System Council of Presidents

The System Council of Presidents (SCOPs), established in 2002, consists of the six presidents of the state universities, four presidents selected by the nineteen community colleges, one president selected by the six technical colleges, and the president of Washburn University.

The System Council of Presidents meets to consider coordination issues and make recommendations to the Board on general policy affecting all coordinated institutions. SCOPs may create permanent or ad hoc committees, composed of campus or non-campus personnel, to study selected subjects and report back to the Council.

Meetings of SCOPs are held prior to the regular meetings of the Board, and at such other times as the co-chairpersons of the Council deem necessary. 

1. Douglas Girod - University of Kansas
2. Tisa Mason – Fort Hays State University
3. Richard Linton – Kansas State University 
4. Ken Hush – Emporia State University
5. Thomas Newsom – Pittsburg State University 
6. Rick Muma – Wichita State University
7. JuliAnn Mazachek – Washburn University
8. Amber Knoettgen - Cloud County Community College
9. Seth Carter - Colby Community College
10. Vincent Bowhay - Highland Community College
11. Ryan Ruda - Garden City Community College 
12. James Genandt – Manhattan Area Technical College