LINDSBORG, Kan. (AP) — Bethany College has selected a committee to find the college’s next president.

The Salina Journal reports that the college’s board of directors on Tuesday announced the selection of a search firm and presidential search committee.

Edward Leonard III announced his resignation six months ago to take the same position at Birmingham Southern College in Alabama. He had been Bethany’s president since 2007. Robert Vogel has been serving as interim president since July.

Sean Patty, vice chairman of the board of directors, says the committee will begin meeting in January, and the search is expected to run through May.

Bethany is a private, liberal arts college with about 600 students.