Mature
students
“Mr. Bob” special to foreign
Wynia, creates a comfortable
atmosphere with his casual
manner, warmth and willing­
ness to share information about
himself with deep sincerity,
Wynia gave this endorsement of
the people in his department:
“The college is lucky to have
the teachers they do ip: the
Development Department. They
are all dedicated to doing what
they’re doing.”
“I am teaching with some of
the best teachers around,” he
added.
“He's dedicated
teaching”
ob Wynia, Oral Communica-
ons teacher
y Alberta Roper
taff Writer
Wit would be really good if a
Rial teacher of the foreign
tudent could have a story in the
ajler about him - he is so good
nd interesting. His name is Mr.
lob,” signed M. Kwai and J.
Hi.
That short, pencilled note
/ritten on yellow lined paper
aid volumes. Two foreign stud-
nts went to a lot of trouble to
et that message to the Print
taff on behalf of their “special
eacher.” But the question Te­
nanted, “Who is Mr. Bob?”
The “mystery” man’s identi-
|Ras unveiled by Vince Fit-
gerald of Counseling, who
oes advising for the foreign
tudents. Considering the
ource of the note, there was no
oubt that “Mr. Bob” was Bob
Vynia, Instructor of Develop­
mental Education.
to
A final serious comment:
“He’s dedicated to teaching,”
and discussion ensued about
Wynia’s background and training
which could command a great
deal more money than teaching.
Digging into his employment
history revealed that Wynia has a
background which is varied and
even impressive. A great deal of
his experience has been in the
field of education.
Wynia was an Administrator
and Assistant Professor of Ad­
ministration at the University of
Oregon in Eugene from 1967 -
1974. He taught students and
public officials in all areas of
management, finance, contract
administration, planning, com­
munity development, and social
action.
He spent a year in California
working with the U.S. Civil Ser-
rice Commission, where he con­
ducted development seminars to
top level federal executives. It
was on the heels of that position
that he became a White House
Staff writer.
Wynia explained that he add about Wynia, several
teaches developmental educa­ students gave input. A male stu­
tion to all the students on cam­ dent stated firmly, “He’s the best
pus, including the foreign stud­ teacher in Clackamas Communi­
ents. “We have one of the most ty College.” Other students hear­
important tasks - dealing with tily agreed. Then a female student
students who have never suc­ giggled, “He’s good looking,
ceeded before,” he emphasized. too.”
“We have foreign students who
“So much deception
don’t understand our system.
We have an obligation to help and dishonest manage­
them fit into our society.”
ment. ”
When Wynia gave time out of
his Oral Communications Class
An Oregonian article (Febru­
(Speech 30) to allow his foreign
ary 15, 1983) written about
students to share their own feel­
Wynia by Paul Koberstein, in­
ings about this “special
formed that Wynia “authored
teacher,” with “The Print”,
‘major’ portions of Nixon’s
their comments confirmed how speeches on the subject of
they feel about him. _____
reorganization and penned part
In response to the question of of the president’s 1971 State of
what they found special about the Union address.”
Wynia, who they call
Wynia had gone to the Capitol
“Teacher,” “Bob,” or “Mr. • with a deep concern for social
Bob,” it evoked some inter­ programs and desired to impact
esting commentary.
changes in how they were run.
The Oregonian article stated,
“He teaches with fun- “He thought when he went to
he is funny. ”
Washington in April 1970 that he
could help change the system;
“He’s very nice and
Washington changed him in­
(friendly.” “He teaches with fun
stead, he said.” The time spent in
- he is funny.” “He. is very
Washington, D.C. was a real eye­
understanding to foreigners.”
opening experience for Wynia,
One girl spoke very seriously.
mainly due to the fact that there
“We come over with many
was “so much deception and dis­
fears, and it’s nice to find a
honest management.” When
friend - not just a teacher, but
pressed on how it changed him,
someone who can teach and
Wynia thoughtfully remarked, “I
also understand the fears.”
learned to appreciate open and
Another student eagerly re­
honest management.”
sponded with, “It is very comfor­
After that temporary digres­
table in class - like home - no
sion from the field of educa­
enemy. Here (in the class) we'are
tion, Wynia returned to Salem,
all foreigners. He understands
Oregon to become a department
how we feel. We get nervous in
director for the Oregon Board
other classes.”
of Education.
When asked if there was any­
Then private enterprise lured
thing else anyone, would like to
him away from the scholastic
corridors, and for seven years
Wynia has been involved with
development projects. For a
number of years he was director
for the Lane County Housing
and Community Development
where he administered over 10
million dollars a year in grants
and community development
funds.
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Again the education field
beckoned. This time right here
at Clackamas Community Col­
lege; Wynia became the Assis­
tant to the Dean of Instruction
in 1980. He later transferred to
the Developmental Education
Department where he has re­
mained up to the |present.
Although he didn’t know it at
the time, another attraction
awaited his arrival on campus
-his future wife, Marilyn. Mrs.
Wynia works in the Physical
Education Department/ Wo­
men’s Track and Cross Coun­
try. Like her husband, she also
has been a world traveler. “She
was an alternate to the 1976
Olympic Team,” her husband
said proudly, “and was an All-
American track athlete from
Oklahoma State University.”
Wynia’s expression really
became charged with admira­
tion when the subject of
children came up. His three
children by a former marriage
are all accomplished in various
fields of study. “I am as proud
of my children as anything I
Jhave done,” he beamed.
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students offered
Dec. 15,16,17,
ASG would like to express
their appreciation to the
students of CCC for their sup­
port and use of the student
game room in the Community
Center. Next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3
p.m. free foosball and pool is
being offered during finals
week. Enjoy!
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