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North Idaho College says enrollment rebound is colliding with EWA cut; seeks help for nursing, welding and cyber defense
Summary
North Idaho College told lawmakers it posted double‑digit enrollment gains but faces an FY2026 enrollment workload adjustment reduction of $446,800, along with calls for targeted hires in nursing and welding and increased cyber‑security spending.
North Idaho College President Dr. Nick Swayne told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Oct. 12 that NIC is experiencing a strong enrollment rebound — roughly 15% growth reported for fall 2024 and similar gains in the spring — while the State Board’s Enrollment Workload Adjustment (EWA) formula results in an ongoing FY2026 reduction of $446,800.
Kevin Campbell, the Legislative Services Office analyst who presented NIC’s budget overview, noted that community‑college appropriations are made as a single trustee appropriation rather than by object category. Campbell also said NIC’s five‑year average base‑budget growth has been about 4.2% and that FY2023 saw an outlier increase tied to campus‑specific CEC and enhancements.
Why it matters: NIC officials told the committee that recent enrollment gains are largely across categories (traditional, dual credit and CTE) but that the…
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