Eleventh President of Ripon College, 1996-2002

Paul B. Ranslow, pictured above with his wife Stephanie, was inaugurated as the eleventh president of Ripon College on September 29, 1996. President Ranslow came to Ripon from a position as executive vice president for admission at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. Dr. Ranslow has more than 22 years of higher education administration experience, including service as interim president at Pitzer in 1991-92. President Ranslow and his wife made their mark on campus by their participation in campus activities, their friendliness and approachability, and their sunny, positive approach to the task of leading a small liberal arts college to a better understanding of its strengths and of potential areas for growth and exploration.