Governance and Structure

Kansas Board of Regents

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) is comprised of nine members who are appointed by the governor of Kansas and confirmed by the Kansas Senate. KBOR governs six state universities and supervises and coordinates 19 community colleges, six technical colleges and a municipal university. KBOR primarily deals with educational policies, programs, services,providers and other systems in an effort to improve and maintain the high quality of education in Kansas. KBOR also coordinates vital programs, such as adult literacy, qualified admissions, concurrent enrollment for high school students, financial assistance for education and many others. KBOR, in conjunction with the Kansas Post secondary Technical Education Authority, approves technical programs offered by WSU Tech.

WSU Tech Industry Advisory Board
The WSU Tech Industry Advisory Board consists of 11 appointed, voting members who establish and publish policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to WSU Tech.

Industry Advocate Teams
Program advisory committees, representatives from business and industry, provide a very important link between WSU Tech and the community. These teams validate learning outcomes deemed essential by business and industry for successful entry or advancement in specific occupations. These teams also monitor the curriculum, recommend instructional equipment and help keep the programs current with emerging technologies.