Dr. Kevin Ross was named the fifth president of Lynn University, succeeding his father, Dr. Donald E. Ross, who was Lynn's president for the past 35 years. He took office July 1, 2006.

Kevin Ross has held numerous administrative positions in educational institutions, including Lynn. In his most recent role preceding his presidency as chief operating officer (COO), Kevin initiated and oversaw completion of Lynn's long-range strategic plan with the aid of Dr. George Keller, noted higher education strategic planning expert and author of Academic Strategy: The Management Revolution in American Higher Education. The long-range plan titled, "Lynn 2020," provides a blueprint for developing Lynn University over the next 15 years.

Dr. 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.

Dr. Ross also served as director of special projects, director of development, and vice president of institutional advancement before assuming the COO position in 2004. Under his guidance, the institutional advancement division has increased in size, scope and achievements. It has embarked on ambitious plans to raise funds to support several new campus expansion projects and academic program enhancements.

Dr. 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."

In addition to receiving in-depth leadership education from his father, Dr. Ross has served as admissions officer and associate director of admissions at two independent schools, The Hill School (Pottstown, Pa.), and Avon Old Farms School (Avon, Conn.). His first higher education post was assistant to the president of Wilmington College (Wilmington, Del.).

He has served on the Palm Beach Literacy Coalition board of directors, the President's advisory board of Pope John Paul II High School, and the founding board of directors of Boca Raton Educational Television. He also is currently serving on the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a member of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County.

He and his wife, Kristen Carr Ross, are the parents of a daughter, Ainsley, and a son, Graham. Kristen is president of the Junior League of Boca Raton, as well as the owner of a clothing business.