NCCU Corporate Engagement & Partnership Program Benefits 2021

FY22

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT BENEFITS GRAY SILVER DIAMOND PLATINUM EAGLE EAGLE EAGLE EAGLE PARTNER PARTNER PARTNER PARTNER ($10,000) ($25,000) ($100,000) ($250,000)

MAROON EAGLE PARTNER ($1,000,000)

Exclusive Corporate Partner Day on NCCU campus Private corporate meeting and dinner with Chancellor Premier placement of rotating custom corporate commercials on video screens and Apogee TV across campus Premier placement of company logo on video screens and Apogee TV across campus Special access and priority scheduling for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, including on-campus interviews and information sessions Specialized engagement opportunity with NCCU faculty, staff or students Recognition on select NCCU social media channels Complimentary admission to NCCU Career Fair Company logo or name placement on NCCU Corporate Partners website Recognition in NCCU donor honor roll ,QYLWDWLRQ WR DQQXDO &KDQFHOORU·V Corporate and Community Partners Reception

The NCCU Corporate Engagement & Partnership Program recognizes corporations and organizations that contribute annually at a leadership level to North Carolina Central University between July 1 and June 30. Partnership levels provide visibility and recognition that highlights your company’s engagement and investment. For more information on how you can partner with NCCU, please contact corporate.engagement@nccu.edu or (919) 530-6151.

FACT SHEET JANUARY 2021

The Economic Value of North Carolina Central University to the NCCU Service Area

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) creates a significant positive impact on the business community and generates a return on investment to its major stakeholder groups—students, taxpayers, and society. Using a two-pronged approach that involves an economic impact analysis and an investment analysis, this study calculates the benefits received by each of these groups. Results of the analysis reflect fiscal year (FY) 2018-19.

NCCU SERVICE AREA

ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS In FY 2018-19, NCCU added $506 million in income to the NCCU Service Area* economy, a value approximately equal to 0.3% of the region’s total gross regional product (GRP). Expressed in terms of jobs, NCCU’s impact supported 7,206 jobs.

O P E R AT I O N S S P E N D I N G I M PAC T

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NCCU employed 1,496 full-time and part-time faculty and staff (excluding research employees). Payroll amounted to $104.5 million (excluding payroll from research employees), much of which was spent in the region for groceries, mortgage and rent payments, dining out, and other household expenses. The university spent another $78.1 million on day-to-day expenses related to facilities, supplies, and professional services (excluding research expenditures).

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For the purposes of this analysis, the NCCU Service Area is comprised of Alamance, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Orange, and Wake Counties.

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The net impact of the university’s operations spending added $171.8 million in income to the regional economy in FY 2018-19.

I M PAC T S C R E AT E D BY NCCU ON THE SERVICE A R E A I N F Y 201 8- 19

R E S E A R C H S P E N D I N G I M PAC T

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Research activities at NCCU impact the regional economy by employing people and making purchases for equipment, supplies, and services. The university also facilitates new knowledge creation in the NCCU Service Area,

Operations spending impact

$171.8 million

evidenced by start-up companies created by NCCU. In FY 2018-19, NCCU spent $7.4 million on payroll and $8.9 million on other expenses to support research activities.

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NCCU’s research spending generated $18.1 million in added income for the NCCU Service Area economy in FY 2018-19.

Research spending impact

$18.1 million

C O N S T R U C T I O N S P E N D I N G I M PAC T

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NCCU invests in construction each year to maintain its facilities, create additional capacities, and meet its growing educational demands, generating a short-term infusion of spending and jobs in the regional economy.

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$14.6 million

The net impact of NCCU’s construction spending in FY 2018-19 was $14.6 million in added income for the NCCU Service Area.

Visitor spending impact

$3.5 million

V I S I T O R S P E N D I N G I M PAC T

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Construction spending impact

Out-of-region visitors attracted to the NCCU Service Area for activities at NCCU brought new dollars to the economy through their spending at hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other regional businesses.

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Student spending impact

Visitor spending added approximately $3.5 million in income to the NCCU Service Area economy.

$19.5 million

S T U D E N T S P E N D I N G I M PAC T

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Around 56% of students attending NCCU originated from outside the region.

Some of these students relocated to the NCCU Service Area. In addition,

Alumni impact

$278.6 million

some in-region students, referred to as retained students, would have left the NCCU Service Area for other educational opportunities if not for NCCU. These relocated and retained students spent money on groceries, mortgage

TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

$506 million

and rent payments, and other living expenses at regional businesses.

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The expenditures of relocated and retained students in FY 2018-19 added $19.5 million in income to the NCCU Service Area economy.

OR Jobs supported

7,206

A L U M N I I M PAC T

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Over the years, students have studied at NCCU and entered or re-entered the workforce with newly-acquired knowledge and skills. Today, thousands of these former students are employed in the NCCU Service Area.

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The net impact of NCCU’s former students currently employed in the regional workforce amounted to $278.6 million in added income in FY 2018-19.

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INVESTMENT ANALYSIS STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

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NCCU’s FY 2018-19 students paid a present value of $56.6 million to cover the cost of tuition, fees, supplies, and interest on student loans. They also forwent $78.3 million in money that they would have earned had they been working instead of attending college.

Average annual return for NCCU students

In return for their investment, students will receive $658.4 million in increased

19.6%

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earnings over their working lives. This translates to a return of $4.90 in higher

future earnings for every dollar students invest in their education. Students’

Stock market 30-year average annual return

average annual rate of return is 19.6%.

9.9%

TA X PAY E R P E R S P E C T I V E

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S T U D E N T S S E E A H I G H R AT E OF RETURN FOR THEIR INVESTMENT IN NCCU

Taxpayers provided NCCU with $96.1 million of funding in FY 2018-19. In

return, they will benefit from added tax revenue, stemming from students’ higher lifetime earnings and increased business output, amounting to

Interest earned on savings account (National Rate Cap)

0.8%

Source: Forbes’ S&P 500, 1989-2018. FDIC.gov, 6-2019.

$153.8 million. A reduced demand for government-funded services in North Carolina will add another $33.7 million in benefits to taxpayers.

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For every dollar of public money invested in NCCU, taxpayers will receive $2.00 in return, over the course of students’ working lives. The average annual rate of return for taxpayers is 6.1%.

In FY 2018-19, North Carolina invested $325.3 million to support NCCU. In turn, the North Carolina economy will grow by $1.7 billion, over the course of students’ working lives. Society will also benefit from $109.2 million of public and private sector savings.

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Students gain in lifetime earnings

$4.90

SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE

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For every $1…

For every dollar invested in NCCU in FY 2018-19, people in North Carolina will receive $5.50 in return, for as long as NCCU’s FY 2018-19 students remain

Taxpayers gain in added tax revenue and public sector savings

$2.00

Society gains in added income and social savings

$5.50

active in the state workforce.

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NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS

INGRID WICKER-MCCREE, ED.D., DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Mission: The North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics places the highest priority on the quality academic and athletic experience as part of the overall education of student-athletes. We seek to promote the personal and social development of our student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with the NCCU athletics programs. We recognize the positive impact of athletic participation on the individuals, campus community and community at-large.

We strive to present a national model that culminates into strongly competitive performances in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the community.

Power of Partnerships: Corporate partnerships are the driving force to the success of the North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics. These relationships are what allow the coaches and the athletic administration to establish a premier athletics entity in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and to be competitive nationally. Every partnership dollar raised goes towards benefitting studentathletes and enriching their experience at NCCU.

NCCU Department of Athletics Strategic Plan “Era of Excellence” Goal 1. Student-Athlete Success Goal 2. Athletic Achievement Goal 3. Financial Responsibility Goal 4. Collaborative Partnerships

NCCU Fans by the Number: 

82,690 Eagle fans in the RDU area

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19,831 Eagle alumni in the greater RDU area

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64% Male/36% Female; 25 - 54 Average age range; 67% are homeowners; 42% are married

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8,863 Average football game day attendance

INVESTMENT INVENTORY 

Venue Signage: Incorporate your brand message in the NCCU athletic venues via static and digital visibility in highprofile locations and television camera site lines. Sign visibility presents itself in front of thousands of spectators during events throughout the school year at McDougald-McLendon Arena and O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.

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In-person Connection: Create interpersonal activations and fan engagement experiences in game and in high traffic areas inside and outside of NCCU athletic venues.

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Web Based, Social Media & Digital Engagement: Have access to the offical athletic department website and social media platforms to communicate partner brands and objectives to thousands during the academic year.

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Game Day Messaging: Integrate your brand messaging into premium, sport team focused content and coverage that is communicated via radio and streaming connections, as well as program, poster and ticket print collateral.

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Business to Business (B2B): Utilize NCCU’s relationships with national and local partners to facilitate introductions to key decision makers via partner events and game day engagement.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (CASH)

CARLTON E. WILSON, PH.D., DEAN

Mission: The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities promotes North Carolina Central University’s commitment to excellence in scholarship and teaching, research, service, academic integrity, entrepreneurship, and principle-centered leadership. The College engages students in multi-cultural learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. It also provides opportunities to cultivate rich theoretical knowledge and develop relevant practical skills for students to excel intellectually, artistically and professionally.

North Carolina Central University’s College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities fosters educational excellence, intellectual inquiry and outstanding high-impact learning opportunities through its unique collection of departments and programs. With a variety of majors in the arts, social sciences and humanities, the College fosters a culture of collaboration and innovative instruction led by more than 225 teacher-scholars, award-winning artists, social scientists, and staff who actively engage students in interdisciplinary learning.

Throughout the College, students experience creative learning environments that offer interactive classroom instruction, faculty-student research, and internship opportunities.

Student learning is further enhanced by the College’s student support services, which provide excellent academic advising and professional development to ensure students are market-ready upon graduation to be recruited by leading corporations, research institutions and government agencies or continue their studies at prestigious graduate schools.

The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is the largest academic unit at NCCU and home to the following departments and programs: Art and Design; Criminal Justice; History; Language and Literature; Mass Communication; Music: Political Science; Psychology; Public Administration; Social Work; Theatre and Dance; Army Reserve Training Corps (ROTC); and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC).

Points of Pride: 

13 undergraduate and seven graduate programs in the fine and performing arts, humanities and social sciences

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Top-ranked programs in history, social work, psychology, public administration, and jazz studies

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The Department of History has produced more students who have earned a Ph.D. in History than any other HBCU.

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The award-winning NCCU Jazz Ensemble has received two invitations to participate in the prestigious Rudin Jazz Championships at the Lincoln Center program.

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World-renown faculty and jazz artists-in-residence, Branford Marsalis and Joey Calderazzo, teach in the NCCU Department of Music.

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The NCCU Art Museum and WNCU-FM, a 50,000 watt noncommercial educational radio station licensed to NCCU, are connected to the College’s educational excellence.

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Engagement opportunities include the College’s Advisory Board, mentorship of students, internships, practicums, and career counseling

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Sponsorship of the Regional Jazz Festival, University Marching Band, the Jazz Ensembles, the student newspaper, and other College events and performances by the nationally-award winning Department of Theatre and Dance

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Naming opportunities include the College itself, departments, classrooms, and lecture series

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Endowed chairs and distinguished professorships to recruit, retain and recognize faculty of the highest caliber at the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Endowed and annual scholarships to attract the best and brightest students in the arts, social sciences and humanities

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BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE (BRITE)

HERNÁN NAVARRO, PH.D., DIRECTOR

Mission: NCCU’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) conducts cutting-edge research benefiting human health and fosters student success through excellent teaching and innovative research experiences. With its dual missions of health-related research and degree-based workforce development, BRITE meets the changing workforce demands of North Carolina life sciences industries and clincial research sectors in support of job creation and growth.

The Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) at North Carolina Central University was established in 2006 with a grant from The Golden LEAF Foundation. BRITE’s state-of-the-art facility, built in 2008, is home to over 40 scientists whose research and training efforts contribute to the workforce development for North Carolina’s life science industry.

Researchers from BRITE are making great strides in fighting various types of cancer, diabetes and other diseases that disproportionally impact communities of color. BRITE research is carried out by exceptional faculty and researchers from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and with core laboratory capabilities, including bioassay development and high throughput screening using state-of-the-art instrumentation and a variety of in-house targeted and diverse chemical libraries.

BRITE typically has 10-to-20 master’s students and two Ph.D. students conducting graduate research each academic year.

BRITE welcomes partnerships with the private sector to support the development of the next generation of skilled scientists and prepare them to be valuable and productive members of the life sciences industries. 200 undergraduate students admitted to the Pharmaceutical Sciences program are eligible for scholarships covering some or all of their established financial need. In addition, all students are strongly encouraged to participate in BRITE’s internship program and work at leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations in North Carolina.

BRITE Futures, the community outreach sector of BRITE, provides STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) engagement opportunities for middle and high school students and teachers throughout the state of North Carolina. Teachers have the opportunity to schedule visits to BRITE for their students to perform hands-on laboratory activities and learn about STEM careers, summer biotechnology camps, scholarships, and innovative drug discovery research.

Points of Pride: 

BRITE has been recognized in 42 notable publications and received $8.8 million in grants for research from various federal funding agencies.

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Approximately 85 percent of BRITE undergraduates and close to 100 percent of BRITE graduate students find employment within six months of graduation from NCCU.

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More than 15,000 students and over 800 teachers from 93 of N.C.’s 100 counties have participated in BRITE Futures Program.

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Engagement with BRITE Advisory Committee, an industry-focused volunteer board, and BRITE Internship Program

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Support for BRITE Futures and sponsorship of BRITE STEM Summer Camps

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Funding for BRITE research projects in cancer, neuroscience, metabolic disease, carbon dot-based antimicrobials, and plant genetic engineering

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Endowed and annual scholarships to attract the best and brightest students

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Endowed chairs and distinguished professorships to recruit, retain and recognize faculty of the highest caliber in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

ANTHONY NELSON, PH.D., DEAN

Mission: The mission of the North Carolina Central University School of Business is to deliver high-impact undergraduate and graduate business education programs through innovative teaching, relevant scholarship and academic service learning.

North Carolina Central University’s School of Business aspires to be a first-choice, high-value business school that attracts globally diverse students who are motivated to achieve academic excellence. Our business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 5% of business schools around the world have earned this level of recognition. This recognition is important because it not only cements our commitment to exceptional business education, but it assures that our curriculum and programming are aligned with that of the top business schools in the world.

The School of Business offers high-value education in its undergraduate and graduate programs through innovative teaching, impactful scholarship, and globally diverse faculty. In the fall of 2022, the School of Business will move into a new state-of-the-art facility that will offer the opportunity for a larger impact and hands-on training for our students. Our mission is achieved in an intellectually stimulating, professional and caring environment characterized by small classes, experiential learning, and community engagement.

Points of Pride: 

NCCU School of Business accreditation was reaffirmed by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in January 2018.

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Through its partnership with SAS, the School of Business established a Certificate in Statistical Analysis that was created through SAS’s Global Academic Program to prepare students for work in data-rich settings.

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NCCU Hospitality and Tourism ranks No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 among HBCUs for Online Hospitality programs in return on investment.

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NCCU School of Business opened a Cybersecurity Lab on October 20, 2020.

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NC Central was the first HBCU to have MBA concentrations in Real Estate and Wealth Management.

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Specialized engagement opportunities with faculty and students, including executive education and certification programs (SAS, AGILE & CFP), recruiting and internships, School of Business Advisory Boards, mentorship program for MBA students, event sponsorship, and Distinguished Lecture Series

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Endowed and annual scholarships to help attract the best and brightest students to the School of Business

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Naming opportunities including the School itself, the new School of Business building and other visible spaces

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Support for Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism, Real Estate, and Wealth Management programs

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

AUDREY W. BEARD, ED.D., DEAN

Mission: The mission of North Carolina Central University’s School of Education is to prepare education professionals to serve and inspire excellence in teaching, administration, counseling, technology and other related services to meet the needs of a diverse population. Through course work, field experience, professional development, and exposure to diverse communities, the School of Education develops leaders who promote social justice and dedicate themselves to the well-being of a global community.

North Carolina Central University’s School of Education began in 1925 as a collection of courses intended to train black teachers and principals to work in racially segregated school systems.

Today’s School of Education prepares students academically and professionally to assume socially responsible positions that improve the quality of life for all children and families. The School of Education prepares students to be change agents as they embark on professional careers in teaching, administration, counseling, technology, and related fields.

A leader in the arena of educator preparation, the NCCU School of Education remains focused on excellence and student success. Our faculty and staff prepare future educators to meet the needs of children and families in communities across North Carolina, the United States and world. A culture of excellence permeates knowledge and learning throughout the School of Education.

Points of Pride: 

100% Praxis II passing rate (School Counseling Program)

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No. 1 Educational Technology Graduate Online Program (U.S. News & World Report)

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No. 1 CACREP-Accredited Online Career Program in the U.S.

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More than 20 licensure pathways with diverse field experiences

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Innovative engagement opportunities include certificate programs, the School of Education Advisory Board, mentorship of students, and sponsorship of School of Education Founder’s Day events

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Endowed and annual scholarships to help attract the best and brightest students to the School of Education

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Naming opportunities include the School of Education itself, the Dean’s Suite, a 350-seat auditorium, a Curriculum Materials Center Library, classrooms, and faculty offices

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Endowed chairs and distinguished professorships to recruit, retain and recognize faculty of the highest caliber at the School of Education

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES

LA VERNE REID, PH.D., MPH, DEAN

Mission: The mission of the North Carolina Central University College of Health and Sciences is to advance excellence in teaching, innovation, service, and discovery in health sciences.

We fulfill our mission by uniting a wide variety of disciplines to intentionally prepare the next generation of health sciences leaders, researchers, and innovators with the tools and training to elevate their knowledge and skills to new levels and improve the lives of others through education, innovative research, healing, and compassionate care.

NCCU’s College of Health and Sciences is where cutting-edge biological and computational sciences are discovered and the application of such inquiry is pursued in the delivery of health sciences. The College has a distinguished history of preparing students for successful careers in health sciences and to meet the increasing demands in these growing fields. At the College, we are dedicated to educating future researchers, nurses and health sciences and medical professionals to advance culturally competent health care, training, education, and discovery across health sciences fields. The College cultivates a teaching and learning environment that enables our students to excel as providers in community, education and health sciences settings to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

The College’s faculty have earned national and international reputations for excellence and innovation in research, outreach and teaching. Our faculty and student researchers transform their knowledge to implement results to close gaps in health disparities, change lives and meet tomorrow’s challenges with sustainable solutions and a diverse workforce.

The College is the second largest academic unit at NCCU and home to the following departments and programs: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry Sciences; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences; Human Sciences; Kinesiology and Recreation Administration; Mathematics and Physics; Nursing; Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Public Health Education.

Points of Pride: 

10 undergraduate and eight graduate degree programs in health sciences

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Since 1948, the NCCU Department of Nursing has prepared thousands of compassionate and caring nurse leaders.

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NCU Fab Lab, a digital prototyping platform for innovation and invention, was the first fab lab to open on an HBCU campus.

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The Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences has produced more African American PhDs than any other institution in the U.S.

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NCCU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic has served thousands of children and adults since its inception.

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Engagement opportunities with the Fab Lab, internships and certification program in Geospatial Intelligence

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Endowed and annual scholarships to help attract the best and brightest students in health sciences

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Naming opportunities including the College itself, departments, classrooms, and other visible spaces

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Funding for faculty-developed research projects in mathematics and physics, chemistry and biochemistry sciences, and environmental, earth and geospatial sciences

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Endowed chairs and distinguished professorships to recruit, retain and recognize faculty of the highest caliber in the College of Health and Sciences

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SCHOOL OF LAW

BROWNE C. LEWIS, M.P.P., J.D., L.L.M., DEAN

Mission: In 1939, North Carolina Central University School of Law was established to provide a place for African American students to study law. By opening NCCU School of Law, the legislature was attempting to foster segregation. Today, more than 80 years later, the School of Law is on a mission to diversify the legal profession by educating students from all walks of life. The School of Law is producing practice-ready attorneys by providing students with the opportunity to participate in legal clinics and externships. In line with the School of Law’s mission of promoting social justice, most of our students accept jobs with governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and public interest law firms.

Initiatives: Tech Law and Policy Center With the $5 million commitment from Intel Corporation, NCCU School of Law established a Tech Law and Policy Center.

The Center is designed to ensure that faculty stay abreast of the ways technology impacts the delivery of legal education.

Students are exposed to the cutting-edge technology they need to practice in the changing legal market.

Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute NCCU School of Law established the Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute to come up with solutions to problems caused by systemic inequalities and racism. The Institute focuses on issues like consumer inequalities, housing discrimination, and health care disparities.

Points of Pride: 

Ranked among the top schools for practical training (Prelaw Magazine 2020).

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Recognized as Top 10 law school for student diversity in Enjuris.

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NC Central University Law School offers a Performance Based Admissions Program for applicants whose credentials do not qualify them for unconditional admission, but whose records nonetheless show promise of academic success in law school.

Applicants selected for this program have an opportunity to gain admission for the fall upon successful completion of the summer program.

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Virtual Justice Program funded with a Broadband Technology Opportunity Program grant to address under-representation and lack of access to attorneys for low income and marginalized communities.

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Clinical programs produce practice-ready attorneys committed to serving the needs of people and communities that are traditionally underserved and in need of legal representation.

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Engagement with School of Law Advisory Board, mentorship programs, recruiting and internships, and certificate programs in Tech Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law, Dispute Resolution, Tax Law, and Justice in the Practice of Law

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Endowed and annual scholarships to attract the best and brightest students to the School of Law

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Naming opportunities including the School itself, auditorium, classrooms, and study rooms

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SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

JON GANT, PH.D., DEAN

Mission: The School of Library and Information Sciences offers educational preparation to be practice-ready professionals in the field of information for careers in public service, the private sector, and civil society globally to help organize information and knowledge and make it accessible and useful. Established in 1939, the School has been instrumental in shaping the digital information age and changing the way we work in organizations, educate our children, entertain ourselves, take care of our health, and govern ourselves and society.

The School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University was authorized by the State Legislature in 1939 when the charter of the then North Carolina College for Negroes was amended for the purpose of allowing the establishment of graduate and professional programs at the College. That amendment established the program in library education and the mission of educating African American librarians for the state of North Carolina.

Today, the School operates at the vibrant intersection of information technology, computer science, law, and public policy to help connect people, information and technology together so that everyone has the power to shape their lives and our society can address the tough challenges it faces. The faculty have expertise from computer science, artificial intelligence, networking, and communications and bridge the digital divide to library science, digital libraries, digital curation of archives, and data science.

A hallmark of the Library and Information Sciences program is the ways in which the faculty bring research to practice for students.

The Master of Library Science (MLS) program is accredited through the American Library Association and is recognized nationally as a top program for its value and the diversity of its student body. Students pursuing the MLS are empowered with an understanding of the foundations of librarianship and information services and are leading how libraries, archives and museums, K-12 schools, and organizations are digitizing their collections, teaching and learning strategies, and services to the public. Students in the Master of Information Science (MIS) program are trained to understand and analyze the role of information systems in solving organizational problems and achieving business goals. MIS students specialize in growing areas of information management, networking and communications, artificial intelligence, data science, health informatics, and cybersecurity.

Points of Pride: 

NCCU’s School of Library and Information Sciences is the only Historically Black College or University in the U.S. to offer the Master of Information Science (MIS), a STEM degree, and the nationally accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) degrees.

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The School of Library and Information Sciences offers joint degrees for students interested in technology law and policy, business administration and management, public administration, and education technology and instructional design.

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More than 1,400 degrees have been granted since 1939.

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Pathways for professional development through internships, service-learning engagements, research experiences, and mentoring and advising

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Endowed and annual scholarships to help attract the best and brightest students to the School of Library and Information Sciences

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Naming opportunities including the School of Library and Information Sciences itself and classrooms

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Endowed chairs and distinguished professorships to recruit, retain and recognize faculty of the highest caliber at the School of Library and Information Sciences

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Pathways for professional development through internships, service-learning engagements, research experiences, and mentoring and advising

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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

ANGELA ALVARADO COLEMAN, ED.D., VICE CHANCELLOR

Mission: The North Carolina Central University Divison of Student Affairs’ mission is to facilitate the learning process for all students and cultivate an environment that enriches and supports learning and personal development. The perspective recognizes the value of formal and informal learning experiences to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The Division is critically engaged in all aspects of students’ lives and colalborates with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and many others to deliver key services and support to Eagle students, all whom the Division serves.

The Divison of Student Affairs is comprised of 17 departments that complement North Carolina Central University’s academic excellence. More than 80 Student Affairs staff work daily in collaboration with campus partners to enhance or create robust programming, support services, and transformational opportunities for NC Central students to soar beyond the classroom in preparation for the global landscape ahead.

Through intentional, student-centered programs and services, the Division of Student Affairs helps Eagle students succeed and prepares them for personal and professional success after graduation. Our dedicated staff encourages students to engage in campus life and the community fully, excel inside and outside the classroom, and reach their maximum potential. Philanthropic support helps create the unparalleled Eagle experience through transformational living and diverse learning experiences.

The Division is home to the following departments and initiatives: Campus Recreation and Wellness; Career and Professional Development Center; Counseling Center; Dean of Students/Student Advocacy; Diversity and Inclusion; Fraternity and Sorority Life; LGBTA Resource Center; McNair Scholars; Men’s Achievement Center; New Student and Family Programs; Residence Life; Spiritual Develoment and Dialogue; Student Accessibility Services; Student Engagement and Leadership; Student Health Center; Parking and Transportation; and Women’s Center.

Points of Pride: 

The Career and Professional Development Center makes more than 7,000 points of contact each year

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NCCU’s Office Spiritual Development and Dialogue annually serves more than 3,000 individuals by enhancing spiritual awareness and encouaging interfaith dialogue among NCCU students and community members

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The Women’s Center empowers Eagle students to find their voices by promoting personal and professional development and celebrating the strengths and aspirations of women

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Engagement opportunities include the Student Affairs Advisory Board, internships, advising and mentorship of students, and event sponsorship

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Annual support for student-centered programs and services

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Endowments to support the Division of Student Affairs’ programs

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Naming opportunities include the New Student Center and its Event Hall, Game Center, multi-purpose spaces, and Diversity and Inclusion centers Discover what’s Central to you.

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

JOSEPH M. GREEN, PH.D., DEAN

Mission: The University College at NC Central University promotes student learning and development by providing coordinated and centralized academic resources and support services that help first- and second-year students define their educational and career goals. Relationships developed through proactive advising, educational planning, academic support and enrichment, and ongoing training ensure students are retained and equipped to persist toward graduation.

The purpose of the University College is to provide a means to enhance the successful transition and experiences during the first two years of all freshmen, sophomores and new transfer students at NC Central, with an intentional focus on student success.

The University College is home to additional initiatives:

The Aspiring Eagles Academy is an academically-based enrichment program designed to promote the success of incoming freshmen through a summer bridge program, leadership institute, a living-learning community, cultural enrichment, student and travel abroad, intrusive academic coaching, and focused academic support. Each cohort consists of 60 students, half of whom are first-generation college students.

The Mentoring Matters Program allows current NCCU staff and alumni to provide mentorship to first-year students.

The Academic Coaching Program allows a select group of first- and second-year students to work one-on-one with a professional academic coach to assist them with developing and maintaining an academic success plan.

Student-Athlete Academic Support Services allows studentathletes the opportunity to maximize their academic and personal growth by helping them establish goals and balancing the demands of their athletic and academic performance.

The TRIO Student Support Services provides support services and programming to 140 first-generation college students each year from low-income families and students with documented accessibility needs at NCCU.

Points of Pride: 

95% of Aspiring Eagles Academy students maintained good academic standing and an average GPA of 3.05.

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Nearly 98% of students that completed the Academic Advising & Academic Coaching survey indicated that they they were extremely satisfied with the support and information provided to them.

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Student-Athlete Academic Support Services maximizes the academic, personal and social growth of nearly 150 Eagle student-athletes each year.

ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Engagement opportunities include providing internships and mentorship of students in the University College

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Funding for Aspiring Eagles Academy and other leading programs and services focused on student success

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Naming opportunities include the College itself and its various programs

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Endowed chairs and distinguished professorships to recruit, retain and recognize faculty of the highest caliber in the University College

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Endowed and annual scholarships to support exceptional freshmen, sophomores and transfer students Discover what’s Central to you.