The Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority (TEA) was established by the Kansas Legislature in 2007. As delineated through legislation, the TEA functions under the auspices of the Kansas Board of Regents and makes recommendations to the Regents regarding the coordination, statewide planning and improvements/enhancements to the postsecondary technical education system. The TEA is comprised of 12 appointed members.
The TEA has set a rapid pace on the road toward improvement of the postsecondary technical education system in the state. The Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities of the TEA respond directly to legislative direction focusing technical program offerings, including the review and recommended approval of new and existing technical programs; development of new approaches to funding postsecondary technical education; development of accountability indicators; and coordinating the development of a seamless system between secondary and postsecondary technical education levels.
Vision: To be a national leader of premier technical education by developing a highly prepared Kansas workforce.
Mission: Drive the advancement of a robust technical education system to meet the needs of Kansas business and industry.
DOWNLOAD: TEA Goals 2024-2025 (pdf)
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The policies contained in the Kansas Board of Regents Policy Manual are subject to change by formal action of the Board. If ever there is a conflict between the provisions of the manual and the official minutes of the Kansas Board of Regents, the official minutes will control. The complete manual can be viewed by downloading the PDF below.
The Kansas Board of Regents is comprised of nine members, each of whom is appointed by the Governor of Kansas. Current Board members are listed below. Each Board Member also serves on various committees that address higher education issues. Their terms of office are indicated in parenthesis following their names.
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Pamela Clancy Ammar |
Blake Benson |
John B. Dicus |
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Carl Ice |
Alysia Johnston |
Diana Mendoza |
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Neelima Parasker |
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Kathy Wolfe Moore |
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Blake Flanders |
The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges).
In addition, the Board administers the state’s student financial aid, adult education, high school equivalency, and career and technical education programs. Private proprietary schools and out-of-state institutions are authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents to operate in Kansas.
Kansas Board of Regents - March 2025
