People

Kerri Keller, Ph.D.

Director, K-State Career Center

"My doctoral dissertation was examining internships as a high-impact educational practice. I also teach a class for students who are completing internships during the fall and spring semesters. I love hearing about the real-world, hands on learning experiences of our students!"

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."

Paige Vulgamore

Student Body President

"As a senior at K-State, I've had the chance to participate in various applied learning experiences that have truly shaped my time here. I recognize how valuable these opportunities are, and I want to ensure that every K-State student has the chance to benefit from these experiences too."

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 coordinator

"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
• Joseph Pondillo, Senior, Social Transformation Studies and Pre-Law, President, Native American Student Body
• Jack O'Malley, Senior, Business Management and Pre-Law, Student Body Vice President
• 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., Faculty Director, University Honors Program, President, Faculty Senate
• Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Innovation
• Alysia Starkey, Ph.D., CEO and Dean, Kansas State Univeristy 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., Associate Dean of Academic Programs, 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., Associate Dean of the Graudate School