BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Terry McClannon ’92 ’97 ’02 ’06, professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies (LES), has been named associate dean for student affairs and program services in the university’s Reich College of Education (RCOE). His appointment began in July.

His primary responsibilities in this new role include the following:

• Overseeing all aspects of undergraduate and graduate student affairs in the college.
• Coordinating with the James Center for Student Success and Advising on all activities related to recruitment and retention efforts, as well as all student support and success efforts.
• Managing all aspects of the selection process for college scholarship recipients.
• Providing administrative oversight in review of curriculum proposals, curriculum changes and new program development.
• Developing and implementing a college strategic plan.
• Serving as the university educator licensure officer.
• Monitoring and providing administrative oversight/management for office and classroom space and overall building maintenance.

McClannon, who has served as chair of the LES department since 2014, has been a member of the Appalachian Community since 1992.

Prior to joining the LES faculty in 2008, he served as director of technology facilities for the RCOE. His current research scholarship includes the exploration of community and presence in online learning environments.

McClannon is a quadruple graduate of Appalachian, holding an Ed.D. in educational leadership, an Ed.S. in higher education administration, an M.A. in educational media (instructional technology) and a B.S. in technology-electronics with a minor in computer science.

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About the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies

The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies at Appalachian State University prepares traditional and nontraditional students to assume educational leadership roles in community colleges, universities, public schools, public libraries and related educational settings through active scholarship, reflection, professional discourse and interdisciplinary programs of study based on the integration of theory and practice. The department, housed in App State's Reich College of Education, offers a doctoral program in educational leadership, as well as support courses in educational foundations and research. Learn more at https://les.appstate.edu.

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.