Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye was elected as the 12th chancellor of NCCU on June 26, 2017.[7] 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[8] which focuses on six strategic priorities.