A day after the Broward College Board of Trustees selected him as their first choice to temporarily lead the college, Henry Mack III withdrew from consideration because he and the school couldn't agree on his compensation and the length of his contract, Broward College officials announced Wednesday
Barbara Bryan, a former Broward College North Campus President, the board's second choice for the job, agreed to become acting president, according to a statement from the college on Wednesday.
Bryan will be the first woman to lead the school.
“I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead Broward College through this time of transition,” said Dr. Bryan. “I’ve spent the greater part of my career at the institution, and it is an honor for me to return in the capacity of acting President to serve among the dedicated and passionate faculty and staff in our mission to provide quality education and job training to our community.
Most important, as we move forward, we will maintain our unwavering commitment to our students, who are at the center of all we do.”
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Bryan has worked in higher education for the last three decades, including 26 years at Broward College. She currently serves as the CEO of Higher Education Consulting.
She also served as the schools' Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and North Campus Provost.
“Dr. Bryan brings a wealth of expertise, institutional knowledge, a deep commitment to the Broward College community, and we look forward to her leadership,” said Board of Trustees Chair Alexis Yarbrough.
