalendarsbull Trackyourinvolvementwithclubsandvolunteerprograms

SECTION 4Student Involvement and Success

PRO TIP Get involved Seek out a club volunteer participate with Associated Students of North Idaho College (ASNIC) or join a rec sports team There are many other opportunities to grow learn and succeed outside of the classroom


Howtologin1 LogintoyourMyNICaccount2ClickontheCardinalLifeicon3Verifyyourcredentials4Browseorganizationsclubsandmore

uVolunteer Programs and Community Engagement EdminsterStudentUnionBuilding(SUB-secondfloor) niceduvolunteerbull(208)769-7841

StudentVolunteerProgramsandCommunityEngagementprovideopportunitiesforstudentsandemployeestoservelocalcommunitiesStaffcanhelpyoufindcommunity-basedorganizationsthatyoumayvolunteerwithorhelpdevelopaservice-learningopportunityforyouContactVolunteerProgramstolearnaboutlocalnonprofitneedsandprograms

Getinvolvedwithoneoftheseopportunities

bull Day of Service Afull-dayeventinfallandspringsemesterwhenthewholecampuscomestogethertovolunteeratmultiplelocalnonprofitsandlearnabouthowtheyservethecommunity

bull Alternative Spring Break MakeadifferenceduringyourSpringBreakJoinstudentvolunteersastheytraveltohelpsupportthemissionofanonprofitandgetinvolvedinworkingwiththeorganizationTheweekisfulloflearningopportunitiesleadershipdevelopmentandeye-openingexperiencesApplicationsareavailableinFebruary

uStudent Events TheASNICStudentEventsBoardprovidesqualityprogrammingtoNICstudentsandthecampuscommunity

aswellasofferingstudentinvolvementopportunitiesoutsidetheclassroomStudentEventsBoardmembersreceiveamonthlystipendleadershiptrainingandearnvaluableplanningexperienceNewmembersarehiredinthefallandspringApplicationsarefoundattheCardinalCardandInformationBoothonthefirstflooroftheStudentUnionBuildingwhentherearevacanciesontheboard

STUDENT WELLNESS AND RECREATION CENTERStudentWellnessandRecreationCenter(SWRC)niceduswrbull(208)769-4536

StudentWellnessandRecreationhassomethingforeveryonefromastate-of-the-arts-facilitytorecreationalsportsandgroupfitnessclassesmdashthereissomethingforyouSWRCmembershipisavailabletoNICfull-timepart-timeanddualcreditstudentsAwidevarietyofleaguestournamentsandspecialeventsareofferedsuchasflagfootballbasketballvolleyballdodgeballandfunracesSWRCalsohostsavarietyofhealthandwellnessprogramsincludingnutritionworkshopsyogaandspinningclassesandhealtheducationprogramsCheckoutrecreationalsportsfitnessprogramsoutdoorpursuitstheclimbingwallandthechallengecoursefordepartmentspecificSWRCprogramming

bull Full-timestudents(thosewithatleast12credits)inthefallspringsemestershaveaccesstothefacilityforfree(paidforbystudentfees)

bull Studentstakinglessthan12creditsareconsideredpart-timeandmustpurchaseamembershipSemestermembershipisdeterminedbythenumberofcreditsastudentisregisteredforandisaone-timefeeeach

STUDENT WELLNESS AND RECREATION INCLUSION STATEMENTStudent Wellness and Recreation celebrates diversity and authenticity We demonstrate a commitment to creating a safe community that welcomes and respects everyone


semesterPleasecontactthefrontdeskatSWRCforspecificcosts(208)769-5939bull Dualcreditstudentsundertheageof18musthaveaparentorguardianpresenttosigntheSWRCaccesswaiverwhenpurchasingamembership

bull AllmembersmusthaveaCardinalCardissuedbytheCardinalCardOfficeinordertohaveaccesstothefacility

TheSWRCemploysstudentsforvariousleadershippositionssuchasfrontdeskattendantrecreationalsportsofficialsandclimbingwallattendantsStudentslookingforajobinStudentWellnessandRecreationpleaseaskforajobapplicationatthefrontdeskoftheSWRC

GROUP FITNESS PROGRAMS StudentWellnessandRecreationCenter(SWRC)campusrecnicedubull(208)769-4536

GroupFitnessprovidestheNICcommunityachancetoparticipateingroupworkoutsinasettingthatisenergizingmotivatingandexcitingTrainedinstructorswillprovidesafeandfunworkoutsthathelpbuildoverallstrengthandenduranceGroupFitnessoffersmultipleclassesthroughouttheweekatnocostforSWRCstudentmembersAfewgroupfitnessclassesofferedareindoorcyclinggroupstrengthyogaandQueenax

IfyouareamemberoftheSWRCandwouldliketoparticipateinclassessimplyregisteronlineorvisittheSWRCFrontDeskandaskforhelpregistering

CLIMBING WALL StudentWellnessandRecreationCenter(SWRC)niceduclimbingwallbull(208)769-7809

TheSWRCClimbingWallisdesignedwithboththefirst-timeclimberandtheseasonedclimberinmindEasierrouteshelpwithlearningthefundamentalswhilemorechallengingrouteswillhelphonefitnessandclimbingskillsEachnewclimberreceivesasafetyorientationalessononclimbingskillsandwillbeencouragedtoparticipateattheircomfortlevel

HoursofoperationanddetailsonspecificprogrammingsuchasNewClimberNightandWomensClimbNightcanbefoundonline

RECREATIONAL SPORTSStudentWellnessandRecreationCenter(SWRC)nicedurecsportsbull(208)769-4536

LookingforsomethingfunduringtheweekWanttomeetnewpeoplewithsimilarinterestsGetinvolvedwithRecreationalSportsRecreationalSportsisagreatwaytogetinsomephysicalactivityforthedayandrelievestressfromyourclassesDifferentdivisionsmdashsuchaswomensmensdoublescorecmdashareofferedfordifferentsportsseasonRecreationalsportsofferssingledaytournamentsandseasonsthatlasttwotothreeweeksWinnersofdifferentactivitiesandsportswillreceiveanexclusiveRecSportsChampT-shirtRecreationalSportsisopentocurrentNICstudentsfacultyandstaff


NIC CHALLENGE COURSEStudentWellnessandRecreationCenter(SWRC)McLainHallniceduchallengecoursebull(208)769-5941

TheNICChallengeCourseoffersstudentandcommunitygroupstheopportunitytostepoutoftheircomfortzoneinafunandexcitingwaywhilebuildingtrustandcomraderywithintheirteamCustom-designedprogramstosuittheneedsanddesiredoutcomesofyourorganizationareofferedrangingfromground-basedteambuildingactivitiestohigh-flyingfuninthetreesPleasecallOutdoorPursuitsorstopbytheOutdoorCenterinMcLainHalltoinquireaboutbookings

OUTDOOR PURSUITS See also Student Wellness and Recreation Center (SWRC)McLainHallniceduopbull(208)769-7809

OutdoorPursuitsexercisesbothbodyandmindthroughwilderness-basedenvironmentallysoundoutdooradventuresActivitiesfostereducationalgrowththroughself-awarenessteamworkandrisk-takingOutdoorPursuitsprovidesanonprofitoutdoorservicewithtripsandrentalsforstudentsstaffandthecommunity

TripsandactivitiesareprovidedataminimalcosttoyouHikingwhitewaterraftingsurfingandrock-climbingsailingskiingandsnowshoeingarejustafewofthemanyadventuresofferedNoexperiencenecessaryProgramsaredesignedforthefirst-timerCheckoutthecalendaratcampusrecnicedu

Takeadvantageofthelow-costrentalequipmentWhetheryouneedatentforsomecarcampingorawhitewaterraftforamonth-longtripOutdoorPursuitscanprovidethegeartomakeyourtripanadventuretorememberAfulllistofrentalequipmentandratescanbefoundonline

ATHLETICSniceduathleticsbull(208)769-3348

NIChasacheerteamandbothfallandwintersportsteamsFallsportsincludemenandwomenrsquosgolfsoftballsoccerandwomenrsquosvolleyballSpringsportsincludemenandwomenrsquosbasketballgolfaswellaswomenrsquossoftballandmenrsquoswrestlingStudentsgetfreeadmissiontogameswiththeirCardinalCardThegameschedulescanbefoundontheathleticswebpage

FINE ARTS(208)769-3276

TherearemultiplewaysforstudentsinterestedinarttheatreandmusictobeinvolvedatNIC

uMusic DoyousingorplayaninstrumentWehaveaplaceforyouinoneofourvocalorinstrumentalensembles

ConsiderjoiningtheChamberSingersCardinalVoicesCardinalChoralWindSymphonyCardinalPepBandNICJazzBandorCardinalChamberEnsembleThesegroupsperformmultipletimesthroughouttheyear

uTheatre EnjoytheatreandreadytoshowyourtalentNICproducestwoperformanceseachyearandinvitesstudentsto

participatebothcenterstageandbehindthescenes


uClubsbull AspiringArtistsClubConnectwithfellowartistsbyshowingyourworkatoneofthebiannualjuriedartshowsorthecommunityartfestivalArtontheGreen

bull ArtistsVagabondsandSuchTheTheatreprogramalsohasanactiveclubforstudentslookingtoconnectwithfellowperformersandentertainaudiencesinvariousperformancesthroughouttheyear

uFree Public Performances FreeartshowsmusictheatreandvocalperformancesarescheduledthroughouttheyearBeup-to-dateonall

NICfineartseventsbysigningupforemailnotificationsatnicedueventsignup

NIC STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

uThe North Idaho College Sentinel adminsentinelcom bull nicsentinelcombull(208)769-3388

TheSentinelisastudent-runnewsorganizationthatservestheNorthIdahoCollegecommunityTheSentinelcanbefoundonnewsstandsacrosscampusonFacebookTwitterInstagramandontheSentinelwebsite

uTrestle Creek Review jafreynicedu bull nicedutcr

TrestleCreekReview(TCR)isanannualpublicationwhichsponsorsmanyliteraryeventsintheNorthIdahoregionaswellaseventsatNICthroughouttheyearCopiesoftheTCRcanbefoundacrosscampusandarearchivedonline


STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESStudentsareresponsibleforattendingthecoursesinwhichtheyareenrolledFailuretoattendduringthefirsttwoweeksofafull-semestercourseorfirstweekofshort-termorsummercourseswillresultinadropfornon-attendanceIfnecessarystudentfinancialaidawardsandveteranbenefitswillbeadjustediftheyaredroppedfornon-attendanceStudentsarealsoexpectedtoreadandcomplywiththeNICStudentConductPolicy506foundontheNICwebsiteThemanualcoversstudentinformationonpoliciesandproceduresforsomeitemssuchasadmissionsgradingattendanceandmanyotheritemsIfahardcopyofthepolicyisneededpleasevisittheStudentServicesOfficelocatedintheStudentUnionBuilding

StudentswhoreceivefinancialaidhaveadditionalrightsandresponsibilitiesastheyrelatetoapplyingforandreceivingfinancialaidfromNorthIdahoCollege

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTIONNorthIdahoCollegerecognizesthehealthrisksandcostsassociatedwiththeuseofillicitdrugsandtheabuseofalcoholandiscommittedtoprovidingadrug-freeandalcohol-freeeducationalenvironmentwhichsupportsthemissionofthecollege

EmployeesstudentsandmembersoftheNICBoardofTrusteesparticipateinandfullysupporttheprocessofdevelopingandreviewingthedrugandalcoholpolicyandtheimplementationofeducationalandpreventionprograms

NICassurescompliancewiththeDrugFreeSchoolsandCommunitiesActbyregularlymonitoringthatitsprintedinformationisdistributedprovidingonlineanytimeanywhereaccesstotheNICDrugandAlcoholPolicyofferingpreventiveandeducationalprogramsregardingalcoholanddruguseandimplementingappropriatetrainingforemployees

TherearesubstantiallegalsanctionspursuanttolocalstateandfederallawwhichmaybeleviedagainstindividualsfortheunlawfulmanufacturedistributionpossessionoruseofanillegaldrugorcontrolledsubstanceThelawoftentreatsdrugoffensesasacriminalmatterpunishablebysubstantialfinesimprisonmentorotherseveresanctions

Thehealthrisksassociatedwiththeinappropriateuseofdrugsincludebutarenotlimitedtophysicalandpsychologicaladdictionphysicalpsychologicalandspiritualdeteriorationdiseaseanddeath

SECTION 5Student Code of Conduct and Related Policies

PRO TIP Students are strongly encouraged to know the NIC Student Conduct Policy 506 found on the NIC website

2020-21 NIC Student Handbook l 27STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND RELATED POLICIES

ThecollegesupportsparticipationinprogramsforthepreventionoftheinappropriateuseofdrugscontrolledsubstancesandtobaccoalcoholabuseNICrsquosHealthandCounselingServicescanprovideconfidentialassistancewithdrugandalcoholabuseproblemsAssistanceisavailabletoprovideeducationaltrainingprogramshealthinformationandpreliminaryevaluationandcounselingforpossiblereferralforoutsidemedicalassistanceIndividualsmaygetmoreinformationthroughtheDirectorofStudentDisabilityHealthandCounselingOfficeat(208)769-7794

Byprovidingthisexplanationofpolicythecollegehopestoencourageeliminationofallformsofsubstanceabuseandtohelpthosewhocurrentlymaybeinvolvedtostopuseandgetappropriatehelp

TOBACCONorthIdahoCollegeiscommittedtomaintainingahealthyandsafeenvironmentconducivetolearningforallstudentsemployeesandvisitorsThepurposeofthetobacco-freecollegeguidelineistoreduceharmfromsecondhandsmokeprovideanenvironmentthatencouragesindividualstobetobacco-freeandestablishacollegecultureofwellness

NICGuidelinesprohibittheusedistributionorsaleofalltobaccoproductsincludingtraditionalcigarettescigarscigarilloselectroniccigarettespipeshookahssmokelessspittobaccoorsnuffsnus

ItappliestoallareasofthecampusandallNICactivitiesincluding

bull NIC-ownedresidencesincludingtheResidenceHallbull TheNICbeachfrontbull AllNICownedorleasedvehiclesbull Thefreedistributionoftobaccoproductsoncollegecampusbull Theacceptanceofmoneyorgiftsfromtobaccocompaniesbull Tobaccoadvertisementsincollege-sponsoredpublications

NICoffersstudentstheopportunityforfreetobaccocessationprogramsandtreatmentFormoreinformationaboutthesepoliciesvisittheNCHealthServiceswebpageatniceduhealthservicesandclickoneofthelinkstothebottomright

STUDENT RECORDSPRIVACYTheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974(FERPA)requiresthatNorthIdahoCollegeadoptguidelinesconcerningtherightofastudenttoinspecthisorhereducationalrecordReadmoreinformationconcerningFERPAdirectoryinformationconsumerinformationatniceduferpa

TheRegistrarrsquosOfficewillassiststudentswhowanttoinspecttheirrecordsRecordscoveredbyFERPAwillbemadeavailablewithin45daysandthecollegemaychargereasonablefeesforpreparingcopiesforstudentsThecollegereservestherighttohaveacollegerepresentativepresentduringthereviewofthestudentrsquosrecordandtherepresentativemayofferinterpretationofthedatawithintherecord

SomerecordsmaybewithheldbythecollegeForexampleacademictranscriptsareroutinelywithheldifthestudenthasafinancialobligationtothecollegeMedicalrecordsmaybereleasedtothestudentrsquosphysicianratherthantothestudentStudentsmaynotinspectfinancialinformationsubmittedbytheirparentsconfidentiallettersassociatedwithadmissionsorrecordstowhichtheyhavewaivedtheirinspectionrightsIntheeventarecordcontainsinformationaboutotherpersonsthecollegewillreleaseonlytheportionoftherecordthatpertainstothestudentThecollegewillnotreleaserecordsthatarenotownedbythecollegeDirectoryinformationconsistsofstudentrsquosnameaddresstelephonenumberemailaddressmajordatesofattendanceclassificationparticipationinofficiallyrecognizedactivitiesweightandheightofmembersofathleticteamsdegreescertificatesawardsreceivedandpreviouseducationalinstitutionsattended

StudentsmayrequestthroughtheRegistrarrsquosOfficethatthecollegenotreleasedirectoryinformationStudentsshouldfillouttheopt-outformandsubmitittotheRegistrarrsquosOffice

28 l2020-21 NIC Student Handbook

GENERAL

OTHER CAMPUSES

Additional Resources

NIC ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONSherman Building Room 106nicedualumni(208) 769-7806

CARDINAL BOOKSTORE Student Union Building (first floor) bkstrcomnicstorehome (208) 769-3364

STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICESSeiter Hall Room 100 nicedutherapy(208) 665-4520

DUAL CREDITCardinal Learning Commons Lee-Kildow Hall Room 118 nicedudualcredit(208) 625-2329

NICULARTS DELIHedlund Building (second floor) niceduemerys (208) 769-7763

GRADUATION INFORMATIONRegistrarrsquos Office (Cardinal Central)Lee-Kildow Hallnicedugraduation(208) 769-3311

LOST AND FOUNDCampus Security OfficeHeadwaters Complex 703 Military Drive nicedusecurity (208) 769-3310

NURSING ROOM FOR MOTHERSMotherrsquos NookLee-Kildow Hall Room 211 (second floor)nicedunook

RESIDENCE HALLniceduSUBhousingpaulaczirrnicedu (208) 769-5932

AEROSPACE CENTER1845 Dakota Avenue Hayden ID 83835aceniceduniceduaerospace(208) 625-2344

BONNERS FERRY CENTER6791 Main Street Ste B Bonners Ferry ID 83805bonnerctrnicedunicedubonnersferry(208) 267-3878

Note This location will permanently close Spring 2021

PARKER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 7064 W Lancaster Rd Rathdrum ID 83858Technical Advisingtechadvisingnicedu(208) 769-3448niceduptec(208) 769-4040

NIC AT SANDPOINT102 S Euclid Ste 309 Sandpoint ID 83864sandpointnicedunicedusandpoint(208) 263-4594

WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER525 South Clearwater Loop Post Falls ID 83854 nicworkforcetrainingnicedu niceduwtc(208) 769-3333

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