Intro

Welcome to ChairmanX! This site is designed to showcase work at the intersection of higher education administration, software development, and institutional research—where analytical thinking meets practical innovation.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning
  • Educational Data Analytics & Visualization
  • Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC/OER) Program Development
  • Full-Stack Web Application Development
  • Higher Education Technology Integration
  • Academic Pathway Optimization
  • Ethical & Effective AI Usage

The active public project for the 2026–2027 academic year is the ZTC Pathway Mapper — a client-side tool that turns institutional CSV data into pathway dashboards that stay in your browser.

Work

ZTC Pathway Mapper

A production-ready web application for tracking Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course adoption across academic pathways.

Built to transform CSV data into interactive visual dashboards with comprehensive export capabilities. Features include:

  • Visual Progress Tracking: Color-coded dashboards with real-time statistics
  • Smart Filtering: Filter by term, status, and course search
  • Detailed Analytics: Drill-down into course-level ZTC metrics
  • Professional Exports: Filter-aware PDF, CSV, and PNG reports
  • ADA Compliant: WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
  • Zero Cost: 100% client-side, no server required

Technologies: React 18, Tailwind CSS, Chart.js, jsPDF
Status: Production (v3.5.5) — only active public project for the 2026–2027 academic year; UAT approved; WCAG 2.1 AA
Impact: Enables data-driven decision-making for institutional ZTC programs

Open ZTC Pathway Mapper — Chaffey College internal tool (client-side; data stays in your browser). End-user guide included in the app folder.

Skills & learning

My public Pluralsight profile shows my growing skill set—so colleagues and collaborators can see the technologies and topics I am actively developing in support of institutional effectiveness and educational technology.

Additional Projects

For the 2026–2027 academic year, the ZTC Pathway Mapper is the only public application on this site. A broader reference library of documentation and guides may appear here later.

About

Hello! I'm Bradley Franklin, an education technology professional specializing in data-driven institutional effectiveness and innovative learning solutions.

As a California Community College administrator and IT professional, I bridge the gap between higher education administration and technology innovation.

My current focus centers on Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiatives, where I develop data visualization tools and analytical frameworks to track course adoption patterns, measure program impact, and support institutional decision-making. This work involves processing complex datasets across multiple academic pathways (Cal-GETC, Communication Studies) and ZTC classification types (ZTCA, ZTCC, ZTCE, ZTCF, ZTCG, LCT), transforming raw institutional data into actionable intelligence.

I bring a unique combination of administrative insight and technical capability to every project. My approach emphasizes user-centered design, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1), and creating production-ready solutions that serve both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic planning.

Recent highlights include developing the ZTC Pathway Mapper—a comprehensive web application featuring real-time data filtering, multi-format export capabilities, and ADA-compliant design. This project evolved from proof-of-concept to a portfolio-quality tool that demonstrates both technical proficiency and practical institutional impact.

Beyond my professional role, I am pursuing doctoral studies where I continue exploring the intersection of educational technology, data analytics, and institutional effectiveness. My work reflects a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance educational access, affordability, and student success.

Technical Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, React, Python, HTML5/CSS3
  • Data Visualization: Chart.js, Custom Dashboard Development
  • Data Processing: CSV/Excel manipulation, SheetJS, jsPDF
  • Web Technologies: Tailwind CSS, Responsive Design, Progressive Web Apps
  • Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 Compliance, ARIA Implementation
  • Development Tools: Git/GitHub, GitHub Pages, Documentation Systems
  • Institutional Tools: Data analytics platforms, Learning Management Systems
  • AI & Research Tools: Pluralsight (skills), Gemini API, Claude API

When I'm not analyzing institutional data or building educational technology solutions, I'm exploring new developments in higher education policy, educational equity, and emerging technologies that can make college more accessible and affordable for all students.

Let's connect if you're interested in discussing institutional effectiveness, educational data analytics, or collaborative projects in higher education technology.