By Ball State Marketing and Communications Muncie, IN The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has announced that Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns has been elected the MAC’s Chair of the Council of Presidents. He replaces University at Buffalo President Dr. Satish Tripathi, who served as Chair for the last four academic years. President Mearns has also been named the MAC representative to the NCAA Board of Directors. “On behalf of the President’s Council, I would like to express my gratitude to.