Board of Trustees - Kansas Wesleyan University

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

2024-25 Officers:

Chair: Ms. Marilyn Foster Kirk ’68
Immediate Past Chair: Mr. Barry Weis ’10
Vice Chair: Mr. Ken Ebert*
Treasurer: Ms, Jane Philbrick ’80
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

Board Meeting Dates

The KWU Board of Trustees has three regular meetings each year. Special meetings are scheduled as appropriate.

Meeting schedule is subject to change by action of the Board.

2024-25 Board Meetings

October 16-18, 2024

February 19-21, 2025

June 18-20, 2025

Meet the KWU Board of Trustees

Trustee, Board Immediate Past Chair, KWU Alumnus