K-State Current - October 30, 2019

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K-State News

K-State's new registrar to start duties in January 2020

Kansas State University will start the new year with a new registrar.

Following a national search, Provost and Executive Vice President Charles Taber has announced the appointment of Kelley Brundage as university registrar. She will begin her new duties on Jan. 12, 2020. Brundage comes to K-State from the University of West Florida where she has served as university registrar since June 2016.

"Kelley Brundage is highly experienced as a registrar at the university level and will be a critical partner in advancing K-State's comprehensive strategic enrollment priorities," Taber said. "She will be the steward of student records and a key partner in the delivery of educational programs, from enrollment to course grades to graduation."

As K-State's registrar, Brundage will serve as chief records officer and oversee the management of the Office of the Registrar and its areas of responsibilities, including academic records, course enrollment and registration, course and classroom scheduling, degree audit and progress, graduation, transfer articulation, grade processing, transcripts and certifications for enrollment, including certifications of NCAA athletic eligibility. She will report to the vice provost for enrollment management.

"Kelley offers a wealth of experience in higher education and has been deeply involved in local, state and national professional organizations," said Emily Lehning, interim vice provost for enrollment management. "Her previous work and commitment to student success will be an asset to our university."

"I am very excited to be joining the K-State family and becoming a member of a community that has students at the forefront of everything they do," Brundage said.

Before joining the University of West Florida as registrar, Brundage served as associate registrar at Colorado State University in Fort Collins from 2009 to May 2016, including responsibility for compliance and special projects during the last six months of her tenure. She was assistant registrar at Arizona State University, Tempe from February 2007 to September 2009. She also has served in positions of increasing responsibility at Arizona State's West Campus in Phoenix, including as interim manager/director of enrollment management from June 2006 to February 2007, as enrollment services coordinator from February 2005 to June 2006, student support specialist senior from January 2002 to February 2005, and as telecounseling supervisor for technical support and development at ASU West Campus from December 2000 to January 2002.

Her experience includes more than 20 years with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act regulations; computer data entry, including maintaining and creating documents; and working with diverse populations and cultures. She also has nine years of experience working with NCAA Division I and II rules and regulations for eligibility and compliance, and seven years of experience in federal aid information, working with Title IV guidelines and regulations.

Brundage earned a bachelor's degree in global business from Arizona State University, West Campus and a Master of Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. She is currently working on an educational doctorate in leadership and learning in organizations from Vanderbilt University, with an anticipated completion date of December 2020.

Brundage replaces Monty Nielsen, who retired at the end of June.

Alysia Starkey named CEO and dean of Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus

The interim CEO and dean of Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus has earned the job permanently.

Alysia Starkey, who has been serving as the interim leader of the campus in Salina since July 2018, has been appointed its new CEO and dean by Charles Taber, K-State provost and executive vice president.

"In her service as interim CEO and dean, Dr. Starkey has proven to be a strong and effective leader of Kansas State Polytechnic," Taber said. "Most notably, she has led the strategic planning on Polytechnic's aviation program, building community and industry relationships that we will need to be successful."

As the chief academic and administrative officer of Kansas State Polytechnic, Starkey is responsible for providing leadership, management and support for all academic programs and administrative units on the campus. She's charged with ensuring high-quality undergraduate and graduate experiences, continued excellence and growth in Polytechnic's research programs, and the recruitment and retention of high caliber, diverse students. Effective fiscal stewardship and fundraising efforts on behalf of the campus are also key parts of her job responsibilities.

"Kansas State Polytechnic is a special place and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as CEO and dean," Starkey said. "I am excited to continue working with students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance our mission and enhance our capabilities to meet the educational and workforce needs of the future."

Before her appointment as interim CEO and dean, Starkey served as associate dean of academics at Kansas State Polytechnic. She has in-depth experience in the leadership, management and support needs of all aspects of the school, including student success, academic programs, faculty and budgetary matters. She joined Polytechnic in June 2002 as a technical services/automation coordinator and assistant professor. She was promoted to library director and associate professor in 2007, and named assistant dean of academics and distance education and director of libraries in 2010. She served as assistant dean of continuous improvement from 2012-2014 before being named associate dean of academics/undergraduate studies and promoted to full professor in 2014. She gained the additional duties of acting director for the School of Integrated Studies in June 2016. In October 2017, Starkey was named associate dean of academics and acting director of professional education and outreach.

Starkey earned a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Kansas State University; a master's in library science from the University of North Texas; a bachelor's in psychology from Fort Hays State University; and an associate degree in social work from Colby Community College.

Works family named Kansas State University's Family of the Year Jane Works' five children and their spouses. Back row from left: Judy Works, Dick Works, Joe Works, Jeff Petersen and Bob Works; front row from left: Fred Works, Karen Works, Janie Works, Ginny Works Petersen and Tami Works.

A family that has invested its time, talents and dedication to Kansas State University for six generations has earned the title of K-State's 2019 Family of the Year.

The Jane Dodge Works family will be recognized as the university's Family of the Year at Family Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, during the football game against Oklahoma at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

The Works' K-State family legacy began with Jane Works' grandmother, Olive Pickett Dodge, who attended the university in 1867, and Jane Works' mother, Faith Cooper Dodge who attended K-State in 1897, according to Fred Works, one of Jane Works' sons. Jane Works and her husband, George, graduated from the university in 1940 and 1938, respectively.

"Chimes Junior Honorary, which selects the Family of the Year and sponsors the annual competition, considers the family's affiliation with K-State, dedication to the university, and how the family fits its own definition of family," said Janie Failor, Chimes co-chair of selection and events. "The Works family has been dedicated to K-State for more than 152 years, and we are so excited to honor them as the 2019 Family of the Year."

Jane Works' five children — Bob, Virginia, Joe, Dick and Fred — all attended K-State, as have seven grandchildren. Eight of the family's spouses also attended or graduated from K-State. Continuing the tradition are grandchild Colby Works, senior in kinesiology, and great-grandchildren Cody Ballou, sophomore in political science, and Seth Barlow, freshman in aeronautical technology at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus.

According to the family's application, while Jane Works always said her children could attend any university, her passion and loyalty to K-State were always apparent. Family members would often hear stories of how she drove a horse-drawn wagon into Manhattan each morning before her college classes to deliver milk to K-State's dairy and how she met and fell in love with George after he offered to put away her microscope after a chemistry lab class in Willard Hall.

"Jane Dodge Works espoused a family culture that encouraged her family members to be more than just students while at K-State," said John Works, Jane Works' nephew, who nominated the family for the award. "She encouraged her children and grandchildren to contribute and invest their time and talent to enhance both their K-State experience and better K-State for students who would follow."

Following Jane Works' example, members of the Works family have been involved in Student Governing Association, Blue Key Honorary, K-State Proud, New Student Services, Student Foundation Board, Student Alumni Board, and served as parent discussion group leaders for the K-State Alumni Association's For Sophomores Only event. Two family members also received the Dean of Student Life Outstanding Graduating Senior Award. They cherish K-State traditions such as traveling to bowl games, NCAA basketball games, tailgating, hosting watch parties, and a K-State Christmas tree decorated with K-State memorabilia.

The Works family also has shared its Wildcat pride across the globe in countries such as Australia, Bolivia, Cambodia, Chile, China, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey and Vietnam. Family members have helped arrange for international students to visit K-State and meet with advisors, and provided other logistical and financial support to them.

"The Works family has influenced K-State greatly through its commitment and devotion to the university," said Dylan Roney, Chimes events and selections co-chair. "We are fortunate to have amazing support from involved alumni and families who make a lasting difference at K-State."

The following members of the family will accept the award:

From Humboldt: Joe Works, '71, and Janie Wollen Works, '71; Tony Works, '98, and Kate Vantuyl Works, former student, and their children, Eli, Avery and Owen; Josh Works, '05, and Jessa Talamantez Works, '01, and their children Jack and Cody Ballou; Dick Works, '75, and Karen Wiley Works, '76; and John Works, '81; Seth Barlow and Sophie Barlow; and James and Andrea Works, and their children Britnee, Ashlynn, and Kendall.

Fred Works,'79, and Judy Nott Works, former student, and their children Dylan, '14, Abby,'16, and Colby, Iola.

Virginia Works Petersen, '69, and Jeff Petersen, Manhattan.

Adam Works, '08, and Kayla Briggeman Works, '07, and their children Ethan and Eliza, Overland Park.

From out of state: Sarah Works McIntire, '12, '14, and Mike McIntire, '12, '14, and their daughter Charlotte, Houston, Texas.

K-State Faculty Highlights

Ignacio Ciampitti recognized as Professor of the Week Ignacio Ciampitti, associate professor of crop science and cropping systems specialist in the agronomy department, was recognized as Professor of the Week at the Oct. 25 men's home basketball game.

Ciampitti's extension and research program is focused on assisting agri-business professionals in selecting the best management practices for improving yields/profits under diverse environments with emphasis on corn, soybeans, sorghum and canola crops. Ciampitti's research program is focused on maximizing profits via implementing best management practices, achieving this via strong collaborations with farmers, on-farm research network. In addition, he is very passionate about training the future generation of young crop scientists, currently mentoring three doctoral and six master's students. His research team employs cutting-edge review and synthesis-analyses procedures, investigating interactions between genotype x environment x management via utilization of modeling and remote sensing approaches with the ultimate goal of improving the predictions on yield response to different production factors.

Ciampitti recently served as chair for the C-3 Crop Ecology, Management and Quality Division of the Crop Science Society of America, and both Early Career and Extension Communities in the American Society of Agronomy. In 2019, he is serving as a chair of the first societywide Crop Science Poster Competition. In 2020, Ciampitti will serve as the chair of the Private-Public Partnership Community for the American Society of Agronomy. He also served as associate editor in Crop Science Journal, and Editorial Board in Field Crops Research, European Journal of Agronomy, and Remote Sensing Journals.

Ciampitti is highly recognized for his excellence in extension and research, including receipt of the 2019 Extension and Educator Award from Crop Science Society of America, and both Early Career Awards from Crop Science and the American Society of Agronomy. In addition, Ciampitti has been distinguished with the 2018 Outstanding State Extension Professional, K-State Research and Extension, and 2018 Communicator of the Year, Kansas Chapter of Association for Communication Excellence, from the K-State communications and agricultural education department.

The Professor of the Week recognition is coordinated by Faculty Senate, the president's office, K-State Athletics and the Division of Communications and Marketing. Recipients are faculty members selected by Faculty Senate caucuses. Those selected are provided tickets to a men's home basketball game of their choosing and are recognized during halftime. This is just a small token of appreciation for those who teach at K-State.

K-State Student News

K-State Sales Team places in the top at Tri-State Challenge

The Kansas State University Sales Team competed in the Tri-State Challenge hosted by the Challenger Sales Institute Oct. 10-11 in Oklahoma City. The competition hosted 67 competitors from four schools in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. It featured both a role-play scenario and a speed selling event.

The K-State Sales Team had 10 students compete in the competition: Chandler Lamm, senior in professional strategic selling, Derby; Paige Molstad, senior in kinesiology, Ellis; Quin Napier, freshman in business administration, Fairway; Matthew Porter, freshman in business administration, Manhattan; Piper Coen, senior in agribusiness, and Zach Hoeven, junior in professional strategic selling, both from Olathe; Colton Williams, freshman in business administration, Osage City; Landen King, junior in professional strategic selling, Overland Park; Jake Sells, junior in mass communications, Seneca; and Remmie Monahan, junior in entrepreneurship, Omaha, Nebraska.

Brett White, a senior in professional strategic selling, Overland Park, also prepared and traveled with the group as a student coach.

Sales competitions allow students to test their selling skills against their peers from other top sales schools. Six students placed in the competition. In the speed selling event, Monahan placed first, Williams placed second and King placed third. In the role-play scenarios, Molstad placed second, Coen placed third and Sells placed fourth.

"I'm extremely proud of their efforts in preparing for this competition," said Kellie Jackson, managing director of the National Strategic Selling Institute. "For most of the students it was their first time competing at an external sales competition. I look forward to their continued success at future events."

The K-State Sales Team is in the College of Business Administration’s National Strategic Selling Institute, which has been named one of the top sales programs in the country for eight straight years by the Sales Education Foundation. The team consists of students who are enrolled in the certificate or major in professional strategic selling. Last fall, K-State became just the 19th university in the U.S. to offer a major in professional strategic selling. Students can also earn a certificate in professional strategic selling, which is open to all majors at the university. The professional strategic selling program introduces students to the fundamentals of sales and through the innovative curriculum and sales labs allows students to develop the skills needed to be successful.

The K-State Sales Team will be competing in several competitions throughout the school year across the country. For more information on the National Strategic Selling Institute or the K-State Sales Team, please contact kstatesalesprogram@k-state.edu.

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