Roberts Wesleyan University's Leadership

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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