Dr. Tim Forsyth has been appointed acting associate dean for graduate programs and research in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business. Photo submitted
Dr. Scott Hunsinger has been named interim chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business. Photo submitted
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business (WCOB) announced leadership changes following the Feb. 10 appointment of former WCOB Dean Heather Hulburt Norris as Appalachian’s interim provost and executive vice chancellor.
Dr. Tim Forsyth has been appointed WCOB’s acting associate dean for graduate programs and research, and Dr. Scott Hunsinger has been named interim chair of the college’s Department of Computer Information Systems. Their appointments became effective Feb. 10.
Dr. Sandra Vannoy, who was recently named acting dean of WCOB, shared that Forsyth, who succeeds her as associate dean for graduate programs and research, brings a “wealth of experience” to the role, citing his 12 years of service to the college — nine as department chair, two as associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration, and one as acting director of the college’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.
“Hunsinger brings strong leadership experience to his role as interim chair,” said Vannoy, who previously held the position of interim chair. Vannoy said Hunsinger’s experience includes serving as dean of academic affairs and information technology in the North Carolina Community College System.
Dr. Tim Forsyth has been appointed acting associate dean for graduate programs and research in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business. Photo submitted
About Dr. Tim Forsyth
Forsyth joined Appalachian’s Department of Accounting faculty in 1989 and served as chair of the department from 2005 until August 2014, when he was appointed acting associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration.
Forsyth holds the Kenneth E. Peacock Distinguished Professorship in Accounting, and his research has been published in a variety of journals, including the Journal of Business, Industry and Economics, the National Accounting Journal, The CPA Journal, the Financial Review, Issues in Accounting Education and the Journal of Cost Analysis and Parametrics, among others.
He holds an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.
Dr. Scott Hunsinger has been named interim chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business. Photo submitted
About Dr. Scott Hunsinger
Hunsinger joined Appalachian’s faculty in 2004 and holds the L.M. “Bud” Baker Jr. Professorship.
He is a past recipient of the college’s Sywassink Awards for Excellence in both teaching and service, the university’s W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion and the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.
He holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in information technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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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 nearly 5,000 students, including more than 4,500 undergraduates across 11 majors, the Walker College of Business has the highest full-time undergraduate enrollment in the University of North Carolina System. 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, 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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