Board of Trustees

The essential function of the Kansas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees shall be policy making and assurance of sound management. The Board has initial and ultimate responsibility in determining general, educational, financial and related policies deemed necessary for the administration and development of Kansas Wesleyan University in accordance with its stated purposes and goals.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2023-24 Officers:

Chair: Ms. Marilyn Foster Kirk ’68
Immediate Past Chair: Mr. Barry Weis ’10
Vice Chair: Mr. Ken Ebert*
Treasurer: Mr. Charles Spencer
Secretary: Mr. John Redding ’91

*KWU Alumni by Choice

KWU President & CEO:  Dr. Matthew R. Thompson

STANDING COMMITTEES:

The Board operates with the following standing committees:

Executive Committee (officers, immediate past chair and president)
Committee on Academic Affairs
Committee on Advancement and Admissions
Committee on Finance and Operations
Committee on Strategic Thinking and Implementation
Committee on Student Life and Athletics
Committee on Trustees