Three Bethany College Professors Elected to AAUW of Kansas State Board

May 05, 2023

LINDSBORG, KAN. - Bethany College proudly announces the election of three faculty members to the State Board for the American Association of University Women of Kansas (AAUW of Kansas) beginning July 1, 2023. These appointments signify the valuable contributions made by Bethany College faculty members to higher education and their continued commitment to gender equity. 


Linda Ball, Assistant Lecturer of Business, will continue serving as College Representative to the State Board and now as 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. Ruth Mbah, Assistant Professor of Business, will serve as Treasurer to the State Board. Andrea Ring, Associate Professor of Psychology, will serve as Vice President of Membership for the State Board. 


"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," says Ball. 


AAUW's story began in 1881 when a small group of female college graduates came together to advance women's careers and encourage higher education for women. The American Association of University Women 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. 


Join us in celebrating the achievement of our faculty members and their continued commitment to gender equity. To learn more about AAUW and join the cause, visit their website at https://www.aauw.org/ or the AAUW of Kansas website at https://aauw-ks.aauw.net/.


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 is online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.

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