State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) has named Ryan Hale its dean of academic affairs at SCF Venice. Hale, who began in his new job in July, formerly was a mathematics instructor and dean of students at SCF’s Collegiate School. A long time educator, Hale helped develop two Charter Schools. In his new role, he has expanded SCF programs including the accelerated dual enrollment program and the honors program. Hale is responsible for the direction and administration of academic programs in Venice, including Language and Literature, Business and Technology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Hale has a bachelor of science in chemistry from Grand Valley State University in Michigan and a master of science from the University of Florida at Gainesville. He is working on his doctorate in higher education administration, where his research focuses on the factors affecting college readiness in mathematics for students from low-income households.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF)