North Carolina Community College President

North Carolina Community College President

William S. Carver

William S. Carver became interim president of the N.C. Community College System on July 25, 2022.

Carver served as president of Nash Community College from 2005 to 2019. He also previously served as interim president of the NC Community College System, following the August 2020 departure of then NCCCS President Peter Hans, who left to become president of the University of North Carolina System.

 At Nash Community College, Carver served in a variety of roles before becoming president, including instructor, director of the Small Business Center, director of business and industry services, dean of continuing education and vice president of instruction. During his tenure as president, Nash Community College expanded its campus and grew enrollment by 42 percent, while increasing online enrollment by 30 percent. He launched successful strategic planning and fundraising initiatives there.

Carver earned a bachelor's degree at NC State University, a Master of Business Administration from Campbell University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University.

Interim President
bcarver@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-6950
Executive Assistant
barrettok@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-7069
Chief of Staff / Executive VP
goldk@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-7096
Director of Government Relations
fagga@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-7077
Employee Engagement & Special Projects
jeffersonj@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-6975
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
cranep@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-6957
Adult Learner Specialist
hansoni@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-6992
Executive Director of Communications
hardinn@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-6994
Information and Communications Specialist ll
mgardner@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-7229
Legislative Liaison
rhodesl@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-807-7085
Internal Auditor lll
kingd@nccommunitycolleges.edu
Phone: 919-000-0000