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“We’re like a small little family,” Dalmage said. “We have to be because even though we all manage different academic programs, in some ways they’re intertwined.”

Susan Rhi-Kleinert, another Dean of Academic Affairs, said that Khat is a welcome addition to this family of deans, and also believes Khat is the right person to head CTE.

“He knows exactly what he’s doing,” Rhi-Kleinert said. “The work that he was doing has been seamlessly transitional.”

To Khat, the best part of the job is the ability to help students succeed by providing them with quality opportunities, and his advice for his students is to find their passion before they choose a specific career.

“Think about what you do with your time and try to make the most of it, even if it doesn’t seem like the best thing to other people,” Khat said. “Just ignore the money and the title and go from there.”

After finishing his doctorate, Khat does not plan on stopping his education or career expansion. He may even return to DJing.

“I enjoy having the experience of learning from others and living through their experiences,” Khat said. “That’s what brings me here every day.” pvillafane.roundupnews@gmail.com