by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC
Following a nationwide search, Dr. Beth Ann Krueger has been selected to serve as vice president of academic affairs at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Dr. Krueger is anticipated to begin her new role at KCKCC in early February.
Krueger currently serves as dean of mathematics and science at Cochise College in Sierra Vista, Arizona, where she has been since 2014.
She also served seven years as science faculty at Central Arizona College, as chief academic officer-dean of academic affairs at Miles Community College in Miles City, Montana, and as director, Center for Distance Learning at Laredo Community College in Laredo, Texas.
In addition to her U.S. experience, Dr. Krueger spent time in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China as a visiting professor of English. Her doctorate is in education administration from the University of Texas-Austin.
The search advisory committee chose to recommend to KCKCC President Greg Mosier three finalists for the VPAA position based on academic credentials, experience and leadership criteria.
The finalists visited the college for interviews Dec. 17 and 18 where they spent time meeting with various groups including faculty, staff, students and community members, the Dean’s Council and Dr. Mosier, among others.
Dr. Krueger brings to KCKCC a breadth of experiences gained from positions at institutions in multiple states, previous experience as a chief academic officer, Higher Learning Commission accreditation and assessment knowledge, as well as experience working on Complete College America and Achieving the Dream programs.
“This is an exciting, growth time for Kansas City Kansas Community College, and we very much look forward to welcoming Dr. Krueger to KCKCC and adding her as part of the college team,” Dr. Mosier said.