Leadership
Alan Arroyo, Ed.D.
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Leadership in the School of Education
- Promotes and leads in the development of new and existing academic programs
- Maintains primary responsibility for the development of high-quality academics and related administrative policies for the School of Education
- Oversees all accreditation reviews related to the School of Education’s degree offerings and licensure recommendations
- Supervises the program directors, faculty and staff directly or indirectly
Dr. Alan A. Arroyo is currently dean and professor in the School of Education at Regent University. Since he became dean in 1996, the school has grown from 100 students to over 500 full-time students. The annual revenues have grown from $1 million to $6 million since 1996. The non-degree program student enrollment has grown to 650 students, from about 150 students in 1996. The quality of students has increased steadily as well. Recently, Dr. Arroyo co-directed several projects funded by the United States Department of Education to train educators on how to teach character in public schools. He has co-authored professional publications ranging from dealing with school discipline issues to meeting the needs of students with disabilities. His current research interests are in the areas of leadership, character education and building resilience in youth.
Dr. Arroyo came to Regent University in 1986 as director of academic services and assistant professor of education. He established the university's distance learning program in his capacity as dean of extended learning. He also established the university's conference and seminar department as the first director of conferences.
Before coming to Regent University, Dr. Arroyo was a teacher and administrator in public schools. He specialized in special and alternative education. Dr. Arroyo continues his contact with public and private school systems by forming partnerships with them. The faculty, with Dr. Arroyo’s encouragement and support, also has involvement with national professional organizations as well as state and federal education agencies.
Dr. Arroyo and his wife, Susan, reside in Virginia Beach, Va. They have four children and several grandchildren.
