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WSU Legal Establishment and Governance

  • Establishment: Wichita State University (WSU) was established as a state educational institution of the state of Kansas in 1964.  K.S.A. 76-711, K.S.A. 76-3a01.
  • Governance and Control: WSU is a separate state agency and is controlled by, operated, and managed under the supervision of the Kansas Board of Regents. K.S.A. 76-712; K.S.A. 76-3a09; Kan. Const. art. 6, § 2(b); Letter from KBOR.   
  • Contractual Authority: WSU is authorized by the Kansas legislature to enter into contracts related to the operation or function of the university. K.S.A. 76-721.  
  • Not for Profit: As a public university, WSU does not operate for profit.

The information provided on this website is intended to inform and does not constitute legal advice.

Questions may be directed to general.counsel@wichita.edu.  

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