University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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President
Douglas A. Girod
- Chancellor
Updated on 07/19/2025
Administration
Douglas A. Girod
- Chancellor
Corinne Bannon
- Chief Strategy & Data Officer and Vice Chancellor
Barbara Bichelmeyer
- Chief Academic Officer, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for KU Lawrence
Jeff DeWitt
- Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice Chancellor
Travis Goff
- Director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor
Kim Grunewald
- Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Vice Chancellor
Dan Martin
- President of KU Endowment
Julie Murray
- Chief of Staff to Chancellor Girod and Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
Heath Peterson
- President of KU Alumni Association
Matthias Salathe
- Chief Research Officer Senior Vice Chancellor
Steven Stites
- Chief Health Sciences Officer and Executive Vice Chancellor for KUMC
David Vranicar
- Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice Chancellor
Chari Young
- Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice Chancellor
Updated on 07/19/2025
Board
Lydia I. Beebe
- Chair, Executive Committee
Howard E. Cohen
- Executive Committee Member
Linda Zarda Cook
- Executive Committee Member
Jill Docking
- Executive Committee Member
Dana Valdois Hensley
- Executive Committee Member
Jay Howard
- Executive Committee Member
Janet Martin McKinney
- Executive Committee Member
Marvin Motley
- Executive Committee Member
Ramón Murguía
- Executive Committee Member
Steve Sloan
- Executive Committee Member
David B. Dillon
- Immediate Past Chair, Executive Committee
Kurt D. Watson
- Executive Committee Member
Douglas A. Girod
- Chancellor, Ex-Officio Member
Daniel J. Martin
- President, Ex-Officio Member
Allison L. Long
- Secretary, Ex-Officio Member
James G. Clarke
- Treasurer, Ex-Officio Member
Updated on 07/19/2025
Rankings
- National Universities: #152
- Top Public Schools: #81
- Best Value Schools: #96
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: #98
- Nursing: #26
- Economics: #114
- Best Colleges for Veterans: #106
- Best Undergraduate Teaching: #56
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #427 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: University of Kansas
- Accrediting Organization: Higher Learning Commission
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1895-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2025-03-05
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2035-01-01
Strategic Goals
- Grow Research Innovation & Impact
- Strengthen & Align KU’s Research Enterprise
- Recruit, Develop, & Value Excellent Scholars
- Champion the Impact of KU Research
- Elevate & Empower KU’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Create a Campus Community Culture Where All Jayhawks Thrive
- Foster Belonging for the KU Community
- Support Personal Growth & Wellness
- Support and Strengthen Professional Growth
- Increase Engagements with Local & Global Communities
- Connect with Communities, State-Wide and Nationally, to Build Meaningful Programs to Open Opportunities for all Kansans
- Strategically Mobilize KU's International Partnerships to Foster our Teaching, Research and Service Priorities
- Ensure Stewardship of the Institution
- Foster a Culture of Financial Stewardship
- Manage a Physical Campus that is Resilient and Sustainable
- Ensure KU's Technology Infrastructure is Adaptable to Meet Future Objectives and Challenges
- Strengthen the Student Experience to Optimize Success
- Increase Retention Through Holistic, Personalized Support
- Improve Student Progression, Completion & Transition Leading to Positive Post-Credential Outcomes
- Improve Student Outcomes Through Innovative Quality Academic Programs
- Optimize Enrollment
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution
Updated on 07/19/2025
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