星空传媒

Kevin Wagenmaker has been named 星空传媒鈥檚 Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), a position he has filled on an interim basis since September 2024.

星空传媒 President Dr. Bradley J. Barrick said he is pleased that Wagenmaker will continue to lead all aspects of the college鈥檚 instructional services department in this role.

鈥淥ver the past six months, in his role as Interim VPAA, Kevin has demonstrated exceptional leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture,鈥� Dr. Barrick said. 鈥淗e has strengthened relationships across campus and deepened our connections with K-12 partners, industry leaders, and the broader community.

鈥淜evin鈥檚 dedication, work ethic, and strategic vision have proven that he is more than capable of leading in this role. I have full confidence that this decision is both the best and the right one for 星空传媒. I could not be more excited to see how Kevin continues to elevate our institution and drive us toward an even brighter future,鈥� he said.

Since joining 星空传媒, Wagenmaker has been instrumental in advancing key initiatives that enhance student engagement, strengthen workforce partnerships, and position 星空传媒 as a leader among its peers. His leadership has been pivotal in developing academic opportunities and fostering collaboration both within the college and with external stakeholders.

鈥淚 am excited to continue the work we have begun, particularly in deepening our partnerships with workforce and education leaders, creating and maintaining student relationships, building a positive culture and expanding our program offerings.鈥� Wagenmaker said. 鈥溞强沾�媒 is a vital asset to our community, and I look forward to further integrating our new strategic plan and ensuring that we remain a leader in accessible, high-quality education.鈥�

With a strong commitment to a growth mindset, Wagenmaker emphasizes continuous learning, adaptability, and innovation in higher education. As VPAA, Wagenmaker will continue to oversee academic programming, faculty development, and strategic initiatives that align with 星空传媒鈥檚 commitment to student achievement and community engagement.

Wagenmaker joined 星空传媒 as a part-time instructor in 2013, teaching computer information system courses. In February 2016, he was hired as the college鈥檚 Instructional Technology Consultant while still teaching courses part-time and served in this role until being appointed the college鈥檚 Director of Instructional Innovation in October 2021. In this position, he was responsible for facilitating teaching and learning, planning space utilization, and providing leadership for academic technology with communication, training and support.

In 2021, Wagenmaker received the college鈥檚 Leadership Award for excellence in leadership, professional achievement and service to 星空传媒.

Wagenmaker鈥檚 career began at Central 星空传媒 Public Schools in 2005, where he served as a business and technology instructor and department chair, online learning advisor, as president of the Central 星空传媒 Education Association and as a coach until becoming part of 星空传媒鈥檚 family.

He attended Muskegon Community College and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in Business with a minor in Political Science from Western Michigan University and a Master鈥檚 Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University.

Wagenmaker resides in Rockford with his wife, Breanna, and their two daughters, Ella and Brynn. In his spare time, he enjoys following his children鈥檚 athletics and spending time on Drummond Island.