JEANNE LUCAS PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

LINDSBORG, KAN., JULY 28, 2022 - Bethany College announces the promotion of Jeanne Lucas to the position of Vice President of Human Capital Management. Human Capital Management (HCM) combines strategic planning and human resources to optimize productivity and support Bethany College's dedication to integrity, sustainability, and excellence. 

Lucas has nine years of experience in human resources. Prior to coming on as the Director of Human Resources at Bethany College in January of 2021, she was the Assistant Personnel Manager at McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility. She became a Certified Human Resource Practitioner through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP) in February of 2018. Lucas has been accepted to the MBA program at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri where she plans to start classes online in the Fall of 2023. President Elizabeth Mauch explains, “Her unique background made this an excellent promotion. Lucas will continue to oversee Human Resources at Bethany College in addition to focusing on the implementation of the strategic plan’s many new initiatives.” 

Lucas received her Bachelor of Music Education from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Oklahoma. Currently serving as Co-Chair of the board of the Smoky Valley Community Foundation and an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where she was formerly on staff as a Youth Group Director and Ministry Assistant. Additionally, she loves the artistic community of Lindsborg and actively participates in music for the Bethany Oratorio Society, Broadway RFD, and Messiah Lutheran Church. 

Lucas explains, “In my time here at Bethany College as Director of Human Resources, I have been surrounded by greatness. This has been inspirational for me both personally and professionally. In addition to being absolutely enamored by the diverse groups I get to work with here at Bethany, I love being in an environment where strong women support each other and where intelligence and work ethic are prized. Bethany College is a place where everyone works together for the good of the students. I am proud and excited for the opportunity to help Bethany College become THE liberal arts college in Kansas, and to work with initiatives that will grow the enrollment, the endowment, and serve the mission of the college.” 

Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College can be found online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.