Albert N. Whiting

Dr. Whiting, who had been elected President by the Board of Trustees on July 20, 1966, was Dean of the Faculty of Morgan State College at the time of his election. He served as President and Chancellor of the institution until his retirement June 30, 1983. North Carolina College at Durham became North Carolina Central University in 1969. Among the significant developments during Dr. Whiting's 16 years of service was the creation of the NCCU School of Business. Programs in public administration and criminal justice were also launched during those years.

Dr. Whiting was succeeded as Chancellor of North Carolina Central University by Dr. LeRoy T. Walker in the role of Interim Chancellor. Dr. Walker had served the institution as Chairman of the Department of Physical Education and Recreation, Head Track Coach, and Vice Chancellor for University Relations. He had served as the United States' head track and field coach at the 1976 Olympic games, and was a key administrator in the early years of the U.S. Peace Corps. At their February, 1986, meeting, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, at the request of NCCU's Board of Trustees, retroactively awarded Dr. Walker the title of Chancellor, effective as of the beginning of his term in 1983.