Ray Franke

Campus Dean & Dean Business Administration (interim) at Bristol Community College

Ray Franke, PhD, MBA, currently serves as Campus Dean and Interim Dean of Business Administration at Bristol Community College since January 2025. Previously, Franke held the position of Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Community College System of New Hampshire from 2021 to January 2025. Extensive experience includes leading academic programs and securing significant grants, totaling over $26 million, while managing substantial faculty teams. As the founder and director of DRF Higher Education Research and Consulting, Franke focuses on strategic management in higher education and consulting on student success initiatives. Academic responsibilities at UMass Boston included roles as Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration and chairing the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee. Educational credentials include a PhD and MA from UCLA, an MBA from Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, and a Licentiate degree in International Economics from Universidad de Salamanca.

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Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College (Bristol) offers a rich variety of degree, certificate, and training programs along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. The Center for Workforce and Community Education provides customized training for businesses and the community. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.


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