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College of Southern Idaho reports 20% fall enrollment jump, asks JFAC for EWA funding
Summary
College of Southern Idaho officials told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee they saw a 20% fall enrollment increase tied to Idaho Launch, are adding 3,800 students since fall 2021, and requested $475,700 for the enrollment workload adjustment and five general-education instructors to handle capacity.
Dr. L. Dean Fisher, president of the College of Southern Idaho, told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on the college's base budget and FY2026 request, saying CSI experienced a 20% increase in fall enrollment and has added about 3,800 students since fall 2021.
Why it matters: The rapid enrollment rise has increased demand for instructors, classroom and clinical space, and program capacity for CTE and health-related programs. CSI asked the committee to support the governor's proposed capacity-building funds and an EWA (enrollment workload adjustment) request of $475,700 for FY2026 to hire faculty and reduce wait lists.
CSI presented its budget background and the legal framework for community colleges in Idaho. Kevin Campbell, budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, briefed the committee that community colleges trace to the…
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