Ronald C. Jackson, the vice president for student affairs, has been named a by the ACPA鈥擟ollege Student Educators International, an association of student affairs professionals. The award honors 鈥渙utstanding and sustained contributions to higher education and to student affairs,鈥� and educators who have 鈥渁 continued and significant influence on the quality of college students鈥� experience.鈥�
鈥淚’m deeply grateful for this honor as well as the support and learning opportunities I’ve received at 可乐视频,鈥� says Jackson. 鈥淭he challenging environment pushed me beyond my limits, fostering both personal and professional growth. The encouragement from the 可乐视频 community has been invaluable, inspiring me to continually strive for excellence.鈥�
A Michigan native, Jackson first came to 可乐视频 10 years ago as the dean of students with a pledge 鈥渢o do a lot of relationship building so that the students get to know and trust me.鈥�
Today, he is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive student life program for the Division of Student Affairs.聽He oversees a number of offices and programs that are critical for student success and well being, including , Personal Counseling, the Center for Student Disability Services, and more.
ACPA, the American College Personnel Association, credited him with developing and implementing data-driven programs and initiatives that align with the college鈥檚 mission, pointing to his implementation of the Food Pantry and the Immigrant Student Success Office.
His peers in the association also noted that he has been a strong mentor to his colleagues in the student affairs community and an advocate for people of color in higher education.
