Supporting respectful, positive, and productive work environments
Appalachian strives to foster an environment in which all faculty and staff can personally thrive and productively contribute to the mission of the University. To this end, Appalachian has established a robust collection of services that support and promote workplace satisfaction and wellbeing. If you have a concern and are not sure which office to consult, contact 828-262-2559.
Counseling for Faculty and Staff
Counseling for Faculty and Staff provides confidential counseling about personal issues that affect work performance and satisfaction, as well as offers assistance with concerns about one's career, workplace conflicts, and work satisfaction.
Office of Disability Resources
The Office of Disability Resources is responsible for ensuring equal access to education and employment for faculty and staff with disabilities. ODS determines eligibility for and coordinates educational and workplace accommodations at the University.
Employee Assistance Program (ComPsych®)
ComPsych's Guidance Resources is an off-campus employee assistance service that provides 24/7 confidential support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues. Services are free and include short-term psychological counseling, legal advice, financial answers, and work-life resources of value to all employees at all career stages.
Health Promotion for Faculty & Staff
Health Promotion provides Appalachian State University staff, faculty, and their spouses/domestic partners with information, programs, and services that help to promote a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life. Major components of the program include health and fitness, preventive care, and outreach programs.
University Ombuds Office
The University Ombud provides an independent, confidential environment for faculty, staff, and students of the Appalachian Community to discuss campus-related problems and concerns.
The Ombud helps employees gain perspective and assess a range of options and alternatives.
Office of Human Resources
The Employee Relations department of the Office of Human Resources handles workplace-related complaints by staff, and resolves questions, concerns, or disputes about staff employment, unprofessional / unethical behavior, and staff workplace violence. It also mediates differences and issues between fellow employees as well as between employees and supervisors.
Office of Title IX Compliance
Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Office of Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (VPAA)
The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs is responsible for supporting faculty success The Vice Provost oversees all personnel matters for faculty and handles questions, concerns, or disputes about employment, unprofessional/unethical behavior, and faculty workplace violence.