May 07, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

Personnel



Office of the President

Dillard, Paulette - (2012) - President 
B.A., 1972, Barber-Scotia College, Biology
M.S., 1978, Tennessee State University, Biology
M.B.A., 1991, Belmont University, Management
Ph.D., 2010, Clark Atlanta University, Cell and Molecular Biology

Office of Academic Affairs

Dusenbury, Renata H. - (2008), Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Biology
B.S., 1978, Johnson C. Smith University, Biology
Ph.D., 1983, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Genetics & Molecular Biology

Raynor, Vanessa - (2010) - Dean - Academic Support
B.S., 1999, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Communication Sciences & Disorders
M.Ed., 2001, North Carolina Central University, Communication Disorder
SLP.D., 2008, Nova Southeastern University, Speech Pathology

Vacant - Senior Assessment Coordinator

Cumberbatch, Brian - (1991), Senior Data Analyst
B.S., 1994, Shaw University, Computer Information Systems

Halls-Taylor, Lorraina- (2007), Academic Success Specialist
B.A., 2006, Shaw University, Psychology
M.S., 2013, University of Phoenix, Psychology

Reed, Vonda (2008), Director of Faculty Development/Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 1988, North Carolina State University, Zoology
M.S., 1991, North Carolina Central University, Biology
Ed.D., 2004, Fayetteville State University, Educational Leadership

Pierre-Louis, Paul-Arthur - (2022)- Director, Honors Program
B.B.A., 2006, Florida Atlantic University, International Business & Trade
M.A., 2011, University of Central Florida, Higher Education & Policy Studies
Ph.D., 2016, Florida Atlantic University, Educational Leadership & Research

Office of Student Affairs

Cleveland Ashton, Vice President for Student Affairs

Morgan, Tobias 2022, Dean of Students

Baxter, Agnes - (1990), Director of Judicial Services
B.S., 1983, Shaw University, Physical Education

Carver, Jerelene - (2003), Director of Counseling Center/Disability Services
B.A., 1973, Education & M.A., 1977, Counseling, North Carolina Central University

Easterling, Vonda- (2015), Student Success Coach & Residence Manager
B.A., 1995, Saint Augustine’s College, English
M.A., 2004, North Carolina State University, English Literature

Vacant, Director of Student Activities, Greek Life and Leasdership
 

Vacant, Executive Assistant for Student Affairs

Lesane, Steven - (2012), Chief of Police and Security
A.A.S, 1986, Bladen Community College, Criminal Justice
B.S., 2017, North Carolina Central University, Criminal Justice

Montague, William- (1990) Director of Intramurals, Assistant Student Activities Coordinator|
B.S., 1990, Shaw University, Community Recreation

Thornton, Bromeley- (1999), Residence Manager
B.A., 1997, Shaw University, Health and Physical Education

Williams, Chris - (2016), Residence Manager
B.S., 1999, NC Wesleyan College, Justice Studies/Public Administration

Williams, Cleveland- (2007), Residence Manager
B.A., 2003, Shaw University, Business Administration - Management
 

Enrollment Management

Terrance L. Dixon - (2021), Vice Presidence of Enrollment Management and Student Success
B.A., 1988, Morehouse College, Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
M.B.A., 2001, Kennesaw State University, Master of Business Administration

Bah, Ibrahim - (2018) - Director, Financial Aid
B.S., 2004, Livingstone College, Computer Information Systems
M.P.A., 2005, University of Michigan, Dearborn, Public Administration

Drummond, Renee- (2013), Associate Registrar
B.A., 2010, Campbell University, Divinity
M.A.C.E., 2019, Shaw University, Christian Education

Hamilton, Jody - (2010), Registrar
B.A., 1982, Marshall University, Speech Communication and Psychology
M.A., 1983, Indiana University, Speech Communication

Ifegwu, Ojebe, Associate Director, Financial Aid
Ph.D., 2013, Walden University, Public Health
MBA, 2007, American InterContinental University, Healthcare Management
MBA, 2007, American InterContinental University, Accounting/Finance
BA, 1987, Shaw University, Accounting

Vacant- Assistant Director, Admissions
M.P.A., 2016, Columbus State University, Public Adminsitration
B.A., 2013, Morehouse College, International Studies

Vacant- Associate Director of Admissions
Ph.D., 2021, Jackson State University, Higher Education
M.A., 2016, Bowie State University, Organizational Education
B.A., 2013, Benedict College, Mass Commuincation

Lowe, Joshua - Director of Admissions
M.S.Ed., 2018, Old Dominion University, Higher Education 
B.A., 2010, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Political Science and Spanish

Morgan Ray - (2021) - Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development

Sutton, Jalesa - (2018), Director, Student Retention
B.S., 2010, Elizabeth City State University, Biology
Grad Cert., 2012, Meharry Medical College, Health Science
MPH, 2014, Tennessee State University, Health Education

Vacant, Director of Academic Success

 

Athletics

Knox, George - (2020), Athletics Director
B.S., 1999, Winston-Salem State University, Sports Management

Vacant, Assistant Director of Athletics- Compliance
 

Office of Finance and Administration 

Byrd, David (2018), Vice President for Finance and Administration
B.S., 1978, North Carolina A&T State University, Accounting

Sanders, LaKrystal- Director of Student Accounts
B.S., 1997, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Finance
M.P.A, 2005, North Carolina Central University, Public Administration

Mclean, Myrna - (2013) - Controller
B.Sc., 1974, University of Santo Tomas, Accounting/Commerce

Vacant - Director of Procurement
 

Jones III, Sir Walter - (2012), Manager of Receiving and Mail Services

B.S., 2011, Mount Olive College, Business Management

Office of Human Resources

Richard Barnes- (2021), Director, Human Resources 
 

Vacant, Human Resources Representative
Associate’s in Applied Science, 2010, Nassau Community College, Music

Office of Information Technology

Faison, Joel- (2021) - Chief Information Officer
B.B.A., 1994, North Carolina Central University, Accounting

Office of Institutional Advancement

Richards, Marilyn B. (2017)- Vice President for Institutional Advancement
B.A., 1979, Winston-Salem State University, Sociology
M.Div., 2002, Shaw University, Divinity

Carter, Melodie (2020) - Director Donor Relations and Strategic Partnerships

B.A., 2012, Klein College of Media and Communication, Temple University, Communication
M.B.A., 2018, Fox School of Business, Temple University, Business Administration

Office of Grants Management and Sponsored Programs

Tori Willis, (2016)- Director of Sponsored Programs and Title III
B.A., 2015, Arkansas Baptist College, Business Administration

Johnson, Alfreda - (2019) - Grants Coordinator
B.A., 2007, Hampton University, English Arts