Ronald Rochon
Ronald S. Rochon | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Early life and education
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
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
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
- ^ 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