Administration

Dr. Paul Amador, Program Planning Director
phone: (208) 292-2536
Paul coordinates academic program development efforts for Northern Idaho, promotes the University’s activities and programs through outreach and marketing, and serves as the Student Advocate for Coeur d’Alene based students. His role as the Student Advocate is to provide assistance, advice, and advocacy to any student with a concern related to their experience as a student at the University.
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Rob Baxter, M.Ed. | IT Systems Analyst
phone: (208) 292-2534
Rob is the information technology (IT) systems manager for all northern Idaho facilities including the Harbor Center, Post Falls Research Park and University of Idaho classrooms at NIC. He is the primary contact for all IT needs for faculty, staff and students in northern Idaho.
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Dr. Charles Buck, Associate Vice President/Center Executive Officer Northern Idaho
phone: (208) 292-1737
Dr. Charles Buck manages University of Idaho facilities in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Sandpoint with the help of a core team of individuals who keep things moving.
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Becky Byers, Recruitment and Advising Coordinator
phone: (208) 292-2510
Becky aids in student services, advising, recruiting and other admissions functions for northern Idaho.
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Melissa Garrett, Associate Director, Office of Admissions
phone: (208) 292-2524
Melissa is the main liaison for recruitment and student services between the main campus in Moscow and Northern Idaho and eastern Washington. She and Becky are regular visitors to area schools, job fairs, North Idaho College and other recruitment and outreach events in the community. Melissa is available for advising and student services for those interested in various programs at the University of Idaho.
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Patrick Nutter, Building Superintendent
phone: (208) 292-2538
Patrick is in charge of the north Idaho facilities team with regard to building and maintenance, grounds and other activities. He also oversees facility needs at the Post Falls Research Park and the University of Idaho classrooms in North Idaho College (NIC) Molstead Library.
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Wanda Quinn J.D., Program Development Specialist
phone: (208) 292-2531
Wanda is in charge of program development with special emphasis in professional development and programs such as the geographic information systems (GIS) certificate, executive master of business administration (EMBA) program and special workshops and series of Northern Idaho. She is also a key community liaison with a regular presence at area Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club events and activities.
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Angie Sowers, Enrollment Services Specialist
phone: (208) 667-2588
Angie is frequently seen at the front desk at the UI Harbor Center. She assists with admission, registration and student account questions as well as classroom, meeting room and videoconference scheduling.
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Julie Wasson, Administrative Assistant II
phone: (208) 292-2519
Julie is the Administrative Assistant helping students and faculty in the College of Education.
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