Kevin M. Ross
President, Lynn University
Kevin Ross was named the fifth president of Lynn University, succeeding his father, Dr. Donald E. Ross, who was Lynn's president for the previous 35 years. He took office July 1, 2006.
Kevin Ross has held numerous administrative positions in educational institutions, including Lynn. In his role as chief operating officer (COO) immediately preceding his presidency, Ross initiated and oversaw completion of Lynn's long-range strategic plan.
Ross came to Lynn in 1999 as associate dean of the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of International Communication, where he facilitated installation of its state-of-the-art broadcast journalism curriculum, studios and equipment.
Ross also served as director of special projects, director of development, and vice president of institutional advancement before assuming the COO position in 2004.
Ross earned his A.B. degree in English in 1994 from Colgate University and his Master of Arts in Liberal Arts in 1997 at St. John's College in Annapolis, Md. He recently received his doctorate in higher education leadership and policy from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. His dissertation topic was "Bridging the Gap: A Multi-Case Study of the Adoption and Implementation of Instructional Technology in Higher Education."
