Kevin D. Rome
Kevin D. Rome Sr. (born 29 May 1966) is an American university administrator. He serves as the 16th president of Fisk University, a historically black university in Nashville, Tennessee. He was previously the president of Lincoln University from 2013 to 2017.
Kevin D. Rome | |
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16th President of Fisk University | |
Assumed office July 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | H. James Williams |
19th President of Lincoln University | |
In office June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Carolyn Mahoney |
Succeeded by | Jerald Woolfolk |
Personal details | |
Spouse(s) | Stephanie Baker |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
Alma mater | Morehouse College (B.A.) University of Georgia (M.A.) University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D) |
Profession | Academic administrator |
Website | Office of the President |
Early life
Kevin Darnell Rome was born May 29, 1966.[1] He was educated at the Spencer High School in Columbus, Georgia.[1] He graduated from Morehouse College,[2] where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English in 1989.[3] He earned a Master's degree of Education in College Student Personnel from the University of Georgia in 1991 and a PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001.[2][3]
Career
Rome was assistant vice chancellor for student life and diversity at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, vice president for campus life at Clayton State University, and vice president for student services at Morehouse College.[2] He was also the vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management at North Carolina Central University until 2013.[2]
Rome was the president of Lincoln University from 2013 to 2017.[2] During his tenure, he focused on rebranding the school and recruiting students from all over Missouri, especially "better-prepared students."[4] In November 2016, he urged students to focus on building careers and pursuing leadership positions instead of protesting.[3] Rome succeeded Frank L. Sims as the 16th president of Fisk University in June 2017.[2][5]
Personal life
Rome is a lifetime member of Phi Beta Sigma. Rome and his wife, Stefanie Baker Rome, have twins; son, Kevin and daughter Kendel.[4] He met his wife in 2000 on a blind date in Los Angeles, where he traveled to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune and won $5,000.[1]
References
- Rice, Mark (July 28, 2013). "Spencer High graduate rises from Columbus public housing to college president". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- "Fisk names new president". Nashville Post. March 23, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- Swisher, Kaija (November 8, 2016). "'Leading Beyond Anger'. Lincoln University president discusses action, commitment to making change". The Black Hills Pioneer. Spearfish, South Dakota. pp. 3, 9. Retrieved December 8, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- King, Chris (June 12, 2014). "Rebranding Lincoln University". St. Louis American. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- "Dr. Kevin D. Rome, Sr. Named 16th President of Fisk University". Fisk University. March 23, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.