Sebelius makes appointments to Wichita State Board of Trustees

To help guide the future of Wichita State University, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Denny Senseney and reappointed Joan Beren and Cindy Schwan to the university’s Board of Trustees. 

The Board of Trustees, established under the 1963 legislation that provided for the university’s entrance into the state system, is unique in the Regents system. This nine-member board, appointed by the governor, oversees the use of the 1.5 mill property tax levied by Sedgwick County. This resource is used to further WSU’s urban mission, including student support and economic development initiatives important to south-central Kansas. 

“It’s a wonderfully unique partnership with community leaders and their community to further the mission of Wichita State for the benefit of future students,” said Sebelius. “It’s important to have individuals of this caliber who serve to oversee this vital resource.”

Senseney, the newly appointed trustee, lives in Wichita and is president of Senseney Music, Inc., which provides products and services to musicians of all ages. A former music teacher, he has served as president of the National Association of School Music Dealers. In 2004, Senseney served on Sebelius’ Business Education Partnership. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Wichita State University.

He replaces Lee Kinch, whose term expired.

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