Leadership at Roberts Wesleyan University

Christian Leadership is Servant Leadership

As Christ followers, we can consider love as both a command and an invitation; an exercise, a discipline, and a freeing permission. It is an essential aspect of who we are and all we do.

Aligning Roberts' purpose and mission with a people-centered focus, we will continue to make steady and sustainable progress toward a flourishing community and thriving students.

President of Roberts Wesleyan University

Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr.

The Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary boards of trustees elected Dr. Rupert A. Hayles, Jr. the 12th president of Roberts Wesleyan University and the fourth president of Northeastern Seminary in June 2023. Dr. Hayles previously served at New Jersey’s Pillar College, a private evangelical Christian institution. Prior to his career in higher education, Hayles served in the United States Air Force as an officer before transitioning to the private sector to support organizations with strategic management, organizational development and advancement, and executive coaching for more than 25 years.

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President's Cabinet

Rupert Hayles

President

JP Anderson

Interim Vice President for Enrollment Strategy & Marketing

Rebecca McColl

Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Simao Da Silva

Vice President for Operations & Business Development

Marlene Collins-Blair

Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer

Steven Morse

Vice President for Innovation & Organizational Effectiveness, Chief Financial Officer

Special Advisors

Sonnette Bascoe

Senior Advisor to the President for University Culture

Steve Bovee

Senior Advisor to the President for Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer

Academic Leadership

Academic Leadership

Elvera Berry

Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities

Marlene Collins-Blair

Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer

AnneMarie Dowling-Castronovo

Dean of the School of Nursing

Laura Falco

Dean of the School of Business

Adam Huck

Dean of the School of Education and Social Work

Michele Kelly

Director of Academic Operations, Office of Academic Affairs

Jeffrey McPherson

Chair, Faculty Senate

Josef Sykora

Dean of School of Theology & Northeastern Seminary

Jason Taylor

Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences

Faculty & Staff Directory