Management Team
| Derek Jackson, Ph.D | Director of Housing and Dining Services Associate Vice President for Student Life | derekaj@k-state.edu | 785-532-0323 |
Derek is the director of housing and dining services at K-State. He oversees all aspects of the department, including operation of the residence halls, dining centers, facilities maintenance division and more. Read More Derek began his housing career as a hall director while completing his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He then served as area coordinator at the University of Georgia from 1993 to 1997. Derek came to K-State in 1997 after accepting the position of Assistant Director for Residence Life, which he held until 2005 when he was promoted to Associate Director for Administrative Services and Residence Life. In 2011, he assumed the role of director. Derek is now associate director of residence life as well, and oversees the Center for Childhood Development, Counseling Services, the K-State Student Union, Lafene Health Center and Recreational Services. EducationB.S. Social Sciences, Emporia State University, 1989 Professional Service
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| Michael Crow | Associate Director for Administrative Services | mcrow@k-state.edu | 785-532-6453 |
Michael transferred to our department from the K-State Office of the Registrar in 2012. He is responsible for strategic leadership in financial planning and analysis, as well as fiscal resource management. Michael supervises the department’s business operations, administrative services and information technology units, and manages the department’s budget. Read More As the associate registrar for student information systems at K-State since 2002, Michael directed the testing, training and implementation of the iSIS system. His background includes years of experience in financial services management and accounting at area businesses and state agencies. EducationB.S. Business Administration-Marketing, 1985 Professional Service
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| Mary Molt, Ph.D., R.D., L.D. | Associate Director | marymolt@k-state.edu | 785-532-0324 |
Mary joined the department in 1973 as an administrative dietitian/assistant unit manager at Derby Dining Center and assistant instructor for the Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics program. She has also served as administrative dietitian/unit manager at Kramer Dining Center, director of Derby Dining Center, and her current role as associate director of the department and assistant professor of food, nutrition, dietetics and health. Read More Mary is a recipient of the prestigious International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Gold Plate Award. EducationB.S. Dietetics and Home Economics Education, University of Nebraska - Kearney, 1971 Professional Service
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| Skyler Harper | Associate Director for Facilities Management | harper@k-state.edu | 785-532-6494 |
Skyler joined the department in 1995 as assistant director, having worked as a university architect for the K-State planning office since 1988. He's responsible for the physical facilities that house the department, and oversees housekeeping, building maintenance, grounds maintenance and construction duties. Read More Other operations supervised by Skyler include master planning, budgeting, facility assessment, project programming, project management, project tracking, proformas, inventory, employee/public safety, code/regulation compliance, contractor/vendor management, contract management, procurement, sustainability, energy management and utilities. EducationBachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University, 1982 Professional Service
Award-Winning Projects Skyler Managed
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| Kevin Cook, Ph.D | Associate Director for Departmental Initiatives | kcook@k-state.edu | 785-532-2644 |
As associate director, Kevin oversees the leadership, diversity, academic and new student recruitment efforts for students living on campus. He also supervises the marketing and communications office. Read More He supervises the departmental initiatives team, the Student Success Center staff and the tutoring program. Kevin advises the Housing and Dining Ambassadors as well as the Social Justice Alliance. EducationB.S. Biology, Southeast Missouri State University, 1998 Professional Service
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| Nick Lander | Associate Director for Student Living | lander@k-state.edu | 785-532-7659 |
Nick has served the department in its student living area since 2008. He works with the housing staff to provide students with a safe, comfortable and learning-centered residential experience. Read More Nick also directly supervises the Community Coordinators and is involved with safety and security, crisis management and student conduct. Previously, Nick was the coordinator for leadership development at K-State, and served in housing management roles at the University of Arizona and Ball State University. EducationB.S. Psychology, Kansas State University, 2001 Professional Service
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| Camille Korenek, R.D., L.D. | Unit Director, Derby Dining Center Instructor: Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health | korenek@k-state.edu | 785-532-2131 |
Camille began her career at K-State in 1989, and has served as service and sanitation manager at Kramer Dining Center, assistant unit director at Derby Dining Center, unit director at Van Zile Dining Center and is an Assistant Director, Dining over Derby Dining Center. Read More Camille oversees the leadership team and operations at Derby Dining Center as well as develops policies and procedures for the dining program. As an instructor in the department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, she assists with the teaching of Management in Dietetics Practicum. EducationB.S. Home Economics, Dietetics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1987 Professional Service
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| Melissa Schrader, R.D., L.D. | Unit Director, Kramer Dining Center Instructor: Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health | schrader@k-state.edu | 785-532-6438 |
Melissa joined the department in 2001 as a production and special projects dietitian. Now the unit director at Kramer Dining Center, she directs special projects, acts as dining liaison for the Web team and marketing division, and serves on the Nutrition Awareness Committee. Read More Melissa also teaches the Quantity Food Production Management course, both on campus and online. K-State's annual culinary enhancement workshop is coordinated by Melissa, as was Jardine Marketplace's LEED Gold certification. EducationB.S. Food Science and Industry, Kansas State University, 1996 Professional Service
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| John Green | Associate Director of Retail Operations | johngreenksu@k-state.edu | 785-691-7699 |
John is the associate director of retail operations of Housing and Dining Services at K-State. He oversees the retail locations owned and operated by Housing and Dining Services on K-State's Manhattan campus. Read More John joined the K-State Housing and Dining department in the spring of 2016. He oversees all Housing and Dining Retail venues and event accommodations on campus. In addition to supervising the Meeting and Event accommodations office, John leads project development for new campus retail venues and initiatives. He directs a team of hospitality professionals working in conjunction with student employees to provide healthy, sustainable, and locally sourced foodservice options on campus. Through his role, he takes pride in developing local partnerships with area merchants, farmers and producers. EducationB.G.S., Sociology, Economics, University of Kansas, 2013 Professional Service
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Derek's Bio
Michael's Bio
Mary's Bio
Skyler's Bio
Kevin's Bio
Nick's Bio
Camille's Bio
Melissa's Bio
John's Bio