Admissions
Every new learner at Southwestern College Professional Studies will experience guidance and assistance from our team of admissions counselors. Our counselors are here to help you as you get started attending online classes with us.
You can expect your admissions counselor to:
- Assist you with the application process
- Provide you with an unofficial transcript evaluation
- Help you identify the best major to match your career goals
- Register you in your first session
- Assist you through your first week of class(es)
- Help re-admit learners who have been out of classes more than a year
Admissions Counselors
Derek Lawrence
Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services
Phone: 316.866.3371
E-mail: derek.lawrence@sckans.edu
Toll-Free Phone: 888.684.5335 ext 3371
Derek earned his B.A. in Management from Wichita State University in 2012. Derek managed a movie theater before beginning a career in higher education in 2014. In 2015, he began working as an admissions counselor at Professional Studies focusing on assisting Air Force learners around the world meet their educational goals. Derek was promoted to assistant director of admissions and student services in 2018. When he’s away from work, he enjoys working on home renovation projects.
Tye Pameticky
Admissions Counselor
Phone: 316.866.3383
E-mail: tye.pameticky@sckans.edu
Toll-Free Phone: 888.684.5335 ext 3383
Tye earned his B.A. in Studio Art, Printmaking from Oklahoma State University in 2003. Tye has worked as a substitute teacher for the Wichita School District, was a District Director for the Quivira Council, Boy Scouts of America, and as a Realtor. When he’s away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and going on long motorcycle rides.
Danielle Reckers
Fort Riley Admissions Counselor
Phone: 785.784.9930
E-mail: danielle.reckers@sckans.edu
Danielle has spent most of her adult life focused on her career and recently decided it is time to take the leap back into completing her education. From 2013-2021, she was a property director for luxury apartments in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Since returning to school and understanding the hurdles that can come with returning to school as an adult, she found a passion for wanting to help others start their own academic journey. Before joining us here at Southwestern College, she worked at the Education Center on Fort Riley helping Service Members and their families. When she’s away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, camping, and finding adventures that create lifelong memories.