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Read "God's Work Stands: Reflections on the Influence of Christianity in Virginia's First Colonial Period and the Implications for the Ministries of the Christian Broadcasting Network and Regent University" by

David J. Gyertson, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, GLE

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2007

 
2006
2005
  • The School of Business is ranked, for the second year in a row, #1 Christian Graduate Business Program in the Nation and also receives #1 Top Business Faculty by Business Reform magazine.

  • The School of Leadership Studies leads second Study-Abroad program to Turkey.
  • Dr. Bruce Winston is appointed dean of the School of Leadership Studies.
  • The School of Leadership Studies launches the International Journal of Leadership Studies
  • The School of Leadership Studies launches LeadershipTalks.
  • The School of Leadership Studies hosts third annual conference on Strategic Foresight.
  • Center for Latino Leadership launches Training Initiative with Chamber of Commerce.
  • Fall Semester: New student applications reach record high.
  • The School of Leadership Studies introduces new Ph.D. major in Human Resource Development.
2004
  • The School of Business is ranked #1 Christian Graduate Business Program in the Nation by Business Reform magazine.

  • Dr. Michael A. Zigarelli is appointed dean of the School of Business.

  • The School of Leadership Studies leads first Study-Abroad program to Turkey.
  • Dean Kathaleen Reid-Martinez is appointed executive vice president at the Church of God Theological Seminary.
  • Dr. Bruce Winston is appointed acting dean for the School of Leadership Studies.
  • The School of Leadership Studies hosts International Leadership Studies Conference.
  • The School of Leadership Studies hosts second annual conference on Strategic Foresight.
  • The School of Leadership Studies hosts second Servant Leadership Research Roundtable.
2003
  • The School of Business enters into a strategic agreement with the C12 Group.

  • The School of Leadership Studies Research Center establishes online presence.
  • Center for Latin American Leadership is selected by the Peruvian government to train Peru's youth.
  • The School of Leadership Studies hosts first Strategic Foresight Roundtable.
  • The School of Leadership Studies hosts first Servant Leadership Research Roundtable.
  • Bruce Snyder is appointed associate dean of administration & marketing.
2002
  • Center for Leadership Studies becomes School of Leadership Studies. The new organizational structure includes the following:
  • Center for Leadership Studies (CLS)
  • Research Center
  • Center for Latin American Leadership (CLAL)
  • Leadership Training and Consulting Services
  • The School of Business hosts the Consultation for Holistic Entrepreneurs at the Founders Inn, gathering 200 individuals from around the world with a passion for combining missions with business.
2001
  • The Center for Leadership Studies launches Doctor of Strategic Leadership program
  • The School of Business enters into a “sister school” agreement with Henan University located in Kaifeng, China with the purpose of providing enhanced educational opportunities to both Chinese and American students.

  • The SIFE Team (Students in Free Enterprise) enters their first competition, winning 1st Regional Champion in their league at the Regional SIFE Competition in Raleigh, NC  The SIFE Team also wins the Rookie of the Year Award for their league.

  • Regent SIFE competes against 160 other regional winners for national title and wins the National Rookie of the Year Award for their league at the National SIFE Competition on May 15, 2001.
2000
  • The Regent University Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team was founded as the first all-graduate SIFE team in the world.

  • Dr. Bruce Winston is appointed associate dean of Center for Leadership Studies.
  • The Center for Leadership Studies launches Journal of Organizational Leadership and Leadership Advance Online.
  • Dean Reid-Martinez is appointed dean of the Robertson School of Government and the Center for Leadership Studies.
  • The Center for Leadership Studies hosts first Servant Leadership Conference.
1999
  • The Center for Leadership Studies Training is established.
  • The Center for Leadership Studies conducts first international training conference on leadership in Altea, Spain.
  • Leadership training programs begin in South Africa.
1998
  • The School of Business awards its Servant Leadership Award to J. Gunnar Olson, founder and chairman of the International Christian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC).

  • The Center for Leadership Studies commissions first graduate, Debbie McCormick, M.A. in Organizational Leadership.
  • Dr. Kathaleen Reid-Martinez appointed dean of the Center for Leadership Studies.

1997
  • The School of Business awards its Servant Leadership Award to:

    • Ken Melrose, president and CEO of The Toro Company.
    • C. William Pollard, chairman of The ServiceMaster Company.
    • Foster Friess, Chairman of Friess Associates of Delaware, Inc.
  • Dr. Kathaleen Reid-Martinez is appointed as executive director of the Center for Leadership Studies.
  • The Center for Leadership Studies launches the M.A. in Organizational Leadership.

1996
  • The School of Business awards its first Servant Leadership Award to S. Truett Cathy, president and founder of Chick-Fil-A.  The Servant Leadership Award recognizes business and industry leaders who demonstrate a commitment to the principles of servant leadership exemplified by Jesus Christ.

  • Dr. Ken North serves as director of the Center for Leadership Studies.
  • The Center for Leadership Studies launches the first online Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership program in the world.
1995
  • Center for Leadership Studies is founded.

1994
  • The School of Business students place first and second among colleges in Virginia in the Securities Industry Association Stock Market Game.

1993
  • The School of Business hosts the national Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA) conference.

1990
  • Dr. John E. Mulford is appointed dean of the School of Business.

  • The School of Business launches the Master of Arts in Management.

1989
  • The School of Business is the first Regent school to expand into the new frontier of distance education with an MBA degree offered through videotapes, audiotapes and study guides.

  • Dr. Wayne W. Adams is appointed dean of the School of Business.

1988
  • Dr. John E. Mulford is appointed interim dean of the School of Business.

1984
  • The School of Business graduates if first class.

1981
  • The School of Business is founded with Dr. Homer R. Figler as its dean.