WSU Tech
James Hall serves as the Vice President of Aviation and Workforce Development at WSU Tech since January 2012, where strategic leadership is provided for academic aviation programs, including Aviation Maintenance and professional Pilot training, alongside the development of non-credit industry training programs. Hall has held several leadership roles, including Dean of the Aviation and Manufacturing National Center for Aviation Training, managing daily operations of various aviation-related programs. Prior experience includes positions at Hawker Beechcraft as a Production Manager for the King Air, and at Cessna Aircraft Company as a Value Stream Leader, where front-line management and lean improvements were emphasized. Hall's educational background includes an MBA and BBA from Friends University, an Associate of Science from Butler Community College, and studies at Wichita State University, complemented by military training in the United States Army.
WSU Tech
WSU Tech has been delivering excellence in education since 1965. Formerly Wichita Area Technical College, WSU Tech continues to build on this tradition with quality instructors, talented students and state-of-the-art technical equipment. Together, these elements help create a hands-on learning environment that promotes participation and prepares students for further education and/or career experiences. Mission The mission of WSU Tech is to provide quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Vision WSU Tech will be the leading provider of higher education, specializing in the delivery of career technical education, utilizing state of-the-art facilities with highly qualified faculty, and offering a competitive advantage that drives economic development in the region. Values To achieve our vision and fulfill our mission, WSU Tech has embraced the following values: Accountability: WSU Tech values the resources entrusted to it and will use them responsibly to support the college’s mission. Quality: WSU Tech values an environment of professionalism and excellence for students, faculty,and staff to learn and work. Innovation: WSU Tech values cutting-edge technology and delivery methods to encourage lifelong learning within a rapidly changing society. Customer Service: WSU Tech values its customers as it strives to exceed their expectations, while responding to the needs of its various constituents. Equity/Diversity: WSU Tech values the diverse nature of its students, faculty and staff and seeks to treat each person with the utmost respect. Global Professional Standards: WSU Tech values and practices behaviors that promote responsible,successful, and ethical students, employees and citizens.