Rhine to retire in spring 2023

On Tuesday President Randy Rhine sent a letter to students and faculty announcing his retirement, effective June 30, 2023.
“Words are inadequate to describe how wonderful this journey has been for my wife, Ann, and I since we moved to Chadron in 2005,” he wrote. “However, we have arrived at a phase in our lives where it is time for us to spend more time on the activities we enjoy, especially spending time with our children and three grandchildren.”
Rhine began his presidency in January 2013 after serving as vice president for enrollment management and student services for seven years.
“I am leaving Chadron State at a time when the institution is poised to move into the future with new energy and opportunity,” Rhine wrote. “I cannot thank the faculty and staff of this wonderful institution enough for your efforts that make us a leader in higher education and service to our region and beyond.”

In a letter sent out later that day, Paul Turman, Nebraska State College Systems (NSCS) chancellor, announced he will be organizing “several focus groups” on campus to discuss what stakeholders would like to see from the next president on Nov. 16 and 17.
“President Rhine has steadily and skillfully navigated Chadron State College through a period of unprecedented challenges during his tenure,” Turman said in a press release from the NSCS Tuesday. “He has done so while staying true to the College’s core values and moving Chadron State forward in its educational purpose. President Rhine will leave the College in a much stronger place than when he arrived.”
The press release states that the search for the next president will begin immediately and Academic Search is accepting applications.