Johnson O. Akinleye

Background

About Johnson O. Akinleye

Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye serves as the 12th chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). As chancellor, Dr. Akinleye has led the implementation of NCCU’s strategic plan: Charting a New Landscape for Student-Centered Success. He has led several initiatives, including the Blue Light Mass Notification, Eagle Connect, and Project Kitty Hawk Partnership (PHK). In 2017, Dr. Akinleye launched “The Eagle Promise,” consisting of four priorities that ensure that NCCU students matriculate and ultimately graduate from the institution: On-Time Graduation, Global Relevance, Leadership Development and Career Readiness. Prior to his appointment as chancellor, Dr. Akinleye served as Interim Chancellor as well as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, joining the NCCU community in February 2014. As Provost, he established the Office of Faculty Professional Development, the Office of e-Learning and a state-of-the-art Fab Lab. He also increased full-time student enrollment and expanded the university’s academic degree offerings. Dr. Akinleye is a distinguished academic leader, dedicated to fostering academic excellence, advancing research and empowering communities. He is driven by his commitment to enhance NCCU’s reputation as a leading institution, through contributing to the university’s long-term growth and development. Dr. Akinleye earned his Ph.D. in Communications from Howard University. He is married to Juanita Akinleye, a registered nurse, and they have two adult children, Nikki and Peter.