NEWS

CEI Joins Interstate Passport Network

Friday . July 24, 2020

Boulder, Colorado – College of Eastern Idaho joins the Interstate Passport Network, the national
program of two- and four-year colleges and universities that streamlines the transfer process for
students. Located in Idaho Falls, College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) becomes the second institution to
join from Idaho and the fourth new Passport member to join in the last month. CEI is Idaho’s
newest comprehensive community…

Fernando Sandoval to Serve as Senior Coordinator/Job Corps

Thursday . July 09, 2020

Fernando Sandoval has been selected to serve as the Senior Coordinator, Job Corps at College of
Eastern Idaho (CEI).

Fernando comes to CEI with a master’s degree in public administration from Idaho State University and years of experience with governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. He has spent the last few years working as a rehabilitation consultant where he has honed his skills and abilities in…

Robert Odenthal Selected as the New Chief of Security

Tuesday . July 07, 2020

Robert Odenthal has been selected to serve as the Chief of Security at College of Eastern Idaho
(CEI).

Robert has been providing campus security as an armed Sheriff Security Officer for a college in
California for over 10 years. During his tenure, he worked closely with campus staff to create policy
and safety protocols to benefit both staff and students. He was trained by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s…

Raquel Cuevas is the New Registrar at CEI

Tuesday . June 09, 2020

Raquel Cuevas has accepted the Registrar position at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI).

Raquel has worked in Higher Education for 17 years. She started her career in 2003 as a work-study student for Idaho State UniversityIdaho Falls in the Student Services office while attending classes.

Dave Facer new Foundation Executive Director

Friday . June 05, 2020

Dave Facer has accepted the Foundation Executive Director at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Dave started his career at Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) in Salt Lake City after his graduation from the University of Utah. Dave spent most of his time at CMN and building the annual event at university
campuses across the nation called “Dance Marathon.” In six short years, the marathon grew to more than 50 participating universities…

CEI Holds Virtual Graduation

Friday . May 15, 2020

Idaho Falls, Idaho - For many College of Eastern Idaho students today was filled with many virtual smiles and comments.

Not the usual celebration they hoped for at the beginning of the semester.

CEI to Hold Nurse Pinning at Drive-in, Virtual Graduation and Other Events for Students

Wednesday . May 13, 2020

Idaho Falls — The College of Eastern Idaho community found itself in the same boat as other schools — wanting to celebrate its 2020 class but needing to come up with a creative way to do so.

CEI’S traditional May commencement at the Idaho Falls Civic Center was canceled because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. But the college is planning to honor students by holding a virtual graduation Thursday evening at 6 p.m., and a…

Dr. Angela Sackett new Dean of General Education

Saturday . May 09, 2020

Dr. Angela Sackett has accepted the Dean of General Education position at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI).

Dr. Angela Sackett is an Idaho Falls native. She attended local schools and graduated from BYU-I formerly Ricks College) and ISU with degrees in Microbiology. During her time at ISU, she spent nearly two years on a fellowship with Associated Western Universities at Idaho National Laboratory. She worked on various…

Tom Marcotte Hired as Director of IT Services

Saturday . May 09, 2020

Tom Marcotte has accepted the Director of IT Services position at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Tom spent the last 20 years at Skidmore College, in Saratoga Springs, NY, where he most recently served as the Assistant Chief Technology Officer.

WGU and CEI Partner to Offer Graduates Pathways to Complete University Degrees

Thursday . May 07, 2020

Salt Lake City, Utah — Online, nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) and
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announce an agreement to offer graduates of CEI pathways
to in-demand university degrees. The partnership extends a generous transfer credit policy
to CEI alumni enrolling at WGU – meaning more of their hard work at CEI will be
recognized, saving them money and allowing them to graduate sooner. Additionally,…