MANHATTAN — Following a national search, the Office of the Provost has appointed Brad Behnke as Betty L. Tointon Dean of Kansas State University's College of Health and Human Sciences, effective Feb. 16."Over the past two years as interim dean, Dr. Behnke has led the college through transformative change and collaborative efforts to develop the college's strategic plan,” said Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president. " As a K-State alumnus, researcher, esteemed professor and proven leader with a passion for excellence, he is well positioned to elevate the college as a next-generation hub for health and human sciences education, research and outreach."
As chief academic and administrative officer, Behnke will oversee the college as it implements its strategic plan, launched in fall 2024 as part of the Next-Gen K-State initiative, which itself puts the College of Health and Human Sciences at the forefront of addressing community health and wellness.The plan, rooted in K-State's strong tradition of health and human sciences over the past 150 years, looks to empower the college's faculty, staff and students in reestablishing and expanding the university's impact on the lives of Kansans.