College of Eastern Idaho

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is a public community college in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It was founded in 1969 as Eastern Idaho Vocational Technical School and later became a technical college called Eastern Idaho Technical College. In May 2017, Bonneville County residents voted to create a community college district, allowing Eastern Idaho Technical College to become a community college.[1] In July 2017, the Idaho State Board of Education appointed five community college trustees and completed the transition to community college.[2][3]

College of Eastern Idaho
Other name
CEI
Former names
EITC
MottoReal education. Real jobs. Real Life.
TypePublic community college
Established1969 (1969)
Endowment$7.375 Million
PresidentRick Aman
Total staff
154
Students21,248 (2023)
Location
Idaho Falls
,
Idaho
,
United States
Campus60 acres (24 ha)
NicknameFalcon
MascotFranky the Falcon
Websitewww.cei.edu

The college's divisions include Business, Office, and Technology; Health Professions; Trades and Industry; and General Education. College of Eastern Idaho awards an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of Science degree which are designed to serve students seeking to continue their education at a four-year university.[4] College of Eastern Idaho also offers Advanced Technical Certificates, courses in adult basic education, GED testing, and workforce training.

The district of the College of Eastern Idaho includes only Bonneville County. On November 7, 2017, voters in Bingham County had the opportunity to join the community college district. However, the proposal was defeated.[5][6][7]

Enrollment as of summer 2018 stood at 1,300 students.

References
  1. http://www.postregister.com/articles/featured-news-daily-email/2017/05/17/bonneville-co-votes-favor-community-college
  2. http://www.postregister.com/articles/news-daily-email-todays-headlines/2017/07/05/idaho-state-board-education-has-unanimously
  3. "First College of Eastern Idaho board is sworn to office - KIFI". Archived from the original on 2017-07-11. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  4. O'Shaughnessey, E. "College of Eastern Idaho wins academic degree approval", KIFI-TV, Aug. 10, 2017. Retrieved from: http://www.localnews8.com/news/education/college-of-eastern-idaho-wins-academic-degree-approval/602796522
  5. "Bingham County Election Results | LocalNews8.com | KIDK.com - KIFI". Archived from the original on 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2017-11-08.
  6. Clark, B. (Oct. 10, 2017). "Bingham County to vote on CEI", Idaho Falls: Post Register. Access here: http://www.postregister.com/articles/news-daily-email-todays-headlines/2017/10/10/bingham-county-vote-cei
  7. Evensen, K. (Oct. 6, 2017). "Bingham commissioner urges voters to study pros, cons of joining community college taxing district", Pocatello: Idaho State Journal. Accessed: https://idahostatejournal.com/power_county_journal/bingham-commissioner-urges-voters-to-study-pros-cons-of-joining/article_c8313716-a4d0-5e55-8f88-23f50e770ac4.html

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