Located in the densely populated area of eastern Kansas, the East Region includes the Kansas City metropolitan area, Topeka, and Lawrence. The East Region also includes Homeland Security/Emergency Operations, Human Resources, Fiscal, and Accreditation.
Fort Leavenworth, the U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth and the Lansing Correctional facility are located within this region. The East Region is also home to numerous community, public, and private colleges, including: