Hicswa named next Northwest College president

The president of Miles Community College in Montana has been named the next president of Northwest College in Powell. Northwest College said Friday that Stefani Hicswa has signed a 2-year contract with an annual salary of $162,000, plus benefits. She is expected to assume her new duties July 15. She will replace Paul Prestwich, who is resigning effective June 30 after five years in the post. Hicswa was among three finalists for the job. The others were Debra Thatcher, who is chief operating officer, provost and vice president of academic affairs at State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology, and Jon Connolly, who is vice president of academic affairs with the Northern Wyoming Community College District.