The State University Council of Presidents (COPs) includes the chief executive officers for Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, and Wichita State University.

The chief executives meet monthly prior to each meeting of the Kansas Board of Regents to consider items of interest to the institutions and acts on proposals prior to their going to the Board of Regents for consideration.

Members of COPs:
  1. Thomas Newsom – Pittsburg State University
  2. Richard Linton – Kansas State University 
  3. Tisa Mason – Fort Hays State University
  4. Ken Hush – Emporia State University
  5. Rick Muma – Wichita State University 
  6. Douglas Girod - University of Kansas

 

FY 2026 Meeting Information
June 17, 2026     
May 20, 2026     
March 11, 2026     
February 11, 2026  Agenda   
January 14, 2026  Agenda Minutes
December 17, 2025  Agenda  Minutes
November 19, 2025  Agenda  Minutes
September 17, 2025  Agenda Minutes