Kenneth Janz

Kenneth Janz
Janz in 2024
16th President of Winona State University
Incumbent
Assumed office
March 20, 2024
Preceded byScott Olson
Personal details
EducationDickinson State University
Indiana State University
North Dakota State University

Kenneth Janz is an American educator currently serving as president of Winona State University.

Biography

Janz attended Dickinson State University, received a Doctorate from Indiana State University, and a master's degree from North Dakota State University. After graduating, he took a job as a high school computer science teacher in West Fargo, North Dakota, and became an IT support person from 1993-1998.

Professional career

Janz served at Indiana State University from 1998-2008. Janz was Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Winona State University from 2008-2023, also serving as CIO and dean of the library. Hen he became interim president in August 2023 following Scott Olson's resignation. On March 20, 2024, he was officially appointed as university president. His inauguration was on November 1, 2024. He took office with the university dealing with a budget deficit and issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside a historic increase in student enrollment. Janz championed 'Winona 2035', a program to increase student equity and quality of life.

Personal life

Janz is a player of Dungeons and Dragons.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "President Kenneth Janz". Winona State University. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ Barrett, Lilia (March 27, 2024). "Hello and Goodbye: A Familiar Face Steps up as University President". The Winonan.
  3. 1 2 Rogers, Chris (November 6, 2024). "Winona State celebrates new leader". Winona Post.
  4. ↑ Herrick, Elly (April 3, 2024). "Kenneth Janz's Plans for Winona 2035". The Winonan.
  5. ↑ Nosek, Gail (March 20, 2024). "Kenneth Janz Named President of Winona State University". Minnesota State.
  6. ↑ Schreiner, Elsa (November 6, 2024). "Dr. Kenneth Janz as President of Winona State". The Winonan.