HISTORY

Dr. M.G. "Pat" Robertson, founder and president of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), had an inspired vision of establishing a graduate-level institution that would train mature men and women for the challenge of representing Christ in their professions. In 1977, Dr. Robertson's vision materialized a - 700 - acre parcel of land in Virginia Beach was cleared and the foundation poured for the university's first building. The following year, 77 students began classes in modest, rented facilities nearby.

In less than 10 years, enrollment grew to 800 students as word spread of the nation's first free-standing graduate school dedicated to applying the truth of Scripture to rigorous academic instruction. The university grew from its founding discipline - the School of Communication & the Arts - to encompass six additional areas of influence for Christian leadership. The School of Education opened in 1980, the School of Business and the School of Divinity in 1982, the Robertson School of Government in 1983, the School of Law in 1986, and the School of Psychology & Counseling in 1988.

In January 1990, the name changed from CBN University to Regent University. Since "regent" is defined as one who represents a king in his absence, it was the logical choice to advance the unique Christian mission.

By 1992, the university received three important accreditations: the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the American Bar Association (ABA). By 2002, the School of Psychology & Counseling was accredited by both the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). In 2007, Regent became the first university in the nation to receive CACREP accreditation for an online doctoral program in counselor education and supervision.

From the Campus to the World

Regent expanded into the then frontier of distance education in 1989, with an MBA degree offered through videotapes, audiotapes and study guides. In 1995, Regent offered its first online degree - the Ph.D. in Communication. That same year, the School of Leadership Studies was founded as a distance-only graduate education program and became a model for online graduate education worldwide. In 2006 the Schools of Leadership and Business merged to become the School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship in an effort to enhance the university's impact in global outreach and "kingdom" business worldwide. Today, Regent offers more than 20 graduate programs online and typically enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 45 countries to share academic and professional study.

Geographic Expansion to Our Nation's Capital and Internationally

In 1995, Regent initiated an outreach to educators in the Washington, D.C., area. Today, the School of Education offers classes locally in the D.C. area, while six other Regent schools offer a number of online programs to D.C. area students.

Opening the Doors to Undergraduate Students

An undergraduate degree completion program was introduced at Regent in fall 2000 to give working adults the opportunity to complete their bachelor's degrees in an accelerated format. The School of Undergraduate Studies now offers multiple four-year undergraduate degrees on campus and online.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Regent University is a Christ-centered institution. The board of trustees, along with the faculty and staff of the university, are committed to an evangelical interpretation and application of the Christian faith. The campus community is closely identified with the present-day renewal movement, which emphasizes the gifts, fruit and ministries of the Holy Spirit. It is expected that all trustees, officers, administrators and faculty will subscribe to this statement in writing:

MISSION STATEMENT

Preamble
Regent University is an institution of higher learning that exists to bring glory to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Mission
Our mission is to serve as a leading center of Christian thought and action providing an excellent education from a biblical perspective and global context in pivotal professions to equip Christian leaders to change the world.

Vision
Our vision, through our graduates and other scholarly activities, is to provide Christian leadership in transforming society by affirming and teaching principles of truth, justice and love as described in the Holy Scriptures, embodied in the person of Jesus Christ, and enabled through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Soli Deo Gloria

(Board of Trustees, Modification, April 27, 2007)

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Regent University, a nonstock, nonprofit corporation formed on July 21, 1977, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, under the provisions of Title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia, exists to bring glory to God and His son, Jesus Christ. The Corporation provides an institution of learning in which those who are mature in the knowledge of God and His ways can assist and guide, in a spirit of free investigation and scholarly excellence, those who would learn of His creation while together studying ways to glorify God.

The Corporation shall provide and maintain, under the auspices of the Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., schools or colleges devoted to the study of communications, theology, business, education, government, law, fine arts, and other appropriate fields of spiritual, professional and intellectual inquiry. Likewise, upon satisfactory completion of prescribed courses of study, the institution shall grant such graduate or undergraduate degrees, certificates or diplomas as are appropriate to the level of instruction offered, as well as honorary degrees to persons distinguished for ability, learning and character in their respective fields. (Article 2, Articles of Incorporation)

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The entire voting power, except as provided within the Articles of Incorporation, is vested in the Board of Trustees of Regent University. The Executive Committee, comprised of two to five trustees, exercises the power of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the University between Board meetings, to the extent permitted by law. (Articles of Incorporation, Article 6)

The chancellor is the principal liaison between the Christian Broadcasting Network and Regent University. As such, he consults with the president and the Board of Trustees on such matters as the mission of the university, its scope and its direction. He gives guidance on fiscal expenditures, general resource development and coordinates such matters with the parent Christian Broadcasting Network. His primary responsibility, however, shall be to work with the president to assure that the University faithfully adheres to the founding purposes delineated in the Articles of Incorporation. He is a member of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee thereof. (Bylaws, Article 6)

The Board of Trustees consists of not less than 12 and not more than 48 members, the number of which is determined by the Board, to be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation. The term of office for the trustees is four years. (Bylaws, Article 2)

The Board is governed by the following officers elected solely from among their membership: a chairman, one or two vice chairmen, a secretary, and other officers as the Board may, from time to time, deem necessary. All officers except for the chairman are elected at the annual meeting with each serving for one year or until his successor is elected and qualified. (Bylaws, Article 3)

The Board of Trustees meets two times annually, with other meetings held during the calendar year as deemed necessary. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. As a matter of practice, business is not conducted except by unanimous vote of the Board.

The Executive Committee retains all power of the Board in the intervals between meetings except in the election of the members of the Executive Committee, the power to amend the University Bylaws, and the power to rescind or alter previous actions of the Board. The membership of the Executive Committee includes the chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Board of Trustees, and the chancellor and president of the University. (Bylaws, Article 4)

As recommended by the chairman and elected by the Board, the following standing committees are currently operative: Executive; Academic and Student Affairs, Audit; Building and Grounds; Educational Policies; Finance; Investment; and Public Relations and Development.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

President
The president is the chief executive of Regent University. The president's main duty is to provide focus and direction for the institution and to recommend appropriate policies to the board of trustees. The president serves as a member of both the board and its executive committee and submits an annual report to the board concerning the work, condition and needs of the University and any other matters pertinent to the institution or to the cause of higher education.

Further, the president recruits and develops a first-rate administrative team with whom he works to establish a strong, cohesive community within the University. He represents the institution and interprets its mission and purposes to its various constituencies, as well as provides leadership in developing the resources and assuring the fiscal viability of the University. The president has ultimate control of the University's fund-raising activities.

In regards to faculty relationships, the president calls and presides at meetings of the faculty except as otherwise provided in the bylaws of the University and makes sure that the regulations and policies of the trustees affecting the administration and work of the University are observed. The president recommends the appointment of all members of the faculty to the board and, except as otherwise provided for in the bylaws, appoints all committees thereof, maintaining veto power of any action of any faculty, or committee, or agency of the faculty.

Vice President for Academic Affairs
The vice president for academic affairs is the chief academic officer of the University. The individual in this position is a member of the faculty of each school. The vice president for academic affairs promotes and leads in the development of academic programs and schools and maintains primary responsibility for the development of academic and related administrative policy. The vice president for academic affairs chairs the Academic Council and supervises the deans, the Executive Director of Undergraduate Education, the Executive Director of Central Enrollment Management, and the registrar.

Vice President for Advancement
The vice president for advancement provides leadership for services related to the advancement of the University. The individual in this position is responsible for supporting the president in a successful university-wide fund development effort, including annual fund initiatives, corporate and foundation relations, planned and deferred giving, and special events. The vice president for advancement advises the president and other senior staff on revenue generation and constituency development working to implement the strategic plan for Regent University. The individual in this position also is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the University's relationships with targeted constituents and for increasing the University's image and reputation with key publics. The vice president for advancement provides guidance and training to the advancement staff in biblical stewardship, comprehensive fund development programs, and institutional marketing and communications. The vice president for advancement supervises the departments of advancement, alumni relations, advancement marketing and research, and advancement events.

Vice President for Finance
The vice president for finance is responsible for establishing policies and procedures to ensure the proper safeguarding of university assets and the proper use of university funds. The individual in this position is responsible for the planning, implementing, and monitoring the university's annual budget. The vice president for finance acts as liaison to the Board of Trustees for fiscal and administrative matters. The individual in this position oversees the management of the university's endowment assets as the liaison with the university's endowment consultant and the Investment Committee. The vice president for finance serves as liaison with external auditors conducting the annual audit of the university. The vice president for finance provides leadership and direction to the employees in Mail and Copy Services, Administrative Services, Purchasing, and the Business Office.

Vice President for Human Resources
The vice president for human resources is responsible for leading the University's strategic management of its human resources as a vital part of overall marketplace competitiveness. The individual in this position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to establish and maintain a healthy and positive workplace environment for faculty, staff, and students. The vice president for human resources develops university-wide personnel policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and oversees all record keeping and procedural functions required to ensure that employment, compensation, benefits, safety, personnel and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with applicable criteria of accrediting agencies, governmental agencies, and federal and state labor laws. The vice president for human resources supervises the benefits manager, director of employment services, and the human resources information systems manager.

Vice President for Information Technology
The vice president for information technology has responsibility for supporting all the academic and administrative computing and telecommunications needs of the University. The individual in this position provides leadership, strategic planning, budgetary management, technical contribution and the direction or assignment of the work activities for all employees within the information technology group. The vice president for information technology supervises the departments of information technology, media services, institutional research, central enrollment management, the center for teaching and learning and the university webmaster.

Vice President for Student Services
The vice president for student services is responsible for the total student affairs operation, working within a long-range plan that integrates the spiritual, academic and personal development goals indicated by the University's mission statement. The individual in this position is responsible for developing and maintaining an environment that fosters the development of students as whole persons. The vice president for student services also designs and implements policies that protect the rights of both the students and the University in matters related to counseling, student records and student discipline. The vice president for student services formulates student programs for personal, professional and spiritual development, enlisting the assistance of the faculty, administration, Council of Graduate Students (COGS), Regent Undergraduate Council (RUC), International Student Organization (ISO), and other student organizations. The vice president for student services supervises the director of community life, the dirctor of student life, the director of campus ministries, the director of central financial aid, the director of food services (Regent Ordinary), the director of international student services, the coordinator of the university shuttle service, the director of student development, the director of student housing, the director of the university writing center, and oversees the Regent Bookstore.

Vice President for University Marketing and Public Relations
The vice president for university marketing and public relations initiates and oversees the establishment of integrated strategies, plans and programs designed to ensure that all institutional communication, marketing and public relations efforts are cohesive, consistent and effective in supporting the university's mission and advancement goals. This individual in this position focuses the brand message pertaining to the university's distinction in academic excellence, and uses print and other media to communicate and market the message to major constituencies; formulates and presents a strategic communications plan to senior university leadership. The vice president for university marketing and public relations oversees the university's communication with the media and provides counsel to university leaders as they manage issues that place the university in the public eye. The individual in this position also serves as a source of expertise and support to colleagues and constituencies across the university in the development and implementation of outreach communication and marketing strategies.

Academic Deans 
The dean of a school serves as its chief administrative officer. The dean is appointed by the trustees upon the recommendation of the president. As the academic leader of a school, the dean is charged to maintain academic standards in teaching, research and other services performed by his or her faculty, and to conduct academic relations with other schools and colleges. All the deans are members of the President's Cabinet and the Academic Council.

ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES

President's Cabinet 
The President's Cabinet is composed of the president, the vice presidents and the deans. The Cabinet meets semimonthly or as determined by the president, who serves as chair. The Cabinet provides counsel to the president on the affairs of the University and serves as the primary planning committee for the University.

Academic Council 
Academic Council exercises overall supervision of the academic affairs of the University. They recommend to the president the adoption and/or revision of the academic policies that govern the University. Academic Council is composed of the vice president for academic affairs, the vice president for student affairs, the associate vice president for academic affairs, the academic deans, the dean of the university library, the director of the law library, the associate deans, the registrar, the director of central enrollment management, the director of institutional research, the chairperson of the curriculum and instructional review committee, the special assistant to the vice president for academic affairs, and a representative from the Faculty Senate. The vice president for academic affairs shall serve as chair and the administrative assistant to the vice president shall serve as secretary. The Council shall meet once each month and/or as often as deemed necessary by the chair.

TAX EXEMPTION

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) requires a tax-exempt organization to make available for public inspection its original exemption application (Form 1023) with any supporting documents as well as its annual information returns for tax years after December 31, 1986 (Form 990).

The foregoing documents will be available for inspection in the Business Office during regular business hours Monday - Friday.

The University is not required to furnish copies nor to allow copies to be made and chooses to exercise this discretion.

If you have any questions or receive any inquires from the public, staff or students, please refer them to the Business Office.

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