Kansas City, Kansas Community College Places President on Leave

Board of Trustees votes unanimously to put president on paid administrative leave

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Kansas City, Kansas Community College Board of Trustees has placed the school's president, Dr. Greg Mosier, on paid administrative leave in a unanimous vote. The board has designated Executive Vice President Dr. Scott Balog to serve as acting president during this time.

Why it matters

This decision by the college's board of trustees raises questions about the leadership and management of the institution, which plays a key role in providing higher education and workforce training to the Kansas City, Kansas community.

The details

The board met in a special session on Tuesday night and voted unanimously to place Dr. Mosier on paid administrative leave. As part of the decision, the board appointed Dr. Scott Balog, the current Executive Vice President, to serve as acting president of the college.

  • The board of trustees held a special session on Tuesday, February 25, 2026 to make this decision.
  • Dr. Mosier has been placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately.

The players

Dr. Greg Mosier

The president of Kansas City, Kansas Community College who has been placed on paid administrative leave by the board of trustees.

Dr. Scott Balog

The Executive Vice President of Kansas City, Kansas Community College who has been appointed as the acting president by the board of trustees.

Linda Hoskins Sutton

The chair of the Kansas City, Kansas Community College Board of Trustees.

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What they’re saying

“Kansas City, Kansas Community College continues to focus on providing quality education to students through academic excellence and community outreach. The Board of Trustees has confidence that Dr. Balog will provide strong leadership for KCKCC and those we serve.”

— Linda Hoskins Sutton, Board Chair (kshb.com)

What’s next

The board of trustees has not provided any details on the reasons behind placing Dr. Mosier on leave or the timeline for resolving this situation. The college community will be watching closely to see how this leadership transition unfolds.

The takeaway

This decision by the Kansas City, Kansas Community College board of trustees underscores the importance of strong, stable leadership at institutions of higher education, which play a vital role in serving their local communities. The board's actions raise questions that the college will need to address transparently in the weeks and months ahead.