Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Student Programs at Appalachian State University is to provide students with engagement opportunities to build community and facilitate student growth.  The department empowers involved students in the Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS), Appalachian & the Community Together (ACT), the Plemmons Student Union and Legends to offer dynamic entertainment and community service programs and quality facilities.

Vision Statement:

Student Programs will strive to be a campus leader in local and global community outreach services, innovative entertainment programming and in sustainably managed facilities designed to foster community development, out of class learning and social interaction.  Additionally, Student Programs will strive to have a connection with every student, will seek to strengthen academic and community partnerships, will seek additional programming resources and will inspire students to become change agents in their communities.

Essential Character:  Who we are--attributes and characteristics

• Focus on excellence
• Ethical work climate
• Student success centered
• Civic engagement encouraged and facilitated
• Strong advisor/student mentoring relationships
• Focus on student's character development
• Involved students learn by doing
• Focus on skill development
• Team oriented

Core Values:  What we believe in--what we stand for

• Community Building
• Inclusiveness which encourages involvement
• Customer Service
• Students' growth and development is the reason we exist
• Empowerment of students is foremost
• We embrace and encourage diversity
• Integrity is paramount
• Social Justice
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Ownership and responsibility
• Servant leadership

Core Assets:  What we have going for us

• Qualified, professional staff with expertise in programming and building operations
• Student Development focus by all staff
• Necessary resources to carry out our mission
• Dedicated student workforce
• Strong reputation for quality programming (ACT/APPS) and facilities (Student Union) and Legends)
• A superior state-of-the-art Student Union, centrally located on campus
• Unique, student-run entertainment facility (Legends)