North Carolina Central University

This document outlines the NCCU & CCP3 Principal Fellows Program, a state-funded loan forgiveness initiative. Its primary goals are to address the critical shortage of high-level school administrators in North Carolina and to prepare high-performing educators for leadership roles. The program achieves this by providing a comprehensive two-year Master of School Administration (MSA) degree, including a 10-month full-time assistant principal internship, followed by 2-3 years of executive coaching and professional development. The initiative aims to place trained administrators, particularly in high-needs schools, and to establish a replicable model for developing well-rounded educational leaders.

The 5-year strategic plan, "Soaring to New Heights, Vision 2030," outlines five bold goals to position North Carolina Central University as Durham's top partner for employment, innovation, and community engagement. The plan builds on recent momentum and achievements in student success, academic programming, financial stability, and community service, setting a roadmap for future progress.

This document, presented by the NCCU Rural Health Hub, outlines its mission to improve health outcomes in rural North Carolina through education, research, workforce development, and public service. It details programmatic highlights including health and wellness, food and nutrition, and education and training, all aligned with North Carolina Central University's Vision 2030 Strategic Goals. The hub aims to strengthen research capacity and community partnerships, focusing on Academic Excellence, Student Experience, Institutional Sustainability, Operational Excellence, and Transformational Engagement.

The meeting included discussion of temporary realignment of academics and compliance, recognition of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge win, and acknowledgment of Eagles in the NFL. It covered the induction of Dr. Riccardo Jones into the 2026 MEAC Hall of Fame. Topics also included NIL revenue sharing, roster and scholarship adjustments, ticket revenue, parking revenue, and athletic areas of focus such as facility needs and fundraising priorities.

The meeting included discussions and recommendations for FY27 rates, covering tuition, fees, dining, and housing. It addressed UNC System guidelines, the rate-setting process, and institutional considerations such as affordability, rising costs, and deferred maintenance. Proposed tuition and student fee adjustments were presented, along with comparisons to UNC System and peer institutions. The meeting also covered proposed dining and housing rates, including objectives to manage rising costs and address deferred maintenance. A housing study was discussed to understand current and future housing needs and viable options.