Ronald Mason Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Former President of University of the District of Columbia | |
| In office 2015–2023 | |
| President of Southern University | |
| In office 2010–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Slaughter |
| Succeeded by | Ray Belton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1953 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Residence | Washington, D.C. |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Profession | Academic administrator |
Ronald Francis Mason Jr. (born January 15, 1953) is an American lawyer and university administrator, serving as the ninth president of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). He took office in July 2015. This is Mason's third presidential appointment. He was previously chief executive officer at the Southern University System of Louisiana (2010-2015) and Jackson State University (2000-2010). Before his administration at Jackson State, Mason held several executive appointments over a 17-year tenure at Tulane University, including general counsel, vice president for Finance and Operations and senior vice president and general counsel.[1]