A Pair of African American Scholars Who Have Been Named to Dean Positions

Janette M. Braverman is the new dean of the College of Business and Management, External Partnerships at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She also serves as a board supervisor for Ozaukee County in Wisconsin. Dean Braverman is a former information technology executive for Harley-Davidson and Rockwell Automation.

Dean Braverman is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, where she majored in computer information systems. She holds a master’s degree in business management from Cardinal Stritch University.

Maurice Charles has been named dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel at the University of Chicago. He was dean for spiritual engagement and chaplain at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York.

Dr. Charles holds a master of divinity degree and Ph.D. both from the University of Chicago Divinity School.

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