Swayne responds to attempted reinstatement reversal

Denies accusations that he gave inaccurate testimony

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has responded to the college’s attempt to reverse his court-ordered reinstatement, asserting that NIC has provided no new evidence that would render the court’s original decision incorrect.

NIC seeks to reverse Swayne’s reinstatement

Greg South, Todd Banducci and other leaders at North Idaho College are pushing back against a judge’s order to reinstate President Nick Swayne.

Judge orders NIC to reinstate Swayne

Special trustee meeting tonight

Special trustee meeting tonight

Judge considers injunction in Swayne’s lawsuit

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne revealed in court Thursday that a college trustee signaled an intention to remove him from his position months before the board placed him on administrative leave for no disciplinary reason. “Just wait, you only have 52 days left,” NIC Trustee Todd Banducci reportedly told Swayne via email in September 2022, referring to the November election where three new trustees would be elected. The Press has requested a copy of the email from North Idaho College.

Swayne asks court for injunction

Legal counsel representing North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has asked a Kootenai County court to prevent the college from making major changes until Swayne’s lawsuit, which seeks his reinstatement, is resolved.

NIC trustees to meet Wednesday

Former attorney implores board, college leaders to take immediate steps to maintain accreditation

North Idaho College trustees will attempt to correct numerous open meeting law violations made last week when they convene Wednesday. Meanwhile, the college’s former attorney has cautioned NIC leadership that doubling down on recent decisions will result in “cataclysmic damage to the institution.”

Swayne sues North Idaho College

After trustees placed him on administrative leave last week, NIC President Nick Swayne is suing the college and asking to be reinstated.

NIC's Swayne placed on administrative leave

The North Idaho College board of trustees voted Thursday to place President Nick Swayne on immediate administrative leave and ask Michael Sebaaly, the former interim president, to return as acting president.

NIC trustees choose new president

Voted 3-2 to offer the position to Dr. Nick Swayne

After a national search, the North Idaho College Board of Trustees have selected the institution’s 11th president.