KACRAO Committees

Executive Council

Purpose: To direct and administer the business of the Association, conducting the day-to-day activities of the Association as directed by the Constitution.

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2026-2027 Chair: Kyle Stacken, Fort Hays State University

Awards and Accolades Committee

Purpose: To aid the Association in recognizing individuals who have significantly contributed to the Association and/or to the philosophy it represents.

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2026-2027 Chair: Eric Sanford, Friends University

College Planning Conference Committee

Purpose: To provide college planning conferences and related activities for Kansas high school students.

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2026-2029 Chair: Joanna Lockwood, Fort Hays State University

Local Arrangements Committee

Purpose: To provide appropriate facilities for the annual conference.

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2026-2027 Co-Chairs: Shayli Gentry, Emporia State University & Brenda Carmichael, Flint Hills Technical College

New KACRAO Workshop Committee

Purpose: To provide support to new Association members through the New KACRAO Workshop at the annual meeting and throughout the academic year.

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2026-2027 Chair: Terri Van Slyke, University of Kansas School of Nursing

Nominations and Elections Committee

Purpose: To secure a slate annually of nominees for the offices of President-Elect, Vice President for Association Services, Vice President for Outreach, Vice President for Professional Development, Secretary, and biennially for Treasurer-Elect.

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2026-2027 Chair: Eric Sanford, Friends University

Program Committee

Purpose: To plan the professional program of the annual conference.

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2026-2027 Chair: Andrew Bohn, Cowley College

Publications Committee

Purpose: To serve the communication needs of the Association through electronic newsletters and other media.

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2026-2027 Chair: Emily Berry, Dodge City Community College

Scholarship Committee

Purpose: To foster knowledge and awareness of the Association for high school administrators, students, parents, and the general public and to manage the scholarship program of the Association.

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2026-2027 Chair: Estefany Ruano, Cowley College

Summer Drive-In Workshop Committee

Purpose: To plan and promote a workshop each summer for support staff in Admissions and Registrar offices of the Association.

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2026-2027 Chair: Stacey Richards, Emporia State University

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