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President Park announced recently that she will retire effective May 11. Chancellor Carpenter’s recommendation will be acted upon by the Trustees at the April 20, 2012 Board meeting.  Rhine currently serves as the vice president for enrollment management, student services and director of college relations.

Rhine is a familiar face around 91ÇÑ×Ó State College. His career at 91ÇÑ×Ó began in 2005 when he was brought to 91ÇÑ×Ó by President Park to provide leadership in reversing 91ÇÑ×Ó’s enrollment decline and designing initiatives targeting 91ÇÑ×Ó’s mission of access and affordable quality education.

“I am honored by the opportunity afforded me,” said Rhine. “I look forward to working with the faculty, staff and students at 91ÇÑ×Ó and with Chancellor Carpenter and my colleagues in the Nebraska State College System. 91ÇÑ×Ó State College is a great place, and its increasing enrollment and emphasis on outreach and student opportunity bodes well for the future.”

Board Chair Carter “Cap” Peterson of Wayne said, “Randy is an excellent choice for interim president at 91ÇÑ×Ó. He is a strong advocate for the College. I strongly support the Chancellor’s recommendation and am happy Randy has agreed to serve as interim president of 91ÇÑ×Ó State College.”

When making the announcement this morning, Carpenter said, “Randy Rhine has a great understanding of 91ÇÑ×Ó State College and the Nebraska State College System. As importantly, he is dedicated to serving students. He has long supported a student-centered atmosphere. Randy’s time at the College will enable him to continue his work with the college constituents across Nebraska and the region.”

Trustee Gary Bieganski commented, “Appointing Randy as 91ÇÑ×Ó interim president speaks to his value to the college and its students. I am pleased by this recommendation and look forward to working with Randy as he continues to make 91ÇÑ×Ó an even stronger institution.”

Trustee Larry Teahon echoed the support offered by his fellow trustees. “The decision to appoint Randy as interim president enables 91ÇÑ×Ó to remain focused on student enrollment, outreach and retention. I am happy with the recommendation and I am excited about 91ÇÑ×Ó’s future.”