About the Office of Human Resources

Our Purpose

Human Resources is led by Alyson Ebaugh, Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Chief Human Resource Officer. Our organization chart is here.

HR is responsible for:

  • Administration of HR policies and procedurese
  • Employment Services
  • Classification and Compensation
  • Benefit Administration
  • Organizational Development and Workforce Planning

Our office is open to the public 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We are here to serve all of your Employment needs and are willing to help in any way that we can. Please feel free to stop by or call our office to discuss any questions, comments, or concerns that you may have.

Mission

The Office of Human Resources at Appalachian State University is dedicated to proactively identifying and responding to the campus community's ever-changing needs. From the facilitation of greater effectiveness through the merit-based recruitment and selection of top employees, to the administration of policies and procedures that support our faculty and staff, HR is committed to the goals and objectives of Appalachian State University. We strive to create a workplace environment that values integrity, diversity and development, responds to and balances the needs of our employees with the needs of the campus community, by upholding all state and federal laws that govern the work we do.

Vision

HR will strive to improve the lives of the people we serve by facilitating innovative development initiatives; providing factually accurate and timely information; and holding ourselves to the highest standard in policy and practice. We will carry on with our commitment to continuous improvement and customer service, continuing in the Appalachian tradition of attracting, developing, and retaining a dedicated, active, and innovative faculty and staff. HR will be the model strategic business partner for all areas of campus and aligning peoples strategies with the business goals.