Office of Human Resources

The Division of Academic Affairs partners with Academic Impressions to provide App State employees with professional development resources designed by and for faculty and staff working in higher education. Access to these resources will enable our employees to better serve our students and advance the educational mission of App State. You can learn more about these professional development offerings and register for specific courses on App State’s Academic Impressions homepage.

BASE (Building Administrative Skills and Efficiency) is a comprehensive training program offered through the Office of Human Resources to develop key competencies and systems knowledge for administrative professionals. The purpose is to develop an informed and empowered professional administrative workforce.

Career Pathways is designed to prepare employees to advance their career. This program will help employees learn more about themselves and their career options, empower employees with the knowledge and skills to make effective career decisions, and provide employees with tools and resources to help them put their plan in motion.

Asking For Help  

January 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

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Seeking help for emotional distress seems like a good, rational choice when someone is struggling with persistent negative feelings or engaging in behaviors that feel out of control. But why is it so difficult to do? Why do most people avoid getting help and how can one overcome this reluctance? How might you encourage someone you care about to get help? This course addresses the common fears associated with “getting help” and ways to overcome those obstacles to accessing the help resources needed to resolve distress. The course begins with a discussion of what constitutes good mental health and why avoiding help is so common. Included in the course is how to encourage others to seek professional help and one can become a “helper” for others. 

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Click this link to view recordings of previous ComPsych webinars.

New supervisors are strongly encouraged to complete Core Training for Supervisors within their first year of employment in their leadership position. New leaders will develop a base understanding of leadership fundamentals and university policies. This program is also open to anyone who has an interest in learning more about leadership at Appalachian State University. 

Your journey to professional growth starts here. This flexible series offers one-time training sessions to support your personal and professional development. Each session stands alone, so you can join when it fits your schedule. Whether you're looking to build a skill, gain a new perspective, or try something different, these trainings are here to help you grow. Visit this link to Explore Your Mountaineer Potential.

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success or CETLSS (pronounced see_tulls) is the university's comprehensive center dedicated to growing excellence in teaching and learning, leadership, and supporting faculty professional development and student success. Visit this link to learn more about Faculty Professional Development.

We’re excited to offer LinkedIn Learning to all faculty and staff at Appalachian at no additional cost. LinkedIn Learning provides access to thousands of high quality professional development courses and videos that cover the latest software, creative, and business skills to help you acquire new skills and advance your career. Click this link to learn how you can activate your LinkedIn Learning account today!

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment is used at the individual and team levels to better understand personality styles. Understanding your personality type provides insight to your individual preferences to help you better understand your behavior. At the team level, this assessment can assist with learning communication styles and help you understand others. A courtesy debriefing session is lead by an MBTI-certified Learning and Organizational Development Consultant. 

Dialogue across differences is an important value at Appalachian. To support this, we have partnered with the Constructive Dialogue Institute to support Faculty and Staff in building skills to practice constructive dialogue: A form of conversation where people with different perspectives try to understand each other - without giving up their own beliefs - in order to live, learn, and work together. Visit this link to enroll in the online Perspectives by CDI for App State Faculty and Staff.

The Summit Series: Leadership Development Program offers three cohort-based training academies designed to support and cultivate leaders at every stage of their career. Whether you are an aspiring manager or experienced leader, this program equips you with the tools, strategies, and insights to elevate your leadership, overcome challenges, and drive meaningful impact. Each cohort is carefully tailored to address the unique needs of its participants, fostering growth, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Tuition Waiver and Tuition Reimbursement programs support App State's commitment to employee performance, engagement, and retention by providing a tool for professional development and career growth.  It also supports strategic organizational development of competencies and behaviors needed to achieve the University's mission, vision, and values. Visit our website to learn more about Tuition Waivers and Reimbursement.

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