Finance and Economic

UNC-School of the Arts has named David Nelson of Raleigh as the school's next chief academic officer, according to an announcement.

Nelson most recently was senior vice president of academic administration at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C. In that role he led more than 60 full-time faculty members and oversaw an $11 million annual budget. Southeastern Baptist has about 2,500 students.

UNCSA Chancellor John Mauceri said Nelson was the unanimous choice of the search committee.

“David is a theologian, philosopher, scholar and a musician," Mauceri said. "He had an immediate grasp of the complexities and opportunities the CAO position at UNCSA affords. He will make a great partner in mapping the future course of our school and its academic programs."

Nelson's appointment will take effect July 15.

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