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Dr. Charles Pinckney is a seasoned higher education leader with over two decades of experience in academic administration, student affairs, and intercollegiate athletics. His career spans faculty and leadership roles at multiple institutions, where he has consistently championed student success, compliance, and institutional growth. With a strong background in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling, Dr. Pinckney has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses, developed curriculum, and mentored students across disciplines. He also brings extensive experience in multimedia production and digital content development, having created instructional media, promotional materials, and academic programming that enhance student engagement and institutional visibility.
Stewart, D. O., Pinckney, C., Richard, R., & Harris, B. (2025). When stereotypes shape expectations: Academic bias and faculty performance. In L. Hendricks, D. Smith, & D. Stewart (Eds.), Microaggressions faced by African American faculty in higher education (Chapter 6). IGI Global. ISBN: 9798369399149; EISBN: 9798369399163.
Pinckney, C. (2025). The future of SEL: Opportunities and challenges. In Stewart, D. O, Improving student achievement in marginalized communities with social and emotional learning (Chapter 13). IGI Global.
Pinckney, C. (December 2021): The Globalization of Hip-Hop Culture. Textbook. Cognella Publishing. San Diego, California.
Pinckney, C. (2017): From Slave Ships to Scholarships: The Plight of the Black Athlete. Author House Publication.
Pinckney, C. (2010). Assessing the Mental Health Concerns of the Hip-Hop Generation Culture Population. (Book Chapter)
Visual Function Changes after Subchronic Toluene Inhalation In Long-Evans Rats. L.L. Degn1, M. Bercegeay1, J.C. Mwanza1, C. Pinckney2, T.E. Samsam1, Geller1, P.J. Bushnell1, W.K. Boyes1. 1USEPA, Research Triangle Park, NC; 2Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC, Abstract (Fall 2006).
Pinckney, C. & Alston, E.E. (1999). Cultural Diversity: “Understanding the Hip-Hop Culture,” National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Annual Manual. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pinckney, C. & Alston, E.E. (2000). Cultural Diversity: “Understanding Hip-Hop Culture,” The National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Annual Manual. Denver, Colorado.
Experienced academic affairs professional with over twenty years of strong and effective leadership in higher education with a demonstrated track record of success in curriculum development, scholarship, teaching, career readiness, budget management, and community engagement. Dedicated commitment to student success, retention, and academic excellence geared towards students of underrepresented backgrounds, first-generation college students, and non-traditional college-age students. In addition to the above-mentioned experience, extensive knowledge in the collection of data, institutional research, institutional peer review, and preparing final reporting documents.
Past Leadership Roles:
- Chair of the Psychology Department
- NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative at Livingstone College
- Faculty Mentor, South Carolina After School Alliance
- Lecturing Professor in Africana Studies at UNC-Charlotte
- NCAA Division II Legislative Committee (2011-2015)
- CIAA President of Faculty Athletic Representative Association (2014-2021)
- CIAA Management Committee (2014-2021)
Doctorate In Psychology
Masters in Counseling
BS in Sociology
Professional Memberships, Organizations, and Committees:
- 2006 Washington Center Fellow (USEPA)
- 2009-2010 NCAA Division II Faculty Athletics Representative Fellow
- 2011-2012 NCAA Division II Faculty Athletics Representative Advanced Leadership Institute
- The South Carolina Society of Adlerian Psychology
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Future Research Interests:
My scholarly focus lies at the intersection of Hip Hop culture, education, and academic success among first-generation college students. I explore how cultural identity and creative expression influence learning outcomes and student engagement. Additionally, I am deeply interested in youth entrepreneurship, particularly as a pathway for empowerment and economic mobility. My work also spans sports science, environmental racism, and agriculture, examining their roles in community development and holistic education.
- 2009: Livingstone College TEAM (Teach, Educate, Achieve, and Motivate) Academic Appreciation Award Recipient
- 2011: UNC-Charlotte Chancellor’s Recognition Award
- 2012 UNC-Charlotte Chancellor’s Recognition Award
- 2013: UNC-Charlotte Summer Diversity Institute: The Urban Education Collaborative’s SDI Award
- 2013: Dedicated Service CMS Sedgefield Elementary School Appreciation Award
- 2014: UNC-Charlotte Chancellor’s Recognition Award
- 2015: UNC-Charlotte Chancellor’s Recognition Award
- 2017: UNC-Charlotte Dean's Recognition Award
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