Ronald S. Rochon is an American educator and academic administrator. He has served as the 4th president of the University of Southern Indiana since 2018.
Ronald S. Rochon | |
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4th President of the University of Southern Indiana | |
Assumed office July 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Linda L. M. Bennett |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Education | Tuskegee Institute (BS) University of Illinois (MS) (PhD) |
Website | usi |
Academic background | |
Thesis | African American college students' attitudes toward identity, culture, and curriculum (1997) |
Doctoral advisor | James D. Anderson |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Education |
Institutions | |
Early life and education edit
Ronald Rochon was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois.[1] He graduated from Willibrord Catholic High School.
Rochon attended Tuskegee Institute and graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science in 1983.[2][3] He earned both a master's degree in animal sciences and, in 1997, a PhD in educational policy studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[4][3][5]
Career edit
Rochon worked as a professor at Texas A&M University, Washington State University, and the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He served as the inaugural dean of the School of Education at Buffalo State University.[1]
In 2010, Rochon began his tenure as provost at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana.[6] He became the fourth president of USI on July 1, 2018.[5] He is the first African American president of the university and was inaugurated on April 5, 2019.[7][8] He guided the university through the COVID-19 pandemic and presided over USI athletics' move from NCAA Division II to Division I.[9]
Rochon has served as chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' board of directors since 2023.[10]
Personal life edit
Rochon's wife, Lynn, serves as the first lady of the University of Southern Indiana.[7][11] They reside in the Evansville-area suburb of Newburgh and have two adult children.
Rochon is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.[12]
References edit
- ^ a b HJay (2015-10-07). "Dr. Ronald Rochon". Evansville Living Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ https://www.tuskegee.edu/Content/Uploads/Tuskegee/files/Events/2021_Founders_Program.pdf
- ^ a b CScarbrough (2018-10-03). "The Rise of Rochon". Evansville Living Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Office, Communications. "Ronald S. Rochon Inaugurated as President of the University of Southern Indiana". blogs.illinois.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b Lyman, Jill (2018-04-19). "University of Southern Indiana names Dr. Ronald Rochon their next president". www.14news.com. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Lindskog, Chad. "How important are athletics to new USI president Ron Rochon?". Courier & Press. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b Evans, Zach. "University of Southern Indiana announces provost Ron Rochon as new president". Courier & Press. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "What to expect at inauguration". www.usi.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "USI Trustees Vote to Move University Into Division 1 Athletics". WEVV 44News. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "Dr. Ronald S. Rochon Appointed Chair of AASCU Board of Directors". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Young, Ian. ""The College Tour" episode featuring USI premieres in the Screaming Eagles Arena". The Shield. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/507246c6-35fb-4635-9f21-a61ae13d06c9/Alumni%20of%20Lambda%20Epsilon%20FoundationV2.F9.pdf