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
Vacant, Director of Academic Success
Office of Student Affairs
Cleveland, Ashton 2022, 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), Director of Housing & Residence Life
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
Vacnt- Assistant Director, Admissions
M.P.A., 2016, Columbus State University, Public Adminsitration
B.A., 2013, Morehouse College, International Studies
Vacant - (2021) - 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 - (2022) - 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
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
Morgan Ray - (2021) - Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development
Athletics
Knox, George - (2020), Director of Athletics
B.S., 1999, Winston-Salem State University, Sports Management
Vacant, Associate Director of Athletics-Compliance/Senior Women’s Administrator
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
Associates, 2015, Wake Tech Community College, Computer Information Systems
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
B.S., 1984, Auburn University, Aerospace Engineering
M.B.A., 2005, Columbia Southern University, Human Resources Management, SPHR, 2005
Vacant, Human Resources Representative
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
Vacant- Director of Development - 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
Johnson, Alfreda - (2019) - Grants Coordinator
B.A., 2007, Hampton University, English Arts
Faculty
School of Arts and Sciences
Johnson, Valerie - (2020), Dean, School of Arts, Sciences & Humanities
Ph.D., 1995, University of California-Berkley, Medical Anthropology
M.S., 1984, Clark Atlanta University, Sociology
B.S., 1979, Spelman College, Sociology
Department of Humanities, Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies
Morgan, Jason - (2015), Department Head, General Education & Interdisciplinary Studies/English Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1996, Brigham Young University, Communications
M.F.A., 2014, National University, Creative Writing
Vacant, Assistant Professor of English
Vacant, Associate Professor of Music
Doran, Kwinn - (2018) - Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1995, State University of New York at Fredonia, History
M.A., 2000, State University of New York at Albany, History
Ph.D., 2014, State University of New York at Albany, History
Hart, Austin - (2018) - Instructor of English
B.S., 2010, East Carolina University, Biochemistry
M.A., 2012, East Carolina University, English
Hill, Natalie - (2010) - Instructor of English
B.A., 1992, Eastern College, Communications
M.A., 2002, Texas A&M University, English
Hunnicutt, Bradley - (2000), Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., 1982, Ouachita Baptist University, Piano Performance
M.M., 1984, University of Oklahoma, Piano Performance & Pedagogy
Ph.D., 2000, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Music Theory
King, Andrae - (2015), Director of Bands/Instructor of Music
B.A., 2008, Shaw University, Music
M.A., 2019, Kent State University, Music
Vacant, Professor of Religion and Philosophy
Negrea, Irina - (2010), Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1994, Babes-Bolyai University (Romania), English
M.A., 1997, Kutztown University, English
Ph.D., 2005, Lehigh University, English
Richards, Jeffrey - (1998), Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics
B.A., 1974, Pfeiffer University, History
Th.M., 1978, Dallas Seminary, Theology
M.Phil. 1983, Drew University, Theological Studies
Ph.D., 1985, Drew University, Philosophical Theology
Wilson, Paul - (1991), Professor of Religion Philosophy/High Point Campus Coordinator/Coordinator of Religion
B.S. 1977, Johnson Bible College, Bible & Missions
M.Div., 1984, Emmanuel School of Religion, New Testament
Ph.D., 1989, University of Tennessee, Philosophy
Department of Health, Human and Life Sciences
Raiford, Kimberly - (2012), Department Head, Assistant Professor of Biology, Biology Program Coordinator
B.S., 1999, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Biology
Ph.D., 2008, North Carolina State University, Functional Genomics
Vacant- Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Alexander, Genene (2017), Instructor of Psychology
B.A., 2010, North Carolina Central, Psychology
M.S., 2012, Capella University, Psychology
Butler, Eric - (2012), Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2005, Juniata College, Ecology
Ph.D., 2012, North Carolina State University, Zoology
Vacant, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Locklear, Rayshawn- (2018), Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2015, Fayetteville State University, Mathematics
M.S., 2018, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Applied Mathematics
Palmer, Shelby - (2003), Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1999, Pitzer College, Psychology
M.A., 2003, Alliant International University, M. Organizational Behavior
Ph.D., 2003, Alliant International University, Forensic Psycholo
Robinson, Sonja - (2017) - Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1995, Hampton University, Psychology
M.S.W., 1998, Howard University, Social Work
Ph.D., 2013, Walden University, Psychology
Sanders, Bobby - (1978), Instructor of Health and Physical Education
B.S., 1970, Shaw University, Physical Education
M.S., 1977, North Carolina Central University, Physical Education
Tesch, Deanna - (2016), Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., 2011, NC State University, Chemistry
Ph.D., 2016, NC State University, Biophysical Chemistry
Department of Mass Communications, and Digital Technology
Vacant, Department Head, and Associate Professor of Mass Communications
Vacant, Associate Professor, Speech Communications
Emmanuel-Oparaocha, Josephine - (2002), Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.S., 1984, West Virginia State College, Mass Communication
M.A. 1986, Morehead State University, Communication
Department of Social Work, Sociology and Justice Studies
McNeil, MaNina - (2007), Department Head - Social Work, Sociology and Justice Studies/Program Director - Social Work/Assistant Professor-Social Work
B.S.W., 2003, Meredith College, Social Work
M.S.W., 2004, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Social Work
Abrams, Donna - (2020) - Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., 2007, Clark Atlanta University, Humanities (Social Sciences)
M.A., 1993, University of Maryland, Sociology
B.A., 1985, Lincoln University, Sociology
Bailey, Mary- (2015), Assistant Professor of Social Work/Coordinator SOW Field Education
B.S.W., 2010, Shaw University
M.S.W., 2011 North Carolina State University
Eason, Twayla - (2012), Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 2003, East Carolina University
M.S.W., 2006, East Carolina University
Ferguson, Mark - (2018), Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A. Political Science, Northwestern State University, 2000
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschuleingang (DSH), Universitat Trier
M.A., Political Science, Mississippi State University, 2004
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Alabama, 2012
Vacant, Instructor of Criminal Justice
McLaurin, Cassandra - (2015), Instructor, Sociology
B.A. Sociology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007
M.A., Sociology, North Carolina Central University, 2010
Stephens, Mary - (2018) - Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 1979, Ferrum College, Social Work
M.S.W., 1980, VA Commonwealth University, Social Work
Ed. D., 2007, Appalachian State University, Educational Leadership
School of Business and Professional Studies
Wood, Lynette (2020), Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies
Ph.D., 2003, Indiana University, Accounting
M.B.A., 1998, Indiana University, Accounting
M.S., 1995, University of Alabama-Huntsville, Management
B.S., 1993, Oakwood University, Accounting
Allen, Adrian - (2020), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., 2008, Argosy University, Business Administrations
M.A., 2017 Strayer University, Health Administration
M.B.A., 2000, Pfeiffer University, Business Administration
B.S., 1999, Shaw University, Business Administration
Beckwith, Levi - (2001), Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., 1974, North Carolina State University, Economics
M.B.A., 1982, Duke University, Accounting
M.S., 2004, Strayer University, Accounting
Vacant - Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Burney, Cassandra (2019) - Instructor of Accounting
M.S., 2016, North Carolina State University, Accounting
B.S., 2014, Shaw University, Accounting
Vacant- Instructor, Recreation Management
Nebolisa, Anozie - (2002), Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.B.A., 1978, University of Central Arkansas, Business Administration
M.S., 1980, Texas A&M University, Computer Science
Ph.D., 2007, Capella University, Higher Education
Onuorah, Nnamdi - (2009), Assistant Professor of Business Management
B.S., 1982, Shaw University, Accounting & Business
M.B.A., 1985, Western Carolina University, Business Management
D.B.A., 2008, Argosy University, Business Management
Ramcharan, Harold - (2002), Assistant Professor of Computer, Information Systems and Program Coordinator of
Computer Information Systems
B.S., 1996, CUNY-Staten Island, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
M.S., 2000, CUNY- Staten Island, Computer Science
Ph.D., 2006, Capella University, Organization and Management, Information Technology Management
Micah Dobson,-(2022) Program Coordinator-Recreation/ Assistant Professor of Recreation
B.S., 2015, Elizabeth City State University, Sport Management
M.S., 2017, North Carolins State University, PRTSM
M.A.T., 2021 North Carolina Central University
Ph.D., 2021, Northcentral University, Sport Management
Yan, Tingzhuang - (2011) - Assistant Professor, Computer Science
B.S., 1983, Nankai University, China, Mathematics
M.S., 1989, Chinese Academy of Science, Physical Oceanography
M.S., 2000, NC State University, Computer Science
Ph.D., 2006, NC State University, Atmospheric Sciences
Department of Education and Child Development
Wilson, Lucy - (2003) - Department Head - Education and Child Development/Program Coordinator - Elementary Education/Assistant Professor-Education
B.A., 1980, Saint Augustine’s College, Sociology
M.A. 2003, Lesley University, Curriculum & Teaching
Ed.D. 2014, Argosy University, Instructional Leadership
Dixon, Freida - (2014), Director, Child Development Center
B.A., 2001, Shaw University, Liberal Studies
M.S., 2005, North Carolina Central University, Elementary Education
Herring, Alexander - (2015) - Education Field Placement Coordinator/Instructor - Elementary Education
B.S., 2000, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Elementary Education
M.S., 2007, North Carolina Central University, School Administration
Vacant, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
Liverman, Betty - (2015), Assessment Coordinator-Elementary Education/Assistant Professor-Elementary Education
B.S., 1987, East Carolina University, Communications
M.S., 2006, Elon University, Elementary Education
Moten-Tolson, Paula - (2005), Program Coordinator-Master’s, Early Childhood Education/Assistant Professor-Education
B.A., 1971, University of Missouri, Sociology
M.S.W., 1973, Saint Louis University, Social Work
Ed.D., 1994, Nova University, Early Childhood
Wallace, Melvin - (2008) - Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
B.A., 2000, Shaw University, Liberal Studies
M.S., 2006, Shaw University, Curriculum and Instruction/Concentration in B-K
Ph.D., 2016 Nova Southeastern University, Education
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