Branding Guidelines

Writer's Style Guide

A guide for keeping the written elements of our brand consistent.

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Visual Identiy Guide

Visual Style Guide

A guide for keeping the graphic elements of our brand consistent.

How do I know what file to choose?
Some file types are better suited for certain applications. If you are:

If you have additional questions, please contact Chris Pfeiffer at clpfeiffer@nic.edu.

Logos and Wordmarks

Thumbnail File Name JPEG (.jpg) File
300 DPI
GIF (.gif) File
72 DPI
EPS (.eps) File
Windows Emblem Right-click Save Target As... / Apple Emblem Save To Disk
NIC Logo logo .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReverse .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReverseBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReverseMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReverseSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReverseOrange .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReverseGreen .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReversePurple .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoReverseBlue .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStacked .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReverse .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReverseBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReverseMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReverseSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReverseOrange .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReverseGreen .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReversePurple .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Logo logoStackedReverseBlue .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkReverseBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkReverseMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkReverseSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedLBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedLMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedLSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedLReverseBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedLReverseMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedLReverseSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedRBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedRMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedRSilver .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedRReverseBlack .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedRReverseMaroon .jpg .gif .eps
NIC Wordmark wordmarkStackedRReverseSilver .jpg .gif .eps

Outreach and Department Logos

Athletics Logos

Thumbnail File Name JPEG (.jpg) File
300 DPI
GIF (.gif) File
72 DPI
EPS (.eps) File
Windows Emblem Right-click Save Target As... / Apple Emblem Save To Disk
Cardinal Logo spiritMark .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritMarkReverse .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritMarkText .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritMarkTextReverse .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritMarkTextStacked .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritMarkTextStackedReverse .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritIcon .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritIconReverse .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritIconText .jpg .gif .eps
Cardinal Logo spiritIconTextReverse .jpg .gif .eps

Stationary, Templates, and Documents

Thumbnail File
Windows Emblem Right-click Save Target As... / Apple Emblem Save To Disk
Virtual Business Card vitualBusinessCard.jpg
Paper Name Tag nameTagPaper.jpg
Letterhead Template 1 letterheadTemplate1.doc
Letterhead Template 2 letterheadTemplate2.doc
Fax Cover Sheet faxCoverSheet.doc
PowerPoint Background powerPointColorBarBlack.jpg
PowerPoint Background powerPointColorBarBlackPlain.jpg
PowerPoint Background powerPointColorBarWhite.jpg
PowerPoint Background powerPointColorBarWhitePlain.jpg
PowerPoint Background powerPointTraditional1.jpg
PowerPoint Background powerPointTraditional2.jpg
PowerPoint Background powerPointTraditional3.jpg
PowerPoint Background powerPointTraditional4.jpg

Photos

Please credit the photographer if one is listed. By downloading and/or using these images, you accept the following terms:

Thumbnail File
Windows Emblem Right-click Save Target As... / Apple Emblem Save To Disk
Photo jah_2412.jpg
Photographer: James Hannibal
Photo dsc_4565.jpg
Photo dsc_7959.jpg
Photographer: James Hannibal
Photo dsc_0071.jpg
Photographer: Brenda Cook
Photo dsc_0248.jpg
Photographer: Brenda Cook
Photo img_5410.jpg

Descriptive Text and Compliance Statement

Item Content

Descriptive Text
(Version 1)

Highlight, copy and paste the following:

Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college located on the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. NIC offers more than 80 degrees and certificates in a wide spectrum of academic transfer, professional-technical, and general education programs. Approximately 4,856 students are enrolled in credit classes and more than 7,595 participate annually in non-credit courses.

NIC operates with an open-door admissions policy to meet the needs of individuals with divergent interests and abilities. NIC also plays a key role in economic development by preparing competent, trained employees for area businesses, industries, and governmental agencies.

NIC’s five-county service area spans more than 7,000 square miles. The college serves this vast region through outreach centers in Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, and Ponderay, as well as through an extensive array of Internet and interactive video conferencing courses.

As one of three community colleges in the state, North Idaho College works to provide a variety of career pathways for students from fast-paced, one-credit classes to certificates and transfer degrees. NIC works closely with the University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho State University, and Boise State University to provide transfer options for students.

NIC offers a variety of student government and club opportunities for students with a wide range of interests and is known nationally for its competitive athletics programs. NIC is located amid the four-season beauty of North Idaho’s world-famous recreation area. Outdoor activities include skiing, hiking, hunting, boating, fishing, backpacking, camping, swimming, and the ever-popular studying on the beach.

NIC’s campus lies within the city limits of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a lakeside city with a growing population of 38,388 residents. Metropolitan amenities are close by with Spokane, Washington, a city of 195,695, just 30 minutes away and a Spokane-Coeur d’Alene metropolitan area of more than 700,000.

Descriptive Text
(Version 2)

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Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college located on the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. NIC offers more than 80 degrees and certificates in a wide spectrum of academic transfer, professional-technical, and general education programs. Approximately 4,856 students are enrolled in credit classes and more than 7,595 participate annually in non-credit courses.

The college serves a five-county region through outreach centers in Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, and Ponderay, as well as through an extensive array of Internet and interactive video conferencing courses. NIC also plays a key role in the region’s economic development by preparing competent, trained employees for area businesses, industries, and governmental agencies.

NIC’s campus lies within the city limits of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a lakeside city with a growing population of 38,388 residents. Metropolitan amenities are close by with Spokane, Washington, a city of 195,695, just 30 minutes away and a Spokane-Coeur d’Alene metropolitan area of more than 700,000.

Descriptive Text
(Version 3)

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Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college located on the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. NIC offers more than 80 degrees and certificates in a wide spectrum of academic transfer, professional-technical, and general education programs to more than 4,856 credit students and 7,595 non-credit students each year.

Compliance Statement
(Full Version)

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Non-Discriminatory Policy
North Idaho College is committed to its policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to education programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, and access to programs and services.

Compliance Statement
(Short Version)

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North Idaho College does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. The college is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Disability Accommodations

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Upon request, NIC provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Call (208) 769-3300 at least one day prior to an event or program for available services.