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Kansas City Kansas Community College’s board made major strides this week — from celebrating the near-completion of its new Health and Wellness Center set to open this fall, to honoring late faculty members Patricia Caruthers and Gloria Jean Derritt with solemn moments of silence. They welcomed Michael Crouch, a seasoned fundraising leader, as the new Foundation executive director, while also advancing strategic planning for reaccreditation ahead of the Higher Learning Commission’s site visit. Academically, progress continues on campus upgrades and teaching support; technologically, data migration to cloud platforms and stronger cybersecurity are underway. Despite recent flooding, the finance committee affirmed financial strength and recommended an emergency line of credit. The board also approved Vietti to serve as acting president while launching a transparent, stakeholder-driven search for the next permanent president — with student input and a potential start date in October. Enrollment dipped slightly, but adjustments to counting methods may offer clearer trends, and the college is preparing to navigate new federal rules affecting international students — all while staying focused on student success and institutional resilience.

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