The W. Frank Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning. A
place where students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while
developing professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of
business schools worldwide due to its double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
Housed in the award-winning building, Woolsey Hall, features artwork, sculptures,
gardens, and The Promise Bridge – a 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge over the water
in front of the building.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has named Tina
Khan as the new Executive Director of the college’s Office of Career and Professional
Development (OCPD). Khan most recently served as a faculty member at the Kansas Leadership
Center (KLC) and is also the founder and CEO of Launch, LLC.
“Creating spaces where young adults are seen and belong are core values connected
to my purpose,” said Khan. “There’s a great opportunity to influence and partner with
college students in their lives beyond the degree. Working alongside students as they
think about their careers and next steps is what drew me to this position.”
At KLC, Khan was a member of both the core pathway and field teams, delivering leadership
development programs across three communities. Through Launch, she leads strategic
initiatives for organizations, including multiple county nonprofits involved in rural
food systems. Her extensive civic engagement includes founding the Kansas chapter
of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association for youth cyclists, overseeing
higher education accreditation efforts with the Kansas State Department of Education
and Kansas Board of Regents, and spending 14 years in K–12 classrooms teaching dual/bilingual
education.
Khan holds two master’s degrees from Emporia State University: one in Educational
Administration and School Leadership and another in American History.
“Tina is a committed leader with a deep passion for creating meaningful opportunities
for students of all ages,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School. “She
is an ideal choice to lead and enhance the immersive, innovative programming offered
by OCPD. I look forward to partnering with her as we continue to equip our students
for personal and professional success.”
The Office of Career and Professional Development was established in 2022 through a generous gift from Meritrust Credit Union—our premier sponsor—along with
support from numerous other corporate partners. The office connects Barton School
academic programs with students’ personal and professional goals by preparing both
undergraduate and graduate students to secure meaningful internships and employment
in their chosen fields.
OCPD’s robust programming includes Professional Edge, Executive-in-Residence, Entrepreneur-in-Residence,
the Distinguished Speaker Series, the Forvis Mazars Accounting Success Academy, job
fairs, résumé development, interview practicums, company visits, mentoring opportunities,
and more.
