海角论坛

January

• Cybersecurity program ranked as top Associate of Applied Science programs nationally.

February 

• Dr. John C. Wagner, Director of Idaho National Laboratory, visits campus providing students insights on the organization's pioneering innovations.  
• Bank of Idaho continues long-standing partnership with 海角论坛 and their investment in education within our community with generous scholarship donation.  

March 

• 海角论坛 hosts second-annual Giving Day focused on supporting students, programs, and opportunities. 

April

• 海角论坛 celebrates new chapter of campus expansion with bridge signing ceremony at the College's Nampa Campus. 
• Nagel Foundation scholarship fund tops $1 million in donations after six years supporting 海角论坛 students.  
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities approves 海角论坛 to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration.
• Scholarships at 海角论坛 receive a $100,000 boost from Teens 2 Trades for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding programs. 
• 海角论坛 celebrates completion of the structural framework for new Health and Science Building at the Nampa Campus with topping off ceremony. 

May

• SUNY Oswego tours the College's Mechatronics lab, highlighting 海角论坛's groundbreaking partnership with Micron Technology, Inc. to provide students with hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills leading to careers in technology and manufacturing.  
• 海角论坛 holds 15th commencement ceremony.

June

• Tutoring Services and the Writing Center earn certification as Level 2 training programs by the College Reading and Learning Association. 

July

• Assistant Professor of English, Liza Long, honored as an inaugural fellow in Idaho State Board of Education's Generative AI in Higher Education program. 
• New Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing program announced. 

August

• Veterans gain a degree pathway through 海角论坛's partnership with Mission43.
• 海角论坛's new mascot, River the Otter, launched at annual State of the College Address.
• 海角论坛 gains health and wellness tools as an institutional member of the American College Health Association.

September

• Annual Opening Doors Benefit Event, hosted for the first time on campus, raises $316 for student scholarships. 
• Surgical Technology program partners with Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine to prepare medical students for operating room procedures.

October

• New Entreprenuer Lab opens on campus.
• President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mary Daly, and team visit 海角论坛 to learn about the Treasure Valley market, workforce training needs, and learning opportunities at the College.
• Dental Assisting program partners with Love Heals to provide free dental services. 
• Professor of Biology, Hollie Leavitt, named 2024 Innovative Educator.

November

• Retired NASA Astronaut, Barbara Morgan, visits 海角论坛 to speak with students. 
• Four incumbent Trustees secure reelection at 海角论坛. 

December

• Delta Dental of Idaho invests $1.5 million in support of the College's new Health and Science Building. 

January

• The College's first 15-year service award presented to Connie Black. 
• Ken Kline named as 海角论坛's new Chief Financial Officer. 

February

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate team makes history as the top Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) school for the 2022-2023 season marking the first time a community college was honored with an NFC Presidential Award. 

March

• Bank of Idaho's Swing for the Green raises $58,400 for student scholarships at 海角论坛. 

April

• 海角论坛 hosts first-ever Giving Day dedicated to supporting students, programs, and opportunities.
• 海角论坛 selects Ball Ventures Ahlquist to develop a mixed-use campus in Boise. 
• Commercial Tire empowers its employees setting them up for success through partnership with 海角论坛. 

May

• More than 1,700 students honored at the College's 14th Commencement Ceremony. 
• 海角论坛 announces new buildings and facilities at the Nampa Campus. 

June

• 海角论坛 Law Enforcement program leads region in tactical medical training. 
• Jacksons Food Stores and 海角论坛 announce partnership to deliver innovative leadership and communication training to employees. 

July

• Gary Smith named as new Trustee for Zone 4.

August

• Assistant Vice President of Economic Development at 海角论坛, Christi Gilchrist, named Most Influential Business Leader in Idaho for 2023. 
• Upgrades made to key digital tools including the College's website, my海角论坛 for students, and Blackboard. 

September

• Governor Brad Little visits 海角论坛 to announce Idaho LAUNCH, an expanded statewide grant program for Idaho high school seniors. 

October

• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities conducts onsite visit related to Year-Seven Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness.
• Construction begins on Agricultural Sciences Complex. 
• Psychology Professor, Heather Schoenherr, named 2023 Innovative Educator and receives Wayne Weiten Teaching Excellence Award.

November

• 海角论坛 receives grant funding from Idaho Workforce Development Council for semiconductor training. 
• Board of Trustees endorse Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration. 
• Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology students join Micron Technology's Registered Apprenticeship program. 
• Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology students tour Tesla Service Center in Boise. 

December

• 海角论坛 launches Associate of Applied Science degree in Management. 
• Executive Vice President of Operations, Craig Brown, announces retirement after 13-year tenure at 海角论坛.

January

• Gordon Jones begins his tenure as the third president of 海角论坛. 

March

• 海角论坛 selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program.

April

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustees approves Campus Visioning plan. 

July

• 海角论坛 announces addition of 8-week sessions.

August

• 海角论坛 Foundation Board welcomes new members.

November

• 海角论坛 partners with Mountain Home Air Force Base to bring quality educational opportunities and classes to military personnel and their families on base, as well as civilian residents of Mountain Home eligible for base access.

January

• 海角论坛 introduces a bold, new brand consisting of an updated logo mark and colors. 

February 

• President Bert Glandon announces retirement.

May

• President Bert Glandon inducted into the Boise Metro Chamber's Hall of Fame.
• Idaho Gov. Brad Little proclaims May 13, 2021, as Bert Glandon Day in the State of Idaho. 
• Provost Denise Aberle-Cannata named 海角论坛's Interim President.
• Newly elected trustee, Jim Reames, joins 海角论坛 Board of Trustees.

July

• 海角论坛 launches search for its next president. 

August

• 海角论坛 announces release of new mobile app. 

September

• University of Phoenix and 海角论坛 announce transfer agreement, 3+1.

January

• Several improvements are made to the College's external website featuring increased accessibility and implementation of an enhanced AI-driven search tool.
• Beta Sigma Pi, 海角论坛's chapter of the national Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, achieves five-star status.
• Willow Buildings, adjacent to 海角论坛's Nampa Campus Academic Building, are completed.

February

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustees partner with Entagled Solutions, an educational consulting firm, to assist the College in achieving greater clarity regarding the issues facing the College and higher education.
• CampusLogic, an online, self-service platform for students to streamline the financial aid verification process, is implemented.

March

• On and off campus events at the College are suspended and Spring Break is extended due to COVID-19.
• College shifts to fully-remote delivery of services.
• Boise area experiences a 6.5 magnitude earthquake.
• Brand champions meet to provide feedback to explore, develop, and refine new 海角论坛 logo.

April

• Summer 2020 semester moves to an online format as a result of COVID-19. 
• 海角论坛 launches Online Learning Resources page dedicated to providing students with learning guides and information. 
• Gov. Brad Little extends statewide stay-home order to residents of Idaho. 
• Remote work continues for employees of the College.

May

• Latinx Scholars Program launched to help students feel connted to and part of the 海角论坛 community.
• Career Technical Education labs open at limited capacity with protocols in place to allow students to complete class projects. 
• Professional Nursing students recognized during a drive-by pinning ceremony at the Nampa Campus Academic Building.
• College develops guidance and resources to support employees returning to work. 

June

• Internal and external stakeholders are invited to participate in a Brand survey to inform 海角论坛's new brand and help support future direction of the College.
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) are allocated to 海角论坛 through the Federal Government's CARES Act and distributed to eligible students.
• 2020 graduates are celebrated at during Grabfest, a curbside pick-up event,  at the Nampa Campus Micron Education Center. 
• 海角论坛's first-ever virtual commencement ceremony recognizes 2020 graduates.
• Fire Service Management, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Social work programs intoduced.

July

• 海角论坛 President's Cabinet and Executive Operations Team make adjustments to the College's Return-to-Work plan for employees.
• Law Enforcement gathers to celebrate 2020 graduates of the program wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

August

• Be Safe, Be Mighty page launched to communicate up-to-date information related to COVID-19 procedures and guidelines, campus safety measures, student services availability, and resources. 
• New course delivery options, HyFlex and Synchronous Online, are created to accommodate online coursework. 
• In-person services on campus resume for students.
• 海角论坛 hosts first-ever virtual College Address to kick off fall semester.
• 海角论坛 introduces COVID-19 contact tracing.
• HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing apprenticeship classes develop online orientations.
• Students return to campus for fall semester.

October

• 海角论坛 Foundation hosts annual Opening Doors Benefit Event virtually raising $70k for scholarships.
• Professional Nursing program adds three, new simulation labs to aid in hands-on training.

November

• 海角论坛 welcomes new trustees, Cherie Buckner-Webb, April Baylon-Mendoza, and Samantha Guerrero, to Board of Trustees.

December

• 海角论坛 announces classes focused on Swift programming as part of the Onramp program, a partnership with Boise State University, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, and Apple.

January

• 海角论坛 Library receives 2019 National Excellence in Academic Libraries by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).
• 海角论坛’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society attains five star status again.
• New brand identity introduced at faculty and staff in-service.

March

• Public Health and Health Science programs awarded with the Riegelman Award for Guided Learning Pathways to Health Professions during 2019 League for Innovation's 2019 Conference.
• 海角论坛 kicks off 10-year celebration campaign celebrating a decade of student success.
• 海角论坛 announces transition to cwi.edu.

April

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate team win 7th national title.

May

•  program recognized by  as a Community Partner during the organization’s Idaho Awards Celebration.
• Nine students compete at BPA National Leadership Conference bringing home 22 top-ten medals, three first-place, two second-place, and two third-place plaques.
• Law Enforcement ceremony celebrates 17 graduates of the program at the Nampa Civic Center.
• 海角论坛 holds 10th commencement ceremony, May 17, marking a decade of graduates.

July

• 海角论坛 introduces new mobile app. 

August

• Apprenticeship programs recognized during annual Career and Technical Education Reach Professional Development Conference.
• Construction begins on addition of Willows Buildings, adjacent to 海角论坛's Nampa Campus Academic Building.

October

• 海角论坛 conducts mascot survey. 
• College of Idaho and 海角论坛 announce partnership, Yote Track.

November

• 海角论坛 launches comprehensive local needs assessment in compliance with the 2018 Perkins V federal legislation. 

December

• Christi Rood, Assistant Vice President of Economic Development, accepts the 2019 LERN International Award for Excellence in Management Practice on behalf of the College’s Workforce Development program at the Learning Resources Network Annual Conference.
• Gov. Brad Little announces 海角论坛 as a recipient of a 2019 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency.
• Fire Service Technology celebrates first graduates from the program.
• 海角论坛 Board of Trustees announce otter as the College's official mascot.

January

• Early Childhood Education Preschool earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a first for Canyon County.

February

• 海角论坛 & CapEd Credit Union partner for the Matched Education Savings Account (MESA) program.

March

• Jacob Tenorio, first community college student to win recognition for his Lake Lowell water quality research, at Northwest Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) conference.
• Speech and Debate team claims sixth community college national championship at the Pi Kappa Delta (PKD) National Comprehensive Tournament.

April

• 海角论坛 and OSU Ecampus sign degree pathway agreement.
• Latinx students participate in 海角论坛’s first Nuestra Graduacion.

May

• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Pinning Ceremony honors 30 students.
• 1952 Degree and Certificate Candidates for graduation and Dual Credit students earned 32 Associates of Arts Degrees.

June

• On-campus New Student Orientation begins for incoming freshman.

August

• 海角论坛 is the largest community college in the state serving more than 32,000 students.
• Dr. Yolonda Barnes earns certification for Phi Theta Kappa's Leadership Development Studies curriculum.

September

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place a $39 million plant facility levy on November ballot.
• First harvest of the 海角论坛 campus garden.

November

• Retired Law Enforcement Program Chair LeRoy Forsman, recognized for 2C Spotlight Award — College Educator of the Year.
• Health Science Building $39 million levy narrowly fails.
• Newly elected trustees Molly Lenty and Annie Hightower join 海角论坛 Board of Trustees, C.A. “Skip” Smyser voted in as chairman.

February

• 海角论坛 signs transfer partnership with Southern New Hampshire University & Excelsior College.
• Proclamation signing by Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, declaring Feb. 6, 海角论坛 Day.

March

• SCORE Big Scholarship established (funded through employee giving).
• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate team brings home fifth community college national championship (50th Pi Kappa Delta (PKD) Biennial National Tournament).

April

• SkillsUSA finishes state competition with 15 gold medals, sending 13 competitors to nationals.
• Media Arts students published on the award-winning independent journalism site, Project Censored.

May

• Physical Therapist Assistant program receives full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• President Bert Glandon honored with the Idaho Business Review CEO of Influence Award.
• Assessment & Testing granted National College Testing Association (NCTA) certification.
• 海角论坛 celebrates 1465 degree and certificate candidates with 10 AA degrees awarded to Dual Credit students.
• 海角论坛 raised $3,661 to fight childhood cancer through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

August

• 12 New Degree Programs offered for fall enrollment
• Expanded hours in One Stop Student Services
• New Advising Strategy
• Integrated Instruction Model
• First ever Ten Year Service Awards presented to two employees

September

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards 1.5 million to bring the Bridges to Baccalaureate Program to 海角论坛 and Boise State University.

November

• 海角论坛 and EOU sign a new Memorandum of Understanding strengthening their partnership.
• Petroglyph Recording Project is completed by the Anthropology Club in collaboration with Canyon County Parks, Cultural and Natural Resources.
• 海角论坛 generates $102.1 million annually to the economy, reported from the EMSI Economic Impact Study.

January

• 海角论坛's Paramedic program is approved for initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

March 20

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate places second among community colleges at national tournament; marking the sixth consecutive year with a top-two finish.

April 14

• The first campus art project, Spirit of Collaboration, is unveiled at 海角论坛’s Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.

May

• 海角论坛 celebrates a record 1,293 degree and certificate candidates at commencement ceremony, May 7.
• Students with 海角论坛’s Business Professionals of America chapter earned one gold medal, two runner-up finishes, and a third-place award at the national conference.

June

• Members of 海角论坛’s SkillsUSA chapter won medals in a school record five events, including the College’s first gold medal, at nationals.

July 26

• First class of graduates from 海角论坛’s Law Enforcement program are recognized in a ceremony.

August

• 海角论坛 finalizes a new Comprehensive Strategic Plan to guide the College in fiscal years 2017 through 2021.

Sept. 6

• Board of Trustees vote in favor of placing a general obligation bond on the November 2016 ballot for campus development in Boise and Nampa.

Sept. 29

• 海角论坛 and Idaho State University formally launch transfer partnership, Bengal Bound.

Oct. 5 – 7

• 海角论坛 welcomes representatives from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities for a year seven site visit.

Nov. 8

• 海角论坛’s proposed bond measure falls short of two-thirds majority vote needed to pass.
• 海角论坛 Trustees Mary Niland and Mark Dunham are re-elected, while C.A. “Skip” Smyser is elected to his first term on the Board.

Feb. 3

• Lewis-Clark State College and 海角论坛 announce transfer agreement, LC Express.

March 8

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate captures its fourth national community college championship in five years.

May 9

• Over 1,100 degree and certificate candidates, along with GED completers, are honored at 海角论坛’s annual spring commencement ceremony.

April

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustees approve entering into an agreement to purchase land in Boise at the corner of Main Street and Whitewater Blvd.

May

• 海角论坛 students earn three first-place finishes at Business Professionals of America (BPA) national event.

June

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustees approves moving forward with purchase of 32.5 acres directly north of the College’s Nampa Campus Academic Building.

July

• 海角论坛 student secures silver medal in Internetworking competition at national SkillsUSA conference.

August

• MATH 095, a new method for teaching college prep math, is introduced at 海角论坛.

September

• University of Idaho and 海角论坛 announce a new transfer partnership, VandaLink.

Dec. 7

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustees decides to continue forward with land purchase in Boise.

Dec. 10

• The 海角论坛 Law Enforcement program is granted full certification by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training.

January

• The Boise State Center at 海角论坛 opens at the Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building to provide expanded transfer support to 海角论坛 students.

March 23

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate earns a runner-up finish in the community college division at national conference.

May 4

• Students with 海角论坛’s Business Professionals of America chapter win 13 awards, including four top-three finishes, at national competition.

May 17

• 海角论坛 celebrates 1,112 degree and certificate candidates at fifth commencement ceremony.

June 27

• 海角论坛 student earns second-place finish at SkillsUSA national event.

July

• 海角论坛 completes an extensive update to its Nampa Campus Master Plan.

Summer

• 海角论坛 expands its presence in Boise with the addition of three buildings at the College’s Ada County campus.

Fall

• 海角论坛 hosts the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) for its second accreditation visit.
• Renovation of 海角论坛’s Micron Center for Professional Technical Education receives national recognition for Outstanding Design by American Schools and Universities Magazine.

Nov. 4

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustee, Stanley Bastian, is re-elected while Emily Walton is elected to her first term on the Board.

Spring

• 海角论坛 expands facilities with the opening of the Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building.

March 18

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate earns third-consecutive national community college championship.

May 12

• 海角论坛 students earn 18 awards, including four third-place trophies, at Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference.

May 18

• 海角论坛 honors 861 degree and certificate graduates and 1,500 GED candidates.

June 28

• Two 海角论坛 students earn top-10 finishes at SkillsUSA National Conference.

January

• 海角论坛 names new professional-technical facility the Micron Center for Professional Technical Education in recognition of a $2.5 million gift from the Micron Foundation.

February

• 海角论坛 granted candidacy status for accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

March 18

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate captures second-consecutive national community college championship.

April 29

• 海角论坛 students earn 10 awards, including three first-place trophies, at Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference.

May

• Nearly 670 degrees and 1,400 GED and apprentice completers are celebrated at 海角论坛’s third commencement ceremony, May 12.
• 海角论坛 celebrates five-year anniversary since vote passed to establish the community college district, allowing for the creation of the College.
• U.S. Department of Education approves 海角论坛 to begin participating in Federal Student Aid Programs independently, May 24.

June 27

• Four 海角论坛 students earn top-10 awards at SkillsUSA National Conference.

July 20

• The NWCCU approves 海角论坛 to offer six Associate of Arts degrees fully online.

August

• New Micron Center for Professional Technical Education opens for classes in Nampa. 
• Nampa Campus expands with the opening of 海角论坛’s Aspen Classroom Building.

Nov. 6

• 海角论坛 Board of Trustee members Mary Niland, Mark Dunham, and Guy Hurlbutt are re-elected.

March

• J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation provides initial $6 million investment to secure center in Nampa for nine professional-technical programs.

March 30

• 海角论坛 Speech and Debate wins national community college championship.

May 11

• 海角论坛 takes home nine medals, including one first-place finish, at Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference.

May 13

• 海角论坛 hosts its second graduation ceremony, which celebrates nearly 570 degree students and 200 GED and apprentice candidates.

January

• The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) approved 海角论坛's Application for Consideration for Candidacy.

May

• 海角论坛 students earn the College’s first-ever national awards, returning with 13 medals from the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference.
• Nearly 400 students participate in 海角论坛’s first graduation ceremony, May 17, held on the front lawn of the Nampa Campus Academic Building.

June

• 海角论坛 students earn two bronze medals at SkillsUSA National Conference.

July

• 海角论坛 Foundation receives 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Fall

• 海角论坛 introduces Business Partnerships/Workforce Development division.

Jan. 20

• 海角论坛 welcomes 1,208 students to campus for its first semester with academic classes.

Summer

• Boise State University professional-technical programs and Selland College of Applied Technology staff transition to 海角论坛.

July 13

• Dr. Berton L. Glandon begins his tenure as the second president of 海角论坛.

Fall

• 海角论坛’s Professional Technical Education programs start classes.

Jan. 14

• 海角论坛 welcomes its first students; initially offering a wide selection of certificate classes and fast track career training non-credit programs.

June

• A Memorandum of Agreement between the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) and 海角论坛 is signed. The MOA provides accreditation oversight by CSI as 海角论坛 pursues its own independent accreditation.

July 15

• Trustee’s approve the 2008-2009 Schedule of Tuition Fees, establishing the per credit fee at $119.

January – October

• Comprehensive Strategic Planning process to reflect the values of a locally owned and controlled community college.

November

• Hagler and Associates deliver Strategic Plan to Board of Trustees for approval.

May 22

• Supermajority of Ada and Canyon County voters passed referendum to establish a community college district, enabling the creation of 海角论坛.

July 17

• Board of Trustees for 海角论坛 appointed.

July 30

• First Board of Trustees meeting held.

Aug. 7

• Dennis Griffin named president for 海角论坛.