View the links below for full announcements.
New Online Minor Programs in Grain Science Fields
Distance Scholarship Fundraising
National Distance Learning Week
New K-State Alphabet Book Published
Grain Science Minors
Kansas State University is now offering three stand-alone online minor programs in grain science fields. These online minors are available to current K-State undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students, as well as graduates of other accredited four-year institutions.
Bakery Science (17 credits)
Enhances careers in grain science, including product development, technical sales, production management, quality assurance, ingredient/equipment sales and retail ownership.
Grain Handling Operations (15 credits)
Provides a basic understanding of materials handling, facilities planning and design, occupational safety and grain quality management.
Feed Science (17 credits)
Covers the analysis, processing and production of animal feeds, including the selection and application of equipment required to develop specific types of feeds.
View more information about K-State’s grain science minor programs.
Distance Scholarship Fundraising
In honor of the K-State Sesquicentennial, division staff and campus guests raised $500 for distance education student scholarships. View all distance student scholarships.
National Distance Learning Week
The division celebrated National Distance Learning Week November 11-15, 2013 to help increase awareness and appreciation for distance education on campus and in the community. View National Distance Learning Week activities.
Fall 2013 Commencement
Approximately 150 distance education students graduated in fall 2013, including Industrial/Organizational Psychology master’s program graduates attending on-campus ceremonies (shown in photo above). Visit the virtual commencement website to post congratulatory comments to the graduates.
New K-State Alphabet Book Published
The children’s book “K-State: An Alphabet Journey Across Campus” is now available. The book is written by Debbie Mercer, dean, College of Education, and Lotta Larson, associate professor of curriculum and instruction. Proceeds are donated to a scholarship fund for preservice teachers. Learn more about the book.