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Dr. Kirk Haskins

Interim Dean of the School of Professional and Graduate Studies

  • School of Professional & Graduate Studies
Photograph of Baker University's Interim Dean of the School of Professional and Graduate Studies, Kirk Haskins.

Contact

    • Email: Kirk.Haskins@bakeru.edu

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Role Summary

Dr. Kirk Haskins serves as Interim Dean of Baker University’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies, where he provides leadership for graduate and professional programs designed for adult learners, working professionals, and students preparing for advancement in their fields. His work supports academic program development, operational alignment, enrollment initiatives, and partnerships that connect Baker students with workforce needs.

Contact Dr. Haskins For

  • Leadership for the School of Professional and Graduate Studies
  • Graduate and professional studies programs
  • Academic program development and alignment
  • Adult learner and working professional education
  • SPGS enrollment and operational initiatives
  • Business, leadership, and workforce-connected learning

About Dr. Haskins

Dr. Kirk Haskins brings experience in higher education, business, leadership, and public service to his role as Interim Dean of Baker University’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Baker’s SPGS has a long history of serving working professionals through flexible, accelerated degree programs and partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout the Kansas City region and beyond.

In 2025, Dr. Haskins was selected as a Fellow in the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, a prominent leadership training program for emerging legislative leaders from across the Midwest. He also serves as Kansas Representative for the 53rd District, bringing a public-service perspective to his leadership at Baker.

At Baker, Dr. Haskins helps guide graduate and professional programs that connect academic learning with industry needs. His work reflects SPGS’s focus on flexible education, professional advancement, and programs that prepare students for meaningful impact in the workforce.

Shorter About Version

Dr. Kirk Haskins serves as Interim Dean of Baker University’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies, where he provides leadership for graduate and professional programs serving adult learners and working professionals. His work supports academic program development, operational alignment, enrollment initiatives, and partnerships that connect Baker students with workforce needs.

Dr. Haskins brings experience in higher education, business, leadership, and public service. In 2025, he was selected as a Fellow in the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, a prominent leadership training program for emerging Midwest leaders.

Education & Credentials

  • Ed.D., University of Kansas
  • M.B.A., Wichita State University
  • B.A., Washburn University