Hutchinson Community College
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The second of three finalists for the Presidential Search at Hutchinson Community College is on campus on Monday.
Greg Nichols is President and CEO of Salina Area Technical College. As a lifelong learner, he earned a BBA from the University of Oklahoma, MS from Emporia State University, completed coursework for a Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration. He holds a post-graduate certificate in District Level Leadership and Superintendent License. Nichols began his career as a math teacher in Ness City then moved to El Dorado to continue his teaching career. He began teaching in higher education at Butler Community College as an adjunct instructor, then he accepted a position at Cowley College as a math instructor earning the 2010 Outstanding Teacher Award and later promoted to Associate Dean of Instruction. Prior to coming to Salina, he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Colby Community College. While there, he helped to move Colby Community College from probation status to fully accredited with the Higher Learning Commission - HLC. He also helped Colby CC grow their online college 400 percent in three years.
Nichols began his tenure at Salina Tech July 1, 2016, as the college’s second president. During his tenure, Salina Tech has initiated new programs that meet the needs of the community including Early Childhood Education, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Police Science, and Fire Science. Additional new programs coming in 2024 include Industrial Maintenance and Automation and Pharmacy Technician. The college also expanded its relationships with area USDs to provide affordable general and technical education to area high school students. In addition, SATC partnered with the Kansas Army National Guard to promote synchronized training for soldiers. The college experienced significant growth since gaining HLC accreditation in November 2016 adding approximately 500 students enrolled annually, 30 full-time employees, and growing the foundation assets nearly 10 times. The growth trajectory overcomes trends and remains a pinnacle of success in educating Kansans.
Nichols is married to Melissa, who teaches math at Abilene HS, and they have four children: Samantha and husband Matt, Isaac and wife Jennifer, Gabriel, and Joelle and one grandchild Gentry. He is a former college quiz bowl coach and an avid sports fan who remains active by coaching and officiating youth, middle and high school athletics.
Community members are invited to meet Mr. Nichols from 4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. in the Justice Theater of the Shears Technology Center.
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