unanimously approved Dr. Kyle R. Carter as the University's fifth
chancellor. This followed more than a year of searching for a new
leader after the appointment of Dr. Charles R. Jenkins as interim
chancellor.
An Atlanta, Ga., native and 62, Chancellor Carter comes to
Pembroke from Western Carolina University (WCU) where he
was provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, a
post he had held since 2004.
Dr. Carter's tenure in Pembroke began on July 1. He arrived
with outstanding credentials, brilliant recommendations and
high expectations, and he immediately began the process of
introducing himself and his family to the community.
experienced leader for UNC Pembroke," Chancellor Carter is a
35-year veteran of higher education. He has experience in North
Carolina, the UNC system and with regional universities in rural
communities like Pembroke.
After earning a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in
educational psychology, Dr. Carter began his career on the
faculty of Valdosta State College.
In 22 years at Northern Colorado University, he earned faculty
tenure, the rank of full professor, and ended his career there as
associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies and
dean of the graduate school.
Before coming to North Carolina as Western Carolina's first
provost, he served the University of Central Missouri as provost
and vice president for academic affairs.
When introducing Dr. Carter, Dr. Freda Porter `78, chair of
both the Chancellor Search Committee and the Board of Trustees,
said he is a "dynamic leader with a searing vision for UNCP."
In recommending Dr. Carter to the Board of Governors,
President Bowles said "Kyle Carter brings to the task more
than three decades of academic and leadership experience at
respected public universities, including one of our own UNC
institutions. At each step along the way, he has proven himself to
be an engaged and effective leader who promotes collaboration
and strategic thinking, academic excellence and student
success. He has also earned a reputation for great integrity,
sound judgment and an unwavering commitment to community
engagement and outreach.
"I am convinced that Kyle Carter brings the right mix of
experience, skills, and passion needed to be a truly great
chancellor for UNC Pembroke, and I am thrilled that he has
agreed to join our leadership team," Bowles concluded.
In her remarks to the Board of Governors in Durham and later
at a reception in Pembroke, Dr. Porter praised the 16-member
search committee for its work over nine months.
Dr. Porter invoked UNCP's proud 123-year history, saying Dr.
Carter is a leader who will continue to "foster UNCP's unique
cultural diversity and the vision of the founders."
"Today marks the beginning of a new era," Dr. Porter said.
"We believe that we have in Dr. Carter a leader with integrity
who will advocate for the community and engage in significant
outreach."
of Governors and at a press conference. Then, he traveled to