Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye was elected as the 12th chancellor of NCCU on June 26, 2017. In this position, Dr. Akinleye has worked to expand the university's academic partnerships, including new agreements with community colleges, as well as introduced a robust online, distance-education program, NCCU Online. He also created K-12 initiatives and implemented a security strategy to increase safety for campus constituents. He continues to enhance the NCCU legacy with his platform, The Eagle Promise which focuses on six strategic priorities.