The Kansas Private and Out-of-State Postsecondary Educational Institution Act, 74-32,166, gives the Board of Regents responsibility for appointing a nine member advisory commission. 

ADVISORY COMMISSION
74-32, 166. 

1. The advisory commission on private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institutions is hereby created. The commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the state board. Except as provided by this section, members shall be appointed for terms of four years. Vacancies shall be filled by the state board for the unexpired term.  Five members of the commission shall be owners or managers of private postsecondary educational institutions, at least two of the five members shall represent institutions, which at the time of appointment of such members, have enrollments of under 125 students, and at least one shall represent a degree granting institution. Four members shall be selected from among persons representing: Secondary schools, postsecondary schools, business and industry, members of the employment community, economic development interests of the state and health occupations.
2. The commission shall elect one member as chairperson of the commission and such other officers as may be necessary.
3. The commission shall meet at least once annually in Topeka during the month of October, and shall conduct special meetings on the call of the chairperson or the state board or at the request of at least four members of the commission.
4. Members attending meetings of such commission, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by such commission, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto.
5. A majority of the commission is a quorum to conduct business, but no less than four members must concur to pass upon any matter before the commission.
6. The commission may recommend to the state board such policies, minimum standards and rules and regulations that the commission deems necessary for administering the provisions of this act.

Current Kansas Advisory Commission

Kansas Postsecondary Education Advisory Commission

Business & Industry, term expires 12/31/2012
Mr. Gerald Lauber, President, Kaw Valley Bank, Topeka, KS
Mr. Lauber made Topeka his home in 1971 when he moved from Woodson County to attend Washburn University. He graduated with a degree in business administration. 
Serving as President of Kaw Valley Bank since 1982, Mr. Lauber remains involved with Topeka economic development, business and industry. He is on the board of the North Topeka Business Alliance and was appointed by Governor Sebelius as a commissioner for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Economic Development, Health Occupations, term expires 12/31/2012
Ms. Deborah Thompson, Vice President of Human Resources, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, KS
Ms. Thompson is responsible for human resources, education and learning services, and the business health center services line. Prior to LMH, she worked for Payless Shoe Source in executive recruitment, organization development, and employee relations roles. She also was with Heidelberg Web Press in Ft. Worth, Texas, where she was responsible for human resources functions for a precision machining facility. Ms. Thompson received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Emporia State University and an MBA with an emphasis in human resources from the University of Kansas. She holds Senior Professional Human Resources certification.

Operator, Degree Granting Institution, term expires 12/31/2011
Ms. Tunya Carr, Vice President, National American University, Overland Park, KS
Ms. Carr holds a Master of Science degree from Kansas State University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis. She is now pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Walden University. Ms. Carr serves on the board for the Missouri and Kansas Association of Private Career Colleges and Schools and is active in three Chamber of Commerce organizations.  She was also a member of the Transition Team for the Kansas Board of Regents. 
Operator, Degree Granting Institution, term expires 12/31/2012
Mr. Jerrad Tausz, J.D. Regional Vice President for the Midwest Region, University of Phoenix, Kansas
Mr. Tausz has served in a variety of leadership and teaching roles in local and state venues. He was most recently the Regional Vice President for the Plains Region. Prior to this he was Vice-President and Campus Director for the Kansas and Missouri Campuses. He was also Vice-President and campus Director at Washington, Oregon and Nevada campuses. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with emphasis in Mass Media, from the University of Iowa, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.

Operator, term expires 12/31/2012
David Parmenter,  Ed. D. (Candidate), Corporate Vice President, Director of Education, Wright Career College, Overland Park, KS
Mr. Parmenter is the Corporate Vice President for Wright Career Colleges in Overland Park, KS, Oklahoma City, OK, and Tulsa, OK.  He is also a Senior Adjunct Instructor for Park University. David has a Bachelor of Arts in Business with an emphasis in International Management, a Master of Science in Management, and a Master of Arts in Education.  David is currently a doctoral student in Educational Leadership.

Owner (less than 125 enrollment), term expires 12/31/2012
Ms. Lee Lookingbill, Total Health Works, Wichita, KS
Ms. Lookingbill owns and manages Total Healthworks, a professional massage training school in Wichita, Ks. She works with national companies to bring in a wide range of professional instructors to her students. She has received certified professional training from throughout the United States and worked with the Iron Man Athletes in Hawaii. Her school also works with the Lymphoma Society, Cessna Activity Center and the Multiple Sclerosis Bike Ride. Paula has served 17 ½ years in the Air National Guard, plus four years of active duty in the Air Force. She is an active advocate for improving local and state laws regarding professional massage therapy.

Operator (less than 125 enrollment), term expires 12/31/2012
Mr. Jeremy Cooper, Executive Director, Pinnacle Career Institute, Lawrence, KS
Mr. Cooper has a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from DeVry University and an Associate of Applied Science in Management from Louisiana State University. Jeremy is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Education with an Enrollment Management Specialization He is a United States Navy Veteran and holds national certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician and is a Certified Phlebotomist. Previous to becoming the Executive Director at Pinnacle Career Institute in Lawrence, he was with DeVry University in Kansas City, Missouri. He also opened the DeVry University Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

Secondary Education, term expires 12/31/2012
Dr. Linda Wiley, Principal, Topeka High School, Topeka, KS
Dr. Wiley has served as a high school classroom teacher and curriculum coordinator, a K-12 technology specialist, and a high school assistant and associate principal. Currently, Dr. Wiley is the principal at Topeka High School. Dr. Wiley has always placed student achievement and academic rigor as her highest priority. She has lead the efforts at Topeka High School to provide a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum for all students. New programs have been implemented to ensure that all students at Topeka High School, and particularly those who perform in the middle, are ready for postsecondary schools if they so desire.

Postsecondary Education, term expires 12/31/2012
Dr. Herb Songer, University Professor Emeritus, Fort Hays State University
Dr. Songer holds a Ph.D. in Counseling & Student Personnel Administration from Kansas State University and completed both his master’s degree in guidance and counseling and a bachelor’s degree in physical education at Fort Hays State University. After thirty years at FHSU, he is retired (Emeritus status) as Vice President for Student Affairs at Fort Hays State University, Assistant VP for Student Development, Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Students. He also served as Senior Personnel Specialist, U.S. Army, Vietnam, battalion-level personnel office. Dr. Songer has fulfilled multiple leadership roles for postsecondary education in state and national civic and professional organizations.