Dave Robertson

Director of Student Programs - robertsndl@appstate.edu
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 and 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 and 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

Jana Vise

Associate Director of Student Programs-visejm@appstate.edu

Jana advises and trains the Student Programming board the Appalachian
Popular Programming Society (A.P.P.S.), specifically the Executive Board and
the Special Events Council. She oversees the A.P.P.S.' Graduate Assistants
providing leadership training, development, and evaluation. Jana also heads
the homecoming committee and plans  the annual a cappella competition
Accapellageddon. She is an active member of the National Association of
Campus Activities (NACA). She is the co-author of "Collaborations and
Sponsorships: Academic, Community and Student Organization Outreach"
published in the May 2011 Campus Activities Programming magazine published by NACA. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from McMurry University (TX) and a master's degree in higher education from Texas Tech University. 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. 262-3030

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
Kate works to connect students with the local community through individual and group projects, as well as one-time service events such as MLK Challenge, Dance Marathon, and more. Kate also oversees ACT's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, in addition to various awareness programs to highlight social and environmental issues. 262-3032

Selena Hilemon

ACT Assistant Director of Community Service Alternative Break Coordinator - hilemons@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.

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 works with all 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 Services 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
Some of Gary's hobbies include fishing, riding bikes, and cooking.Family, health, and travelling are also very important to him.

Colleen Ward

Housekeeping - wardce@appstate.edu
Colleen enjoys exercising, swimming, biking and hiking. She also enjoys spending time with her niece.

Sandra Long

Housekeeping - longsh@appstate.edu
Sandra loves spending time with her six Grandchildren , likes to crochet and work out.

Tammy Ritchie

Housekeeping - ritchietc@appstate.edu
Tammy is married and has a daughter who lives in Charlotte, NC. She enjoys reading, yard work, and playing with her three dogs.

John Dollars

Housekeeping - dollarsjw@appstate.edu

John enjoys working outdoors & fishing. He is also a new Gandpa and loves spending time with his grandaughter "Little A".

Abby Suggs

Community Partners Graduate Assistant - suggsah@email.appstate.edu
Abby is a Boone native who, after graduating from Wake Forest in 2010 with a BA in Theatre, has returned to the mountains to complete a master's in Gerontology. She works with ACT as the Graduate Assistant of Community Partnerships and loves working with Todd and babysitting his kids.

Crystal Ford

Service-Learning & Community-Based Research Graduate Assistant - fordcm@appstate.edu
Crystal co-coordinates the ACT Faculty Fellows workshops and SL/CBR Faculty Workshop series, assisting with faculty development and logistics. She assists with all major ACT-sponsored events and co-coordinates the ACT Service-Learning Program in addition to co-advising the Student Service-Learning Task Force. She also works toward promoting service-learning and community-based research to faculty and students. Currently, she is working on her second Masters Degree in College Student Development.

Amy Holway

Service-Learning & Community-Based Research Assistant ac74685@appstate.edu

Amy Holway serves as the Service-Learning & Community-Based Research Assistant I. She will be a MA student in the College Student Development program and has a long term career goal of working in university administration; assuming she doesnt get stuck in the awesome world of an ACT-like program!

Jess Blanford

Alternative Breaks Graduate Assistant -blanfordjl@email.appstate.edu
Jessica Blanford is the Graduate Assistant for Alternative Breaks and will work closely with the Leadership Team and Peer Leaders. She is working towards her Masters in College Student Development.

Brittany McGarry

Community Outreach Center Graduate Assistant- mcgarrybm@email.appstate.edu
Brittany is the Graduate Assistant in the Community Outreach Center. She oversees the daily operations of the center as well as advises the impACT Team and the Peer Counselors.

Courtney King

Popular Programming Assistant- kingcl@appstate.edu

Courtney King is Popular Programming Assistant in the Student Programs
 Department. She currently advises the Appalachian Heritage Council
 and is seeking a MA in College Student Development.

 

Eric Aiken

Multicultural Popular Programming Assistant- aikeneo@appstate.edu

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