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 For Immediate Release
 November 16, 2005
Contact:

Dr. Rick Underbakke
712-362-0411
runderbakke@iowalakes.edu


CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER LEAVES IOWA LAKES TO TAKE OVER COLLEGE PRESIDENCY IN KANSAS

The Chief Academic Officer of Iowa Lakes Community College has resigned to advance to a presidency in Kansas. Dr. Rick Underbakke has been offered the position of President at Cloud County Community College in Kansas.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure here working with faculty and the opportunity to learn from Dr. Hupfer and be a part of his administrative team,” said Dr. Underbakke in a message to Iowa Lakes employees. “My new position will allow me to utilize the skills I’ve learned at Iowa Lakes in leading Cloud County Community College in growth and in creating new programming,” he added.

Dr. Rick Underbakke
Dr. Rick Underbakke

 
Dr. Underbakke was named Chief Academic Officer at Iowa Lakes in May of 2002. Prior to coming to Iowa Lakes, he served as a Dean at Northeast Iowa Community College. He also had experience as a program chair and instructor of automotive programs and business at Des Moines Area Community College.

“We wish him well as President of Cloud County Community College and know that he will use his outstanding leadership abilities to serve his new college,” said Dr. Mike Hupfer, President of Iowa Lakes Community College.

Following action at Tuesday afternoon’s Board of Trustees meeting, Dr. Underbakke will be released from his Iowa Lakes contract effective Nov. 30. 
 

 

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