People

Anthony Ybarra

Associate Director, K-State Career Center

"My Applied Learning Experiences through internships helped confirm for me that the major I was in and the work I was doing aligned with what I was seeking after my K-State experience."

Katelin Christianer-Donkers, M.Ed.

Director, Education Abroad

“Education Abroad is such a transformative experience for students. I am thrilled to support the University’s efforts in providing all types of applied learning opportunities and to promote the benefits they bring to the students and their environments!”

Susan Rensing, Ph.D.

Associate Director, Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research

"I am excited to expand undergraduate research opportunities to more K-Staters and to help deepen connections to local organizations through community-based learning."

Drew Pearl, Ph.D.

Assistant professor, leadership and community-engaged learning

"Applied learning has the potential to transform the way that students, faculty, staff, and communities collaborate, learn, and thrive together."

Brady Kappelmann

Student Body President

“I am passionate about ensuring all students leave with an applied learning experience at K-State because it is pivotal to your college experience. I am so thankful for the applied learning experiences I have been able to participate in and I want to identify ways that all students can get the most out of their K-State journey.”

Craig Schroeder, Ph.D.

Inaugural Julie and Roger Davis Executive Director for Applied Learning

"As a lifelong learner, I'm excited to contribute my skills and passion to the continued growth and development of Kansas and the students of Kansas State University.”

Maggie Billman

Programs/project administrator

"As a K-State graduate, I know how deeply I was impacted by learning experiences beyond the traditional. I am honored by the opportunity to support these experiences for each degree-seeking student."

• Chair: Mary Tolar, Ed.D., Dean, Staley School of Leadership
• Chair: Craig Schroeder, Ph.D., Julie and Roger Davis Executive Director for Applied Learning
• Nakiya Woodley, Junior, Mechanical Engineering Technology, ALE Ambassador, K-State Salina Student Senator
• Kevin Gwinner, Ph.D., Edgerly Family Dean of the College of Business Administration
• Brad Regier, Ph.D., Associate Director for Learning Assessment
• Bill Watts, Associate Vice President of Academic and Career Engagement
• Karen Goos, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
• Sara Luly, Ph.D., Director, University Honors Program and President, Faculty Senate
• Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Innovation
• Terri Gaeddert, Ed.D., Associate Dean of Academics, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus
• Darrin Smith, Associate Dean of Faculty, Research and Administration at K-State Olathe
• Tim Steffensmeier, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President and Director of Engagement and Outreach
• Dan Moser, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Agriculture
• Katie Kingery-Page, P.L.A., A.S.L.A, Associate Dean and Professor, College of Architecture, Planning and Design
• Phillip Payne, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the Graduate School