Mark Braun

Mark J. Braun served as the Provost at Gustavus from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that he served as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Augustana University, and as Associate Dean of the College at Gustavus.  He currently teaches Communication Law, the Challenge Seminar: Media Writing: Covering Race and Justice,  the First Term Seminar: Vital Speeches,  and The Art of Photography, a Three Crowns Curriculum fine arts course.

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 ACAD - 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 in recognition of his many contributions to that community.  

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