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

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), 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vacant- Academic Advisor

Vacant-Director, Digital Teaching and Laerning Center

Vacant- Director, Experiential Learning and career Development

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

Office of Student Affairs

Powell, Keith (2014), 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), Director of Student Retention
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

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

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

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), 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

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

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

Thomas, Gerald - (2018) - University Chaplain
B.A.,, 1976, Howard University, Economics
M.A., 1986, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Pastorate
Ph.D., 1993, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Homiletics and Theology

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

Vacant- Coordinator First Year Programs

Yarn, Akela, (2018) RISE  Project  Coordinator
BS, 2010 East Carolina University, Communication
M. Ed.,2015, North Carolina State University, Counselor Education

Operations

West, Michael- (2016) - Vice President Operations, Chief Operating Officer
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, Coordinator of Institutional Assessment

Vacant, Assessment Coordinator

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

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

Hamilton, A. - (2017) - Wilmington Campus Coordinator

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

Scuotto, Donald- (2018), Facilities Manager
Certificate, 1980, Wilson Technical, Electronics Technology

Smith, Raymond - (2017), Coordinator Rocky Mount/Greenville Campuses
B.S. North Carolina A&T, Supply Chain Management 
M.P.A., North Carolina Central, Public Administration

West, M. (2016) - Durham Campus Coordinator

Wilson, P. (1991) - High Point  and Kannapolis Campus Coordinator 
 

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

Vacant, Associate Director of Financial Aid

Vacant - Director of Financial Aid
 

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

Office of Fiscal Affairs

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

Vacant - Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration

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

Vacant, Procurement, Contracts and Risk Manager
 

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

Lewis, Kendra (2018), Human Resources Representative
Associate’s in Applied Science, 2010, Nassau Community College, Music

South, Devyn - (2017), Administrative Assistant

Office of Information Technology

Vacant - Chief Information Officer

Vacant - Director of Educational Technology/CIS

Cooper, Derek - (2017) - Systems Administrator/Moodle Specialist
A.A., 2003, MiraCosta College, Web Design
B.A., 2008, Georgia State University, Communications

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

Vacant- Director of Alumni Relations
 

Foroudastan, Hooshang - (1994) ,Gifts and Database Manager 
B.S., 1982, Alabama A&M, Mechanical Engineering
M.S., 1984, Alabama A&M, Computer Science

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

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

Office of Grants Management and Sponsored Programs

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

Vacant - Grants Coordinator

Vacant - Pre/Post Awards Specialist

Faculty
 

Division of Business and Professional Studies

Kalu, Mma Aura - (1983), Division Head and 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 Communications, and Humanities

Mitchell, Cassandra - (2013), Division Head, and 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

Bazemore Jr, Michael - (2017) - Instructor of History
B.A., 1993, Christopher Newport University, Philosophy
M.A., 2009, North Carolina State University
Post Grad, 2012, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Medieval and Global History

Bowers, Detine - (2013), Associate 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

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

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

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

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
M.A., 2002, Texas A&M University, English

Morgan, Jason - (2015), Instructor of English
B.A., 1996, Brigham Young University, Communications
M.F.A., 2014, National University, Creative Writing

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

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

Reges, Eric - (2018) - Instructor of Video Production
B.S., 2006, University of Wisconsin, Superior, Film & Television Production
M.F.A., 2010, University of New Orleans, Film Production, Concentration: Cinematography and Screening

Reuter, Edward - (2018) - Instructor of Video Production
B.S., 2006, University of Wisconsin, Superior, Film & Television Production
M.F.A., 2010, University of New Orleans, Film Production, Concentration: Cinematography and Screening

Division of Education, Social Work, and Child Development

Bryant, Kimberly-  Interim Division Head, 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

Moten-Tolson, Paula - (2005), Assistant Professor of Education and 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 

Chapman, Juanita - (2006), 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

Herring, Alexander - (2015) - Instructor of Elementary Education
B.S., 2000, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Elementary Education
M.S., 2007, North Carolina Central University, School Administration

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

Lucas, Lashaunda - (2018) - Assistant Professor of Social work
B.A., 2010, East Carolina University, Social Work
M.A., 2011, East Carolina University, 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

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

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

Warren-Heath, LaToya - (2018) - Instructor of Social Work
B.S., 2005, North Carolina Central University, Criminal Justice
M.A., 2009, North Carolina Central University, Social Work
M.A., 2011, East Carolina University, Social Work

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 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

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

Sharp Kanika- (2017), Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences
B.S., 2001, Tugaloo College, Health, Physical Education, & Recreation, 2003,
M.S., Sports Management, University of Southern Mississippi

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 Science and Technology

Raiford, Kimberly - (2012), Interim Division 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

Agosto-Padilla, William - (2018), Assistant Professor, Computer Information Science
B.A., 1993, University of Maryland, Experimental/Biopsychology
M.S., 2008, 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

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

Littlejohn, Sheila - (2018), Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1991, Elizabeth City State University, Applied Mathematics
M.S., 1997, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Applied 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

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

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

Thomas, Salome - (2018), Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., 1992, Georgian Court University, Biology
M.A., 1997, University of New York at Buffalo, Biology
Ph.D., 2000, University of New York at Buffalo, Biology

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

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

Division of Social Sciences, Religious Studies, and the Arts

Kirkley, James F - (1993), Division Head, 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

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

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

Ferguson, Mark - (2018)
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.

Graham, Cynthia - (2002), 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

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

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

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

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

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

Walston, Cassandra - (2015), Instructor, Sociology
B.A. Sociology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007.
M.A., Sociology, North Carolina Central University, 2010

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

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