Criminal Justice

Message From the Department Chair

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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.

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."


Dr. Harvey McMurray
Pictured above with Chancellor Nelms (on the left)
at NC Re-Entry Action Project (NCREAP) Conference, 2008