GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s new president is making history.
The college named Kristen Raney as its next president, making her the first female and eighth president in the college’s 111-year history.
Raney takes over the role following the retirement of Jeffrey Rafn who served the college and community for 26 years.
Raney currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), in Davenport, Iowa. She holds more than 20 years of higher education experience at institutions across the Midwest. She earned a Doctor of Education from Edgewood College, a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Cloud State University.
“I am humbled to be selected as the next president of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College,” Raney said. “I am passionate about higher education because it changes lives and strengthens our communities. NWTC’s focus on serving its students and preparing a strong workforce is truly impressive. I am deeply honored to be selected as its next leader and to carry on our shared mission for student success.”
Raney will begin her new job on July 1, 2023.
