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Members of the Inver Hills community had an opportunity to meet their president-elect on Wednesday as Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Trustee Christine Rice introduced Tim Wynes to be the successor of Cheryl Frank and the next President of Inver Hills Community College. Mr. Wynes will begin his term on July 1, 2010, taking the reigns from Dr. Frank who is retiring after a distinguished 40-year career in education and health care.
Also on hand to address the gathering and welcome President-elect Wynes was Chancellor James H. McCormick, and Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Lori Lamb. Many other dignitaries were present to welcome Mr. Wynes including members of the state legislature, officials from local and county government, fellow college administrators, and community leaders.
From left to right James H. McCormick, Chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities; Cheryl Frank, President of Inver Hills Community College; Christine Rice,
Trustee of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; and Tim Wynes, President-Elect
of Inver Hills Community College
In his brief remarks, president-elect Wynes thanked the members of the search committee and commented on the rigor behind the selection process."I greatly appreciate this opportunity to be the president of Inver Hills Community College. I am thrilled to be able to serve the system, and like my predecessor, I will be a strong advocate for this fine college." His speech was punctuated with a light-spirited "top ten list" excerpted below:
Tim Wynes' "Top Ten Reasons I'm Coming to Inver Hills":
10. I'm tired of those long Iowa winters
9. I just wanted to buy a car from Denny Hecker
8. Two Centers of Excellence and "Finish What You Start!"
7. One state closer to Canadian health care
6. Adult Success through Accelerated Programs
5. I used to work at another IHCC, so I have lots of apparel with the right initials!
4. Because the Inver Hills Foundation video made my wife cry.
3. St. Patrick's day and the green room at Inver Hills!
2. I asked myself: What would Brett Favre do?
1. The fantastic students, staff, faculty and administration at Inver Hills!
Mr. Wynes speaks with Minnesota District 38 Senator Jim Carlson
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