Biography Information

Dr. Barbara J. Bryan is the provost of the 120 acres, environmentally friendly North Campus, in the county?s northern end. As the chief executive officer, serving 12,000 students, she has primary responsibility for comprehensive campus operations including student affairs, academic affairs, health sciences, business affairs, learning resources, information technology, and all campus facilities. With a $24 million budget, Dr. Bryan leads five deans, 270 full-time faculty and staff, and over 150 adjunct faculty. Dr. Bryan earned her B.A., M.Ed., and Ed.S degrees from the University of Florida, and her Ph.D. from Barry University. She has 26 years of experience in higher education, which includes teaching experience and many years as the associate vice president for student affairs, and college registrar. In 2006, this leader served simultaneously as interim provost, interim dean of academic affairs, and interim dean of business affairs for the North Campus. In 2008, Dr. Bryan led a college team of faculty and administrators in the development of three Bachelors of Applied Science Degrees in Technology Management, Information Technology, and Supervision and Management. During her career at Broward and another state community college she has been directly involved in the reaffirmation process of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. One highlight of her career was serving on the SACS substantive change readiness team in Asia. She provided leadership in the curriculum and student affairs areas at the colleges? now fully accredited campus in Singapore. Among her accomplishments, is guest lecturer for Barry University?s College of Education Graduate School for Qualitative Analysis Courses. Her most recent publication, ?Organizational Transformation through Technological Change? is a qualitative study, regarding eight of Florida?s Community Colleges. Her civic involvements include Board of Trustees membership for Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce. Dr.Bryan is committed to teaching excellence, student-centered learning, and superior services. She believes educators are in the business of positively changing lives.