Kay Hinkle has been reappointed to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees by Gov. Mike Beebe.
Hinkle, of Mountain View, was first appointed to the board in 2004. She is a 1970 graduate of UCA with a degree in business. Hinkle’s current term will expire January 2018.
“I am honored and excited about serving another term on the UCA Board of Trustees,” Hinkle said. “It is a privilege to give back to my Alma Mater, and I am very appreciative that the Governor had the confidence in me for this reappointment.”
One of Hinkle’s goals is to see the university continue to stabilize its finances.
“By doing that, the university can be more progressive for the students, faculty and staff,” she said. “Recruiting new students is important so we can continue to grow at a steady pace.”
Hinkle is a member and president of the Stone County Scholarship Foundation Board, and a member of the Committee of 100 for the Ozark Folk Center. She and her husband, Jim, were Stone County Distinguished Citizens for 2010. Jim Hinkle serves as chairman of the Board for Centennial Bank in Mountain View. They are active members of Flatwoods Baptist Church and have two daughters, both UCA graduates, and three grandchildren. Kay Hinkle also served on the Mountain View School Board for ten years.
“In my opinion, UCA has a very promising future even though our state and country are experiencing difficult times,” Hinkle said. “It is extremely important that we put more emphasis on educating our youth so they can become responsible and successful adults. UCA’s beautiful campus, location, and excellent faculty are reasons why the University will continue to experience success. Everyone working together with common goals is also a vital key to UCA’s future.”
