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.

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Member state since April 25, 1990
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Kansas Commissioners

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Marci Francisco

Kansas Legislature

State Senator

Term: 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2027

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Aaron A. Otto

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

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Ken Rahjes

Kansas Legislature

State Representative; Member, House Committee on Appropriations

Term: 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2027

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Vacancy – KS Commissioner

Appointing Authority: Kansas Board of Regents (4-yr institution representative)

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Vacancy – KS Commissioner

Appointing Authority: Kansas Board of Regents (2-yr institution representative)

Kansas Commissioners Alternates

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Barbara W. Ballard

Kansas Legislature

State Representative; Minority Caucus Chair

Term: 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

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Renee Erickson

Kansas Legislature

State Senator; Chair, Senate Committee on Education

Term: 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2027

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