Change is expected and embraced on our campus. New staff, administration and faculty bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our community. Please help welcome our newest members to the Appalachian Community, and stop by Staff Connect and Faculty Club to say hello, invite them to join you in a meal, a conversation or professional development opportunity, or share one of your favorite local spots or traditions. Faculty Club meets Friday, Sept. 23 from 4 - 6 p.m., Staff Connect meets Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4 - 6 p.m. Both groups meet in the Whitewater Lounge, Plemmons Student Union.

Please welcome the new faculty who begin teaching Fall Semester:

• Abraham, Chelsea, Psychology
• Abrams, Dr. Ira, Hayes School of Music
• Abrams, Katherine, Biology
• Acikgoz, Yalcin, Psychology
• Akouala, Christer, Physics and Astronomy
• Ames, Dr. Aaron, Cultural, Gender and Global Studies
• Arend, Andrew, Art
• Arnold, Ellen, English
• Arrowood, John, Nutrition and Health Care Management
• Asma, Virginia, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• Atkins, Dr. Sally, Human Development and Psychological Counseling
• Aycock, Edwin, English
• Balk, Melissa, Government and Justice Studies
• Bennett, Nancy, Nursing
• Benoit, Dr. Ilgim, Marketing
• Bindi, Dr. Federiga, Government and Justice Studies
• Binegar, Thomas, English
• Blankenship, Bobby, Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Block, Molly, Government and Justice Studies
• Bouldin, Dr. Erin, Health and Exercise Science
• Brazille, Morgan, Psychology
• Brooks-Livingston, Ethan, History
• Brunet, Melisse, Hayes School of Music
• Bulla, Dr. Brian, Government and Justice Studies
• Bunch, Stephanie, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• Burns, Melina, Nursing
• Burrell, Byron, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• Camacho, John, English
• Chandler, Dr. Jennifer, Biology
• Chaney, Anna, Theatre and Dance
• Cheek, Aftynne, Reading Education and Special Education
• Christian, Raymond, General Education
• Cisneros Tirado, Dr. Jose, Government and Justice Studies
• Clark, Jonelle, Curriculum and Instruction
• Coan, Martha, Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Coletti, Alyssa, Sustainable Technology and Built Environment
• Crothers, Colin, Mathematical Sciences
• Crowley, Patrick, English
• Davies, Brian, Applied Design
• Dishman, Meredith, Nursing
• Dixon, Cynthia, Nursing
• Edwards, Dr. Cole, Geology
• Eggers, Michelle, Nutrition and Health Care Management
• Fasczewski, Dr. Kimberly, Health and Exercise Science
• Faw, Naomi, Accounting
• Flood, Franklin, Art
• Foreman, Jeffrey, Marketing
• Fouad, Dr. Khadija, Biology
• Giguere, Christopher, Economics
• Glover, Deborah, Curriculum and Instruction
• Good, Benjamin, English
• Gray Woods, Dr. Brittany, Chemistry
• Griffith, Rhonda, Curriculum and Instruction
• Hall, Karen, Communication
• Han, Dr. Jiangxue, Communication
• Han, Yo-Jung, Hayes School of Music
• Hart, Dr. Sharon, University College
• Hassler, Dr. Edgar, CIS and SCM
• Hawkins, Ashley, Biology
• Hayes, Andrew, English
• He, Dr. Xi, Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Herman, Dr. Elizabeth, English
• Hersh, Dr. Jacqueline, Psychology
• Hildebran, Megan, Social Work
• Holman, Philip Peter, Communication
• Howard, Robert, Conference and Camp Services
• Ingram, Daniel, Physics and Astronomy
• Jackson, Dr. Victoria, History
• Johnston, Dr. Jennifer, Leadership and Educational Studies
• Kelso, Kerry, Psychology
• Kirschner, Brittany, Psychology
• Koricich, Dr. Michael, Leadership and Educational Studies
• Leath, James, Applied Design
• Leon, Dr. Steven, CIS and SCM
• Levine Brown, Patricia, Leadership and Educational Studies
• Lombardozzi, Dr. Gennard, Hayes School of Music
• Luetkemeyer, Jennifer, Leadership and Educational Studies
• Lyall, Katherine, Human Development and Psychological Counseling
• Lyons, Janna, Nutrition and Health Care Management
• Maiden, Dr. Emory, English
• Martell, Dr. Jessica, English
• Marxen, Edward, Applied Design
• McGalliard, Dr. William, Mathematical Sciences
• McGinnis, Karla, English
• McInnis, Dr. Daniel, Geology
• McKethan, Dr. Robert, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• Menagarishvili, Dr. Olga, English
• Midgett, Valerie, General Education
• Miller, Sarah, Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Miners, Dr. Cathy, Economics
• Moffitt, Desiree’, Biology
• Morris, Ryan, English
• Moss, Trudy, General Education
• Mullis-Brittain, Marion, Nutrition and Health Care Management
• Myhalyk, Tracy, Sustainable Development
• Nafees, Dr. Lubna, Marketing
• Natale, Jennifer, Library
• Newhouse, Steven, Management
• Opata, Dr. Michael, Biology
• Paglen, Peter, Sustainable Technology and Built Environment
• Panwar, Dr. Rajat, Management
• Park, Youngseok, Economics
• Payne Jordan, Rebecca, Reading Education and Special Education
• Pennell, Ashley, Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies
• Poplin, Jimmy, Human Development and Psychological Counseling
• Powell, Edwin, Finance, Banking and Insurance
• Powell, John, English
• Pruitt, Morgan, English
• Quinn, Colin, Anthropology
• Ramirez Canosa, Beatriz, Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Reeves, Spencer, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• Relyea, Dr. Scott, History
• Renwick, Kelly, University College
• Rhoden, Lindsey, Sustainable Technology and Built Environment
• Richards, Matthew, Communication
• Rieger, Samantha, English
• Roller, Andrea, English
• Ross, Dr. Thomas, Nutrition and Health Care Management
• Sabo, William, Curriculum and Instruction
• Scott, Stuart, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• Seagle, Misty, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• Sell, Dr. LaShanda, Nursing
• Shay, Dr. Thomas, Geography and Planning
• Shepherd, Rachel, Curriculum and Instruction
• Showalter, Julia, Biology
• Shuster, Dr. Stef, Sociology
• Simon, Harvey, Marketing
• Sorlien, Nicholas, Art
• Southard, Brad, General Education
• Stevens, Dr. Curtis, English
• Stradley, William, Communication
• Sugg, Johnathan, Geography and Planning
• Sumrall, Teressa, Family and Child Studies
• Teague, Joshua, Government and Justice Studies
• Terrell, Dr. Shawn, Sustainable Development
• Thomas, Dr. Karen, Hayes School of Music
• Thomas, Kevin, Sustainable Development
• Thornton-Brooks, Jennifer, Health and Exercise Science
• Towers, Elizabeth, Art
• Turner, Bethany, Mathematical Sciences
• Turpin, Dr. Rebecca, Nursing
• Van Dyke, Cameron, Applied Design
• VanDyke, Matthew, Communication
• Vannoy, Michael, Human Development and Psychological Counseling
• Waits, Dr. Mira, Art
• Waldspurger, Dr. Theresa, English
• Weigl, Dr. Bruce, English
• Weiss, Dr. Joseph, Philosophy and Religion
• Willis Jr, Ray, Theatre and Dance
• Witter, Dr. Rebecca, Sustainable Development
• Xiong, Dr. Jie, CIS and SCM
• Young, Dr. Kevin, English
• Young, Stephen, Philosophy and Religion

Please welcome the new permanent employees who joined our campus between July 16 and Aug. 15:

• Alexander, Savana, Learning Specialist, Learning Assistance Program
• Armstrong, Lindsay, Early Childhood Development Practitioner, Lucy Brock Child Development Lab
• Beam, Ezekiel, Associate Athletics Director-Public Relations, Athletics Office
• Berry, Blair, Business Services Coordinator, University Housing-Operations
• Bishop, Grant, Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician, Motor Pool
• Blaylock, Andrew, Director of High School Football Relations, Athletics Office
• Bridges, Spencer, Director of Marketing, Athletics Office
• Broschinski, Beverly, Building and Environmental Services Technician, University Housing-Operations
• Brown, Emily, Clinical Educator/Adjunct Instructor, Beaver College of Health Sciences
• Butler, Jay, Support Services Associate, Park Place Café
• Capps, Christopher, Research Technician, Health and Exercise Science
• Carlisle, Jennie, Curatorial Specialist, Art
• Dickey, Gabriela, Assistant Director for Fitness, University Recreation
• Ferrara, Valentina, Early Childhood Development Practitioner, Lucy Brock Child Development Lab
• Forte, Paul, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
• Fowler, Sean, Postdoctoral Resident, Counseling and Psychological Services
• Gainey, William, Food Services Supervisor, Rivers Street Cafe
• Greene, Coty, Athletics Office, Assistant Strength/Conditioning Coach
• Hansen, Amy, Assistant Director, University Writing Center
• Hudson, Megan, Early Childhood Development Practitioner, Lucy Brock Child Development Lab
• Huntsman, Warren, Facility Maintenance Technician-Building Trades, Carpentry Shop
• Johnson, Donald, 1st Assistant Baseball Coach-Recruiting Coordinator, Athletics Office
• Justiz, Joelle, Administrative Support Associate, Food Services
• Klco, Sara, Staff Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services
• Lazar, Emily, Doctoral Psychology Intern, Counseling and Psychological Services
• Lewis, Brian, Broadcast and Emerging Media Technician, Athletics Office
• Lipford, Rebecca, Building and Environmental Services Technician, University Housing-Operations
• Lowenthal, Anna, University Library Specialist, Library-App Collection
• Lucia Jr., Joseph, Environmental Health and Safety Professional, Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management
• McDaniel, Eric, Football Defensive Quality Control, Athletics Office
• Meinhardt, Sharon, Administrative Support Specialist, Marketing
• Montgomery, Natasha, University Library Specialist, Library-Instruction
• Mosley, Blake, Women’s Tennis Coach, Athletics Office
• Newman, Ashley, Administrative Support Associate, Administrative Support Associate
• Nichols, Gary, Support Services Associate, University Bookstore
• Robinson, Predair, Doctoral Psychology Intern, Counseling and Psychological Services
• Ollis, Ruth, Administrative Support Specialist, University Bookstore
• Ondercin, Gina, Assistant Director Residence Life, University Housing-Residence Life
• Pasour, Dana, Support Services Associate, Cascades Café
• Patillo, Ericka, Associate Dean of Libraries, Library
• Rodriguez, Livelle, Accounting Technician, Appalachian State University Foundation Inc.
• Rourke, Brady, Executive Director, Learning Assistance Program
• Sanchez, Luis, Property Security Officer, Parking and Traffic
• Saunders, Valerie, Food Services Supervisor, Chick-Fil-A
• Shoemaker, Nicole, Administrative Support Specialist, Health Services
• Smith, Darryl, University Program Associate, Athletics Office
• Smith, Kermit, Head Baseball Coach, Athletics Office
• South, Jessica, Building and Environmental Services Supervisor, Environmental Services
• Spears, Whitney, Doctoral Psychology Intern, Counseling and Psychological Services
• Stucke, Katherine, Gear Up Program Coordinator, College Awareness Program
• Townsend, Ronnie, Food Services Technician, Bake Shop
• Trivette, Rebecca, Support Services Associate, Athletics Holmes Convocation Center
• Uhlmann, Stephen, Public Communications Specialist, Athletics Office
• White Gould, Abby, Administrative Support Specialist, Recreation Management and Physical Education
• White, Keri, Food Services Technician, Bake Shop
• White, Roxie, University Program Specialist, Office of Research
• Wilcox, Alicia, Early Childhood Development Practitioner, Lucy Brock Child Development Lab
• Yaich, Amy, Administrative Support Specialist, Office of Human Resources
• Young, Daniel, Assistant Football Athletics Trainer, Athletics Office

Messages

• Message from Chancellor Everts

  Monday, April 15, 2024

  Dear Members of the App State Community,

  Earlier today, I informed UNC System President Peter Hans of my decision to step down from the office of Chancellor of Appalachian State University, effective this Friday, April 19.

  Over the last few months, I have been experiencing significant health challenges, and I must now focus on my personal health and wellbeing.

  I am incredibly proud of the growth and development of the university over the last ten years, and I look forward to seeing the development of the Innovation District and the Hickory Campus, in particular, and the many ways the region will continue to thrive with the benefit of these important state resources. I thank the faculty for the incredible contributions they have made through their teaching, research and service over the last decade, and our staff, who are the heart and soul of the institution. Most of all, I am incredibly proud of our students, past and present, who bring our university to life, give us purpose, and make real and powerful differences in communities around the world.

  I have been honored and humbled to serve as your Chancellor, and I wish you all the very best.

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• Remarks from the December 8, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Trustees

  Friday, December 8, 2023

  Thank you, Chair Ricks, and good afternoon, everyone!

  With one week until December Commencement, we’re looking ahead to App’s 125th birthday, as we reflect on an incredible 124th year.

  But before I begin my remarks today, I would like to acknowledge the passing of Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock in October.

  As Chancellor of our university for 10 years, from 2004 to 2014, Ken established the university as a leader in undergraduate research, grew our academic enterprise significantly in the areas of health care, establishing the College of Health Sciences, opened a new building for the Reich College of Education, led significant growth in the nexus of energy, the environment and economics, and moved our athletics programs to the Sun Belt Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision, all while growing enrollment and solidifying our reputation as a national leader in undergraduate education.

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• Remarks from the March 15, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Trustees

  Friday, March 15, 2024

  Thank you, Chair Ricks, and good afternoon, everyone!

  After some lovely spring weather in Boone and Hickory last week, our students and faculty are on Spring Break, earning some much-needed recharging time so they can finish the semester strong.

  I just returned from Pensacola, Florida, and the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament — Trustee Chesson and Trustee Wyatt, it was good to see you there — thank you for joining us! We had a great turnout in Pensacola, as Mountaineers showed up in force to support our men’s and women’s basketball teams during the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Both teams fought hard, and they will definitely be back next year! I’d like to thank everyone who traveled to support our teams and Coach Kerns and Coach Elderkin. A huge thanks to our Hayes School of Music Basketball Band — they were amazing — who brought their heartfelt support, passion and tremendous talent, adding to a great fan experience on the road.

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