University Leadership

As one of 17 constituent institutions in the University of North Carolina System, UNCW has a 13-member Board of Trustees. Chancellor Aswani K. Volety oversees daily operations with a dynamic group of leaders who make up his cabinet.

Meet Chancellor Volety

Dr. Aswani K. Volety, an experienced leader in higher education with deeply rooted connections to the University of North Carolina Wilmington, returned to the institution on July 1, 2022, as its seventh Chancellor.

More about the Office of the Chancellor

Board of Trustees The UNCW Board of Trustees is composed of eight members appointed by the UNC Board of Governors, two each named by the NC Senate President Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the NC House, and the student body president. Meet the Board

Cabinet The Chancellor's Cabinet is made up of leaders of the major university divisions and other direct reports. The cabinet works with the chancellor to achieve the university's strategic goals. Meet the Cabinet

University Administration Several administrative divisions work together to help UNCW deliver a high-quality, affordable, student-centered experience. Learn more about how they help the university achieve its strategic goals. See Administrative Divisions

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UNC System Schools in the Fiske Guide to Colleges

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UNCW excels at providing the distinctive advantages that today’s students expect: high-quality teaching, strong mentoring and meaningful applied learning experiences that prepare graduates to thrive in changing times.

Excellence, Integrity, Diversity And Innovation Shape UNCW’s Strategic Plan

Shared Governance

Faculty, staff, students, special committees and volunteer advisory boards often participate in the development of policies and in the decision-making process at UNCW. Click though the links below to learn more about them and their involvement.

Speaker at a Board of Trustees quarterly meeting

Faculty Senate

With members elected by the faculty, the Senate considers and acts on university matters, participating in the formation, implementation and review of university policy.

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Staff Senate

The Staff Senate is a non-governing body and serves as an advisory board to the chancellor to represent all SHRA and EHRA non-faculty voices on campus.

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Staff Senate event with Sammy the Seahawk

Student Government Association

The mission of the SGA is to represent the voice and vision of the student body by advocating to the administration and allocate funding for student groups.

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Advisory Boards

The Board of Visitors and the Foundation Board are volunteer groups who advocate for the university and support scholarships and educational programming.

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Chancellor’s Committees

More than two dozen committees advise the chancellor and his cabinet on a variety of services and programs from athletics to campus safety and security.

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