Dave Robertson

Dave leads this department, a unit of Student Development, which includes the Plemmons Student Union, Legends, the Appalachian Popular Programming Society (A.P.P.S.) and Appalachian and the Community Together (A.C.T.). Dave specializes in facilitating the development of vision, mission and goals for each division of Student Programs. He co-advises and trains the Student Programming organization (A.P.P.S.), and provides staff and leadership training, development, evaluation and continuous improvement. He oversees all equipment and furnishings purchasing and budget management, policy development, facility maintenance and staff selection and hiring. He coordinates efforts related to making the Union and Legends more sustainable and green facilities. He chairs the task force to plan the new Center for Student Excellence, to be built beginning in 2010. Dave serves on numerous university committees, including the University Sustainability Council. He is a LEED Accredited Professional. He is an expert in Jungian personality types and does frequent staff development workshops utilizing the MBTI to enhance teamwork. Dave is an active member of the Association of College Unions-International (ACUI); the United States Green Building Council (USGBC); and the Association for Psychological Type-International (APT). He is the co-editor of the book, "Designing and Building College Unions to Meet the Needs of the 21st Century", published by
ACUI. He can be reached at robertsndl@appstate.edu, or by calling 828-262-3032.

Jenny Koehn

Associate Director of Student Programs - koehnjr@appstate.edu

Jenny works with various aspects within the Deptartment of Student Programs. Jenny is part of the Operations Staff, with a focus on building reservations & special events, policy development, the Greenbriar theater, the Looking Glass Gallery, and general overall usage. As part of the ACT team, Jenny is particularly focused on co-curricular student volunteerism, ACT alumni relations, and the ACT endowment. She also works with student leadership training & professional staff training for the Dept.

Randy Kelly

Program Advisor - kellyrm@appstate.edu

Randy manages Legends, the Campus Social Center designed for dances, comedy and live bands. Randy advises the A.P.P.S. Concert Council, bringing big name music and comedy shows to ASU, usually in Varsity Gym or Farthing Auditorium. Randy also advises A.P.P. S. Stage Shows, showcasing up and coming regional bands and comedians in Legends. Randy selects biweekly entertainment for the Music at the Cascades series and coordinates Summer Social Programs. 262-3032

Alan Mueller

Alan advises multiple programming councils of APPS including the APPS Executive council. Additionally he serves as co-advisor for ASU's annual Dance Marathon. Alan produces the annual ASU JAZZfest in collaboration with several other campus departments. He also co-chairs the University Homecoming Committee. Additionally Alan coordinates hiring of Graduate Assistants and supervises graduate practicum and internship students. 262-3032

Brad Vest

Associate Director of Operations, Plemmons Student Union - vestpb@appstate.edu

Brad oversees daily operation of Plemmons Student Union. Supervises the Evening Manager and the Technical Manager. Participates in policy development. Chairs the Student Union Advisory Council. Oversees student-employee training and development. 262-3032

Paul Ford

Evening Operations Manager - fordpd@appstate.edu

Paul is responsible for all night-time Student Union operations including room set-ups, housekeeping and social event staffing and supervision. He is responsible for building security. Paul provides evening supervision for all student staff and assists with student staff training programs. 262-3032

Shari Galiardi

Service-Learning Coordinator - galiardisl@appstate.edu

Shari works with ASU faculty members to integrate service opportunities into their curriculum in order to serve the needs of our community while making classroom theory come alive in a community service environment. 262-3032.

Kate Johnson

Community Services Coordinator - johnsonka1@appstate.edu

Todd Mortensen

Community Partner Coordinator - mortensenta@appstate.edu

Todd supports our community partner agencies and the student volunteers that serve those agencies. He provides training, keeps ACT up-to-date on the latest community needs, and works with student volunteers to help them get the most from their experience. 262-3032.

Christine Gonzalez

Information Center Manager - gonzalezcr@appstate.edu

Christine supervises the Plemmons info desk which provides building and campus event information. She coordinates ticket sales for A.P.P.S. and Cultural Affairs events. She manages the student directory information service. 262-3030.

Betty Church

Student Programs Office Manager - churchbe@appstate.edu

Betty provides clerical and office management services for a professional staff of twelve. She supervises the student office staff. 262-3032.

Cathy Scott

Student Programs Business Manager - scottcl@appstate.edu

Cathy handles all receipts and deposits for various Student Programs divisions. She manages student payroll and departmental procurements. She is bookkeeper for departmental budgets and assists with scheduling. 262-3032

David Tye

Student Programs Reservations Manager - tyedm@appstate.edu

David assists students, faculty and staff with the planning of events
through management of space and equipment reservations for the Plemmons
Student Union, Legends, the Amphitheater, Durham Park, Sanford Mall and
the Duckpond Field.

Tom Elliott

Building Maintenance - elliottt@appstate.edu

Tom is in charge of building repairs and minor maintenance. He troubleshoots and repairs building equipment. 262-3032

Tony Mash

Building Maintenance- mashta@appstate.edu

Tony is responsible for assisting in building repairs and maintainence. 262-2476

Daniel Lightfoot

Audio/Visual Manager - lightfootdl@appstate.edu

Daniel is responsible for all Audio/Visual applications and equipment in the Plemmons Student Union. He manages the A/V Technicians, and assists patrons with all technical aspects of their meetings and functions. 262-8085

Gary Wolfe

Housekeeping - wolfegl@appstate.edu

Colleen Ward

Housekeeping - wardce@appstate.edu

Colleen enjoys exercising, swimming, biking and hiking.  She also enjoys spending time with her niece. 

J.C. Presnell

Housekeeping - presnlljc@appstate.edu

J.C. enjoys playing ball, hunting and talking with others.  His grandchildren are a very special part of his life.

Rebecca Townsend

Housekeeping - townsndre@appstate.edu

Becky enjoys shopping and going on vacation.  She has taken 7 cruises and gone to Disney the past two years.  She also likes doing things with her children.

John Dollars