Lone Star College-University Park officials announced the appointment of Steven Kahla as the college's new vice president of instruction via a news release March 27.
According to the release, Kahla assumed the new role April 1 after serving in an interim capacity for the past 3.5 months. Kahla replaces Kathy Cecil-Sanchez, who retired in December.
“I am honored and humbled to be promoted to the position of vice president of instruction, and I am excited to continue serving our students and faculty in this new capacity,” Kahla said in a statement. “I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to advance our mission of providing excellent educational opportunities for all.”
According to the release, Kahla was selected as a finalist for the position by a seven-member search committee as part of a national search. Kahla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from Abilene Christian University, a Masters in Business administration degree from Auburn University and a doctorate degree in higher education leadership from Capella University.
