Dr. Rachel Shinnar was appointed assistant department chair in Appalachian's Department of Management, effective July 1. Photo by Sabrina Cheves
Dr. Heather Dixon-Fowler's new appointment as chair of Appalachian’s Department of Management went into effect July 1. Photo by Marie Freeman
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Dixon-Fowler, associate professor in the Department of Management in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business, has been named chair of the department, and Dr. Rachel S. Shinnar, professor in the Department of Management, has been appointed assistant department chair. Both positions went into effect July 1.
During the 2018–19 academic year, Dixon-Fowler served as acting department chair, and, during the 2017–18 academic year, she served as assistant department chair. Shinnar served as the department’s acting assistant chair during the 2018–19 academic year.
Management students should expect both administrators to continue an emphasis on experiential learning both inside and beyond the classroom, including real-world projects, internships and global travel opportunities.
Dixon-Fowler has led study abroad programs to Vietnam, Panama, Spain and Malawi, and Shinnar has served as faculty leader for the Cuba study abroad trip and as an instructor for the college’s study abroad program in France.
Both Dixon-Fowler and Shinnar have served as faculty advisors for management and entrepreneurship internships and have supervised the summer internship program in entrepreneurship.
Dr. Heather Dixon-Fowler's new appointment as chair of Appalachian’s Department of Management went into effect July 1. Photo by Marie Freeman
About Dr. Heather Dixon-Fowler
Since joining Appalachian’s faculty in 2009, Dixon-Fowler has taught a variety of management and entrepreneurship courses. Her research interests include corporate governance, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
Previously, Dixon-Fowler served as director for the college’s Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship and developed the first undergraduate social entrepreneurship course in Walker College.
She earned her Ph.D. in business administration with an emphasis in corporate strategy from the University of Arkansas.
Dr. Rachel Shinnar was appointed assistant department chair in Appalachian's Department of Management, effective July 1. Photo by Sabrina Cheves
About Dr. Rachel Shinnar
Shinnar, who joined Appalachian’s faculty in 2004, has taught organizational behavior, international management, contemporary issues in management and leadership, as well as international human resource management.
Her research interests center on upward mobility for Hispanic immigrants in their respective careers and entrepreneurship education for minorities and females.
Shinnar earned an M.S. and a Ph.D. from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a B.A. from Tel Aviv University in Israel.
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About the Department of Management
The Department of Management offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to prepare students for managerial responsibilities in today’s dynamic environment. Learn more at https://management.appstate.edu.
About the Walker College of Business
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University delivers transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative and engaged business leaders who positively impact their communities, both locally and globally. The college places emphasis on international experiences, sustainable business practices, entrepreneurial programs and real-world applications with industry. Enrolling more than 4,000 undergraduates in 11 majors, Walker College has the highest enrollment of full-time undergraduate students in the University of North Carolina System, and more than 250 graduate students are enrolled in the college’s three master’s programs. App State’s Walker College is accredited by AACSB International — the premier global accrediting body for business schools. Learn more at https://business.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, affordable education for all. 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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