Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice

I am excited to share with you the appointment of Dr. Charlie Nelms as the tenth chief administrator for North Carolina Central University. Chancellor Nelms took over the reign at NCCU on August 1, 2007. UNC President Erskine Bowles said: "Charlie Nelms brings to North Carolina Central University more than three decades of solid, successful administrative experience at both the campus and system

levels.

                                                     NC Re-Entry Action Project (NCREAP) Conference

He is a proven leader---having served as chancellor of two very respectable public universities---and he is a man who leads by example. He has earned a reputation for great integrity, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to student success. A proud graduate of an HBCU, he is absolutely passionate about the special mission of these institutions in nurturing students and helping them to reach

their full potential.                                  From left to right: Chancellor Nelms,

                                                                        Dr. Harvey McMurray

He clearly understands the vast potential of North Carolina central University to make a real difference in our state, and I am convinced he has the skill-set and vision to take it to the next level. I am thrilled that Charlie Nelms has agreed to join our leadership team."

Indeed, Chancellor Nelms brings an inspiring vision for the future and has a strong orientation toward student learning, community outreach and excellence. Speaking about the Department of Criminal Justice, Chancellor Nelms stated, "North Carolina cEntral University has answered the clarion call of the criminal justice system by transforming its students into citizens, leaders, and defenders. The University will continue to respond to positive paradigms and growth trends in the current climate and environment.  NCCU's criminal justice program trains well-educated, well-rounded professionals who are prepared to enter the workforce at the federal, state, and local levels."