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 taken a bold
step to amplify the student voice by merging its Undergraduate and Graduate Student
Advisory Boards into a single, unified body. Representing more than 2,500 business
students, the newly established Barton School Dean’s Student Advisory Board will serve
as a catalyst for strategic guidance, enhanced programming, and an enriched student
experience — all contributing to the Barton School’s advancement and its positioning
among the top business schools in the nation.
Leading the board is Maley Hansen, a Wichita native and accomplished junior double-majoring
in Economics and Data-Driven Marketing & Intelligence, with minors in Business Analytics
and Political Science. A recipient of the prestigious Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship,
Hansen has distinguished herself through academic excellence, campus leadership, and
a dedication to student success.
“I am deeply honored to serve as president of this transformative new board,” Hansen
said. “By bringing together both undergraduate and graduate perspectives, we can unify
our voices, champion meaningful change, and ensure that every student feels empowered
to shape their Barton School experience.”
Hansen currently serves as president of Wichita State’s Collegiate DECA chapter, has
contributed to the Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund, and has served on the
Delta Gamma Foundation team. These experiences position her to guide a diverse council
that will collaborate directly with Barton School leadership on programming, curriculum,
student engagement, and the school’s strategic direction.
Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School, underscored the importance of this milestone:
“The creation of a unified Student Advisory Board represents a significant advancement
in how we engage our students. Their perspectives are not just welcomed—they are essential
to advancing the Barton School and positioning it to be one of the top business schools
in the nation. Under Maley’s leadership, I am confident this board will drive innovation,
collaboration, and excellence.”
Applications Now Open
Students from all academic programs and levels are invited to apply for open positions
on the board.
