Kansas City University (KCU) is moving forward in its effort to support student achievement with the appointment of Thomas Moorman, EdD, as senior vice provost for Student Success.
Bringing over two decades of leadership in higher education, Moorman will oversee student services, counseling, learning support, disability resources and student engagement, building on KCU’s commitment to student well-being and achievement.
“Dr. Moorman is a passionate advocate for student well-being and success, with a proven record of building collaborative campus cultures and high-performing teams, said Edward O’Connor, PhD, MBA, FACHE, provost and vice president for Academic, Research and Student Affairs at KCU. “His expertise and vision will further strengthen KCU’s commitment to supporting our students and advancing their success and well-being at every stage of their educational journey.”
Moorman joins KCU from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he served as senior associate dean for Student Services and Title IX coordinator. In this role, he provided leadership for the offices of Student Affairs, Behavioral Health Services, Student Success, Financial Aid, Registrar and Recruitment and Admissions.
Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, earning recognition as one of the institution’s “50 Heroes in 50 Years” and having a student affairs fellows program named in his honor.
About Kansas City University
Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine and Health Professions. The University has campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks #1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU’s Center for Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a population’s health and contribute to health in health outcomes. KCU offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and clinical psychology and a master’s degree in public health. A new Master of Health Sciences – Anesthesiologist Assistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026.
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