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Roxbury Community College names Jonathan Jefferson new president
He most recently served as chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University in Cambridge.
Roxbury Community College announced Tuesday that Jonathan Jefferson, who has most recently served as chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University, will serve as the school’s next president.
In a statement, the college praised Jefferson’s “more than 30 years of experience in strategic planning, academic leadership, consulting expertise,” as well as his “dedication to fostering leadership development.” He was unanimously nominated for the position by the school’s Board of Trustees and his appointment was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, the college said in a press release.
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“RCC’s Trustees are confident that Dr. Jefferson has the leadership, knowledge, skills and determination needed to position RCC for growth and long-term success,” Sheriff Steven Tompkins, chair of the school’s board of trustees, said in a statement. “We look forward to working with Dr. Jefferson, the internal RCC community, and RCC’s vast network of external supporters to ensure that RCC remains a beacon of affordable, quality education.”
In a statement, Jefferson said he is “humbled and honored” to serve as the community college’s 18th president.
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“I am excited to collaborate with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and the broader community to shape this esteemed institution’s next chapter of success.” he said. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott for her exemplary leadership, which has positioned RCC to continue its vision of empowering the community with an education that matters.”
Jefferson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Morehouse College, a master of engineering from Cornell University, a master of science from Capella University, and a doctorate in management from Colorado Technical University, according to RCC.
In addition to his work at Lesley University, he served as director of the institute for leadership at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, dean for the business schools at both Clark Atlanta University and Albany State University.
He will take on the role of president on July 1.
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