Elizabeth City State University

Chancellor Search

CHANCELLOR SEARCH INFORMATION

University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans and Elizabeth City State University Board of Trustees Chair Stephanie Johnson announced the launch of the search for ECSU’s next chancellor on December 11, 2024. The 13-member search advisory committee is composed of representatives of the trustees, ECSU faculty, staff, students, and alumni, UNC Board of Governors representatives, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Emeritus Harold Martin.

ECSU will post announcements on public input and processes on this website and via the normal channels, to include social media.

 

February 6, 2025 - Chancellor Leadership Profile Available and Applications Being Accepted

The Chancellor Search Advisory Committee (SAC) is pleased to announce the publication of the Chancellor Leadership Profile. Input from the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the Elizabeth City community, via the listening sessions and the online survey, was most valuable in informing the committee on points of pride and desired leadership characteristics. The SAC now welcomes applications and nominations/recommendations. The SAC requests your assistance by nominating candidates by clicking here.

 

January 14, 2025 | Candidate Nomination Survey Form

The Chancellor Search Advisory Committee welcomes your recommendations or nominations of potential candidates for the position of chancellor of Elizabeth City State University.

You can recommend a candidate via the survey form.

 

January 9, 2025 | University of North Carolina System Press Release: ECSU Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Charge 

 

December 18, 2024 | Feedback Survey

Dr. Stephanie Johnson ’74, chair of the ECSU Board of Trustees and chair of the ECSU Chancellor Search Advisory Committee, invites the ECSU community to provide the committee with insight on the leadership traits and values it would like to have in the next chancellor. The committee welcomes the thoughts and input of the ECSU and Elizabeth City communities and stakeholders, via this link, no later than January 30, 2025.

Additionally, the Search Advisory Committee will offer other opportunities for stakeholders to provide input on the process. We will announce dates for future listening sessions with various campus and community groups as soon as the dates and locations are finalized. The specific January dates, times, and locations will be sent out via ECSU communications, and posted on ECSU social media accounts and this website.

 

December 11, 2024 | University of North Carolina System Press Release: ECSU Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Announced

Listening Sessions, Fine Arts Center - January 14 
 
The Search Advisory Committee (SAC) invites the ECSU community to provide input on leadership traits and values they would like to have in the next chancellor. In addition to the survey (see link below), please attend the session for your group to provide feedback directly to the SAC on what you believe are ECSU's priorities and the leadership characteristics desired in the next chancellor. Held at the Fine Arts Center, each listening session will be led by the SAC member representing their affinity group:
 
  • 1:00-2:00pm: Staff – Ms. Letitia Evans, Staff Senate Chair
  • 3:30-4:30pm: Faculty – Dr. Walter Swan, Faculty Senate Chair
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Students – Ms. Kayla Dixon, Student Government Association President
  • 6:30-7:30pm: Alumni/Community – Dr. Stephanie Johnson ‘74, Board of Trustees Chair and Search Advisory Committee Chair
 
Search Advisory Committee Kickoff Meeting - January 9