My understanding of why NIC is on show-cause status is that the majority of members of the current and prior Board of Trustees made decisions that caused the faculty, staff, students, and much of the local community to lose confidence in the governance of the Board. Their decisions have cost the college millions of dollars in legal fees, settlements, and insurance loss. While the college has worked with the recommendations of the NWCCU, the most critical issue of board governance remains unresolved. To resolve this issue, it will take new board members who listen to stakeholders, work with college leadership, and set policies that drive the college’s mission while upholding its fiduciary responsibility. I understand board governance – what is required and how to do it. We can restore the complete confidence of the NWCCU and stakeholders by replacing those board members who have caused so much harm to NIC with solid citizens who will demonstrate respect for others, demand transparency, and understand the role of a trustee; only then will NIC continue to be a gem in our community without fear of losing accreditation.