Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
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President
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris
- Chancellor, Appalachian State University
Updated on 06/26/2025
Administration
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris
- Chancellor
Dr. Neva J. Specht
- Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
J.J. Brown
- Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice Chancellor
Dawn Antonucci
- Chief of Staff
Kristen S. Bonatz
- General Counsel and Vice Chancellor of Institutional Integrity
Johnny Brown
- Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police
Doug Gillin
- Director of Athletics
Megan Hayes
- Director, Chancellor Communications
Will Sears
- Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
Keith Werner
- Chief Information Officer
Dr. Christine Hendren
- Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation
Brad Cooper
- Chief Financial Officer
Updated on 01/01/2026
Board
J. Jeffries Chesson
- Board Member
Tamela Everett
- Board Member
Anita Greene
- Board Member
James E. Harris
- Secretary
James K. Reaves
- Board Member
Mark E. Ricks
- Chair
Kimberly M. Shepherd
- Board Member
R. Thomas Sofield
- Vice Chair
Steven D. Wyatt
- Board Member
Nicole Tran
- Student Government Association Rep
Jamie Schaefer
- Board Member
Will Warren
- Board Member
Wayne Sumner
- Board Member
J. Jeffries Chesson
- Board Member
Tamela Everett
- Board Member
Anita Greene
- Board Member
James E. Harris
- Secretary
Nicole Tran
- Student Government Association Rep
James K. Reaves
- Board Member
Mark E. Ricks
- Chair
Jamie Schaefer
- Board Member
Kimberly M. Shepherd
- Board Member
R. Thomas Sofield
- Vice Chair
Wayne Sumner
- Board Member
Will Warren
- Board Member
Steven D. Wyatt
- Board Member
Updated on 01/01/2026
Rankings
- Regional Universities South: #3
- Top Public Schools: #2
- Best Value Schools: #32
- Nursing: #294
- Economics: #191
- Learning Communities: #10
- First-Year Experiences: #39
- Best Colleges for Veterans: #2
- Best Undergraduate Teaching: #12
- Most Innovative Schools: #4
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #37 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: Appalachian State University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1942-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2024-12-08
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2034-01-01
Strategic Goals
- Providing Exceptional Educational Experiences
- Advancing Research, Innovation, and Creativity
- Advancing Local, Regional, and Global Engagement
- Cultivating a Supportive University Community Focused on Student Success
- Investing in Faculty and Staff Excellence
- Strengthen Resilience and Sustainability
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals: (No data available)
- Campus Plan
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour: (No data available)
- Annual Security And Safety: (No data available)
- Peer Institution
Updated on 01/01/2026
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