APPENDIX A
UNC History and Leadership
UNCP Leadership
Officers and Administrators
HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
In North Carolina, all the public educational institutions that grant baccalaureate degrees are part of The University of North Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is one of 17 constituent institutions of the multi‑campus state university.
The University of North Carolina, chartered by the N.C. General Assembly in 1789, was the first public university in the United States to open its doors and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century. The first class was admitted in Chapel Hill in 1795. For the next 136 years, the only campus of The University of North Carolina was at Chapel Hill.
In 1877, the N.C. General Assembly began sponsoring additional institutions of higher education, diverse in origin and purpose. Five were historically Black institutions, and another was founded to educate American Indians. Several were created to prepare teachers for the public schools. Others had a technological emphasis. One is a training school for performing artists.
In 1931, the N.C. General Assembly redefined The University of North Carolina to include three state‑supported institutions, the campus at Chapel Hill (now the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), North Carolina State College (now North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Woman’s College (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro). The new multi‑campus University operated with one board of trustees and one president. By 1969, three additional campuses had joined the University through legislative action: the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
In 1971, the General Assembly passed legislation bringing into The University of North Carolina the state’s ten remaining public senior institutions, each of which had until then been legally separate: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Western Carolina University, and Winston‑Salem State University. This action created a 16‑campus University. (In 1985, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a residential high school for gifted students, was declared an affiliated school of the University, creating the current 17-campus University system.) By subsequent act of the General Assembly, the name of the University was changed to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, effective July 1, 1996.
The UNC Board of Governors is the policy‑making body legally charged with “the general determination, control, supervision, management, and governance of all affairs of the constituent institutions.” It elects the president, who administers the University. The 32 voting members of the Board of Governors are elected by the General Assembly for four‑year terms. Former board chairmen and board members who are former governors of North Carolina may continue to serve for limited periods as non‑voting members emeriti. The president of the UNC Association of Student Governments, or that student’s designee, is also a non‑voting member.
Each of the 17 constituent institutions is headed by a chancellor, who is chosen by the Board of Governors on the president’s nomination and is responsible to the president. Each institution has a board of trustees, consisting of eight members elected by the Board of Governors, four appointed by the governor, and the president of the student body, who serves ex‑officio. (The NC School of the Arts has two additional ex‑officio members.) Each board of trustees holds extensive powers over academic and other operations of its institution on delegation from the Board of Governors.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Hannah D. Gage, Chair – Wilmington
Peter D. Hans, Vice Chair – Raleigh
Bradley T. Adcock – Durham
Brent D. Barringer – Cary
Atul C. Bhula (Ex Officio) – Raleigh
W. Louis Bissette, Jr. – Asheville
John M. Blackburn – Linville
Peaches Gunter Blank – Nashville, TN
Laura W. Buffaloe – Roanoke Rapids
Bill Daughtridge, Jr. – Rocky Mount
Walter C. Davenport – Raleigh
James M. Deal, Jr. – Boone
Phillip R. Dixon – Greenville
Fred N. Eshelman – Wilmington
John C. Fennebresque – Charlotte
Paul Fulton – Winston-Salem
Ann B. Goodnight – Cary
H. Frank Grainger – Cary
Thomas J. Harrelson – Southport
James E. Holshouser, Jr. (Emeritus) – Southern Pines
G. Leroy Lail – Hickory
Mary Ann Maxwell – Goldsboro
Franklin E. McCain – Charlotte
W. Edwin McMahan – Charlotte
Charles H. Mercer, Jr. – Raleigh
Fred G. Mills – Raleigh
Burley B. Mitchell, Jr. – Raleigh
Hari H. Nath – Cary
David M. Powers – Winston-Salem
Irvin A. Roseman – Wilmington
Richard F. “Dick” Taylor – Lumberton
Raiford Trask III – Wilmington
Phillip D. Walker – Hickory
J. Bradley Wilson – Durham
David W. Young – Asheville
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
THOMAS W. ROSS, B.A., J.D.
President
SUZANNE ORTEGA, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
JEFFREY R. DAVIES, B.S., M.B.A., CPA
Chief of Staff
STEVEN LEATH, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research
CHARLIE PERUSSE
Vice President for Finance
JOHN LEYDON
Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer
KIMREY RHINEHARDT, B.A.
Vice President for Federal Relations
ANITA WATKINS
Vice President for Government Relations
LAURA LUGER, J.D.
Vice President and General Counsel
WILLIAM FLEMING
Vice President of Human Resources
JONI WORTHINGTON
Vice President for Communications
L.B. CORGNATI, B.S., M.S.
Secretary of the University
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE
CHIEF EXECUTIVES*
O.H. BROWNE, Acting President (1940‑1942)
B.S., North Carolina State; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
RALPH D. WELLONS, President (1942‑1956)
A.B., M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
WALTER J. GALE, President (1956‑1962)
B.S., New Jersey State Teachers College; M. Ed., Ed.D., Duke University
ENGLISH E. JONES, President (1962‑1972); Chancellor (1972‑1979)
B.S., University of Kentucky; M.S., North Carolina State University; LL.D., Wake Forest University; D.H. Pembroke State University
PAUL R. GIVENS, Chancellor (1979‑1989); Chancellor Emeritus (1989‑2004)
B.A., M.A., George Peabody College; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
JOSEPH B. OXENDINE, Chancellor (1989‑1999); Chancellor Emeritus (1999‑ )
B.A., Catawba College; M.Ed., Ed.D., Boston University
ALLEN C. MEADORS, Professor and Chancellor (1999-2009; Chancellor Emeritus, 2009- )
B.B.A, University of Central Arkansas; M.B.A.., University of Northern Colorado; M.P.A., University of Kansas; M.A., M.A., Webster University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; FACHE
CHARLES R. JENKINS, Chancellor (2009-2010)
B.S., M.A.Ed., East Carolina University; Ed.D., Duke University
KYLE R. CARTER, Chancellor (2010- )
B.S., Mercer University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
*This list includes chief executives since the institution became a totally collegiate‑level institution. Prior to 1940, chief executives held the title of principal or superintendent. The title of President was changed to Chancellor beginning July 1, 1972, when the institution, as Pembroke State University, became a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE
Robin Cummings, Chair (2013) – Pinehurst
Raymond Pennington, Vice Chair (2013) – Lumberton
Dwight Pearson, Secretary (2015) – Raleigh
Kellie Blue (2015) – Pembroke
Bob Caton (2015) – Lumberton
Gary Locklear (2015) – Pembroke
Donna Lowry (2013) – Pembroke
Thomas Nance (2013) – Cerro Gordo
Lorna Ricotta (2013) – Fayetteville
Newy Scruggs (2013) – Arlington, TX
Alan Thompson (2011) – Whiteville
Paul Willoughby (2011) – Durham
Brian McCormick (2011-2012) SGA President – Laurel Springs
OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
CHANCELLOR
KYLE R. CARTER, B.S., MS., Ph.D.
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
KENNETH D. KITTS, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
CATHY HANBY-SIKORA – Acting Vice Chancellor for Advancement
R. NEIL HAWK, B.B.A. – Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
JACQUELINE H. CLARK, B.A., M.Ed. – Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
DIANE O. JONES, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. – Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
GLEN BURNETTE, Jr., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. – Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Constituent Relations
JOSHUA MALCOLM, B.A., J.D. – General Counsel
DAN KENNEY, B.S., M.A.Ed. – Director of Athletics
LARRY JACOBS – Internal Auditor
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
KENNETH D. KITTS, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
WILLIAM H. GASH, JR., B.S., M.B.A., M.M.Ed., B.M.Ed., Ph.D. – Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
STANLEY G. KNICK, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Director/Curator of Native American Resource Center
ROBERT ORR, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. – Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer
TOM JACKSON, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. – Associate CIO and Chief Technology Officer
CYNTHIA E. SAYLOR, B.A., M.L.I.S. – Assistant CIO for Educational Technologies and Client Services
TBA – Director, Enterprise Applications
KEVIN PAIT, B.S. – Director, Network and System Administration
MAUREEN WINDMEYER, B.A. – Director, Information Technology Planning and Budget
TBA – Associate Vice Chancellor for International Programs
SARA BRACKIN, B.S., M.A. – Director of International Programs
TBA – Director of English Language Institute
CAMMIE HUNT, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Associate Vice Chancellor for Engaged Outreach
CHARLES TITA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Director of Distance Education
TERESA OXENDINE, B.A. – Director of the Regional Center for Economic, Community, and Professional Development
ELIZABETH NORMANDY B.A., M.A. Ph.D. – Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Special Projects
BEVERLY R. KING, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. – Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness
LINDA LITTLE, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. – Director of Sponsored Research & Programs
SHERRY EDWARDS, B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D. – Acting Director of Teaching and Learning Center
ELINOR FOLGER FOSTER, B.A., M.L.S., Ed.D. – Dean of Library Services
ANNIE H. COLEMAN, B.A., M.L.I.S. – Assistant Dean for Research Services and Systems
SUSAN WHITT, B.A., M.L.S. – Associate Dean for Collection Management and Acquisitions
JEAN E. SEXTON, B.A., M.S.L.S. – Coordinator of Cataloging
MICHAEL C. ALEWINE, B.A., M.L.S., M.S. – Outreach/Distance Education Librarian
ROBERT ARNDT, B.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.L.S. – Reference/Instructional Services Librarian
TBA – Electronic Resources/Media Catalog Librarian
CARL J. DANIS, B.A., M.S., M.S.L.S. – Collection Development/Electronic Resources Librarian
KAREN ORR FRITTS, B.S., M.L.I.S. – Government Documents/Development Librarian
MELANIE E. WOOD, B.S., M.L.I.S. – Instructional Services/Reference Librarian
JUNE L. POWER, B.A., M.L.I.S. – Access Services/Reference Librarian
ROB WOLF, B.S., M.L.S. – Serials Librarian/Digital Operations Coordinator
DAVID W. YOUNG, B.A., M.A., M.L.S. – Catalog Librarian
MARK CANADA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Acting Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
MEREDITH L. STORMS, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – Acting Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
MARY ANN JACOBS, B.A., M.A.Ed., M.S.W., Ph.D. – Chair, American Indian Studies Department
RICHARD GAY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, Art Department
DAVID D. ZEIGLER, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – Chair, Biology Department
SIVANADANE MANDJINY, B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D. – Acting Chair, Chemistry and Physics Department
VIRGINIA K. McCLANAHAN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, English and Theatre Department
ENRIQUE J. PORRÚA, B.S, M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, Foreign Languages Department
MARTIN B. FARLEY, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, Geology and Geography Department
ROBERT W. BROWN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, History Department
JAMIE LITTY, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. – Chair, Mass Communication Department
CHARLES W. LILLIE, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Acting Chair, Mathematics and Computer Science Department
TIMOTHY M. ALTMAN, B.A., M.M.E., D.M.A. – Chair, Music Department
BARBARA B. SYNOWIEZ, B.S. N., M.S. N., Ph.D. –Chair, Nursing Department
DAVID H. NIKKEL, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. – Chair, Philosophy and Religion Department
KEVIN S. FREEMAN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. –Chair, Political Science Department
KELLY ANN CHARLTON, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, Psychology Department
MICHAEL R. HAWTHORNE, B.A., Ph.D. –Chair, Public Administration Department
SHERRY EDWARDS, B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D. – Chair, Social Work Department
MARIO PAPAROZZI, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department
RAMIN COOPER MAYSAMI, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – Acting Dean, School of Business
WILLIAM STEWART THOMAS, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Assistant Dean
HOWARD G. LING, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Director, MBA Program
CARMEN F. CALABRESE, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Director, Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship
RICK CRANDALL, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Director, AACSB
CRAIG D. SHOULDERS, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. – Chair, Accounting and Information Technology Department
EDWIN CLIFFORD MENSAH, B.Sc., Ph.D. – Acting Chair, Economics, Finance, and Decision Sciences Department
CHRISTOPHER ZIEMNOWICZ, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. – Chair, Management, Marketing, and International Business Department
MICHAEL MENEFEE, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – Director, Entrepreneurship Programs
LEAH HOLLAND FIORENTINO, B.A., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. – Dean, School of Education
CAROL HIGY, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. – Associate Dean
KAREN STANLEY, B.A., M.R.E., M.Ed., Ph.D. – Chair, Elementary Education Department
JUDITH A. LOSH, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – Chair, Education Specialties Department
DAVID OXENDINE, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. – Chair, Professional Pedagogy and Research Department
ALFRED BRYANT, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. – Chair, School Administration and Counseling Department
TOMMY THOMPSON, B.S., M.A., D.A. – Chair, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department
LT. COL. DARRELL LOCKHART – Director, Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
CAPT. MABRY SHOKES – Director, Military Science (Army ROTC)
KAREN GRANGER, B.A., M.Ed. – Director, Teaching Fellows Program
BILLIE HARRINGTON, B.A., M.P.A. – Director of Assessment
SANDRA STRICKLAND, B.S., M.Ed. – Director of Teacher Recruitment
BRYAN WINTERS, B.S., M.S.A., Ed.D. – Director of University-School Programs
SARA COBLE SIMMONS, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. – Acting Dean, School of Graduate Studies
IRENE PITTMAN AIKEN, B.S., M.A.Ed., Ph.D. – Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies
STEVEN D. BOURQUIN, B.S.E.E., M.S., Ph.D. – Acting Dean, Esther G. Maynor Honors College
STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES
KENNETH D. KITTS, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. –Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
JACQUELINE H. CLARK, B.A., M. Ed. – Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
SHARON KISSICK, B.A., M.Ed. – Registrar
NATRICIA DRAKE, B.B.A. – Associate Registrar
JENELLE L. HANDCOX, B.A., M.P.A. – Director of Financial Aid
JANICE GOOLSBY – Associate Director of Financial Aid
MILDRED WEBER, B.S. – Associate Director of Financial Aid
TBA – Director of Center for Academic Excellence
TBA – Coordinator for Student Academic Support
ELIZABETH FROEBA, B.S.W., M.Ed. – Coordinator for First Year Programs
CYNTHIA TOROK, M.P.A. – Academic Advisor
MARK HUNT, B.B. – Academic Advisor, Second Year Programs
TBA – Tutor Coordinator, Second Year Programs
TBA – Supplemental Instruction
DEANA JOHNSON, B.A., M.A. – Director of College Opportunity Program
LARRY McCALLUM, B.A., M.A. – Director of TRIO Program
CAROLYN GODWIN, B.S., M.Ed. –Counselor, Student Support Services
KIMILLA FLOYD, B.A., M.Ed. – Tutorial Coordinator, Student Support Services
VERONICA POWELL, B.A., M.B.A. – Advisor/Coordinator, Upward Bound
JENNY GOODWIN, B.S.W., M.Ed. – Instructional Coordinator, Upward Bound
MARY HELEN WALKER, B.S., M.A. – Director of Disability Support Services
NICOLETTE CAMPOS, B.A., M.A. – Associate Director of Disability Support Services
KELLY CHEEK, B.S., M.Ed. – Deaf Educator
DEBBIE LOWERY, B.S. – Accommodations Coordinator
SYLVIA T. JOHNSON, B.S., M.S. – Director of N.C. Health Careers Access Program
TEAGAN E. DECKER, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Director of University Writing Center
SHARON BLUE, B.S. – Coordinator of New Student and Family Orientation
OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
CATHY HANBY-SIKORA – Vice Chancellor for Advancement
TBA – Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Development
BRIAN RUSSO – Assistant Director of Development for Athletics & Constituent Support
RENÉE STEELE – Director of Alumni Relations
ALISIA SCOTT OXENDINE, B.A., M.P.A. – Director of Major Gifts
KRISTIN ANDERSON – Director of Advancement Services
KANDICE KINLAW – Director of Events Planning
SCOTT BIGELOW, B.A. – Acting Director of University Communications & Marketing
BOBBY AYERS, B.S. – University Photographer
R. JERROD HATFIELD, B.A. – Graphic Designer
LAWRENCE T. LOCKLEAR, B.A., M.P.A. – Web Publisher
RAUL RUBIERA – University Photographer
OFFICE OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS
R. NEIL HAWK, B.B.A. – Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
GEORGE GUTHRIE, B.S., M.B.A. – Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and Controller
RAY OXENDINE, B.S., M.B.A., C.P.A. – Assistant Controller
ROGER KILLIAN, M.A. – Director of Budgets and Planning
DEBBIE BURGESS – Director of Human Resources
DENISE CARROLL, C.P.M., B.S. – Director of Business Services
KAREN SWINEY, B.A. – Bookstore Manager
JIM HALCOMBE – Director of Food Services
W. STEVE MARTIN – Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs for Facilities Management
LARRY FREEMAN – Director of Facilities Operations
J. MICHAEL CLARK – Director of Facilities Planning and Construction
OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
JACQUELINE H. CLARK, B.A., M. Ed. – Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
LELA CLARK, B.A., M.Ed. – Director of Admissions
NATALIA FREEMAN LOCKLEAR, B.A. – Senior Associate Director of Admissions
CHRISTINE BELL, B.S., M.B.A. – Associate Director of Admissions
AMIE WARD GRAHAM, B.S. – Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
DIANE O. JONES, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. – Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
LISA L. SCHAEFFER, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. – Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
WILLIAM C. PRICE, M.Ed. – Director of Student Conduct
R. TRAVIS BRYANT, B.A., M.A. – Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Safety and Emergency Operations
McDUFFIE CUMMINGS, JR., B.A. – Director of Campus Police and Public Safety
PRESTON SWINEY, B.S., M.Ed. – Director of Housing and Residence Life
CYNTHIA REDFEARN, B.A., M.S.A. – Associate Director of Residence Life
MICHAEL SEVERY, B.S.B.A., M.A. – Director of Student Involvement and Leadership
BECCA OBERGEFELL, B.A., M.Ed. – Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership
AUBREY SWETT, B.A., M.A. – Director of Community and Civic Engagement
CHRISTIE POTEET, B.A., M.A. – Associate Director of Community and Civic Engagement
TBA – Director of Greek Life
JUSTIN WINANS, B.S. – Director of Intramurals
CYNTHIA OXENDINE, B.S., M.A.Ed. – Director of Chavis University Center
MONICA Z. OSBURN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – Director of Counseling and Testing
GEORGE GRESSMAN, B.A., M.S., Psy.D. – Assistant Director of Counseling and Testing
RANDALL PURDY, M.D. – Psychiatrist
TBA – Director of Career Center
MALLORY L. BOWER, B.S., M.A. – Assistant Director of Career Center
ROBERT L. CANIDA, II, B.A., M.S.L.S. – Director of Multicultural and Minority Affairs
PATRICIA FIELDS, A.A., B.S. – Executive Director of Givens Performing Arts Center
DAVID THAGGARD, B.A. – Assistant Director, GPAC
TASHA OXENDINE, B.A. – Director of Marketing, GPAC
GARY TREMBLAY, B.A., M.F.A. – Technical Director, GPAC
CORA BULLARD, B.S.N., RN-BC – Director of Student Health Services