Hawvermale brings more than 15 years of community college education and administration experience, including leadership work tied to accreditation, retention, and continuous improvement. His background includes serving as Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts at Ranger College, where he led academic programs across multiple campuses and oversaw faculty, curriculum development, assessment, and strategic planning. He has also taught English courses and contributed to initiatives connected to regional reaccreditation through Quality Enhancement Plans.
He currently serves as a Graduate Faculty Associate at Kansas State University, mentoring doctoral students in the Community College Leadership Program. Hawvermale holds a Doctor of Education in Community College Leadership from Kansas State University, a Master of Liberal Arts from Fort Hays State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Garden City Community College President Dr. Ryan Ruda said Hawvermale’s experience and collaborative leadership make him a strong fit, emphasizing his commitment to student success and strengthening opportunities for students. Western Kansas News covers the appointment.