Appalachian State University Chancellor Search

This is the official page for Appalachian State University’s chancellor search. Please check in regularly as this page will be updated throughout the search process.

Last updated: October 24, 2024

Hello Mountaineers,

We want to give the App State community an update on the search for the university’s permanent chancellor. We are so heartened to see students back in class and the campus starting to return to normalcy. However, we recognize that we must have patience and understanding as our region continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. It has been a difficult month for our state, and we want to give everyone the time they need to begin to move forward.

We have made good progress on the chancellor search thus far, and we expect to pick up the pace again after the holidays. We have been thrilled with the feedback we’ve received from the survey, listening sessions and focus groups – it shows just how much our people care about the future of App State. We’re happy to share that this great university has attracted an excellent pool of candidates. We’re excited to move ahead with the next stage of the process in January. Please keep your eyes on this website for additional updates.

Thank you,
UNC System President Peter Hans and Search Advisory Committee Chair Deanna Ballard

A national search has been announced for the next Chancellor of Appalachian State University. On June 28, 2024 University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced the formation of the 13-member advisory committee that will search for the next chancellor of Appalachian State University.

The committee invites input from students, faculty, staff and the public at large.

Chancellor Search Information

Search Announcement by UNC System President Peter Hans

Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Meeting - October 9, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Search Process

Under UNC System policy, the search advisory committee is comprised of up to 13 voting members, including representatives of the trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni. The policy also calls for a current or former chancellor of a UNC System institution to serve, as well as members of the Board of Governors and the UNC System president or his designee.

The committee will offer opportunities for public input, including an online survey, on-campus listening sessions, and focus group interviews with key campus constituents.

The survey is open now, and will remain open through Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Chancellor Nominations and Recommendations

Nominate a candidate for the position of Chancellor at Appalachian State University.
All nominations will be held in confidence by the UNC System Office.


Read more about the position and the search process in the university leadership profile.

Live Streams

Watch Livestreams of Meetings and listening Sessions