Reporting directly to the President, the Interim Vice President for Academic Success and Student Affairs and Dean of Students is responsible for fostering a commitment to student success by actively developing, implementing and maintaining programs and services that enrich student learning, build and maintain a strong sense of community, and support the social and personal development of students at K-State.

Position Announcement (PDF)

Search committee

• Karen Goos, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Chair
• Amy Betz, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Academic Success, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
• Jennifer Bormann, Professor of Animal Science and Industry and Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture
• Nick Lander, Director of Housing and Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs
• Laurel Moody, Senior Assistant Dean, Student Support and Accountability, Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs
• Christian Peña, Student Body President and Senior in Agricultural Education

Kansas State University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the new vice president for engagement and extension. Reporting directly to the president, the vice president for engagement and extension serves as a member of the President's cabinet and provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the offices of external engagement, government relations, and economic development, and K-State Extension.

Executive position profile (PDF)

Search Committee

• Hans Coetzee, vice president for research, search committee chair
• Joseph Awika, department head, grain and food science
• Tamara Bauer, director, community health and well-being
• Ashley Bourne, associate vice president, communications and marketing
• Matt Casey, executive director, government relations
• Joel DeRouchey, professor and state Extension leader, animal sciences and industry
• Karen Goos, vice provost, enrollment management
• Terry Holdren, CEO and general counsel, Kansas Farm Bureau
• Christina Holmes, instructor – family and consumer science specialist, Southeast Research-Extension Center
• Debbie Mercer, dean, College of Education
• Dan Moser, Eldon Gideon dean, College of Agriculture
• Ed O’Malley, president and CEO, Kansas Health Foundation
• Colby Moorberg, associate professor, agronomy
• Ron Orchard, assistant professor of Community Outreach Shelter Medicine
• Wendy Pfeifer, director of corporate engagement, College of Business
• Tracy Robinson, director of corporate development, Kansas State University Foundation
• Zaira Ruiz, 4-H youth development specialist, Southwest Kansas
• Jason Smith, president/CEO, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
• Bob Weaber, department head, Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers