Keynote Address: Dr. Harold L. Martin
- Harold L. Martin (North Carolina A&T State University)
Abstract
Harold L. Martin Sr., Ph.D, is the chancellor of North Carolina A& T State University. He is the 12th individual and first alumnus elected to this position. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Martin was the senior vice president for academic affairs at The University of North Carolina where he led the development and implementation of the University's academic mission, including teaching, research, international programs, and student affairs.
Before joining UNC, Martin was the chancellor of Winston-Salem State University where he guided the reclassification of the university from a Baccalaureate I to a Master's II institution. During Martin's tenure, the school's enrollment doubled, giving WSSU the fastest growing enrollment in the University of North Carolina system. Martin held earlier positions at NC A& T includ ing vice chancellor of academic affairs, dean of the college of engineering, and chair of electrical engineering
Dr. Martin received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from North Carolina A& T and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.