Christopher Beggs appointed executive director of Kansas State College Advising Corps
Monday, May 5, 2025
Christopher Beggs has been appointed executive director of the Kansas State College Advising Corps, or KSCAC, within the Office of Enrollment Management, effective May 11.
Beggs brings more than 15 years of experience transforming student success initiatives and expanding educational access. Prior to joining K-State in 2021 as a regional director for KSCAC, he spent 10 years at the University of Central Missouri as director of TRIO Student Support Services and then executive director of Academic Support Services. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Central Missouri and his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
As executive director, Beggs will lead KSCAC’s statewide strategy to fulfill K-State’s land-grant mission that every Kansas student, regardless of background or geography, has the guidance and support they need to confidently navigate postsecondary education and career planning.
His role includes leading strategy, securing sustainable funding, expanding district partnerships, building cross-sector collaborations and strengthening the infrastructure that supports KSCAC’s advisors in the field. One of the key challenges ahead is building momentum and impact in rural and under-resourced areas, while scaling the program to meet growing demand for a workforce-ready Kansas.
"I’m thrilled to welcome Chris Beggs as the next Executive Director of the Kansas State College Advising Corps," said Patrick Winter, associate vice provost of enrollment management and executive director of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. “Chris has built a career around expanding access to higher education and creating meaningful pathways for students who need it most. His leadership, energy and vision make him the right person to lead the organization into its next chapter.”
Since 2016, the KSCAC has supported thousands of students in navigating life after high school— whether that means college, trade school, military service or direct-to-work pathways. The corps has deployed highly trained advisors into high schools across the state, with a focus on creating well-designed, personalized access to postsecondary planning.
Looking ahead, KSCAC will continue to expand its footprint, especially in rural and underserved communities, evolving to meet the demands of the 21st-century Kansas workforce. They are also collaborating with aligned organizations and seek partners to co-design and invest in breakthrough practices to make advising more impactful and connect students to real-world experiences aligned with their goals.