Faculty & Staff Directory
The Center Director holds a permanent half-time administrative appointment and the Program Director holds a part-time administrative position. Both are assisted by a full-time administrative assistant. The Center Director oversees an operation that includes the the Appalachian Journal (including a full-time faculty Editor and support staff), graduate student assistants, and student temporary employees. The Program Director holds a part-time position that includes student advising and program support.
Administration:
Dr. Patricia D. Beaver, Center Director, Professor of Anthropology
828-262-4089, beaverpd@appstate.edu
Dr. Katherine E. Ledford, Program Director, Lecturer of Appalachian Studies
828-262-4087, ledfordke@appstate.edu
Staff:
Debbie Bauer, Administrative Assistant, bauerdk@appstate.edu
828-262-4089
Fax 828-262-7715
The faculty of Appalachian State University were central to the development of the new Appalachian Studies program. ASU has the highest concentration of first-rank Appalachian regional scholars of any institution, anywhere. Appalachian Studies faculty recommended by the Center Director and University College for appointment by the Provost, are drawn from eleven academic departments across campus and embrace a variety of interests, methods, and theoretical approaches. They provide instruction in the program, advise students, and serve on graduate committees, the Appalachian Studies Advisory Committee, and other committees including those dealing with scholarships, curriculum review, and personnel evaluation.
Faculty:
Dr. Sandra Ballard, Editor, Appalachian Journal; English, ballardsl@appstate.edu
Dr. Gary Boye, Music, boyegr@appstate.edu
Dr. Jefferson Boyer, Anthropology, boyegr@appstate.edu
Dr. Jana Carp, Geography and Planning, carpje@appstate.edu
Dr. Cece Conway, English, conwayec@appstate.edu
Dr. Christof den Biggelaar, Sustainable Development, denbiggelaa@appstate.edu
Dr. James Goff, History, goffjr@appstate.edu
Dr. David Haney, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education; English, haneydp@appstate.edu
Dr. Fred Hay, W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection; hayfj@appstate.edu
Dr. Susan Keefe, Anthropology, keefese@appstate.edu
Dr. Katherine Ledford, Appalachian Studies, ledfordke@appstate.edu
Dr. Thomas McGowan, English,mcgowanta@appstate.edu
Dr. Brad Nash, Sociology, nashb@appstate.edu
Dr. Elaine O'Quinn, English, oquinnej@appstate.edu
Dr. Contad Ostwalt, Philosophy and Religion, ostwaltce@appstate.edu
Dr. Lynn Moss Sanders, English, sanderslm@appstate.edu
Dr. Tim Silver, History, silverth@appstate.edu
Mr. Chuck Smith, Director, Sustainable Development, smithcl@appstate.edu
Dr. Neva Specht, History, spechtnj@appstate.edu
Dr. Bruce Stewart, History, stewartbe1@appstate.edu
Dr. Gary Walker, Biology, walkergl@appstate.eduwalkergl@appstate.edu
Dr. Charles Watkins, Appalachian Cultural Museum; History, watkinsca@appstate.edu
Dr. Thomas Whyte, Anthropology, whytetr@appstate.edu
Dr. Wayne Williams, Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, willwe@appstate.edu
Adjunct Faculty:
Mr. Mark Freed, Appalachian Music course, freedmc@appstate.edu
Mr. Thomas Hansell, Introductory Appalachian Studies courses; on-line course development; film, University Documentary Services, hansellts@appstate.edu
Mr. Alex Hooker, Appalachian Strings course, Academic Advising, hookerab@appstate.edu
Ms. Susan Pepper, Diversity in Appalachia course; Introductory Appalachian Studies course, susan_pepper@hotmail.com
