Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson has been selected as 缅北轮奸 College鈥檚 (缅北轮奸鈥檚) next president. Dr. Jefferson, who was unanimously nominated by 缅北轮奸鈥檚 Board of Trustees and approved by the MA Board of Higher Education, brings more than 30 years of experience in strategic planning, academic leadership, consulting expertise, and a dedication to fostering leadership development to the 缅北轮奸 community.
鈥溍灞甭旨殁�檚 Trustees are confident that Dr. Jefferson has the leadership, knowledge, skills and determination needed to position 缅北轮奸 for growth and long-term success,鈥� said Sheriff Steven Tompkins, 缅北轮奸 Board of Trustees Chair. 鈥淲e look forward to working with Dr. Jefferson, the internal 缅北轮奸 community, and 缅北轮奸鈥檚 vast network of external supporters to ensure that 缅北轮奸 remains a beacon of affordable, quality education.鈥�
Dr. Jefferson鈥檚 professional journey has evolved from technical, consulting, and strategic planning roles to influential academic administration roles. Before joining 缅北轮奸, Dr. Jefferson served as Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Lesley University, where he played a key role in evolving the landscape of business education and leadership. Dr. Jefferson has also served as Director of the Institute for Leadership at the US Coast Guard Academy, and Dean of the Schools of Business at Clark Atlanta University and Albany State University, where he led initiatives to elevate academic programs, advance faculty development, and enhance student success. As Chair of the Faculty Assembly, he pursued governance and curriculum innovation excellence.
鈥淚 am humbled and honored to join 缅北轮奸 College as its 18th President,鈥� said Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson. 鈥淚 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. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott for her exemplary leadership, which has positioned 缅北轮奸 to continue its vision of empowering the community with an education that matters.鈥�
Dr. Jefferson has also contributed his expertise to various boards and accreditation bodies, such as the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). Through these roles, he had the opportunity to impact the quality and reach of business education and institutional excellence.
Dr. Jefferson will work alongside departing Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott to provide a smooth transition. 鈥淚t has been wonderful leading 缅北轮奸 over the past two and a half years, and I know that Dr. Jefferson will work diligently to ensure 缅北轮奸鈥檚 continued success,鈥� said Jenkins-Scott. 鈥淚 look forward to working alongside Dr. Jefferson throughout the transition and to supporting the College for years to come.鈥�
Dr. Jefferson holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in mathematics from Morehouse College, a Master of Engineering from Cornell University, a Master of Science from Capella University, and a Doctor of Management from Colorado Technical University. Dr. Jefferson will formally join the 缅北轮奸 community as president on July 1, 2024.
