University Communications

Communications Liaisons

Independently employed by the areas they represent, these liaisons are your conduit to University Communications services, and will help you determine what you need, schedule meetings with University Communications as needed and speed up the process of developing marketing and PR materials.

Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs

Laura Johnston

johnstonl@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2070

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success

Vacant

ucomm@appstate.edu

College Access Partnerships

Elyssee Gibson

gibsonse@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8016

Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning (IRAP)

Genesis Baker

dinglegg@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7257

Office of International Programs

Matthew Scarborough

scarboroughm@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2198

Office of Research and Innovation

Karen Fletcher

fletcherkl@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7789

Ombuds Office

Dr. Tandrea Carter

cartertj@appstate.edu

Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics

Lauren Essick

essicklm@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2838

Student Learning Center

Travis Erickson

ericksontm@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6530

University College

TBD

ucomm@appstate.edu

Enrollment Management

Admissions, Enrollment Management, Registrar's Office, Transfer Admissions & Engagement

Bailey Hostetter

hostetterbs@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7381

Student Financial Aid and University Scholarships

Jonathan Clem

clemje@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2190

Summer Sessions

Sharon Jensen

jensensc@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7698

University Advancement

Alumni Affairs

Sara Harkey

harkeysm@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2938

Development

Megan Bruffy

bruffymh@appstate.edu

(828) 262-4015

External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives

Appalachian Police Department and Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management

Emily Autry

autryec@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8517

Facilities Operations

Valerie Norris

norrisvc1@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8781

Human Resources

Michelle Johnson, '06 '14

johnsonmr5@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8701

New River Light and Power

Mariana Greene

greenemc7@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8744

Office of Sustainability

Vacant

ucomm@appstate.edu

University Events - Grandview Catering

Mandi Hood

hoodac@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8314

University Events - University Events

Janet McKinley

mckinleyjm@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8167

University Events - University Scheduling

Kathryn Leslie

lesliek@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8553

Athletics

Athletics Communications, Yosef, Licensing, Merchandising, Branding Council member

Sarah Strickland

stricklandsc@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6554

Sports Information

Joey Jones

jonesj7@appstate.edu

Academic Colleges

Beaver College of Health Sciences

Amanda Mlekush

brasieran@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7798

College of Arts and Sciences

Lauren Gibbs

andersenlm@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8035

College of Fine and Applied Arts

Philip "PJ" Wirchansky

wirchanskypj@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7249

Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Wesley Kapp

kapphw@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2219

Hayes School of Music

Lisl Doughton

doughtonlk@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6629

Honors College

Garrett McDowell

mcdowellga@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2023

Reich College of Education

Rebekah Saylors

saylorsrw@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2663

University Libraries

Lynn Patterson

pattersondl@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2087

Walker College of Business

Haley Childers

childershy@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6247

Student Affairs

Campus Dining

Toby Ornduff

ordufftt@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6133

Campus Services - Brand Management

Katie Grubb

grubbka@appstate.edu

(828) 262-4892

Campus Store

James Howell

howelljr@appstate.edu

Career Development

Shelley Leder

leders@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8691

Center for Student Success and Community

Cody Michael Henderson

hendersoncm1@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2396

Conference & Event Services

Kristina Pugh

pughkf@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6524

Dean of Students

Lindsay Hannon

hannonln@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7326

Housing

Dalton Akos

akosde@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2160

New Mountaineer & Family Engagement

Hailey Burns

burnshw@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7822

Orientation

Sarah Garrow

garrowsr@appstate.edu

(828) 262-3870

Parking and Transportation

TBD

ucomm@appstate.edu

Student Affairs (overall)

Traci Royster

roystertd@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2060

Student Affairs - Hickory

Monica Reed

reedmb1@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7398

Student Government Association (SGA), Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) and Community-Engaged Leadership (CEL)

TBD

ucomm@appstate.edu

Student Health and Wellness

Margaret Bumgarner

bumgarnerma@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6957

Student Veteran Services

TBD

ucomm@appstate.edu

University Post Office

TBD

ucomm@appstate.edu

University Recreation (UREC)

Logan Reynolds

reynoldsla1@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2100

Finance and Operations

Finance and Operations

Amanda Whittington

whittingtonar@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6433

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services

Ellen Burnette

burnetteeg@appstate.edu

(828) 262-6297

Institutional Integrity

Office of Access and Equity

Elvis Kennison

kennisonec@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2144

Office of General Counsel

Melissa Blocker

blockermg@appstate.edu

(828) 262-8451

Office of General Counsel

Wendy Hildebran

hildebranwl@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2751

Arts Engagement & Cultural Resources

Performing Arts Series, An Appalachian Summer Festival, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Allison West

westal1@appstate.edu

(828) 262-2931

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

Lindsay Miller

millerlw1@appstate.edu

(828) 262-7544