New leaders and leadership positions

President Scott Hagan, Ph.D., has announced several new assignments for NCU staff members and administrators, effective June 1. In addition to the positions listed below, a search is underway for a Vice President for Business and Operations. This position will oversee Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Food Services.

Associate Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students Jeremy Williamson ’09, M.A. Areas of oversight include Student Life, Residence Life, Housing, Student Conduct, and Student Engagement and Experiential Learning. Williamson has nearly 10 years of NCU work experience, serving previously as Resident Director, Associate Registrar, and Dean of Students. He holds a master’s degree in Leadership in Student Affairs from the University of St. Thomas and a B.S. in Music from North Central University.

Associate Vice President of Spiritual Life/Dean of Multicultural Engagement Joshua Edmon, M.A. Areas of oversight include Spiritual Life/Chapel and Multicultural Engagement, and he serves as co-leader of the Diversity Action Committee. Edmon has been at North Central since August 2020, serving most recently as Dean of Multicultural Engagement. He holds two master’s degrees (Urban Ministry, Theological Studies) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Trinity International University. In addition to roles in higher education in Illinois, Edmon served on the pastoral staff at Chicago Embassy Church.

Doug Graham ’86, D.Min., is leaving the SLT and moving into a role as Special Advisor to the President/National Liaison to the Assemblies of God. He will also continue his role as Assistant District Superintendent for the AG Minnesota District. Graham has been at North Central since 2014. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Church Leadership from Bethel University, a Master of Arts in Biblical Literature from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a B.S. degree from North Central University.

Senior Leadership Team

Greg Leeper Vice President for Academic Affairs Greg Leeper (returning SLT member). Areas of oversight include the four undergraduate colleges, Graduate Education, Online Education and Instructional Design, PSEO and Applied Studies, Academic Partners, Accreditation and Assessment, Registrar, Library, and Instructional Development. Leeper has been at NCU since 2011 and has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, including student development, academic administration, and teaching. He holds an M.A. in Communication and Culture from Trinity International University and a B.A. in Theology/Theological Studies from Evangel University.

Bethany Harshbarger Vice President of Enrollment and Student Development Bethany (Nelson ’11) Harshbarger. Areas of oversight include Admissions, Student Financial Services, Retention, Marketing and Communications, Student Development, Spiritual Life, Multicultural Engagement, and the Student Success Center. Harshbarger has worked at NCU for 10 years, serving in multiple roles in Admissions, including director, and most recently as Executive Director of Enrollment. She is completing her M.A. in Strategic Leadership and holds a B.S. in Youth Ministry from North Central University. She is also a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God.

Jeremy Williamson

Joshua Edmon