Directory

Asher Haines is UNC Charlotte’s associate provost of the School of Professional Studies. In this role, he directs the School and leads the University’s strategies related to supporting learners of all ages, partnering with companies and organizations to develop their employees through education and training, and collaborating with the University’s academic colleges to develop and deliver programs for adult learners while also supporting overall excellence in teaching and learning for the University.

A catalyst for change and intrapreneur, Shanna partners with academic units to develop new online programs and leads the effort in policy and practice that support adult learner degree completion initiatives. A first-generation college student and Georgia native, Shanna has earned degrees from Appalachian State University, NC State, and UNC Charlotte and has served the Charlotte community since 2008.

Originally hired to manage State Authorization issues for the University--which he still does--Steve's role has constantly morphed with "other duties as assigned." Today, his official title is Associate Director, Strategy Implementation & Reporting, but he also serves as the University’s State Authorization Manager/SARA Liaison and leads its Out-of-State Academic Activity Coordinating Council (OoSAACC).

Steven Skelton currently serves as the Director of Learning Space Technology at UNC Charlotte. In this role, he manages the AV Integration and Classroom Support Teams for the University, as well as leading efforts to improve and maintain learning space operations on campus. His team provides daily support for over 475 learning spaces and works with University departments and Facilities Management to install new AV systems to support construction and renovation projects.

Will Adams currently serves as the Classroom Support Manager at UNC Charlotte. In this role, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the Classroom Support Team to provide daily support for over 475 learning spaces. Prior to joining UNC Charlotte in 2022, Will worked in broadcast production in sports and news where he worked with companies such as CNN, Scripps Networks, and ESPN. Will enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on his East Carolina Pirates.

Brandon Johnson currently serves as the Lead AV Systems Analyst of Learning Space Technology at UNC Charlotte. In this role, he serves as a backup to the AV Systems Engineer and supports all classroom technology to provide the best learning experience for our campus. He began working at the university in 2019 as a Technology Support Technician. He has a background in live events and meeting space support. He brings years of technical and customer service experience as well as a continued desire to provide assistance anyway he can.

Nathan has been affiliated with UNC Charlotte since his freshman year in 2018. After graduating in 2021 with a BA in Political Science and Communication Studies, he joined Classroom Support as a temp employee, having ran professional audiovisual conferences and receptions throughout high school and undergrad. He has been a permanent employee since 2022, and is pursuing graduate-level education with Charlotte's MPA program. He enjoys coffee, building computers, and watching Newcastle United.

Chris was born and raised in Charlotte, NC just minutes from UNC Charlotte. With a degree in Audio Engineering, he brings 20 plus years of experience to the team and is excited to be learning new things daily. Chris is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.