A Rigorous Student Experience
At Appalachian, student learning and student success come from a challenging academic curriculum, active classroom environments and close collaboration between faculty members and students on scholarly activities. A strong emphasis on undergraduate research, international experiences, interdisciplinary connections and measurable learning outcomes that assess student progress are at the core of Appalachian’s academic activities.
Meet the Provost
Dr. Stan Aeschleman came to Appalachian in 1989 as a professor in the Department of Psychology. Aeschleman was coordinator of the Department of Psychology’s graduate studies program for two years and chaired the Department from 1998-2003. He served as acting dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 2003-04, was named interim provost in July 2004, and provost in December 2004. Stan returned to teaching in the Department of Psychology in 2010 before, at the request of Chancellor Everts, returning to the role of Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor in October 2014 to enable the university time to conduct a national search to fill the position.
Stan received a B.A. in psychology from Western Illinois University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in learning-physiological psychology from the University of Kentucky. Prior to joining Appalachian, Aeschleman held teaching posts at Indiana University, Bloomington; Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; the University of Auckland, New Zealand; and the University of Kentucky.
Aeschleman’s research focuses on the experimental and applied analysis of behavior. He has published numerous articles evaluating skill acquisition programs for clients with developmental disabilities, and experimental investigations of reinforcement theory.
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Meet the rest of the Academic Affairs administration
Colleges and Schools
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College of Arts and Sciences
Sixteen departments span the humanities, social sciences, and the mathematical and natural sciences.
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Walker College of Business
The Walker College of Business is included in Princeton Review’s 2014 edition of Best Business Schools.
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Reich College of Education
The college has one of the largest teacher education programs in the University of North Carolina system. It also houses programs in human development and counseling, leadership, and family and consumer science.
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College of Fine and Applied Arts
This college comprises the departments of Art, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Technology, and Theatre and Dance.
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Williams Graduate School
The school offers more than 50 master’s and certificate programs and one doctoral program – on the main campus, at off-campus locations and online.
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College of Health Sciences
The college positions Appalachian as the premier university for outstanding academic preparation of health and human services professionals.
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Hayes School of Music
The school prepares performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, conductors, and music industry professionals.
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University College
All undergraduate students begin their education here, through the General Education Program, co-curricular programs and student support programs.
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The Honors College
This program attracts students in the top 5 to 10 percent of their graduating high school class.
News
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Six faculty from Appalachian receive Board of Governors/University teaching awardsThursday, September 4, 2014
Each year, the UNC Board of Governors recognizes excellence in teaching at the UNC system universities by providing funds to honor up to seven faculty members from each campus. Appalachian’s honorees were recognized during convocation held Sept. 4 on campus.
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Early Intervention Team (EIT) update and informationFriday, August 29, 2014
The Early Intervention Team’s main function is to accept referrals about students who are showing signs of difficulty with university life.
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Provost's Remarks at Fall Semester Faculty and Staff MeetingMonday, August 18, 2014
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New office serves Appalachian’s growing transfer student populationTuesday, August 5, 2014
Approximately 32 percent of new students enrolling at Appalachian State University during the 2014-15 academic year will be transfer students. The increase in the transfer student population over the past years – from 768 in fall 2006 to an expected 1,150 by fall 2016 – is part of a focused effort to meet university and UNC system enrollment goals and a trend across the 16 universities within the University of North Carolina.
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Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science reorganizationTuesday, July 1, 2014
The College of Health Sciences announced the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science (HLES) will become two separate departments effective July 1, 2014: the Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) and the Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education (RMPE). The reorganization is an attempt to better align more closely related disciplines and meet the needs of a rapidly growing student interest in these fields.
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Jayne named Appalachian’s chief diversity officerThursday, June 5, 2014
Bindu Kolli Jayne has been named chief diversity officer and associate vice chancellor for equity, diversity and compliance at Appalachian State University.
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Poole named dean of Appalachian’s graduate schoolMonday, June 2, 2014
Following a national search, Dr. Max C. Poole has been named dean of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at Appalachian State University. He will begin his work at Appalachian in August. Poole replaces Dr. Edelma Huntley who has served as dean of the graduate school since 2005 and is retiring at the end of June.
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Appalachian welcomes ombudsman Dr. James F. BarnesWednesday, April 2, 2014
Dr. James Barnes, a professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies, has been appointed university ombudsman after serving as interim since spring of 2013.
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Notes
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Employers Want Both Broad Knowledge and Specific SkillsWednesday, April 2, 2014
Which of the following ranges of knowledge and skills are more important for recent graduates who want to pursue advancement and long-term career success at your company?
- 16% - Knowledge and skills that apply to a specific field or position
- 29% - A range of knowledge and skills that apply to a range of fields or positions
- 55% - Both field-specific knowledge and skills and a broad range of knowledge and skills
Source: “Liberal Arts Graduates and Employment: Setting the Record Straight” Association of American Colleges and Universities, © 2014
Podcasts
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Mission Statement, Strategic Directions and a New ChancellorThursday, April 24, 2014With Lori Stewart Gonzalez. Today's topics: mission statement, strategic directions and a new chancellor.Learn more
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Communication, Strategic Plan, Resource Allocation, Leadership ChangesWednesday, February 26, 2014With Lori Stewart Gonzalez. Today's topics: communication, strategic plan, resource allocation, leadership changes.Learn more
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