Sterling College has hired Dr. Ken Brown of Sterling, Kansas, as vice president for academic affairs. In this role, Brown will be the senior administrator for academic programs at the College and will serve on the President’s Cabinet.

“Dr. Brown’s return to Sterling College is wonderful for the school as well as the Sterling community. His giftedness and skill set blend nicely with our strategic endeavor offering a discernibly different Christ-centered education. He understands the important role that a quality liberal arts education has in developing the minds of our students and what ‘learning how to think’ really means,” said Scott Rich, president.

Brown returns to Sterling College after serving as the director of virtual learning and instructional technology at Hutchinson Community College. Prior to that, he was the vice president for innovation and technology at Sterling from 2005 to 2011.

“What a wonderful opportunity to serve where my heart lies, within an institution that I hold so dear. The future presents tremendous potential for Sterling College, and I am blessed to be able to take part in that progress as a servant leader, working alongside skilled and caring professionals who are here to serve Christ,” said Brown.

Brown earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Higher Education Leadership from Kansas State University in 2004. He currently serves as president on the USD 376 Board of Education. He is married to Susan, and they have four children.

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. For more information, visit www.sterling.edu.