Catherine T. MacArthur School

Dean

Nathan Lane, Ph.D.

Associate Dean

Karelynne Ayayo, Th.D.

Faculty

Kirk Mensch, Ph.D. Director of the EOB

Ben DeVan, Ph.D. Chair of the EOB

Kris Cravey, Ph.D. Chair of the LOB

Al Ochasi,Ph.D.

Dawn Barbee, Ed.D.

Phyllis Halverson, BA

Mission and Purpose Statement

Our Vision

The Catherine T. MacArthur School will intellectually, spiritually, and professionally develop leaders and researchers of character through academic excellence and a focus on individualized learning and interdisciplinary development. Grounded in the Christian faith, our vision extends beyond merely equipping students to cultivating a community of lifelong learners committed to advancing knowledge and nurturing effective leadership. In this future, graduates of our school emerge as catalysts for transformation, dedicated to shaping a world characterized by love, compassion, sound reasoning, and enduring impact.

Our Mission

The Catherine T. MacArthur School prepares students to be critical thinkers who embrace truth, wisdom, and compassion in order to engage complex organizational, societal, and global challenges.

Our Purpose

The Catherine T. MacArthur School at Palm Beach Atlantic University, through the lens of Christian faith, nurtures ethical leadership, fosters philosophical inquiry, and prepares students to lead lives of influence and service.