Dean Michael Patrick joined Regent University in 2002 after a robust career as a journalist in network television, newspapers, radio, and the Internet. He got an early start with Regent University as one of the first graduate students on campus. Working for organizations such as CBN News and CNN International, he enjoyed opportunities to cover five U.S. presidents and witness many of the vital news events that shaped the end of the past century and the set the course for the new one.

As Dean, one of his goals is to see media and the arts fulfill its original design as a prophetic ministry of truth-telling. While much of media and the arts serve only to shock and entertain us with the worst of human passions, Patrick believes that we must choose to use our God-given talents and abilities differently. Patrick says that we must deliberately choose to communicate stories through media and the arts that will make a lasting redemptive difference in a world that is literally dying to hear and experience the truth.

Norm Mintle, Associate Dean for Academics

Dr. Mintle has been in media since his college days. Yes, TV was in color then, but videotape had yet to be invented. This award winning producer’s career has always focused on finding new and innovative ways to share “capital T truth” through the media. Now, as the director for the new Center for Digital Media, Dr. Mintle’s passion for excellence and innovation is being realized. View Full Curriculum Vitae »

David Hurtado, Assistant Dean for Administration

Mr. Hurtado serves the Dean in all the financial and non-academic administrative operations of the School of Communication and the Arts. He is also a candidate for a Ph.D. in Communication. In his off hours he enjoys being with his family and working on his dissertation.

His experience spans a variety of media including radio, broadcast TV, cable TV, Internet TV, film distribution, recorded media, books, the Internet, and different types of new media. His primary areas of academic interest include TV programming, video games, and new media targeting children and youth.

Communication, media and the arts are among the most influential elements shaping culture. While some prefer to only focus on the negative influences on culture, he prefers to focus on how it can be used for good. Part of that focus includes praying for all who are involved in communication, media and the arts, that includes you.