BOONE, N.C.—Following a national search, Dr. Jonathon Hyde has been named associate vice chancellor and dean of students for Appalachian State University. Hyde most recently served as director of residential life and education at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he also held the position of interim associate dean of students and director of student advocacy and accountability.

Prior to his work at LSU, Hyde served as assistant director for residential education at the University of Southern California (USC) and in multiple roles within residence life at Cornell University.

“Dr. Hyde has over 20 years of significant expertise and experience in emergency and crisis response, budget management, collaboration and supervision,” said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs J.J. Brown. “Dr. Hyde’s professional experiences at LSU, USC and Cornell, along with his engagement with professional organizations, publications and presentations relative to student and campus issues, will bring depth and breadth to our campus community. We look forward to Jonathon and his family joining the Appalachian Community in a few weeks.”

Hyde will report to the vice chancellor for student affairs and provide direct leadership, administration and general oversight for the Office of the Dean of Students, the Counseling and Psychological Services Center for students, Parent and Family Services, the Student Legal Clinic and Off-Campus Student Services, Student Conduct, Student Health Services and the Department of Wellness and Prevention Services.

Hyde holds a doctorate in educational leadership from USC. He also earned Master of Science degrees in higher education and criminology and criminal justice, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology and criminal justice from Florida State University.

About Student Affairs at App State

Student Affairs at App State supports student success and well-being by fostering a culture of care, inclusion and engagement. Its mission is to develop lifelong learners and dynamic leaders through meaningful experiences that challenge and support students. Grounded in a commitment to care, engage and transform, Student Affairs creates a student-centered environment that encourages resilience, leadership, service and global learning. Student Affairs encompasses the following units: Campus Activities, Case Management, the Child Development Center, Community-Engaged Leadership, Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of the Dean of Students, New Mountaineer and Family Engagement, Off-Campus Student Services, Plemmons Student Union, Student Conduct, M.S. Shook Student Health Service, Student Legal Services, Student Veteran Services, University Recreation, and Wellness and Prevention Services. Learn more at https://studentaffairs.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, cost-effective education. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.