Appalachian State University

287 Rivers Street Boone, NC 28608

828.262.2000

Summit Member

Member Since: 1975

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Organization Overview

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State University offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. Appalachian combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and affordability, Appalachian enrolls about 18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community. Appalachian is one of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system.
Appalachian is consistently listed among the top 15 southern universities by U.S. News and World Report and a best value by Forbes and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazines.
Student learning and student success come from a challenging academic curriculum, Member classroom environments and close collaboration between faculty members and students on scholarly activities. A strong emphasis on undergraduate research, global learning and interdisciplinary connections are at the core of Appalachian's academic activities.
Students learn to adapt to new environments, integrate knowledge from diverse sources and continue learning throughout their lives. An emphasis on community service, internships, campus involvement and cultural and recreational activities creates a lively, energetic and engaging campus environment where learning can take place both inside and outside the classroom.
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Contacts

Monica Saner

Adam Hege

Adryona Nelson

Alyson Ebaugh

Amber Mellon

Amy Odom

Associate Director of Business Career Services, Walker College of Business

Anna Oakes

Director of News and Media Relations

Annie Love

Becky Gosky

Coordinator, Relocation & Dual Career Assistance

Brandon Nelson

Director of University Housing

Carey Maple

Senior Lecturer

Charles Ford

Charlie Wallin

Assistant Director of Food Services - Catering

David Cook

Hickory Campus Director

David Jamison

Deanne Smith

Dontrell Parson

Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruiting Graduate Admissions

Dr. Pennie Bagley

Department Chair, Accounting - Walker College of Business

Dr. Sandra Vannoy

Dean, Walker College of Business

Ethan Winkler

Frances Keel

Director, Conference & Event Services

George Baldwin

Exec. Director-Corporate & Foundation Relations

Harry Davis

NCBA Professor of Banking

Jackie Garner

Assistant Director, Business Career Services

Jason Parker

Director, Holmes Convocation Center

Jason Xiong

Associate Dean for Advanced Studies in Business

Jennifer Hayward

Executive Assistant to the Dean, Walker College of Business

Jill Hoekstra

Administrative Assistant, Department of Accounting-Walker College of Business

Jillian Webber

Katy Willis

Department of Housing, East Service Desk Supervisor

Keith Martin

Distinguished Professor of Theatre

Kelsey Hansen

Kim Kirby

Director of Graduate Student Services, Walker College of Business

Laura Pell

Les Miller

Lisa Krenn

Mandy Southern

Marissa Winkler

Megan Kasper

Pilar Fotta

Assistant Director for Relocation and Dual Careers

Samantha Williams

Sandy Vannoy

Dean of Walker College of Business

Sarah Garrow

Executive Director of Orientation

Scott Hinkson

Scott Hunsinger

Shawn Bergman

Director

Shelley Leder

Taylor Wittmer

Traci Royster

Director Staff Development & Strategic Initiatives

Virginia Wallace

Director of Development

Wendy Deng

Will Sears

Yolanda Adams

Assistant Director for Student Leadership & Family Outreach, GEAR UP

Areas of Expertise

EDUCATION