Wichita Regional Chamber Supports WSU/WATC Affiliation

Today I testified in Topeka before legislators in support of S.B. 174 concerning higher education. The bill authorizes the affiliation of Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) with Wichita State University (WSU). Gary Plummer is the President & CEO of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Both of these institutions are vital assets for the economic growth of the south central economy. The Chamber supports the proposed affiliation since it will provide growth opportunities for students at both institutions and benefit the business community. Others testifying today in Topeka include: --Blake Flanders, President and CEO, Kansas Board of Regents --Jeff Fluhr, President, Greater Wichita Partnership --Sheree Utash, President, WATC --John Bardo, President, WSU --Lyndon Wells, Community Volunteer Written testimony was provided by: --Sam Sackett, Senior Manager of Government Relations and Corporate Communications, Spirit AeroSystems --Shelley Hansel, Mayor of Wellington, KS Chamber testimony SB 174 WRCC