Paul F. Beran

Key Facts

Party Republican
Status Challenger

Background

Paul Beran graduated from Texas A&M University, earning his Doctor of Philosophy [1, 4]. With his knowledge of Business & Marketing from Duquesne University, Beran has served as President and Creative Director of Advertel, Inc. as well as Marketing Director for Entercom [3]. In recent times, Beran has served as chancellor for the University of Arkansas and filled the role of Interim President for the Western Connecticut State University [4, 6].

Key Issues

Curriculum

Beran believes that higher education should recognize students of different race, backgrounds, and ideologies since campus demographics are constantly evolving [7]. He has however been accused of slowing down this reformation process by Representative Sue Peterson [8].

Community

Beran believes we should build communities that are enriched in understanding and knowledge of several different cultures in and outside universities’ walls [7].

Accessibility

Beran has been in a few scandals over the cancellation of majors at Western Connecticut State [9]. Beran has brought up the idea of removing some majors, which, in recent times, has sparked debate and controversy [9].

Endorsements

No endorsements could be found.

Sources

1 Facebook
2 Western Connecticut State University
3 LinkedIn Profile 1
4 LinkedIn Profile 2
5 News Times
6 Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
7 Aberdeen News
8 Campus Reform
9 The Echo