People

As a university-wide strategic plan imperative, this work requires the expertise of many campus partners. Our teams are intentionally created to represent faculty, staff, and students with a broad range of experince and skills.

ALE Staff

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.”

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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."

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Loren Miller

Marketing and Communications Manager

"Applied learning is a critical part of a student's growth and development, and I enjoy the opportunity I have to tell every story about that journey."

 

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Sadye Patterson

Applied Learning Intern

"As a Senior at K-State, I have been involved in many Applied Learning Experiences. I want every student at K-State to have the same opportunities to participate in these amazing learning experiences!"

Core Team

The Core Team was created in fall 2023 and exists to expand the six recognized Applied Learning Experiences to all degree-seekers. This team is comprised of subject matter experts representing each area, the student body president, and the ALE staff. Core Team meetings occur weekly. Meet the team below.

Anthony YBarra

Associate Director, K-State Career Center

Katelin Christianer-Donkers, M.Ed.

Director, Education Abroad

Susan Rensing, Ph.D.

Associate Director, Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research

Drew Pearl, Ph.D.

Assistant professor, leadership and community-engaged learning

Jason Scuilla, M.F.A.

Professor & Area Coordinator, Printmaking

Brady Kappelmann

Student Body President

Craig Schroeder, Ph.D.

Inaugural Julie and Roger Davis Executive Director for Applied Learning

Maggie Billman 

Programs/project administrator

Mac Benavides, Ph.D.

Assistant professor, Leadership

Course Team

Meet the Team

University Steering Committee for Applied Learning Experiences (USCALE)

Charged by Kansas State University Provost Jesse Perez-Mendez in spring 2025, this team will exist within a multi-year context to achieve two major goals: University-wide Policies, Processes, and Systems and Instructional and Implementation Support.

Ambassadors

Click link below to meet our ambassador team.