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September 13, 2007

FR: Frank Bucheger, Chair, Board of Trustees

TO: CVTC College Community

RE: Update on Presidential Search

As you know, after an extensive national search, the Board of Trustees announced that it had extended invitations to three final presidential candidates to visit the college. One candidate did not accept the invitation due to events beyond anyone’s control. It is unfortunate that I must inform the college that the second presidential candidate withdrew his name from further consideration. Mr. Tim Wynes, J.D., after further consideration, decided that it is in the best interest of his current institution to withdraw his name from further consideration. We thank Mr. Wynes for his interest in Chippewa Valley Technical College and wish him the best in all of his future endeavors.

We appreciate the great interest that both the college community and the community at large have expressed in the last couple of weeks. We thank you for your interest and we truly understand how important Chippewa Valley Technical College is to our community.

As you know, when we announced the presidential search process we made it clear that the search remains open until an appointment is made. Therefore, we will continue with the process and explore all the options available to the Board. We are very fortunate in having the commitment from President Bill Ihlenfeldt to remain as long as it is necessary to complete the presidential process. His generous gesture provides the Board and the college the security of knowing that we do not have to rush the process and that we can take the needed time to examine all of our options. To that end, we ask the college and the community to provide the Board with the time and space necessary for us to deliberate and determine what is in the best interest of our college. The selection of the president is one of the most important, if not the most important, decision made by a board of trustees as it will shape the future of the college. We take this responsibility very seriously. The Board of Trustees will reconvene as soon as it is feasible to consider next steps. We ask for your patience and understanding.

Meanwhile, let me take this opportunity to thank Mr. Bruce A. Barker, J.D., for his willingness to participate in the public forums held earlier his week. We thank him and appreciate his professionalism throughout this process.

Should you have any questions or concerns we encourage you to reach out to Dr. Narcisa A. Polonio, Vice President, Board Leadership Services at npolonio@acct.org , 202-276-1983 or Julie Golder, J.D., at jgolder@acct.org, 202-775-4466.

Candy Johnson

Administrative Assistant to the President

Chippewa Valley Technical College

620 West Clairemont Avenue

Eau Claire WI 54701

715-833-6500 (voice)

715-833-6470 (fax)

cjohnson@cvtc.edu

www.cvtc.edu

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