Robert Herschel Donaldson (born June 14, 1943) is an American political scientist.
He was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa society as an undergraduate and has remained active in the organization as a professor.
He worked to raise the university's profile through international conferences in Tulsa and exchange programs, particularly with institutions in Russia.
His tenure as president was "marked by change and criticism," including a unanimous vote of no confidence by the student government.
[4] After stepping down as president, Donaldson remained at the University of Tulsa as a professor of political science until his retirement in 2013.