Robert Q. Berry III
Dean and Paul L. Lindsey and Kathy J. Alexander Chair
Dr. Robert Q. Berry III joined the University of Arizona on July 1, 2022 from the University of Virginia, where he was previously the inaugural Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the School of Education and Human Development and the Samuel Braley Gray Professor of Mathematics Education.
Additionally, Dr. Berry is the immediate Past-President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and he was recently elected to the National Academy of Education. His research focuses on the experiences of Black children in mathematics and unpacking equitable mathematics teaching and learning with issues of social justice. He has authored more than 100 publications and delivered lectures worldwide.
Berry is a first-generation college graduate who received his Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University, his master's degree from Christopher Newport University, and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His wife Michelle is a mathematics teacher; they have three wonderful children together.
Regina Deil-Amen
Acting Dean and Professor of Higher Education and Sociology
Dr. Deil-Amen has been a vital part of the College since 2007, serving as Director of the Center for the Study of Higher Education and Department Head of Educational Policy Studies and Practice from 2020 to 2023. In 2023, she became Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, where she champions faculty development and supports impactful research and scholarship that drive meaningful change in classrooms and communities.
As Interim Dean, Dr. Deil-Amen is deeply committed to advancing the College’s mission to prepare educators, leaders, and policymakers who will transform educational practices locally and globally. She is excited to promote the College’s role in fulfilling the University’s land-grant mission, supporting teachers, administrators, and community leaders, and fostering educational improvement through research and practice that uplifts the strengths of all students and their families.
A nationally recognized scholar, Dr. Deil-Amen’s research focuses on college access, student transitions to four-year colleges/universities, and the most effective practices to engage students in ways that lead to improved success outcomes. Notably, she was the main Principal Investigator the Pima-UAZ STEM Bridge Project, a $4.8 million NSF-funded initiative supporting Pima Community College students transferring to UA for STEM degrees—an effort that achieved a 91% success rate. She has published extensively in top academic journals and co-authored the book After Admission: From College Access to College Success.
Academic Advising & Student Services
Advises undergraduate students who want to learn more about the college's programs and opportunities.
Academic Affairs
Provides support for course and curriculum changes and for student success.
Business Office
Provides administrative support for financial and personnel matters for all College of Education departments.
Development
Alumni, friends, and charitable organizations provide philanthropic support to help us maintain excellent academic and outreach programs, attract and retain students, and advance the work of our faculty.
Faculty Affairs
Faculty support and guidance on shared governance, annual performance reviews, sabbaticals/professional development leaves, including developing best practices for promotion.
Human Resources
Human Resources Shared Services seeks to strengthen the diverse and inclusive culture and climate in the college through the recruitment and retention of students, staff, and faculty.
Information Technology Support
Provides IT support to the college, as well as equipment checkout for a variety of media, including laptops, projectors, digital voice recorders, video cameras, digital still cameras, videoconferencing cart, DVD players, and Webcams.
Instructional and Learning Technologies
Assists faculty, staff, and students with the discovery and implementation of technology to support teaching and learning.
Marketing and Communications
Tells the state, the nation, and even the world about the intriguing — and sometimes life-altering — things that happen at the College of Education every day.
Outreach
Reaches out beyond the boundaries of our college with programs and services that benefit others in profound ways.
Research Development Support
The College of Education Office of Research Development Support connects faculty and staff to resources, opportunities, and programs.
Scholarships
Scholarships help relieve students’ financial burden, freeing up valuable time to focus on their studies and gain real-world experience through student teaching, internships, and research opportunities.