Office of Student Affairs Directory
Leadership Team
J.J. Brown
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
- [email protected]
- (828)262-2060
Bio
J.J. Brown
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.
Matt Dull, CGFM, CEFP
Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations
- [email protected]
- (828)262-2060
Bio
Matt Dull, CGFM, CEFP
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 Haas
Dean of Students
- [email protected]
- (828)262-8284
Bio
Judy Haas
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, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
Assistant Vice Chancellor
- [email protected]
- (828)262-3100
Bio
Margaret Bumgarner, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
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
Assistant Vice Chancellor
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- (828)262-3032
Bio
Jeff Cathey
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.
Heather Strine-Patterson, PhD
Director of Student Affairs Assessment
- [email protected]
- (828)262-8539
Bio
Heather Strine-Patterson, PhD
Heather Strine-Patterson is the
inaugural Director of Student Affairs Assessment and has significant experience
with student affairs assessment. She currently serves as the Editor for the Journal of
Student Affairs Inquiry (JSAI) (opens in a new tab), which is the online,
peer-reviewed publication by Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL). Heather
holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership with a concentration in Postsecondary Analysis
& Leadership from James Madison University. While completing her doctorate, she
completed an externship with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
(SCHEV) where she served on the Task Force for Student Learning Assessment and
Quality in Undergraduate Education. She also earned a Masters of Science in Higher
Education Administration from Syracuse University, and a Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology from The Ohio State University.
Traci Royster
Director of Staff Development and Strategic Initiatives
- [email protected]
- (828)262-2060
Bio
Traci Royster
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.
Office of Student Affairs Team
Mary Logan Yancey
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
- [email protected]
- (828)262-2061
Bio
Mary Logan Yancey
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
Business Officer
- [email protected]
- (828)262-6198
Bio
Molly Kadyk
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.
Scott Roblee
Assistant Business Officer
- [email protected]
- (828)262-2539
Bio
Scott Roblee
Scott Roblee is the Assistant Business Officer for Student Affairs. He has served in
this position since May 2023 and
works to ensure all the administrativeand business needs of the departments within
the division are met. Before that,
he worked as the Assistant Business Manager for the Student Union, Campus
Activities, and Community-Engaged Leadership.
He started at the university in November of 2021. Scott graduated from Appalachian
State University in 2016 with a
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management. For fun, he likes to spend time with
his wife and dog, hang out with friends, and play disc golf.