OFFICE OF THE DEAN
DEANS GALLERY
The VCU School of Education has been lead by eight deans since 1965, when the school began in the former Richmond Professional Institute (RPI). The first seven
are pictured below.

Dr. William C. Bosher
VCU School of Education
Dean
2002 - 2005

Dr. Richard J. Rezba
VCU School of Education
Interim Dean
2001 - 2002

Dr. John S. Oehler
VCU School of Education
Interim Dean
1986 - 1987
Dean
1987 - 2001

Dr. Charles P. Ruch
VCU School of Education
Interim Dean
1976 - 1977
Dean
1977 - 1986

Dr. Warren D. Strandberg
VCU School of Education
Dean
1972 - 1976

Dr. Arnold P. Fleshood
RPI/VCU School of Education
Dean
1966 - 1972

Mr. James W. Bailey
RPI School of Education
Director
1964 - 1966
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