Following 41 years of service and leadership at Kansas State University, Dr. Kathleen V. Greene has announced her retirement effective June 12, 2022. Greene is the director of Academic Student Services. Her responsibilities include directing three of K-State’s TRIO Programs: Educational Supportive Services, the McNair Scholars Program, and the Student Support Services at K-State Salina.
Dr. Greene has contributed her talents to the 2008 K-State Presidential Search Committee, the Faculty Senate, the President’s Commission on Multicultural Affairs, and has been an active participant in the Black Faculty Staff Alliance, serving as the Chair from 1993-1995.
Dr. Greene is an active professional member of the MO-KAN-NE Chapter of the Educational Opportunity Association. In 2014 she was inducted into the M0-KAN-NE Hall of Fame. In 1998 Dr. Greene was the recipient of the Commerce Bank Presidential Faculty/Staff Award for Distinguished Services to Minority Students. In 2014, she was featured in the documentary: “A Long of Collective Experience from Five African American K-State Alumni,” which was shown nationally on public television. In 2020, Dr. Bryan Samuel, the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, recognized her as the university’s first Inclusive Excellence honoree.
When reflecting on her career at K-State, Greene shared, “I found my purpose in serving others through education. I still have students who reach out and update me on their lives, which is very gratifying.”
The university community is invited to send greetings and best wishes to Dr. Greene via campus mail to 103 Holton Hall or and by email kgreene@ksu.edu. To celebrate and honor her legacy of service, Student Success has established the Greene Trio Excellence Fund to support student success programs established and championed by Dr. Greene. You can contribute here: Kansas State University · GiveCampus.
“Kathy’s legacy of support for students spans generations and will continue to evolve from what she envisioned. It has been an honor to work with her, and we are so very happy for this next chapter in her life but will miss her presence,” said Stephanie Bannister, Assistant Vice Provost Student Success, speaking on behalf of the Student Success team.
Dr. Kathy! I am in a debt of gratitude to you for the years you served as my boss, colleague,…
Mama Kathy! I am so excited for you to move into the next chapter of your life but man will…
Kathy, if you need a travel buddy in retirement, I will gladly tag along to any destination! Thanks for showing…
Kathy, You have inspired students, staff and faculty to take on the most needed educational projects. I have been honored…
Thank you so much, Charlotte! Much love to you.
Congratulations, Kathy!
Job well done, and a long and happy retirement well deserved!
God bless.
Regards,
Monty Nielsen
Thank you so much, Monty! I hope that you are enjoying your retirement.
Blessings to you,
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
There are no words to express my gratitude for your unwavering dedication to K-State. You have been a role model for many throughout your years of service. You so deserve this retirement. I hope you take time to pamper yourself and take time to enjoy your retirement. I have learned so much from you and greatly appreciate the time we spent together on BFSA. K-State has been very fortunate to have you. Lots of love and blessings, Charlotte
Thank you so much, Charlotte! Much love to you.
Kathy,
You have inspired students, staff and faculty to take on the most needed educational projects. I have been honored to work at K-State partly because you were there, showing us the way forward. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and direction.
Your colleague and friend,
Torry Dickinson, Professor Emeritus
Kathy, if you need a travel buddy in retirement, I will gladly tag along to any destination! Thanks for showing me the ropes and being a great friend and mentor!
Mama Kathy! I am so excited for you to move into the next chapter of your life but man will you be missed! You were always such a safe space for students of color and your impact has been truly phenomenal! Please know that you were a one of a kind presence on campus and you are irreplaceable! Love you lots!!
Dr. Kathy!
I am in a debt of gratitude to you for the years you served as my boss, colleague, and mentor. I learned so much from you in serving in TRiO Programs, I have carried those lessons into my life and into my consulting firm. I remember finishing up my time at K-State Salina and you wished me well on my next adventure. It’s been quite a ride, but your mentorship has long been a guiding factor in my life and career! Happy retirement, Kathy, and thank you for all you have done for me and other students at KSU! #wildcats4life #Trio