In a news release issued Tuesday, North Central Kansas Technical College announced the resignations of the dean of its Hays campus and dean of student services.

Don Benjamin, former Hays dean, submitted his resignation to the board at the NCK Tech board’s meeting Monday in Beloit.

Sandra Gottschalk, Hays campus nursing program department chairwoman, was appointed interim dean of the Hays campus.

“NCK Tech is a recognized leader in technical education and workforce development within the state of Kansas and we will continue to focus on the quality of our training and our commitment to excellence,” said NCK Tech President Eric Burks.

David Hughes, former dean of student services, also submitted his resignation to the NCK Tech board on Monday.

The search for replacements for the dean of the Hays campus and the dean of student services will begin immediately.