Summary
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is a public community college in Southwest Idaho with its primary campus locations in Boise and Nampa. CWI also offers classes at several community locations throughout the Treasure Valley. It is one of four comprehensive community colleges in Idaho and is governed by a five-member board of trustees elected at large by voters in Ada and Canyon counties.
| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | May 22, 2007 |
Parent institution | Idaho State Board of Education[1] |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| President | Gordon Jones |
Academic staff | 158 full-time and 307 part-time (fall 2019)[2] |
| Students | 10,277 (2019)[3] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Fringe rural[4], 101 acres (41 ha) |
| Other campuses | Boise |
| Colors | River green and moss green |
| Website | cwi |
CWI offers over 60 academic transfer and professional-technical programs leading to an Associate of Arts or Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, and certificates. CWI also offers basic education skills to help upgrade your existing skills, prepare for the GED, and learn English, dual credits for high school students, and fast-track career training for working professionals or people seeking to enter the workforce. In the fall of 2019, CWI's enrollment was 31,350, with 20,576 credit students and 10,774 students taking non-credit courses. Ada County residents comprised 52% of the CWI student body, while 31% of students come from Canyon County.[5]
History edit
Prior to the creation of CWI, Boise was one of the largest metropolitan statistical areas in the United States without a community college. CWI was created on May 22, 2007, when voters of Canyon and Ada counties passed a measure to allow the formation of the new community college district. In June 2007, the Albertson Foundation announced it was donating $10 million to help found the college.[6]
In July 2007, the Idaho State Board of Education selected an initial five-member board of trustees.[7] The following month Boise State University faculty member Dennis Griffin was named to a two-year term as the college's first president[8] and CWI began offering academic classes on January 20, 2009, with an enrollment of over 1,100 students. In the summer of 2009 the professional-technical programs from Boise State University's Selland College of Applied Technology transitioned to CWI. By the fall 2009 semester, CWI enrollment had expanded to over 3,600 students.[9]
In January 2010, CWI applied for accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). NWCCU granted candidacy status at the associate degree level in 2012 and initial accreditation in 2016.
President Griffin retired in August 2009 and was succeeded by Bert Glandon.[10] After serving as president for 12 years, Glandon retired from CWI on May 15, 2021. The college's board of trustees named Denise Aberle-Cannata the interim president.
CWI Board of Trustees extended an offer to Gordon Jones on Dec. 9, 2021 to be the next president at College of Western Idaho.[11] Gordon Jones accepted the position of President at CWI and began his tenure as the third president in CWI's history on Jan. 10, 2022.[12]
Catchment area edit
The college's catchment area includes the all of the following counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Valley, and Washington. It also includes portions of Elmore and Owyhee counties. Ada and Canyon counties are the taxation zone for the college.[13]
Student life edit
CWI has a growing campus life with over 30 student clubs and organizations. Student clubs have been created with academic focus as well as special interests. Student groups range from art to physics, horticulture, psychology, Glee, Birdies and Bogies, a Veterans Association, and more.
The Associated Students of the College of Western Idaho (ASCWI) serve as the voice of the student body. ASCWI is governed by five officers and eight senators elected by the student body each spring.
CWI students participate in competitive, skills-based organizations like Business Professionals of America, SkillsUSA, and Speech and Debate. CWI students have found success at state, regional, and national levels in all three organizations. CWI Speech and Debate captured seven Pi Kappa Delta Community College National Championships in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Students have earned individual medals at national skills competitions as well.
Students have the opportunity to engage on campus through the CWI Presidential Ambassador Program, which promotes leadership and connects students to campus and community events. Students are eligible to receive a scholarship as part of this program.
Locations edit
CWI's primary campuses are located in Boise and Nampa.[14] CWI's Nampa Campus has been created around the former Boise State West Campus, which sits on approximately 100 acres (0.40 km2).
Ada County Campus
Lynx Building - 9300 W. Overland Road, Boise, Idaho
- One Stop Student Services
Mallard Building - 9100 W. Black Eagle Drive, Boise, Idaho
- Academic Transfer Courses
- Basic Skills Education Programs
- Community Learning Center
Pintail Center - 1360 South Eagle Flight Way, Boise, Idaho
- Academic Transfer Courses
- Career Technical Education Programs
- Library
- Tutoring
- Math Solutions Center
Quail Building - 1450 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, Idaho
- Advising
- Career and Technical Education Programs
- Workforce Development Health Courses
Canyon County Center - 2407 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa, Idaho
- Academic Transfer Courses
- Career and Technical Education Programs
- Basic Skills Education Programs
- Business Partnerships / Workforce Development Courses
- One Stop Student Services (limited services)
- Tutoring
- Community Learning Center
- Advising
CWI Horticulture - 2444 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho
- Horticulture Technology Program
Nampa Campus
Academic Building - 5500 E. Opportunity Drive, Nampa, Idaho
- Academic Transfer Courses
- Advising
- Student Life Center
- Tutoring
- Math Solutions Center
Administration Building - 6056 Birch Lane, Nampa, Idaho
- Administrative Offices
Aspen Classroom Building- 6002 Birch Lane, Nampa, Idaho
- Academic Transfer Courses
- Boise State Center
Micron Education Center - 5725 E. Franklin Road, Nampa, Idaho
- Career and Technical Education Programs
- Academic Transfer Courses
- One Stop Student Services
- Workforce Development Courses
- Advising
- Bookstore
- Assessment and Testing Center
- Tutoring
Multipurpose Building - 6042 Birch Lane, Nampa, Idaho
- Library
- Advising
- Early Childhood Education Program
Academics edit
CWI offers over 100 majors through Academic Transfer and Professional Technical Education programs, Basic Skills Education, and fast-track career training for working professionals. Students can choose from a variety of transfer programs with 27 different majors that can result in Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees. CWI provides a number of free programs designed to upgrade basic skills, prepare for the GED, or learn to speak English. Through its Business Partnerships / Workforce Development division, CWI provides short-term training designed to boost job skills and earn certifications that professionals need. CWI also offers a number of short-term online courses, as well as customized training options for businesses, and opportunities for students to earn college credits while still in high school through the college's Dual Credit and Tech Prep programs. CWI's Professional Technical Education programs are designed to provide comprehensive training in just four to 24 months so that students can move on to an exciting new career. CWI offers 32 professional-technical programs that can result in Associate of Applied Science degrees, advanced technical certificates, technical certificates, and postsecondary technical certificates.
The CWI Division of Instruction is organized into 6 Schools:
- School of Arts and Humanities
- School of Business, Communication, and Technology
- School of Health
- School of Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- School of Math and Science
- School of Social Sciences and Public Affairs
Athletics edit
CWI does not currently offer athletics and does not have an official mascot but is considering adopting one (and has had an unofficial mascot of a Unicorn).[15]
CWI Foundation edit
As the only charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting CWI, the CWI Foundation plays a vital role in helping the college meet its diverse missions. The foundation works in partnership with the community to help students access education by awarding scholarships, providing start-up funds for new educational programs, and funding the long-term capital plans to support growth and provide vital educational opportunities for the community.
References edit
- ^ "Institution Roles and Mission".
- ^ "College Navigator - College of Western Idaho". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "College Navigator - College of Western Idaho". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "IPEDS-College of Eastern Idaho".
- ^ "Facts at a Glance". College of Western Idaho. 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation Announces $10M in Funding Intended to Help Make the College of Western Idaho a Near-Future Reality". Archived from the original on July 14, 2012.
- ^ State selects community college leaders, IdahoStatesman.com
- ^ CWI board picks Dennis Griffin to be college's first president, IdahoStatesman.com
- ^ Press, Idaho. "Complete news coverage". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "CWI hires new president".
- ^ "CWI Presidential Announcement". College of Western Idaho. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "Gordon Jones to Serve as College of Western Idaho's Next President". College of Western Idaho. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "College of Western Idaho, pg. 1-77" (PDF). Idaho Legislature. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2024-03-12. - See the map.
Spelled in text in: "Community Colleges" (PDF). Legislative Budget Book. Idaho Legislature. 2016. p. 1-81 (PDF p. 3/9). - For details on the portions of Elmore and Owyhee counties, see area 3 in: "TITLE 33 EDUCATION CHAPTER 21 JUNIOR COLLEGES". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2024-03-12. - ^ "Locations and Maps". 2 February 2012.
- ^ "Idaho Life: CWI's mythical mascot is no more". KTVB. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
External links edit
- Official website
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