Wyne's Withdraws - What NO Choices Again for CVTC Staff

Wynes name withdrawal a surprise to Chippewa

By KEN BLACK

While Iowa Valley Community College District Chancellor Tim Wynes told the Times-Republican last week he is withdrawing his name from consideration for another job, the after effects of that announcement have not died down.

Over the weekend, the Leader-Telegram, the newspaper in Eau Claire, Wisc., reported that the administration at Chippewa Valley Technical College had not received word Wynes had dropped out of contention. Wynes was, or is, considered a finalist for the president at the Wisconsin technical college.

“It comes as a surprise to me and to everyone at CVTC,” said Jim Mortwedt, Chippewa Valley’s communications director, in a story published by the Leader-Telegram.

Mortwedt had similar words for the Times-Republican when contacted Monday afternoon.

“As of this morning, we are still expecting him to be here for interviews,” Mortwedt said.

The Times-Republican also contacted Wynes Monday morning seeking clarification on the situation.

“There’s nothing new. Nothing’s changed,” Wynes said.

Last week, Wynes said he had contacted Chippewa Valley’s “consultants” and advised them he was no longer interested in the position. The college has been using an independent firm during the search for a new president, Mortwedt confirmed.

The communications director from Chippewa Valley said he would check with that firm to see what information they had on the situation. As of press time, there was no additional information.

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Contact Ken Black at 641-753-6611 or kblack@ timesrepublican.com