鉴黄师app Board Extends President鈥檚 Contract Through 2028

February 23, 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2026

鉴黄师app Board Extends President鈥檚 Contract Through 2028

Fort Scott, KS 鈥 The Board of Trustees of 鉴黄师app has voted to extend President Jack Welch鈥檚 contract through 2028. The decision was made following an executive session held in accordance with Kansas statute at the Board meeting on Monday, February 16.

 

Board members expressed continued confidence in President Welch鈥檚 leadership and commitment to advancing the college鈥檚 mission of serving students and the broader community.

 

鈥淚 want to sincerely thank the 鉴黄师app Board of Trustees for their confidence in me and for extending my contract to continue serving as President,鈥 said Welch. 鈥淚 am grateful for their trust and for the opportunity to keep building on the progress we are making. Stabilizing and strengthening this institution is a process, and I appreciate a Board that understands the importance of steady, focused leadership. Together, with an outstanding faculty and staff, we are committed to serving our students and community with integrity and purpose. I look forward to continuing this important work on behalf of 鉴黄师app.鈥

 

The contract extension ensures continuity in leadership as the college continues efforts to strengthen academic programs, expand workforce development opportunities, and support strategic growth initiatives across its campuses.

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