ACUE mourns the loss of legendary higher education leader and former American Council on Education President Molly Corbett Broad.

Broad was instrumental in ACUE’s founding as an early champion and believer in the importance of great teaching to student success and equity. ACUE’s relationship with Molly deepened into ACE’s formal endorsement of ACUE Certification. This paved the way for the national recognition of the extraordinary faculty who earn this distinction and the universities that center great teaching in their commitment to excellence.

A leading spokesperson for American higher education, Broad became the twelfth president of ACE in 2008. She was the first woman to lead the organization since its founding in 1918. Broad came to ACE from the University of North Carolina (UNC), where she served as president from 1997-2006, leading UNC through a period of unprecedented enrollment growth. Due in large part to the success of the Focused Growth Initiative, minority enrollment at UNC grew at more than double the rate of the overall student body during her tenure. She also spearheaded the creation of a need-based financial aid program for in-state undergraduates and the creation of the College Foundation of North Carolina.

Broad held a number of administrative and executive positions at several universities prior to her tenure at UNC. At the California State University system, she served as senior vice chancellor for administration and finance from 1992–93, and as executive vice chancellor and Chief Operating Officer from 1993 until her election as UNC president. Earlier in her career, Broad served as the chief executive officer for Arizona’s three-campus university system (1985–92) and in a succession of administrative posts at Syracuse University (1971–85).

Terry Brown is Vice President for Academic Innovation and Transformation at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). She oversees a division that provides programming and services to help members fulfill their academic mission, primarily in the areas of civic engagement, international education, student success, and teacher education. She is an advocate for accessible, affordable public higher education.

In nearly twenty years of academic leadership, Brown has led colleges and universities in integrated and strategic academic and enrollment planning, aligning budget and space resources to academic priorities. As a first-generation college student, Brown is committed to student success and spearheaded several efforts to increase college completion.

Dr. Amy Chasteen is a professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development at the
University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Chasteen received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of
Michigan and has been a USM faculty member since 1997. As a sociologist and an administrator, Dr.
Chasteen focuses on understanding generational differences, the power of culture and social change, and our
increasingly diverse educational and work environments.

As Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Dr. Chasteen supports the work of the Provost and Senior
Vice President for Academic Affairs, serving as the Provost’s designee in his absence. She exercises
leadership in assigned areas of responsibility and assists the Provost with strategic initiatives across the
division of academic affairs. Dr. Chasteen has primary responsibility for faculty development, student success,
online learning initiatives, and overall enrollment management at the institution.

Dr. Summer DeProw began serving as Chancellor at University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College on Jan. 2, 2023. Previously she served as UA-PTC’s Provost and before arriving at UA-PTC, Dr. DeProw served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Assessment and Accreditation at Arkansas State University (A-State) in Jonesboro. She had been with A-State for six years and started as the Director of Assessment. She was promoted to Assistant Vice Chancellor after two years in the Director’s position.

She has a strong background working with international and other diverse student populations. In 2014, DeProw graduated from the University of Mississippi’s (UM) doctoral program in Higher Education where she researched student intercultural competence development, postsecondary education systems in South Africa, and the history of faculty participation in campus integration during the US Civil Rights era. During her career at Williams Baptist University, she instructed and mentored many international students from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central and South America, as well as a multitude of historically disadvantaged domestic students.

Dr. DeProw continues to hold graduate teaching privileges at A-State. She was named outstanding doctoral student and holds graduate teaching privileges at UM. DeProw served for 18 years as Business Department Chair at Williams Baptist University and earned Associate Professor rank.

In addition to her post-graduate work, Dr. DeProw holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA, and a Specialist in Community College Teaching from A-State. DeProw has served higher education since 1997 and throughout her career has mentored hundreds of students, developed curriculum and programs, coached national award-winning collegiate teams, participated in economic and workforce development, and served many faculty and staff.

Dr. Marielena DeSanctis commenced her tenure as the President of the Community College of Denver on January 15, 2021.

Dr. DeSanctis has served as Provost & Senior VP of Academic Affairs and Student Services, Central Campus President, Vice-President of Student Affairs, and as an adjunct instructor at Broward College. In the K-12 sector, Dr. DeSanctis has served as a teacher, High School Assistant Principal & Principal, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction for Broward County Public Schools. She also brings with her almost six years of experience as an engineer in private industry.

She has served as a committee member and leader of several professional organizations including her election to the position of State President of the Florida Association of School Administrators; Senate confirmation as a member of the Florida Education Practices Commission; and a Board member of the National Community College Hispanic Council. Dr. DeSanctis currently serves as a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Board on Higher Education and the Workforce; a member of Jobs for the Future Policy Trust Council; on the Workforce Development Committee of Downtown Denver Partnership; and as a Board Member of the Colorado Education Initiative. She is a graduate of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, and Leadership Florida. She received the 2016 Hispanic Woman of Distinction among other honors.

Marie earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology; a master’s degree in Math Education from Nova Southeastern University; and an Ed.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University.

Marie is a Cuban American native of south Florida, fluent in Spanish, and a mother of two children – Conner (27), an engineer; and Allie (24), a second-year law student. She is married to Lance DeSanctis and lives in Bailey, Colorado.

Dr. Scott Furlong, SUNY Oswego’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, has 24+ years of higher education experience. He is a political scientist with a focus on American Government and Public Policy. He previously served as the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (previously the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay for ten years with academic and administrative responsibility over a range of arts and sciences programs. Prior to becoming dean, he served as chair of the Department of Public and Environmental Affairs and as Co-Director of UWGB’s First Year Experience Program (FOCUS).

He has published extensively in the area of public and rulemaking policy. He has co-authored two books published by CQ Press/Sage: Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives (with Michael Kraft and recently published as a 6th edition), and Rulemaking: How Government Agencies Write Law and Make Policy (with Cornelius Kerwin and soon to be its 5th edition). He has taught courses in American Government and Politics, Public Policy, Regulatory Policy, Administrative Law, Public Management, and a first year seminar class. He is often asked to share his expertise on issues of government and politics by national, state, and local media. At SUNY Oswego, Dr. Furlong manages the Academic Affairs division ensuring the academic integrity of the various programs. This also includes a variety of offices that support the College’s academic and student success endeavors.

He earned his bachelor of arts degree in Government from St. Lawrence University in New York, and his Masters of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Political Science from American University.

Dr. Shonda Gibson is passionate about students and about the life-changing impact of education. With over 25 years of corporate and industry experience in the fields of leadership, operations management, recruiting, training and team development, she brings a continuous improvement philosophy to approaching both student and university success. Dr. Gibson is a champion for the student-ready university – where every level of leadership takes relentless ownership of our graduates’ effectiveness, continuously evaluating our practices to ensure all are fully prepared to thrive!

Dr. Gibson serves as Chief Transformation Officer and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with The Texas A&M University System.  The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of 11 universities and eight state agencies, serving more than 153,000 students and making more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. The A&M System Office of Academic Affairs provides leadership and support over academic programs, educational initiatives, academic policy, student affairs, digital learning and data analysis. The office also supports innovation and transformation through several special initiatives and provides guidance in the areas of collaboration and other outreach activities. Dr. Gibson provides executive leadership and direction in academic-related areas and initiatives, including the academic program development process for A&M System members; ensuring the development of quality measures for success; providing system wide leadership for academic technology initiatives; fostering communication and coordination between system members; and working with system members on identifying common issues and seeking solutions.

Dr. Gibson has served in a variety of higher education roles including: Executive Director of the Texas Institute for Competency Based Education; Accreditation Liaison for the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Interim Vice President for Student Access and Success; Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness and Research; Executive Director for Global Learning and Quality Enhancement; and adjunct faculty in both the College of Business, and College of Education and Human Services.

She holds multiple degrees through The Texas A&M University System including, a bachelor degree, a Master of Business Administration with dual concentrations in management and economics, a Master of Science in Psychology with a cognate focus on management, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology through Texas A&M University-Commerce.  She is passionate about travel and exploring unique destinations, sampling diverse cuisines, and cooking for and with family and friends.

Dr. Goold currently serves as the Program Director and Department Chair of EMS Education at American River College. Grant recently completed a 2-year assignment at the California Community College Chancellors Office in the Economic and Workforce Development division.

He also currently serves as Advisor to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). In addition to his academic duties, Dr. Goold has served for over 23 years as a publicly elected official in the Sacramento region. Dr. Goold has written several books related to public safety, leadership, and recently finished his latest textbook focusing on student success.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Goold has traveled around the world working with Aquatic and Hospitality professionals speaking and wide variety of leadership topics. Grant completed his Bachelor’s degree from California State University Sacramento, a Master’s in Public Administration from University of San Francisco and a Doctorate in Education from the University of San Francisco. Dr. Goold currently lives in Citrus Heights California with his wife of 35 years. They have 5 children and 5 grandchildren.

Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Ph.D., C’82, is the Provost and Vice President of Spelman College. Dr. Scott-Johnson, formerly served as the provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey.  From 2016-2022, she served as the dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at the California State University Los Angeles. From 2013-2016, she served as the interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts. She is the former chairperson and professor of psychology and founding director of the Psychometrics Graduate Program at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Scott-Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and graduated magna cum laude from Spelman College in 1982, and a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Psychology and Neuroscience from Princeton University in 1984 and 1989, respectively. Dr. Scott-Johnson is a committed administrator, teacher, and scholar. Her role as an administrator has been to empower the educational enterprise through student-centered curricula and faculty-oriented research and pedagogy/andragogy. Dr. Scott-Johnson has published widely in professional journals and has been principal investigator for a large number of research and program development grants, totaling more than $6 million.

Her research interests include eating disorders, body image, and sensory systems, as well as preparing more minority students for the psychology pipeline. She has also had funding that allowed her to examine factors that contribute to the success of women in STEM fields and the academy. Her memberships include the American Psychological Association (Committee on Animal Research and Ethics (CARE); Divisions 1, 2, 5, & 8), Association of Heads of Psychology Departments (Board of Directors, 2007-2008), Project Kaleidoscope (National Advisory Board)/ Faculty for the 21st Century, Council of College of Arts and Sciences, and the American Association of Colleges and Universities. She chaired the Committee on Animal Research and Ethics (CARE).

In 2016, she was elected to the Board of Directors (BOD) of the American Psychological Association and was the liaison to the Membership Committee, the Finance Committee, the Committee on Divisions and APA Relations, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce, the Ethics Committee, and Ethics Taskforce. She is an alumna of the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS), and the American Psychological Association Women’s Leadership Institute.

Ellen Junn served as the 11th president of California State University, Stanislaus. She is the first Korean-American woman president appointed in the US to a four-year public institution. As President of Stan State, she established a strong reputation for displaying a focus on implementing new and innovative programs for student success, especially for non-traditional students, supporting a number of initiatives including CareerReadyU, Design Your Life courses, Freshman Convocation, as well as building new state-of-the art technology-enhanced Active Learning Classrooms. Another key area of focus was her support of  implementing institutional diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice action plans.

President Junn enjoyed an extensive 35-year history with the CSU, having worked at five other CSU campuses prior to joining Stan State. She served provost and vice president at CSU Dominguez Hills, provost and vice president at San Jose State University, associate provost at Fresno State, associate dean of the College of Health and Human Development at CSU Fullerton, and assistant professor at CSU San Bernardino. She also served as a visiting professor at Indiana University.

President Junn earned her bachelor’s degree in experimental and cognitive psychology from the University of Michigan and a master’s and Ph.D. in cognitive and developmental psychology from Princeton University. She is widely published and has written numerous peer-reviewed research and journal articles on topics, such as supporting the success of underserved students, the importance of university-community engagement and strategies for supporting non-tenure-track faculty — especially women and minorities, as well as promoting innovative teaching strategies. Academics is a family affair for President Junn. Her husband is a retired physicist, and her son and his wife are faculty in the History Department at Brandeis University.