Kansas

Kansas authorized legislation in 1990 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Kansas benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Kansas commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

Member state since April 25, 1990
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Kansas Commissioners

Barbara W. Ballard

Kansas Legislature

State Representative; Minority Caucus Chair

Term: 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2025

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Renee Erickson

Kansas Legislature

State Senator; Chair, Senate Committee on Education

Term: 1/28/2025 to 1/11/2027

Blake Flanders

Kansas Board of Regents

President and CEO

Term: 9/15/2022 to 6/30/2026

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Aaron A. Otto

Term: began 7/5/2019; serves at the pleasure of the governor; Kansas Governor's Designee

Wint Winter

Kansas Board of Regents

Board Member

Term: 9/20/2023 to 6/30/2026

Kansas Commissioners Alternates

Marci Francisco

Kansas Legislature

State Senator

Term: 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2025

Ken Rahjes

Kansas Legislature

State Representative; Member, House Committee on Higher Education Budget

Term: 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2025

MHEC Kansas Committee Members

Jennifer Armour

Kansas Board of Regents

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Cynthia Farrier

Kansas Board of Regents

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data