Mark BraunFaculty

Mark J. Braun served as the Provost at Gustavus from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that he served from 2007 to 2011 in a similar role as the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Augustana University, and from 1999 to 2007 as Associate Dean of the College here at Gustavus.  He joined the Gustavus faculty in 1990, after working over a decade in broadcasting.  He currently teaches the Challenge Seminar 'Communication Law," and a First Term Seminar "Vital Speeches."

Mark has an extensive record of service to the field of higher education and was recognized nationally by the Council of Independent Colleges with its Chief Academic Officer Award. He served on the executive committee of the board of directors for the American Conference of Academic Deans, on assessment and planning teams for the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and on the board of directors for the Broadcast Education Association in Washington DC.  He also chaired the board of directors of The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning, and was on the executive committee of the board for the Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota.  He was awarded the Outstanding Citizen Award from the City of Mankato for his work with the Department of Public Safety.  

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