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College of Southern Idaho

School Overview:

School Notes:

• The college recognizes all individuals as having value in a democratic society. The primary purpose of the college is to assist students with varying levels of ability and diverse backgrounds in developing skills, values, and attitudes necessary for effective living.
• The College of Southern Idaho is one of the fastest growing institutions of higher education in the state, having doubled its enrollment in the past eight years. Off-Campus centers at Micron in Boise and in Burley, Gooding, Jerome, and Hailey serve approximately 2500 students each semester. The advent of the telecommunications system in 1989 greatly enhanced the delivery of college-level courses to these areas. The College of Southern Idaho offers a variety of educational opportunities to the people of South Central Idaho. Eighty-five percent of the student body comes from the eight Magic Valley counties the College is charged with serving.
• CSI is recognized for outstanding faculty, facilities and our student-centered environment. In addition to our excellent programs, we offer many support services to help students succeed: study skills classes, tutoring, learning centers, advising, financial aid, and health services to name a few.
• Students can also participate in student government activities, special interest clubs, athletic teams, and fine arts productions. We take great pride in offering innovative and state-of-the-art programs while maintaining an affordable, personalized experience for our students.
• The College of Southern Idaho received its first accreditation from the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges in 1968.
• Profile last updated: 12/01/2008.

In the News:

• Renaissance at Harcum includes powerful men's basketball team (Main Line Times)
  posted on March 15, 2010 at 11:38:33 am
  BRYN MAWR — Last month, the Harcum College men’s basketball team (26-3) was the first squad from the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 19 (New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware) to be ranked No. 1 in the nation since Mercer County College in 1974.
• Relieving stress, focusing the spirit (The Times-News)
  posted on March 14, 2010 at 11:44:57 pm
  You can do it in a pew, eyes on a crucifix, palms together.
• The future of the falls Power-plant turbine upgrade could alter views of Shoshone Falls (The Times-News)
  posted on March 14, 2010 at 05:56:37 am
  Tucked in one corner of Shoshone Falls are two small turbines,installed a century ago when the Magic Valley was young.
• CSI student honored for saving a life (The Times-News)
  posted on March 12, 2010 at 04:38:40 am
  College of Southern Idaho student, Chrystal Hohn of Twin Falls,saved the life of her employer, receptionist Eldora Walker, at theCSI Office on Aging, by dislodging a piece of meat on which she waschoking.
• Somebody needs you (The Times-News)
  posted on March 12, 2010 at 04:34:04 am
  Volunteers — First Choice Home Care and Hospice needs volunteersin the Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding, Glenns Ferry and Burley areasto assist with patient care: sit with patients, play games and readto patients, or help in the office. Information: Kerri,736-0900.

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