Testimonials
Fort Hays State, NCK Tech, and Northwest Tech are working diligently to serve families and businesses in their communities and increase prosperity for rural Kansas and our entire state. The Board appreciates the leadership of Presidents Mason, Burks, and Schears in proposing this affiliation to help meet Kansas’ workforce needs. The Regents are eager to review the proposal during our meeting next week, and we look forward to working alongside the boards of NCK Tech and Northwest Tech throughout this process.Kansas Board of Regents Chair Jon Rolph
The strategic affiliation between Fort Hays State University, NCK Tech, and Northwest Tech is a testament of how forward-thinking utilization of resources and definition of purpose can positively impact a region. Having three well-respected and award winning educational institutions cohesively working together to educate and train the next generation of workforce will ensure students of all fields of study have access to quality and affordable post-secondary education. The Chamber in Hays, Kansas supports this alignment and believes this initiative will afford local businesses with stronger employment opportunities for years to come.Sarah Wasinger, President and CEO, The Chamber in Hays, KS
By allowing the three institutions to create this affiliation, western Kansas and beyond can know that we are looking to build upon the values that make Kansas a great place to live, work, and play. This is a unique opportunity to begin to establish a pipeline of workers of all skill sets while also allowing them to grow in their education beyond what may have been possible before.Mason Ruder, Mayor, City of Hays, Kansas