John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Office of the Dean

Welcome to the website of The John R. and Kathy Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (the Hairston College or HCHHS) at North Carolina A&T State University. We offer bachelor’s degree programs in nursing, health services management (HSM), speech (health communication studies and language pathology & audiology), psychology, social work, sociology, and kinesiology (exercise science, recreation and sport management). We also offer master’s degree programs in social work and health psychology and a doctoral program in social work. Our nursing and social work programs are nationally accredited, and our graduates achieve high passage rates on licensure and certification exams.

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Dr. Elimelda Moige Ongeri

Faculty in the Hairston College are committed to academic excellence. We deliver outstanding and innovative educational programs that prepare students for success. Degree programs in the HCHHS connect to diverse career opportunities in traditional and emerging job markets. 

Student success is at the core of the Hairston College's priorities. We provide students with real-world experiences working with individuals, groups and communities to gain knowledge and skills essential to solving problems in today’s world. Our students are engaged in research and leadership activities that prepare them as scholars and leaders for graduate programs and to assume roles in professional and community organizations.

Faculty in the Hairston College engage in research projects that address chronic and infectious diseases. We are committed to contributing to reducing health disparities and achieving health equity. We value community engagement and partnerships with community stakeholders and industry. 

The College of Health and Human Sciences delivers on the promise to produce winners. We invite you to explore our website and learn about our outstanding programs and excellent faculty, staff, and students. 

Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Ph.D.

Dean, The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
eongeri@ncat.edu
336-285-3508 
North Carolina A&T,
Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
Office of the Dean / Bluford Library Suite 100
1601 E. Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27411

Administration 

 
Interim Associate Dean for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Anna K Lee, Ph.D.
aklee1@ncat.edu
336-285-3508

Director of Advising for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Andrea Fernandez, Ph.D.
amfernan@ncat.edu
336-285-4091 

Interim Associate Associate Dean on Research and Innovation
Sharon Parker, Ph.D.
sdparke3@ncat.edu

 

Technology Support

 
Technology Support Analyst for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
Wendell James
Noble Hall Room 010
wojames@ncat.edu
336-285-3595 
 

Support Staff 

 
Executive Assistant for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Gina Linney
Bluford Library Suite 100
rlinney@ncat.edu
336-285-4745 

Administrative Support Associate for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Shannon Gatson 
Bluford Library Suite 100
smgaston@ncat.edu
336-285-3508

Student Services Specialist for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences

Vacant