Faculty I Staff

appointments

Browne C. Lewis Dean, School of Law

Browne C. Lewis, J.D., a legal scholar with specialties in artificial intelligence and other areas, began her post as dean NCCU School of Law in July 2020.

Lewis previously was a faculty member and founding director of the Center for Health Law and Policy at Cleveland- Marshall College of Law.

She has held appointments abroad as a Senior Fulbright Specialist in Israel and a Core Fulbright Scholar at King’s College in London.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University, a master’s in public policy from the Humphrey Institute, a law degree from the University of Minnesota School of Law and an LLM in energy and environmental law from the University of Houston Law Center. Brown Hill Green Williams

Michael E. Hill

Chief Human Resources Officer

The university named Michael E. Hill as chief human resources officer.

Hill is an 18-year veteran of the field of human resources management working in an academic setting.

Prior to joining NCCU in March 2020, he served as director of human resources at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. From 2012 to 2017, Hill worked at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he was assistant director of human resources.

Hill holds an undergraduate degree in English and a master’s degree in human resources development from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich.

In 2018, he also earned a Master of Science in administration from Central Michigan University and is pursuing a doctorate from Liberty University.

Joseph Michael Green

Dean, University College

Joseph Michael Green has been named as the dean of University College, where he will help students achieve success in higher education.

Most recently, Green worked at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as executive director for Retention, Progression, and Completion.

Green received his undergraduate degree at Bowie State University and his master’s in psychology at the University of South Dakota. He was awarded a Ph.D. in political science and public administration from Howard University in 2002.

Damon Williams

Chief of Police

Damon Williams joined NCCU as chief of police and director of public safety in July 2020, leading the university’s law enforcement team.

As head of the Department of Police and Public Safety, Williams leads criminal investigations, as well as oversees parking regulations enforcement, emergency management and emergency communications.

Williams has more than 15 years of law enforcement experience and previously led several municipal police departments. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Williams was an educator for the Moore County School System.

He holds a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Fayetteville State University and an MBA from Columbia Southern University.

appointments

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Brenda S. Faison

Director NCCU Art Museum

NCCU alumna Brenda S. Faison, Ph.D, former chair and professor of the art department at Claflin University, was named director of NCCU’s Art Museum in January 2020 and is also serving as interim department chair for art and design.

“Dr. Faison is an experienced and well-regarded art educator who has a wealth of experience directing and managing both public and private art museums and programs,” said Interim Dean Carlton Wilson of the College of Arts, Sciences and Humanities.

Faison previously taught at Saint Augustine’s University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

William L. Clemm II

Assistant Vice Chancellor Student Engagement

William L. Clemm II was appointed assistant vice chancellor of Student Engagement in the Division of Student Affairs effective in June 2019.

Clemm, who holds a master's degree in management, assists in providing oversight for the Department of Student Engagement and Leadership and the Department of New Student and Family Programs.

He also works with the vice chancellor of Student Affairs and Department of Residential Life. His goal is to bring exciting and well-rounded programming to the student body.

Mari Ross-Alexander

Assistant Vice Chancellor Health and Wellness

Mari Ross-Alexander, Ph.D. was appointed assistant vice chancellor of Health and Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs.

She guides the Office of Student Accessibility Services, Department of Student Health, Department of Student Counseling, and the Department of Campus Recreation.

She has a strong track record of driving strategies and solutions in areas of student health and behavioral health policy.

She previously served at Tennessee State University.

Piper Mitchell

Assistant Legal Counsel

Piper Mitchell, J.D., has been named to the post of assistant legal counsel for NCCU.

Previously, she served as associate general counsel for Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia.

Mitchell also was associate general counsel for Student and Faculty Affairs at Howard University, where she began her professional legal career.

Mitchell obtained her bachelor's degree from Duke University, a Juris Doctorate from Howard University and master's in sports industry management from Georgetown University.