Frances M. Franklin Academic Alliance

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Frances Mason Franklin served as a professor of English at Tri-C from 1969 to 1983, where she made a positive impact on strengthening student retention, academic achievement and faculty development. She helped lay the groundwork for programs that supported student success from entry to graduation.

Throughout her career, Franklin held key roles that advanced the College's mission, including director of the Learning Center and coordinator of developmental education. She was instrumental in designing academic support systems that provided students with the tools to persist and succeed.

Equally committed to her colleagues, she mentored faculty across departments, helping them grow professionally and effectively support their students. She believed that student success was directly linked to strong, well-supported educators — and she devoted herself to both.