TOPEKA — On Thursday, the Senate Oversight Committee approved Joseph Bain of Goodland, Bill Feuerborn of Garnett, and Zoe F. Newton of Sedan to a four-year term on the Kansas Board of Regents. These individuals fill the positions that will be vacated by Mildred Edwards of Wichita, Tim Emert of Independence, and Edwin “Ed” McKechnie of Archadia.

“Our state’s colleges and universities help educate and prepare students to enter the work force, and the Regents play an important role in overseeing this process,” said Gov. Sam Brownback at their Aug.1 announcement. “Joseph, Bill, and Zoe all bring considerable talent and experience to the board, and I am pleased that they’ve agreed to serve the people of Kansas in this capacity.”

“I believe the Kansas Regents institutions are second to none, and I’m excited to offer my perspective as a product of the Regents system,” Bain said. “I am someone that is still quite close to many of the critical higher education issues students face today, and I think it will be valuable to bring that understanding to the Board of Regents.”