Robert R. Jones

President, Edison State College Collier Campus

B.A., Economics, University of Texas

M.B.A., Management, University of Texas

Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

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In 1991 Dr. Jones joined Edison State College as Vice President of Administration and Finance for the college’s District offices. During his 20+ year career with Edison State College, he has served in several key positions including Lee Campus President. He has served as President of Edison State College’s Collier Campus since 2011.

He has been instrumental in managing day-to-day operations, increasing student enrollment, acquiring property for expansion plans, overseeing the design and renovation of buildings, strengthening academic programs and building community partnerships.

Dr. Robert Jones has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and M.B.A. in Management from the University of Texas, and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. He is also a graduate of the highly selective Harvard Education Management Institute for new College Presidents.

Dr. Jones is also active in the community, volunteering his time and expertise for several worthy causes. He has been appointed to the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, the Greater Naples Chamber Leadership Foundation, and Friends of Rookery Bay, and he is a member of the Education Foundation for Collier County. Dr. Jones served on the Industrial Development Authority of Lee County, the Canterbury School Board, and the Chamber of Southwest Florida, as well as serving as President of the Uncommon Friends Foundation.

Bob and his wife Betsi enjoy boating and traveling with their two daughters, one a student at Florida State University and one a student at the University of Florida.