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Staff Assembly

Staff Assembly is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of North Idaho College

As an organization we are dedicated to:

  • actively participating in the college governance process.
  • fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation among all college employees.
  • promoting and maintaining effective channels of communication between students, staff, faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees.
  • serving as an advocate for all Staff Assembly members.
  • providing all employees an opportunity to safely express concerns, voice opinions, and provide input regarding policies, procedures, and other institutional actions.

Staff Assembly membership is defined as all part-time and full-time classified (non-exempt) and professional (exempt) staff excluding President's Cabinet, work-study and student workers.

Staff Assembly meetings are held every second Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Staff Assembly Executive Committee 

Chair: Katrina Bjorkman, ext. 3215 | Term: 24-25
Vice Chair: Mallory Shipley, ext. 3311 | Term: 24-25
Secretary: Jess Byers, ext. 3394 | Term: 24-25
Parliamentarian: Steve Baum, ext. 7743 | Term 24-25
Past Chair: Matt Piekarski, ext. 2786 | Term: 23-24

College Senate

Past Chair: Matthew Nolan, ext. 7133 | Term: 23-24
Chair: Julie Bailey, ext. 3304 | Term: 24-26
Vice Chair: Matt Petersen, ext. 7143 | Term 24-26

Senator: Cheri Beard, ext. 3305 | Term: 2024-2025
Senator: Mallory Shipley, ext. 3311 | Term: 23-25

Senator: Julie Bailey, ext. 3304 | Term: 24-26
Senator: Derry Callender, ext. 3281 | Term: 24-26
Senator: Lynn Covey, ext. 7863 | Term: 24-26
Senator: Amber Hasz, ext.3400 | Term: 24-26
Senator: Melissa Jessen, ext. 3230 | Term 24-26
Senator: Becky Johnson, ext. 7211 | Term: 24-26

Senate Alternate: Cheri Beard, ext. 3305 | Term: 24-25
Senate Alternate: Chris Brueher, ext. 5077 | Term: 24-25