Rock F. Jones
Rockwell Freebird Jones is an American academic administrator, currently serving as the 16th and current president of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Jones was formally inaugurated on October 10, 2008, although he served as president of the University beginning on July 1, 2008.
Rock Jones | |
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16th President of Ohio Wesleyan University | |
Assumed office July 1, 2008 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Rockwell F. Jones |
Alma mater | Hendrix College (B.A.) Duke University Divinity School (M.Div.) University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D.) |
Before beginning his tenure as president, Jones held the served as executive vice president and dean of advancement at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Jones also served as vice president for enrollment and dean of admission and financial aid, interim vice president for student affairs, and chaplain at Hendrix. Jones holds a M.Div. from the Duke University Divinity School, where he graduated magna cum laude, and a Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin.[1][2]
References
- "Rock Jones accepts head role at Ohio Wesleyan University". Log Cabin Democrat. 2007-12-18. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
- "Ohio Wesleyan names 16th president". Columbus Business First. 2007-12-18. Retrieved 2011-02-06.