Committees
2023- 2024 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP *Indicates committee chair or co-chair
President's Cabinet
UPDATED 12/9/2021
| President/CEO | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Marc Malone |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
College Council
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| President/CEO | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Marc Malone |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Director of Facilities | Craig Lurtz |
| Director of Institutional Research & Data Support | Brenda Barrett |
| Faculty Senate President | Dru Saddler |
| Past Faculty Senate President | Cody Cundiff |
| Comptroller | Kim Harrison |
| Director of Human Resources | Alexis Saenz |
| Executive Director Marketing and PR | Madilyn Limberg |
| Dean of Advancement and Alumni Relations | Scott Kedrowski |
| Campus Police Chief | Rodney Dozier |
| Dean of Academics | Philip Terpstra |
| Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Dean of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director, Online Learning & Instructional Design | Jamie Durler |
| Executive Information Officer | Lance Miller |
| Police Science/Criminal Justice Instructor/Assistant Dean of Tech. Ed | Brandy Unruh |
| Director of Athletics | Mike Pilosof |
| Associate Professor of John Deere Ag Tech/Assistant Dean of Tech. Ed | Gabe Winger |
| Busters United | TBA |
| SEM | Nancy Unruh, Sydnee Claussen, Karlie Purdy |
| Fort Hays Transfer Center | Mercedes Ramos |
| President's Executive Assistant | Jodie Tewell |
Calendar Committee
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Marc Malone |
|---|---|
| Registrar | Nancy Unruh |
| Vice President Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Dean of Academics | Phil Terpstra* |
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight* |
| Dean of Technical Education | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Dean of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director, Online Learning & Instructional Design | Jamie Durler |
| Director of Financial Aid | Melinda Harrington |
| Director of Admissions | Karlie Purdy |
| Director of Residential Life | Chip Schuler |
| Comptroller | Kim Harrison |
| Student Accounts | NA |
| Dual Credit Coordinator | Dawn Tucker |
| Director of Human Resources | Alexis Saenz |
| Athletic Director | Mike Pilosof |
| Director of Advising | Sydnee Claussen |
| Faculty Senate President | Cody Cundiff |
| Faculty Senate Vice President | Dru Saddler |
Curriculum & Instruction Committee (C&I)
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Marc Malone |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight* |
| Technical Education Faculty | Devin Wackerla |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Nicole Dick* |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Brett Haire |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Amy Waters |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Michael Knutson |
| Registrar | Nancy Unruh |
Student Learning Assessment Team (SLAT)
UPDATED 1/11/2022
| Transfer Education Faculty | Chris Turpin* |
|---|---|
| Transfer Education Faculty/Secretary | Helen Weeks |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Perla Salazar |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Dr. Haley York |
| Technical Education Faculty | Robert Scrivner |
| Technical Education Faculty | Daisy Mastin |
| Assessment Coordinator: non-voting | Seth Kristalyn |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO: non-voting | Dr. Marc Malone |
Marketing Committee
UPDATED 8.22.2024
| Executive Director Marketing and PR | Madilyn Limberg |
|---|---|
| Creative Director | Melody Brooks |
| Social Media & Design Coordinator | Cecilia Miller |
| Print Production Manager | Mark Scheopner |
| Dean of Academics | Phil Terpstra |
| Dean of Technical Education | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Director of Advising | Sydnee Claussen |
| Director of Admissions | Karlie Purdy |
| Director of Online Learning | Jamie Durler |
| Director of Institutional Effectiveness | Samantha Sanger |
Task Force
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| Campus Security Coordinator | Rodney Dozier* |
|---|---|
| President/CEO: non-voting | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
| Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Marc Malone |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Director of Facilities | Craig Lurtz |
| Campus Nurse | Patricia Miller |
| Executive Information Officer | Lance Miller |
| Department of Public Safety, Faculty | Brandy Unruh |
| Coordinator of Accommodations | Joy Lehman |
| Department of Public Safety, Faculty | Robert Scrivner |
| Department of Public Safety, Student | TBA |
| Executive Assistant to the President | Jodie Tewell |
Faculty Senate
UPDATED 10.14.2024
| Faculty Senate President | Dru Saddler |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Helen Weeks |
| Secretary | Jeremy Gigot |
| Senator | Layla Martinez |
| Senator | Jamie Majors |
| Senator | Robert Scrivner |
| Senator | Jamie McVey |
| Alternate | Mike Knutson |
| Ex-Officio | Cody Cundiff |
Distance Education Committee
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| Director Online Learning and Instructional Design | Jamie Durler* |
|---|---|
| Transfer Education Faculty | Veronica Goosey |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Tammy Hutcheson |
| Transfer Education Faculty | John Schafer |
| Technical Education Faculty | Brandy Unruh |
| Technical Education Faculty | Lalani Kasselman |
| Adjunct Faculty | Judy Whitehill |
| Outreach Coordinator | Dawn Tucker |
| Coordinator of Online Services | Vicky Reyes |
| Instructional Desing Support Specialist | Adriana Figueroa |
| Dean Of Academics: non-voting | Phil Terpstra |
| Dean of Technical Education: non-voting | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO: non-voting | Dr. Marc Malone |
Academic Review (Appeals)
UPDATED 12/8/2021
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
|---|---|
| Executive Director of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director of Financial Aid | Melinda Harrington |
Scholarship Committee
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| Financial Aid Representative | Jill Lucas |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid Representative | TBA |
| Admissions Representative | Karlie Purdy |
Developmental Education Committee
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Marc Malone |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Chris Turpin |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Jonathan Whitacre |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Holly Chandler |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Dru Sadler |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Dr. Jeannie Ferguson |
| Technical Education Faculty | Devin Wackerla |
| Technical Education Faculty | Larry Jenkins |
| Director of Student Success | Sydnee Claussen |
Recruiting Committee
UPDATED 3.3.2025
| Director of Admissions | Karlie Purdy* |
|---|---|
| Campus Tour Coordinator | Karlie Purdy |
| Athletic Director | Mike Pilosof |
| Executive Director Marketing and PR | Madilyn Limberg |
| Social Media & Design Coordinator | Cecilia Miller |
| Coordinator of Online Services | Vicky Reyes |
| Automotive Instructor | Ryan Grubbs |
| Financial Aid Advisor | Vanessa Rodriguez |
Exploration Day Committee
UPDATED 3.3.2025
| Director of Admissions | Karlie Purdy |
|---|---|
| Campus Tour Coordinator | Karlie Purdy |
| JCVT Building Secretary | Adele Waugh |
| FOUS Building Secretary | TBA |
| ACAD Building Secretary | Traci Thummel |
| JOYCE Building Secretary | Joann Sherrell |
| DPAC Building Secretary | Ashley Rutti |
| PENKA Building Secretary | TBA |
| Dual Credit Coordinator | Dawn Tucker |
| Transfer Faculty/GC3 Media | Stacy Carr |
| Tech Ed Faculty | Brandy Unruh |
| Creative Director | Melody Brooks |
| Director of Advising | Sydnee Claussen |
Strategic Enrollment Management
UPDATED 4.16.2024
Core Team
| Registrar | Nancy Unruh* |
|---|---|
| Director of Advising | Sydnee Claussen* |
| President | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Marc Malone |
| Vice President for Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Dean of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director of Admissions | Karlie Purdy |
| Director of Institutional Research & Data Support | Brenda Barrett |
| Programmer/Analyst | Linda Hill |
| Director of Online Learning & Instructional Support | Jamie Durler |
Strategic Goal Committee Co-Leaders
| Pillar 1: Student Success - Goal 1 | Karlie Purdy; Brian McCallum |
|---|---|
| Pillar 1: Student Success - Goal 2 | Chuck Pfeifer; Tammy Tabor |
| Pillar 2: Instructional Partnerships - Goal 3 | Dr. Ryan Ruda; Dawn Tucker |
| Pillar 2: Instructional Partnerships - Goal 4 | Phil Terpstra; Veronica Goosey |
| "Pillar 3: Human, Physical, and Financial Resources - Goal 5" | Jamie Durler; Sydnee Sassaman |
| "Pillar 3: Human, Physical, and Financial Resources - Goal 6" | Madilyn Limberg; Jill Lucas |
| Pillar 4: Sustainable Infrastructure - Goal 7 | Linda Hill; Lance Miller |
Core Curriculum Committee
UPDATED 4.16.2024
| Dean of Academics | Phil Terpstra |
|---|---|
| Dean of Technical Education | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Director of Advising | Sydnee Claussen |
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Michael Knutson |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Chris Turpin |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Thuy Nguyen |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Greg Greathouse |
| Technical Education Faculty | Tracy Lamb |
| Technical Education Faculty | Brandy Unruh |
| Registrar | Nancy Unruh |
bUSters United
UPDATED 5.15.2025
| Co Chair (Accommodations) | Joy Lehmann |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Public Relations | Cecilia Miller |
| Co Chair (Academics) | Winsom Lamb |
| Treasurer (Academics) | Stacey Carr |
| Secretary (Student Activities Coordinator) | Kellee Munoz |
| Administration Liaison | Tammy Tabor |
| Academics | Jeremy Gigot |
| Admissions | Abel Loza |
BusterCon
UPDATED 05/13/2025
| Co-Chair | William Schlichter |
|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Abel Loza |
| Committee Secretary | TBA |
| Faculty | Benjamin Gershon |
| Athletics | Emmet Statzer |