Office of the President

Dr. Jamonica Rolle serves as the sixth president of Illinois Central College, bringing more than 20 years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, and higher education administration.

Prior to joining ICC, Dr. Rolle served as College Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and College Operations at Broward College, a role she held beginning in July 2024. In that position, she served as the Chief Academic Officer, leading the strategic direction, operation, and evaluation of academic affairs. She was accountable for the academic success and overall experience of 52,000 students and 1,100 faculty members. Throughout her tenure at Broward College, Dr. Rolle held key leadership roles, including Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and North Campus, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Associate Dean of Communication and Fine Arts.

Before transitioning into senior leadership, Dr. Rolle served as a full-time faculty member in Speech Communication at Broward College. Her teaching background also includes positions as a Graduate Business Communication Instructor at Florida Atlantic University and a high school English and Reading teacher in Broward County Public Schools.

Dr. Rolle has led major institutional initiatives focused on student success, academic excellence, and strategic partnerships. She has successfully championed innovation in teaching and learning, prioritizing the acquisition of cutting-edge tools that integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), and, where applicable, advanced robotics, embedding these technologies across the curriculum. Her leadership has driven numerous student retention and post-completion initiatives, including developmental education reform, a dynamic co-curricular students and faculty engagement agenda, and strategic community and institutional partnerships. Additionally, she has been instrumental in programs designed to foster local and state economic development. As Vice President/Campus President for the North Campus, Dr. Rolle established and nurtured lasting collaborations with municipal, community, and industry leaders.

She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Communication from Florida Atlantic University and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida. Dr. Rolle has served on the Board of Directors for 211 Broward, the Pompano Beach Economic Development Council, and a local chamber of commerce. She was recently named by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders for 2025.