J.J. Brown is the Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs. Previously J.J. served as the Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of
Students for Student Development from June 2010-April 2017. Serving on other
university wide committees, J.J. focuses on the challenges and support of
today’s student in today’s complex learning environment. Prior to coming
to Appalachian in 2010, J.J. served nine years as an Associate Dean of Students at
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. J.J. received his Bachelor’s degree in
Speech Communication and Master’s degree in College Student Personnel both
from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
JJ is a Director of the Appalachian Student
Housing Corporation and Appalachian Transformation LLC and serves as the President.
As the Associate Vice Chancellor of
Student Affairs, Matt's portfolio consits of Administrative Services, the Child
Development Center, Electronic Student Services, University Housing, Staff
Development & Strategic initiatives, Student Affairs Assessment and Student
Affairs Capital Projects. Matt served as the Director of Administrative Support
Services from July 2010 until his appointment as Assistant Vice Chancellor. Matt
previously served in higher education as the Senior Associate Director of Admissions
at Appalachian and as Director for the University of North Carolina System Office at
Fudan University in Shanghai, China. He has also provided consulting services to the
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,
the Ministry of Education of Laos, National University of Laos, USAID in Afghanistan
and the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Matt is a native North Carolinian
with a BS in Business Administration from Appalachian and a Master of Public Policy
in Education Policy from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. Matt is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) as well as a Certified
Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) .
Matt is a Director of the Appalachian Student
Housing Corporation and Appalachian Transformation LLC and serves as the Corporate
Secretary.
Judy currently serves as the Dean of
Students with oversight of the following areas: Student Conduct, Case Management,
Off-Campus Student Services, Student Legal Clinic, Student Veteran Services and
Parent & Family Services. Judy previously served as the Associate Dean of
Students, Director of Student Conduct, Assistant Director of Student Conduct and
several other roles at Appalachian. She has been navigating crises on a
regular basis and consulting/guiding faculty and staff in supporting and responding
to students all while keeping their best interest of the student at the forefront of
her decisions. Judy received Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Management from
Averett College (now Averett University) and her Master of Arts in Student
Development with an emphasis in Counseling from Appalachian State University.
Margaret Bumgarner is serving as the
Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for the Division of Student Affairs and the
Administrative Director of Student Health Services. Margaret's current portfolio
includes the Counseling Center, Student Health Services and Wellness &
Prevention Services. Before coming to Appalachian, Margaret served as Vice
President, Operations for Hawaii Pacific Health. Margaret received Bachelor of
Science degrees in Biology from Meredith College and Medical Technology from Western
Carolina University. Her Master's degree is in Business Administration from Wake
Forest University. Margaret is Board Certified by the American College of Medical
Practice Executives and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Jeff Cathey serves as an Assistant Vice
Chancellor and oversees the following Student Affairs Departments: Community-Engaged
Leadership, Campus Activities,Intercultural Student Affairs,New Mountaineer and
Family Engagement, and the Plemmons Student Union.He co-advises the Student
Government Association with the Dean of Students, Judy Hass, and serves as a
designated Responsible Officer for Free Speech on campus. Prior to coming to
Appalachian as a departmental director in 2014, Jeff served four and a half years as
an Associate Dean of Students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He also
served as Assistant Dean of Students and then Associate Dean of Students at Colorado
College from 2001-2009. Jeff received his Bachelors degree in Animal Science and a
Masters degree in College Student Personnel, both from the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville.
Traci Royster is the Director of Staff
Development & Strategic Initiatives for Student Affairs. Traci most recently
served as Interim Director of Multicultural Student Development (MSD) for the
2015-16 academic year. Traci brings over 16 years of professional experience in
higher education. Prior to her work in Multicultural Student Development, she served
as the Director of Parent and Family Services from 2009 to 2015, the Internship
& Student Employment Coordinator in the Career Development Center from 2006 to
2009, and the Assistant Director for Student Support Services in the Learning
Assistance Program from 2001 to 2006, all at Appalachian State. Traci earned a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Human Development and
Psychological Counseling, both from Appalachian State University.
Mary Logan Yancey is the Executive
Assistant in the Office of Student Affairs. Mary Logan has been with the University
since 2022, previously serving as an Administrative Support Specialist in the Reich
College of Education. Mary Logan received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Studies from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In her free time, Mary Logan
enjoys reading, baking, and being in nature.
Molly Kadyk is the Business Officer for
Student Affairs and has served in that role since July 2015. She is responsible for
the management of all finances, operations and personnel within the Division of
Student Development. Molly serves as accountant, budget analyst and resource person
for areas within the division. She also administers the Student Emergency Loan
Program. Molly began working at the University in 2007 as the Budget Manager in the
Office of Arts and Cultural Programs. In 2009, she became the Budget Manager for
University Advancement. Molly received a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration and a Master of Science degree in Accounting, both from Appalachian
State University.
Lindsay Story is an Assistant Business
Officer for the division of Student Affairs. She began serving in this position in
September 2024 and works to ensure all the administrative and business needs of the
departments within the division are met. Before that, she worked as the Business
Administrator in Student Health Services. She started at the university in October
2017. Lindsay graduated from Appalachian State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of
Science in Health Promotion. In her free time she likes spending time with family,
reading, and enjoying time outside.