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College of Eastern Idaho’s Peace Officer Training Program Gains State Approval
Friday . March 14, 2025
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce the official approval of its Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program, a major milestone that will bring vital law enforcement training to eastern Idaho. The program, unanimously approved by the state, will provide local, high-quality training for
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Community College Gains Traction
Wednesday . January 27, 2016
The seeds have been planted, but it’s too early to tell if the latest push to establish an Idaho Fallsbased community college will bear fruit.
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper is at the forefront of a loose-knit group of residents calling for
examination of the idea. The mayor, for more than a year, has pushed for a broader conversation on
the topic among area residents.
Technical College vs Community College
Thursday . January 14, 2016
Comparison of EITC as Technical College vs Possible Community College.
Read MoreGovernor Supports Making EITC a Community College
Tuesday . January 12, 2016
In Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s state-of-the-state address, the governor focused a significant amount of his speech on improving Idaho’s education system. One of those areas of improvement was making the Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC) a community college for the eastern Idaho area.
“So today I’d like to invite the people of eastern Idaho to advance their ongoing discussions about making Eastern Idaho Technical…
Read MoreRN Program Announces Cost Saving Changes
Tuesday . December 01, 2015
Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC) announces positive changes to the Associate Registered Nursing (RN) program. RN students will now be able to complete their Associate RN degree within five semesters (includes prerequisite courses) and will no longer be required to be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to enter the program.
Read MoreHow "Doing Business At EITC" Changed My Life
Friday . November 13, 2015
Last month, I participated in Eastern Idaho Technical College’s “Doing Business at EITC” promotional campaign (see the ridiculous photo to the right). During the workshop I had a chance to reflect on my first impressions of the school and how it drastically changed over the years.
I wasn’t asked to tell my story, nor am I officially endorsing the…
Read MoreGroup Seeks to Create Idaho Falls Community College
Friday . November 13, 2015
Transformation could be in store for Eastern Idaho Technical College, a two-year school that serves 750 students in Idaho Falls. The city’s mayor and a group of supporters would like to see EITC become a community college capable of conferring academic degrees. The trustees have established as college president Rick Aman, who helped get the southwestern community college College of Western Idaho started in 2009.
And backers of…
EITC President Worked at Umpqua Community College and Opens Up About Shooting
Monday . October 05, 2015
Aman served as the interim vice president at Oregon University for one year.
EastIdahoNews.com reporter Natalia Hepworth spoke with Aman Friday afternoon.
Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com reporter: What was your initial reaction to the open fire at Upmqua?
Rick Aman, EITC interim president: As with anybody it would be shock. It’s a beautiful campus a classic…
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EITC Mascot Creates a Sense of Community
Monday . October 05, 2015
Some may be surprised to learn that Eastern Idaho Technical College — a school lacking an athletic department — boasts its own mascot. But for the students of EITC, their Falcon mascot is a necessary symbol of school pride, regardless of whether they have football, basketball or cricket. Last week, EITC students voted to rename
their mascot (formally known as Pedro) during the school’s semester barbecue.