He left Butler in 1993 to enter the first year class at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. During his law school experience, Rod was elected vice-president of the Black Law Student's Association, twice elected as a Student Bar Association Senator and published several articles in his law school's weekly newspaper. During his third and final year of law school, Rod was recognized as the Best Student in the Study of Trial Advocacy, receiving the highest grade. He was awarded the degree Juris Doctor in 1996 and following graduation was offered a position to work as a State Attorney, in the former office of U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno. Rod, instead, accepted a position at DePauw University, in Greencastle, Indiana, where he served as Senior Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment.
Rod continues to work to provide opportunities for our nation's youth.
He often addresses community organizations and church groups around the U.S. to inspire others to create programs for students which will allow them to explore life-changing experiences through education. He currently works as Director of the Indiana College Connections Program housed at DePauw University. The program, funded by Lilly Endowment, INC. is designed to increase the number of first-generation students pursuing higher education options within the State of Indiana. Copyright 2000 Indiana College Connections. All rights reserved.