2008 Woodie Awards
New trustee gives Stamp of approval
Natalie Niemeyer
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: News
The Kirkwood Community College board of trustees has appointed a new member. Keith Stamp will serve on the board until fall, when he will run for election to be voted in by the public.
Stamp will take Stacey Iben's chair on the board of trustees who gave up her board position to spend more time with her family.
Stamp is a regional administrator at Grant Wood Area Educational Agency. He previously taught Social Studies for 15 years at Monticello as well as served as principal there for 15 years.
Stamp was brought to the board because the district he represented had a vacancy.
"[The position] wasn't something that I was thinking about," Stamp said. But he accepted the position because of Kirkwood's reputation. "I've always respected Kirkwood and its ability to meet the needs of people in the community."
Stamp's duties on the board of trustees include helping make broad policy decisions for the college, approving or rejecting tuition increases, and considering the adoption of new programs. One of the projects that Stamp is most excited about is the possibility of a new regional center in Jones County.
Stamp said the new center would provide more opportunities for rural students who don't have as many courses offered at their high schools.
Stamp said he is gradually learning more about Kirkwood everyday. He also said he appreciates the fact that Kirkwood is a diverse campus.
"If we can be supportive of international students maybe some will choose to stay here and enter the workforce," Stamp said.
In his free time, Stamp said he enjoys biking, gardening, reading and spending time with his family.
Stamp said he is looking forward to his tenure on the board of trustees and being more involved at Kirkwood.
"I am looking forward to learning more about Kirkwood and being supportive of what's currently going on," Stamp said.
Stamp will take Stacey Iben's chair on the board of trustees who gave up her board position to spend more time with her family.
Stamp is a regional administrator at Grant Wood Area Educational Agency. He previously taught Social Studies for 15 years at Monticello as well as served as principal there for 15 years.
Stamp was brought to the board because the district he represented had a vacancy.
"[The position] wasn't something that I was thinking about," Stamp said. But he accepted the position because of Kirkwood's reputation. "I've always respected Kirkwood and its ability to meet the needs of people in the community."
Stamp's duties on the board of trustees include helping make broad policy decisions for the college, approving or rejecting tuition increases, and considering the adoption of new programs. One of the projects that Stamp is most excited about is the possibility of a new regional center in Jones County.
Stamp said the new center would provide more opportunities for rural students who don't have as many courses offered at their high schools.
Stamp said he is gradually learning more about Kirkwood everyday. He also said he appreciates the fact that Kirkwood is a diverse campus.
"If we can be supportive of international students maybe some will choose to stay here and enter the workforce," Stamp said.
In his free time, Stamp said he enjoys biking, gardening, reading and spending time with his family.
Stamp said he is looking forward to his tenure on the board of trustees and being more involved at Kirkwood.
"I am looking forward to learning more about Kirkwood and being supportive of what's currently going on," Stamp said.
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