Peter Clark wrote:




Well, regardless of the issue at hand, the OP did say the person was
running tower+ground+clearance simultaneously. I don't think towers
provide vectors,

It was a class C field. Towers at class C can provide vectors.


that's usually handled by an approach

Yes.


or center

No, not at a class C.


(depending on what services are available in the area). At least
let's get him for things he was actually doing...

All class C's provide the same service at 11 am on a Sunday morning.



Am I reading this right that the pilot involved set himself up to land
against the departing traffic?

Yes, and depending on what kind of training happens in the area this
wouldn't be unusual. Perhaps there was a recent windshift.