Appalachian’s AAUP chapter said Jordan “brings a much-needed voice on diversity, inclusivity and sustained dialog to our campus,” and praised him for his work as an advocate for Appalachian’s students, faculty and administrators.

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Nickolas Jordan, associate dean of student affairs and program services in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) at Appalachian State University, has received the 2018 Award for Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance from the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

The chapter described Jordan as an administrator one who “listens carefully to faculty and their concerns, stressing the necessity of on-going dialog between faculty and administrators.” It praised his work as an advocate for students, faculty and administrators.

The chapter stated Jordan’s contribution to the campus “embodies the values of shared governance and academic freedom that are central to AAUP. Nickolas Jordan brings a much-needed voice on diversity, inclusivity and sustained dialog to our campus. He is transparent, honest and deeply committed to shared governance and equity.”

Jordan, associate professor in the RCOE’s Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling, has taught at Appalachian since 2011. He holds a B.A. in interdisciplinary studies and a B.S. in psychology from Virginia Tech. His M.A. and Ph.D. are from Syracuse University.

Jordan’s scholarly work covers topics from social media in the classroom to race equity on university campuses, as well as family therapy, gender equality and social justice issues. He was recognized as the 2014 Outstanding Diversity Advocate by the Appalachian Student Government Association. He has also been awarded the RCOE Outstanding Service Award for his contributions as a scholar, teacher, administrator and therapist.

About the American Association of University Professors

Founded in 1915, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a national organization of American college and university professors that has chapters on over 450 campuses. AAUP has helped to shape American higher education by developing the standards and procedures that maintain quality in education and academic freedom in the nation's colleges and universities. AAUP defines fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, advances the rights of academics, particularly as those rights pertain to academic freedom and shared governance, and promotes the interests of higher education teaching and research. Prominent members have included John Dewey and Albert Einstein. Learn more at https://www.aaup.org.

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About the Reich College of Education

Appalachian State University offers one of the largest undergraduate teacher preparation programs in North Carolina, graduating about 500 teachers a year. The Reich College of Education enrolls more than 2,000 students in its bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degree programs, with offerings that span multiple fields — from teacher preparation, counseling, and therapy, to higher education, school and student affairs administration, library science, educational leadership and more. With over 10,000 alumni employed in North Carolina public schools, there is at least one Reich College graduate in every county in the state. Learn more at https://rcoe.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.

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