Kirk Schulz profile
Kirk H. Schulz
2011 Biographical Sketch
Kirk H. Schulz was selected as the 13th president of Kansas State University in February 2009 by the Kansas Board of Regents.
In his first two years as president he has spearheaded visionary campus-wide goal-setting to move K-State forward -- to be recognized as a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025. At the end of the K-State 2025 planning process the goal is to have a visionary plan that is inclusive of the K-State family, is exciting and innovative, and most importantly, is a plan that has enjoyed campus-wide involvement and participation. Learn more at k-state.edu/2025/
Other recent highlights include:
Fundraising and Development
This past year, fundraising by the Kansas State University Foundation hit a record
$107 million.
Research and Scholarship
Faculty researchers brought in a record high $124.7 million in extramural funding.
Athletics
Athletics began construction on a new $17 million basketball practice facility, with
more than $14 million of its cost already raised.
Alumni
With more than 40,000 members, K-State continues to be ranked No. 1 in the Big 12
for the 15th consecutive year for percentage of graduates who are members.
Government Relations
Worked with the Kansas Delegation, the Office of the Governor, and the Kansas Legislature
to secure funding for the construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
(NBAF).
Communications and Marketing
Combined web, video, publications, design, news services, photography and marketing
into a one-stop shop to provide free services to campus; and launched a new university
website.
Student Life
Maintained K-State's long-time status as the top choice among Kansas high school graduating
seniors for fall 2011.
Prior to his appointment as president, Kirk served as vice president for research and economic development at Mississippi State University. He has also served on the faculty at Michigan Technological University and the University of North Dakota.
Kirk is active in several professional societies including the American Institute for Chemical Engineers and the American Society for Engineering Education. In recognition of achievements in the field of Chemical Engineering, he was selected as a Fellow in both the American Society of Engineering Education and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
He is active in the Boy Scouts of America, and serves on the Executive Board of the Coronado Council. Kirk also serves various roles on the boards of Cereal Food Processors, the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, the Kansas Bioscience Authority, and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
He is married to Dr. Noel Nunnally Schulz, who serves as the Paslay Professor of Electrical Engineering at Kansas State University. They have two sons — Timothy — a junior at Mississippi State University and Andrew — a junior at Manhattan High School. Kirk Schulz’s parents are Carl and Judy Schulz, Norfolk, Va.