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Brief Bio
Jennifer L. Braaten, Ed. D.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• President
Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA
2002-Present
• President
Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, NE
1999-2002
• Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
1991-1999
• Academic Dean
Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
1989-1991
• Professor of Sociology and U.S. History
College of Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University
1980-1988

FORMAL EDUCATION

• Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
1987
• M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University
1976
• B.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1969
• Attended: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN 1967-1968
   
RECOGNITION AWARDS  
• Soroptomist Woman of Distinction of the Year
1992
• Outstanding Dean Award
1990
• Several Outstanding Teacher Awards 1986 and 1989
   
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC INITIATIVES  
• Initiated ESL Program with Japan. Set up campuses in Ireland and Argentina.
   
PERSONAL INFORMATION  
• Born: Fergus Falls, MN
• Spouse: The Rev. Conrad A. Braaten – Senior Pastor,
Church of the Reformation; Washington, DC
• Children: Kirsten A. Braaten, Conrad D. Braaten
   
COMMUNITY SERVICE:  
• Art Museum of Western Virginia
• Ferrum Lions Club
• Roanoke Valley Business Council
• Roanoke Women’s Association for Professional Advancement
   
CHURCH SERVICE:  
• Lutheran Community Foundation, Chair
• Lutheran Family Services, Board Member
• Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Foundation, Board Member
   
COLLEGIATE SERVICE:  
• AAUW (American Association of University Women)
• ACA (Appalachian College Association):
Executive Committee At-Large Representative
Chair of Program Committee
• APFCS (Asia Pacific Federation of Christian Schools) Representative
• Bonner Foundation, Presidents’ Advisory Committee
• CICV (Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia):
Chair
• NASCUMC (National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church):
Commission on Institutional Review, Vice-Chair
Executive Committee
University Senate
• NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association):
Division III Infractions Appeals Committee
Division III Management Policy Council
Future of Division III—Phase II Oversight Group/Strategic Planning
• SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), Commissioner
• USA South Athletic Conference, Chair of President’s Council

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