Faculty and Deans
| Distinguished Faculty | Deans | Additional Outstanding Faculty |
Regent University's faculty and deans are nationally and internationally noted political authorities, scholars, theologians, historians, authors and business executives. More importantly, they are leaders who bring their collective professional experience and extraordinary academic credentials together with a passion to develop tomorrow's leaders.
Distinguished Faculty
General John Ashcroft, Government & Law 
J.D. University of Chicago
B.A. Yale University
Following a three-decade career of public service that included four years as attorney general of the United States, six years in the U.S. Senate and eight years as governor of Missouri, John Ashcroft joined Regent in 2005, giving students the rare privilege of being mentored by a leader known for confronting tough issues in law and government.
"It's an honor for me to have an opportunity to again devote my life in some measure to education and to young people and students. There is no more noble pursuit than that of investing in the future."
Admiral Vern Clark, Government and Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship
MBA University of Arkansas
BBA Evangel University
Commission Received from Officer Candidate School, 1968
Regent students are privileged to learn from one of the world's most respected leaders. Admiral Clark retired from the Navy in 2005, having made his mark on more than just that military branch, but also on his nation. The former Chief of Naval Operations directed the Joint Staff's Crisis Action Team for Desert Shield and Desert Storm and is considered a visionary with a bold, purposeful approach to leadership. Clark attributes his success to investing in human capital.
"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give. I'm both thrilled and honored to be able to invest in the lives of Regent students."
Stanley Burgess, Divinity
Ph.D. University of Missouri
M.A. University of Michigan
B.A. University of Michigan
Born and raised in India, Dr. Burgess is passionate about changing the world with an international focus to meet the needs of Regent's diverse student body. He was instrumental in implementing the doctoral curriculum around Regent's Ph.D. program in Renewal Studies and is a widely published author.
"I believe in purposefully encouraging a multi-cultural [academic] approach so that we do not westernize or homogenize foreign students."
Gary Collins, Psychology & Counseling
Ph.D. Purdue University
M.A. University of Toronto
B.A. McMaster University
Dr. Collins is cofounder of American Association of Christian Counseling (AACC), the largest Christian counseling association in the world, and founding editor of Christian Counseling Today magazine. Known as the father of Christian counseling, Dr. Collins is in popular demand as a prolific author and speaker. As a distinguished visiting professor, he will be teaching Regent's doctoral students and advising Psychology & Counseling faculty in increasing the school's leadership presence.
"Forward movement requires more than good management. Growth and progress come from vision. Learn all you can about leadership, humbly submit yourself to God's guidance, and surround yourself with godly men and women who can help move your vision forward."
Louis Gallien, Education
Ed.D. University of North Carolina-Greensboro
M.A. University of North Carolina-Greensboro
B.S. Taylor University
Dr. Gallien's research findings have significantly served the African American community. He came to Regent in 2001, after teaching at several universities, including Wheaton College and Spelman College, and was a Visiting Scholar at Oxford-Brookes University in Oxford, England. Gallien has co-edited and authored several books on instructing and mentoring African American college students.
"When you begin to understand mortality and legacy, you begin to reproduce. I can think of few things as rewarding as influencing the brilliant minds of the doctoral candidates who are attracted to Regent."
David Gyertson, Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Ph.D. Michigan State University
B.A. Spring Arbor College
This former Regent University president returned to Regent in 2005 having also served as president of Taylor University and Asbury College. Gyertson has hosted a nationally syndicated religious news program, sits on numerous executive boards and is a highly sought after business and ministry consultant.
"This role allows me to be laser focused. I see this as an opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of Christian leaders ... to ensure that our students leave with a master plan for life."
W. George Selig, Educational Leadership
Ed.D. University of Massachusetts
M.A. Central Washington State College
B.A. Central Washington State College
Dr. Selig came to Regent in 1980 as a founding professor of special education. He has helped launch the distance-learning program and expand the number and types of degrees offered. Dr. Selig is a leader in the development of the regulations for special education both at the state and federal level. He has written extensively in parenting, relationships and individual differences.
"What advice would I give to aspiring leaders? Learn to love - no matter who people are or what their title or station is in life."
Graham Twelftree, Divinity
Ph.D. University of Nottingham
M.A. University of Oxford
B.A. University of Adelaide
A seasoned researcher and author, Dr. Twelftree has some one hundred books, articles and reviews to his credit. He has served on several boards, including the Institute for Biblical Research and Journal for the Study of Historcial Jesus and is a member of the prestigious Tyndale Fellowship, Cambridge, UK. Twelftree is also a part of the Third Quest for the Historical Jesus movement, a scholarly attempt to discover the true identity and message of Jesus.
"I'm excited about the Renewal Studies Ph.D. program because of the opportunity it presents to develop new scholars and teachers whose hearts and minds are fully integrated."
Mark Yarhouse, Psychology & Counseling
Psy.D. Wheaton College
M.A. Wheaton College
B.A. Calvin College
Dr. Yarhouse, licensed clinical psychologist and Regent professor since 1998, is appointee to the Dr. Rosemarie Scotti Hughes Endowed Chair for Christian Thought in Mental Health Practice. He is also founder of Regent's Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity (www.sexualidentityinstitute.org). Dr. Yarhouse has served on many boards and councils, including his role as senior fellow for research on sexual identity with the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities and previously the Marriage Law Project with the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC.
"I try to call students to be good stewards of the many resources they have been given, to teach them to be advocates for those who are marginalized, and to see what they do in the context of God's redemptive plan."
Deans
Alan Arroyo, School of Education
Ed.D. Northern Illinois University
M.Ed. National College of Education
BSE Northern Illinois University
Sara Baron, University Library
Ed.D. University of Massachusetts (candidate)
M.S. University of North Texas
M.A. Southwest Texas State University
B.A. Southwest Texas State University
Jeff Brauch, School of Law
J.D. University of Chicago
B.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison
Charles Dunn, Robertson School of Government
Ph.D. Florida State University
M.S. Florida State University
B.S. Illinois State University
William Hathaway, School of Psychology & Counseling
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University
M.A. Philosophy, Bowling Green State University
B.A. Psychology, Taylor University
Michael Palmer, School of Divinity
Ph.D. Marquette University
M.A. University of Montana
B.A. University of Montana
Michael Patrick, School of Communication & the Arts
M.A. Regent University
B.S. Southern Oregon University (Communication)
B.S. Southern Oregon University (General Studies)
A.A. Central Oregon Community College
Tracy Stewart, School of Undergraduate Studies
M.S. Old Dominion University
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bruce Winston, Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University
MBA Regent University
M.A. Regent University
B.S. Rochester Institute of Technology
B.A. University of Alaska
Additional Outstanding Faculty
School of Communication & the Arts
School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship
School of Pyschology & Counseling
