Meet the Advisors

An advisor is a person who provides guidance to students at the college level.  Advisors are advocates for students.  They also often function as a centralized source of information about the campus, campus resources, community resources, and support as well as providing insights into educational options and institutional policies and procedures.  Additionally, advisors can make referrals for services if necessary.

Although Advisors often have general knowledge about a lot of campus information, they are by no means the subject matter experts for all campus resources.  For that reason, advisors can help students identify and get connected to the correct person or department so students can get the information they need. 

The Academic Advising Office is ready to help students have a great experience at Manhattan Tech. You can contact us by email at [email protected] or schedule an appointment online

Meet Our Advisors

  • Beth Dugan

    Beth Dugan

    • Adult Education Academic Advisor

  • Lauren Rust

    Lauren Rust

    • Academic Advisor

    Lauren is a Manhattan native who earned her B.A. in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University. Lauren advocates technical education as she believes students will save time and money and get a career-focused education. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family,...

  • Steffan Ryan

    Steffan Ryan

    • Academic Advisor

    Advisees students in the programs listed below: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Business Administrative Assistant / Business Accounting Industrial Engineering Technology Welding Technology Pre-PN/Pre-ADN: Last Name A-L Short-Term Healthcare Courses (CNA/CMA/EMT/Phlebotomy) Non-Degree...