Presidential Search

Presidential Search

Application Deadline is November 15.

Latest Update

November 7, 2024

The Bethany College Presidential Search Committee has received 46 applications so far. More are expected as the deadline of November 15 approaches. 

Since September 10, the Committee has been reviewing the applications and identifying the top candidates. Immediately after November 15, a systematic scoring and discussion process will be used to identify the pool of candidates to be considered for campus and Lindsborg interviews. This process will include extensive vetting, screening Zoom interviews, and in-person interviews by the committee. This phase is expected to be completed by the end of this year so that the final candidates can be brought to campus and the Lindsborg community early in 2025. 


It is anticipated that the Bethany Board will choose the next president soon after the campus and Lindsborg visits. The Search Committee remains on schedule to complete its work and continues to ask for your prayers and support as it enters this next critical phase.

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Bethany College Launches National Search for 16th President

September 13, 2024
"We are excited to begin this search for Bethany's next president," said Dr. Rob Habiger '69, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. "Bethany College is an institution with a storied history and a bright future. We are seeking a leader who is not only committed to academic and institutional excellence but also to nurturing the values that have made Bethany a cornerstone of the Lindsborg community for more than 140 years."

Bethany College Announces Selection of Presidential Search Committee Members

April 30, 2024
The newly appointed Presidential Search Committee will commence their work immediately, aiming to recommend a candidate for Bethany College's 16th president to the board by the April 2025 board meeting.

Bethany College Announces Appointment of Interim President, Dr. Steve Eckman

December 29, 2023
Bethany College is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Steve Eckman as the Interim President for the next 12-18 months. Currently serving as the Chancellor at York University in York, Nebraska, Dr. Eckman brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in higher education.
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A fountain on the campus of Bethany College

Bethany College Launches National Search for 16th President

September 13, 2024
"We are excited to begin this search for Bethany's next president," said Dr. Rob Habiger '69, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. "Bethany College is an institution with a storied history and a bright future. We are seeking a leader who is not only committed to academic and institutional excellence but also to nurturing the values that have made Bethany a cornerstone of the Lindsborg community for more than 140 years."

Bethany College Announces Selection of Presidential Search Committee Members

April 30, 2024
The newly appointed Presidential Search Committee will commence their work immediately, aiming to recommend a candidate for Bethany College's 16th president to the board by the April 2025 board meeting.

Bethany College Announces Appointment of Interim President, Dr. Steve Eckman

December 29, 2023
Bethany College is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Steve Eckman as the Interim President for the next 12-18 months. Currently serving as the Chancellor at York University in York, Nebraska, Dr. Eckman brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in higher education.
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About Bethany 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 is online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.

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

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