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Under Dr. Akinleye’s leadership, NC Central has expanded significantly. Among his accomplishments, the university has increased its enrollment to over 8,200 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs (both on campus and online) and recorded the largest number of graduates for a fall commencement exercise.
Office of the Chancellor
Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D., was appointed the 12th chancellor of North Carolina Central University on June 26, 2017.
The Eagle Promise
The Eagle Promise consists of four outcomes for students that NC Central promises will be fulfilled upon graduation.
Messages from the Chancellor
Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye periodically shares messages with the NC Central community, keeping students, faculty, and staff up to date!
Chancellor's Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team
The Chancellor's Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team represents the senior leadership team and administrative units of North Carolina Central University.
Strategic Plan: Charting a New Landscape for Student-Centered Success
NC Central University’s 2019–2024 Strategic Plan, “Charting a New Landscape for Student-Centered Success,” was approved by the NCCU Board of Trustees in February 2019. This innovative and transformational plan includes four central goals: student access and success; innovation, research, and entrepreneurship; collaboration and partnerships; and institutional sustainability.
Invite the Chancellor
Interested in inviting Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye to speak at your event or activity? Please use the form below to send your request!
The Chancellor's Office Staff
Vernita Bowe
Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Zelda Stanfield
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Anthony Jarman
Administrative Support Specialist
Katherine Max
Administrative Support Specialist