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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Personnel



Office of the President

Dillard, Paulette - (2012) - Interim 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

Harris, Kandace - (2016) - Special Assistant to the President
B.A., Howard University, Print Journalism
M.A. Howard University, Human Communication Studies
Ph.D., Howard University, Mass Communication and Media Studies

Office of Academic Affairs

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

Denning, Pamela F. - (2004), Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Assistant Professor of Social Work

B.S.W., 1982, North Carolina State University, Social Work M.S.W., 1993, East Carolina State University, Social Work Ph.D., 2004, Capella University, Family Studies

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

Office of Academic Success

Wedderburn, Rishard- (2010), Director of Academic Success
B.S., 2004, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Human Development
M.A., 2005, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Conflict Resolution

Vacant- Academic Advisor

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

Jefferson, Lynne - (2017) - Director of the Honors Program
B.A., 1989, The American University, English
M.A., 1996, North Carolina Central University, English
Ph.D., 2008, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Literature and Criticism

 

Academic Support

Browne, Dorothy  - (2016), Director of Faculty Development, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Bennett College, Sociology/Psychology
M.S.W, University of Pittsburgh,  Community Organization/Research
M.P.H, Harvard School of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health
Ph.D., Harvard School of Public Health, Health Services/Maternal & Child Health

Mercer-Bourne, Laura - (2014) Director, Writing Laboratory/Instructor of English
B.F.A., 2010, Brenau University, Musical Theatre
M.A., 2013, East Carolina University, English

Clark, Tom - (2005),  Interim Director of Library Services
B.A., 1973, Duke University, English
M.S., 1993, UNC School of Information and Library Science, Library Science

Rollack, Nikesia - (2007), Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development
B.S., 2001, Elizabeth City State University, Business Administration, Concentrating in Marketing
MBA, 2007, Strayer University, Emphasis in Marketing

Wise, Atia - (2017) - Career Advisor
B.A., 2005, University of North Carolina- Greensboro, Communication
M.A., 2014, North Carolina Central University, Counseling

Office of Student Affairs

Elliott, Stanley - (2011), Vice President for Student Affairs
B.A., 1991, Elizabeth City State University, Political Science
M.P.A., 1997, North Carolina Central University, Public Administration
Ph.D., 2013, North Carolina State University, Educational Research and Policy Analysis

Powell, Keith (2014), Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
B.A., 1985, St. Augustine’s College, Health and Physical Education
M.A., 1991, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Student Personnel Services
Ph.D., 2003, North Carolina State University, Counseling Education

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

Bullock, Doris- (2016), UNCF Scholarship Liaison
B.A., 1992, Shaw University, Behavioral Science/Sociology
M.B.A., 2004 Strayer University, Business Administration/Management

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

Featherstone, Robin S. - (2015), Director of Student Activities, Greek Life and Leasdership
B.A., 1993, North Carolina Wesleyan College, Business Administration
M.A., 1996, North Carolina Central University, Instructional Media
M.S., 2002, North Carolina Central University, Information Science, Database Management

Grant, Whitley - (2017) - RISE Project Coordinator
B.S., 2010, North Carolina Central University, Elementary Education
M.A., 2014, North Carolina Central University, Mental Health Counseling

Holley, Juanda - (1995), Executive Assistant for Student Affairs
B.F.A., 1975, East Carolina University, Speech and Theatre
M.Ed., 1977, North Carolina State University, Counseling Education

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

Mercer, Yolanda - (2016), University Counselor
B.A., 2009, North Carolina State University, Education
M.A., 2012, Capella University, Counseling and Human Behavior
M.Div., 2015, Liberty University, Divinity

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

Rhinehardt, April - (2013), University Chaplain
B.A., 1978, UNC- Charlotte, Psychology
M.A., 1993, North Carolina A&T, Masters in Counseling
M. Div., 2007, Shaw University, Masters of Divinity

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

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

Office of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research, and Effectiveness

Vacant, Director of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research, and Effectiveness

Johnson, Deremia - (2013), Coordinator of Institutional Assessment
B.A., 1996, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, English
M.S., 2006, Pfeiffer University, Organizational Change & Leadership

Greene, Andrea - (2016), Assessment Coordinator
B.A., 1999, Shaw University, Math Education
M.A., 2008, NC State University, School Administration

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

Enrollment Management

Anthony Brooks - (2015), Chief Enrollment Manager
B.A., 1994, North Carolina Central University, Political Science
M.B.A., 2009, Clafin University, Master of Business Administration

Sowell, Stacey - (2009), Director of Admissions and Recruitment
B.A., 2003, Shaw University, English
M.A., 2005, North Carolina A&T State University, English and African American Literature

Crossland, Sheryca - (2016), Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., 2002,University of Mount Olive, Computer Information Systems
M.S.A., 2007, Central Michigan University, General Administration
M.S., 2014, North Carolina Central University, Information Science

Keese, Russelle - (2017) - Director of Financial Aid
B.A., 1982 South Carolina State University, Professional Theatre

Vacant - Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Athletics

Carter, Alfonza - (1980), Athletic Director
B.S., 1973, Recreation
M.S., 1981, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State
University, Health & Physical Education

Lake, Nancy - (2015), Assistant Director of Athletics- Compliance
B.A., 2008, Pace University, Business Administration

Hubbard, Dana - (2016), Director of Athletics Marketing and Advancement
B.A., 2016, Hampton University, Communications

Office of Fiscal Affairs

Kea, Gwendolyn (2012), Vice President for Finance and Administration
B.S., 2007, Shaw University, Business Management w/a concentration in Accounting
M.B.A., 2012, Strayer University, Finance

Robinson, Dawnelle - (2017) - Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration
B.A., 2008, Alabama State University, Accounting
M.A., 2009, Alabama State University, Accounting

Fennell, Shirley  - Director of Student Accounts
B.A., 2000, Strayer University, Business Administration
M.B.A, 2012, Strayer University, Business Administration

Jones III, Sir Walter - (2012), Manager of Receiving and Mail Services
B.S., 2011, Mount Olive College, Business Management

Pearsall, Donald - (2016), Procurement, Contracts and Risk Manager
B.A., 1991, North Carolina Central University, Political Science
M.B.A., 2005, Strayer University, Business Management

Vacant, Controller
 

Office of Human Resources

Wood, Lee - (2015), Director, Human Resources 
B.S., 1984, Auburn University, Aerospace Engineering
M.B.A., 2005, Columbia Southern University, Human Resources Management, SPHR, 2005

Bragg, Cassandra (2011), Human Resources Representative
Associate’s, 1994, Briarcliffe College, Office Technologies

Hannah, Chuck - (2016), Human Resources Generalist
B.A., 19998, Trinity College, Business Administration
J.D., 2003, Lacrosse University, Labor Law
SPHR Certification 2005

Office of Information Technology

Foroudastan, Hooshang - (1994) , Chief Information Officer
B.S., 1982, Alabama A&M, Mechanical Engineering
M.S., 1984, Alabama A&M, Computer Science

Neaves, Amy - (2016) - Director of Educational Technology/CIS
M.A., 2005, Appalachian State University, Spanish Education
Ed.D., 2015, Gardner-Webb University, Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed., 2016, North Carolina State University, Digital Teaching and Learning

 

Office of Institutional Advancement

Vacant- Vice President for Institutional Advancement
 

Vacant- Associate VP of Advancement/Director of Development, Divinity School
 

Bryant, Valentino  (2010)- Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., 1999, Shaw University, Business Administration/Management
M.Div., 2013, Shaw University, Divinity

Devins, Penny - (2015), Gifts and Database Manager
B.A., 2011, SUNY Canton, Business Administration/Management
M.A., 1991, North Carolina Central University, Educational Media & Technology

Saddler, Reneé (2012), Digital Media Manager
B.A., 1995, North Carolina Central University, Public Administration/Political Science
M.P.A., 2001, North Carolina Central University, Public Administration

Vacant, Athletics, Development Officer
 

WSHA

Gye’Nyame, Nicole (2012), Interim WSHA General Manager
M.A., 1995, Bowling Green State University, Interpersonal Communication
B.A. 1994, Bethune-Cookman University, Speech Communication

Cooper, Derek - (2017) - Director of Programming Operations WSHA
A.A., 2003, MiraCosta College, Web Design
B.A., 2008, Georgia State University, Communications

Vacant, Director of Membership, WSHA

Young, Cy (2017), WSHA Underwriter
B.S., 2015, St. Augustine University, Organizational Management

Graham, Jessica - (2017) - Producer WSHA

Office of Grants Management and Sponsored Programs

Daugherty, Jared (2016) - Director of Grants
B.A., Dartmouth College, Asian Studies
M.A., Duke University, Security, Peace and Conflict
Ph.D., Duke University, Security, Peace and Conflict

Johnson, Alfreda - (2017) - Grants Coordinator
B.A., 2007, Hampton University, English Arts

Vacant - Pre/Post Awards Specialist

Faculty

Division of Health and Human Sciences 

Raynor, Vanessa - (2010), Division Head and Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Speech Pathology and Audiology
B.S., 1999, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Communication Sciences & Disorders
M.Ed., 2001, North Carolina Central University, Communication Disorders
SLP.D., 2008, Nova Southeastern University, Speech Pathology

Brown, Ronald - (2017) - Program Coordinator Exercise Science and Physical Education
B.S., 1967, North Carolina Central University, Health and Physical Education
M. Ed., 1971, Boston University, Physical Education
Ph.D., 1975,Boston University, Health and Physical Education

Marriott, Timothy - (1997), Instructor of Recreation and Pre-Athletic Training
B.A., 1976, Fayetteville State University, Sociology
M.S., 1994, North Carolina Central University, Physical Education

Palmer, Joseph - (1988), Instructor of Adapted Physical Education, Kinesiotherapy and Pre-Athletic Training
B.S., 1974, Livingstone College, Physical Education & Health
M.S., 1985, United States Sports Academy, Sports Medicine

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

Suau, Luis - (2010), Assistant Professor of Recreation 
B.A., 1995, InterAmerican University (San German, PR)
M. Forest Resources & Conversation, 2002, Tree Physiology & Reforestation
Ph.D., 2009, University of Florida, Natural Resource Recreation

Vacant, Assistant Professor of Pre-Athletic Training
 

Division of Business and Professional Studies

Kalu, Mma Aura - (1983), Division Head and Associate Professor of Public Administration
B.S., 1978, Lakeland College, Healthcare & Business Administration
M.A., 1980, University of Akron, Public Administration
Ph.D., 1983, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Public 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 of Accounting


Okoye, Edwin - (1993), Instructor of Business Administration
B.S., 1985, Shaw University, Accounting
M.B.A., 1998, Campbell University, Business Administration
D.B.A., 2008, Argosy University, Business Administration

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

Division of Science and Technology

 

Vacant, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Science
B.A., University of Maryland, Experimental/Biopsychology
M.S., Johns Hopkins University, Telecommunications and Information Systems
Ph.D., 2016, Towson University, Computer and Information Sciences

Allen, Angela - (2016), Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.A., 1998, Albany State University, Chemistry
Ph.D., 2004. NC State University, Analytical Chemistry

Attiogbe, Cyril - (2004), Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1986, Saint Augustine’s College, Mathematics
M.S., 1988, North Carolina Central University, Mathematics
M.S., 2003, North Carolina State University, Mathematics
Ph.D., 2004 North Carolina State University, Mathematics

Butler, Eric - (2012), Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2005, Juniata College, Ecology
Ph.D., 2012, North Carolina State University, Zoology

Clark III, Beverly - (2013), Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., 1999, Emory & Henry College, Physics
M.S., 2003, North Carolina State University, Physics
Ph.D., 2009, North Carolina State University, Physics

Cooper, Benjamin - (2017) - Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2010, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Mathematics
Ph.D., 2015, Colorado State University, Mathematics

Filiano, Ashley - (2017) - Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2005, Judson College, Biology
Ph.D., 2010, The University of Alabama, Pharmacology and Toxicology


Hama, Amadou - (2016), Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1992, University of Jos, Nigeria, Mathematics
M.S., 2004, Louisiana State University, Mathematics
Ph.D., 2016, Delaware State University, Mathematics

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

Nkemzi, Daniel - (2016), Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., 1985, University of Salford, Engineering
M.S., 1988, Cranfield University, Applied Mathematics
Ph.D., 1991, University of Nottingham, Applied Mathematics

Raiford, Kimberly - (2012), Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 1999, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Biology
Ph.D., 2008, North Carolina State University, Functional Genomics

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

Reed, Vonda - (2008), Assistant Professor of Biology and Program Coordinator of Biology
B.S., 1998, North Carolina State University, Zoology
M.S., 1991, North Carolina Central University, Biology
Ed.D., 2004, Fayetteville State University, Educational Leadership

Tesch, Deanna - (2016), Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., 2011, NC State University, Chemistry
Ph.D., 2016, NC State University, Biophysical Chemistry

Williams, Lloyd - (2012), Innovation Program Director
B.S., 1997, Vanderbilt University, Philosophy
M.S., 2006, North Carolina State University, Computer Science
Ph.D., 2009, North Carolina State University, Computer Science

 

Division of Education and Social Work

Moten-Tolson, Paula - (2005), Division Head, Education and Social Work/Graduate Coordinator
B.A., 1971, University of Missouri, Sociology
M.S.W., 1973, Saint Louis University, Social Work
Ed.D., 1994, Nova University, Early Childhood

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 

Bryant, Kimberly-  Assistant Professor of Elementary Education/Coordinator of Certification-Only Education Program
B.S., 2010, Winston-Salem State University, Elementary Education
M.Ed., 2012, Liberty University, Ed Tech & Online Instruction
Ed.S., 2013, Liberty University, Curriculum & Instruction/ Reading

Chapman, Juanita - (2006), Graduate Program Coordinator and Assistant
Professor - Birth through Kindergarten
B.A., 1995, Shaw University, Liberal Studies
M.S. 2006, Shaw University, Curriculum & Instruction
Ed.D., 2013, Argosy University, Instructional Leadership (Higher Education)

Dixon, Freida - (2014), Director, CDC
B.A., 2001, Shaw University, Liberal Studies
M.S., 2005, North Carolina Central University, Elementary Education

Eason, Twayla - (2012), Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 2003, East Carolina University
M.S.W., 2006, East Carolina University

Holsey-Hyman, Monique - (2006), Assistant Professor of Social Work/Coordinator Social Work Curriculum
B.S., 1986, Binghamton University, Social Science
M.S.W., 1999, Columbia University, Social Work
Ed.D., 2015, Walden University

Hopkins-Stedman, Amanda - (2012), Program Coordinator-Elementary Education/Assistant Professor
B.A., 1995, Indiana University, Geological Science
M.S., 2002, Purdue University, Curriculum & Instruction
Ph.D., 2007, Purdue University, Curriculum & Instruction

Little, Bobbie - (2011), Coordinator Field Placement
B.S., 1984, Pembroke State University, Education
M.A. Ed., 1985, Pembroke State University, Education
Ed.D 2004, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Educational Leadership

Liverman, Betty - (2015), Assessment Coordinator / Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
B.S., 1987, East Carolina University, Communications
M.S., 2006, Elon University, Elementary Education

Lynch, Jacqueline - (2017) - Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1983, Catholic University, Social Work
M.S.W., 1985, University of Maryland, Social Work
Ph.D., 2010, Bryn Mawr College, Social Work

McNeil, MaNina - (2007), Assistant Professor of Social Work/Coordinator Social Work
B.S.W., 2003, Meredith College, Social Work
M.S.W., 2004, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Social Work

Wallace, Melvin - (2008) - Assistant Professor of 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

Wilson, Lucy - (2003), Assistant Professor of Education, and Coordinator of CDA
B.A., 1980, Saint Augustine’s College, Sociology
M.A. 2003, Lesley University, Curriculum & Teaching
Ed.D. 2014, Argosy University, Instructional Leadership

Division of Communications, and Fine Arts

Mitchell, Cassandra - (2013), Associate Professor of Mass Communications  
B.A., 1990, University of South Carolina, English
M.A. 1991, University of South Carolina, Journalism
Ph.D. 2008, University of South Carolina, Journalism and Mass Comm/Public Relations concentration

Bowers, Detine - (2013), Assistant Professor, Speech Communications
B.A., 1979, Virginia State College, English
M.A. 1983, Colorado State University, Speech and Theatre Arts
Ph.D. 1992, Purdue University, Communication

Brown, Charles - (1983), Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Band
B.A., 1974, Shaw University, Music Education
M.A., 1975, North Carolina Central University, Music Education & Administration

Cornwall, Lonieta T. - (1984), Associate Professor of Music
B.M., 1966, Manhattan School of Music, Music Theory/Composition & Music Education
M.M., 1966, Manhattan School of Music, Music Theory/Composition & Music Education
S.M.M., 1973, Union Theological Seminary, Vocal/Choral
Ed. D., 2006, Teacher’s College Columbia University, Music & Music Education

Hatcher, George E. - (1971), Assistant Professor of Music/Program Coodinator Music
B.A., 1970, North Carolina Central University, Music
M.A., 1971, North Carolina Central University, Music

Hunnicutt, Bradley - (2000), 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

Oparaocha, Josephine - (2002), Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.S., 1984, West Virginia State College, Mass Communication
M.A. 1986, Morehead State University, Communication

Pearce, Michael - (2017) - Assistant Professor of Video Production
B.A., 2006, University of North Carolina- Wilmington, Film Studies and English Literature
M.F.A., 2010, Savannah College of Art and Design, TV and Film Production

Tejan-Cole, Ahmed - (1987), Instructor of History
B.S., 1976, Shaw University, History
M.A., 1981, North Carolina Central University, History

Vacant, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 1978, North Carolina Central University, History
M.A., 1980, North Carolina Central University, History

Division of Humanities, Religion and Philosophy

Kirkley, James F - (1993), Division Head-Humanities, Religion and Philosphy/Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics 
B.S., 1973, Bucknell University, Business Administration
M.Div., 1977, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 1989, Duke University, Christian Theology & Ethics

Branson, Mark - (2016), Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1975, Lenoir Rhyne College, English
M.A., 1979, UNC Greensboro, English Literature & Language
Ph.D., 1988, UNC Greensboro, English Rhetoric and Composition

Gamero, Rafael - (2017) - Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2009, University of Belize, English
M.A., 2015, East Carolina University, English
M.A., 2017, University of North Carolina- Greensboro, Creative Writing

Justice, Derrick - (1993), Instructor of English
B.A., 1986, Virginia Commonwealth University, English
M.S., 1993, North Carolina State University, Technical Communication
M.Div., 2007, Duke University, Divinity
D.Min., 2013, United Theological Seminary, Theology

Morgan, Jason - (2015), Instructor of English
B.A., 199
6, Brigham Young University, Communications
M.F.A., 2014, National University, Creative Writing

Mundia, Wilberforce - (1996), Professor of Religion and Philosophy
B.A., Oak Hill College (London), Religion
M.A./M.T.S. 1984, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Theology,
Th.D., 1995, Boston University, Philosophy/Theology

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

Reges, Edward - (2017) - Instructor of English
A.A., 2012, Nash Community College, Arts
B.A., 2014, East Carolina University, English and Philosophy
M.A., 2017, East Carolina University, English Rhetoric and Composition

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

Riss, Melissa - (2014), Instructor of English
B.A., 2010, Texas A & M University Corpus Christi, English
M.A., 2012, Texas A & M University Corpus Christi, English

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

Division of Student Retention

Frierson, Kenneth - (2017) - Director of Student Retention
B.A., 2009, Lane College, English
M.A., 2011, Eastern Michigan University, Higher Education

VACANT - First Year Program Coordinator

VACANT - Second Year Program Coordinator

 

Division of Social Sciences

Graham, Cynthia - (2002), Interim Division Head and Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.A., 1994, Wake Technical Community College, Technical Special Studies
B.S., 2001, Shaw University, Criminal Justice
M.S., 2002, Troy State University, Criminal Justice

Dabney, Michelle - (2016), Instrucor, Psychology
B.A., Cleveland State University, Psychology
M.A., Cleveland State University, Psychology

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 Psychology

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

Rogers, Dennis - (2016), Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1991, NC State University, Communications
M.A., 2003, Howard University, Political Science
Ph.D., 2008, Howard University, Political Science

Vacant, Associate Professor, Sociology

Yarborough, Felicia - (2009), Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Program Coordinator of Criminal Justice Concentration
B.S., 1997, North Carolina Central University, Criminal Justice
M.A., 2000, University of Missouri - St. Louis, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Centers for Alternative Programs in Education (CAPE)

West, Michael- (2016) - Executive Director of CAPE
A.A., 2003, University of Alaska, General Studies
B.A., 2005, Ottawa University, Human Services
M.B.A., 2008, Loyola University Chicago
M.S.Ed, 2011, University of Pennsylvania, Higher Education Management
Ed.D, 2015, University of Georgia, Higher Education Administration

Vacant, Kannapolis CAPE Coordinator

Eason, Twayla - (2012), Acting Coordinator Rocky Mount/Greenville CAPE, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 2003, East Carolina University
M.S.W., 2006, East Carolina University

Hamilton, Ayanna, - (2017) - Fayetteville Campus Coordinator
B.S., 1996, Florida State University, Biology
M.A., 2008, Florida State University, Sociology
Ed.D., 2016, Wingate University, Higher Education Leadership

Jarrett, Gerald - (2008)- Durham Campus Coordinator
B.A., 1971, Youngston State University, Political ScienceJ.D., 1974, Seton Hall University

Rice, Amanda - (2010), Wilmington Campus Coordinator
B.S., 2002, Shaw University, Business Administration
B.A., 2006, Shaw University, Sociology/Psychology
M.A., 2005, Webster University, Computer Research/Information Management

Wilson, Paul - (1991), Associate Professor of Religion Philosophy and High Point Campus Coordinator
B.S. 1977, Johnson Bible College, Bible & Missions
M.Div., 1984, Emmanuel School of Religion, New Testament
Ph.D., 1989, University of Tennessee, Philosophy