Regina Deil-Amen

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.

Admin
Rachel Barton, Director for Faculty Affairs/Assistant to the Dean 
520-621-1081
rbarton@arizona.edu