By SALINA POST
LINDSBORG - Three Bethany College faculty members have been elected to the board for the American Association of University Women of Kansas. Their terms are scheduled to begin July 1.
The "appointments signify the valuable contributions made by Bethany College faculty members to higher education and their continued commitment to gender equity," the college noted in a news release.
Linda Ball, Bethany assistant lecturer of business, will continue serving as college representative to the state board and now as its president-elect. Ball will begin her second year on the state board, and her two-year term as president will commence on July 1, 2024.
"I look forward to promoting AAUW to colleges in Kansas next year as the college representative to the AAUW of Kansas board. I am also honored to be president-elect and excited to prep for my role as state president in 2024," Ball said.
Ruth Mbah, Bethany assistant professor of business, will serve as treasurer for the state board.
Andrea Ring, Bethany associate professor of psychology, will serve as vice president of membership for the state board.
About AAUW
The American Association of University Women began in 1881 when a small group of female college graduates came together to advance women's careers and encourage higher education for women. AAUW has played a significant role in the progress of women in the United States, supporting the academic achievements of many scholars and contributing to the passing of laws like the Equal Pay Act, the Title IX amendment, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Paycheck Fairness Act.