Dr. Jerome Ratchford
Dr. Jerome Ratchford started his career at KSU as the Coordinator of Minority and International Student Retention Services in 1988. Less than a year later, he became the Director of the Department of Student Development. After 15 years as Director, he became the Dean of Students and subsequently, the Vice President for Student Success. Throughout his work at KSU, Dr. Ratchford advocated for students and developed KSU into a place where students from all backgrounds, especially those who identify as international and minority students, can succeed in and out of the classroom.
To learn more about Dr. Ratchford's personal history, advocacy, and thoughts on diversity, view his videos:
- Coal Miners, Southeastern Kentucky
- Segregated Education
- You Can Learn Something from Anyone
- Education and Proving the Systems Wrong
- Living in the South
- Coming to KSU in 1988
- My Impact at KSU
- Keeping Our Future Focused
- Get Involved
- Closing Message to KSU
Coal Miners, Southeastern Kentucky
Segregated Education
You Can Learn Something from Anyone
Education and Proving the Systems Wrong
Living in the South
Coming to KSU in 1988
My Impact at KSU
Keeping Our Future Focused
Get Involved
Closing Message to KSU