About Us

IRAP Mission Statement

The Office of Institutional Research, Assessment & Planning (IRAP), as a primary source for institutional data, equips the Appalachian State University community to make data-informed decisions that contribute to continuous improvement and institutional success.

Our Values

  • Integrity
  • Accuracy
  • Impartiality
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Excellence

Updated November 2022

Staff Directory

Executive Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning

Name

Position

Phone

Email

Heather LangdonExecutive Director828-262-2093langdonhh@appstate.edu
Genesis DingleProgram Specialist828-262-7257dinglegg@appstate.edu

Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research

Name

Position

Phone

Email

Rick SearsDirector of Strategic Analytics and
Institutional Research
828-262-4092searsrm@appstate.edu
Amanda HarperSenior Research Analyst828-262-7435harperal@appstate.edu
Heith SimpsonBusiness Intelligence/Data Analyst828-262-7684simpsonh@appstate.edu
Ginny MoenchEnrollment Management BI Analyst828-262-8621moenchv@appstate.edu
Scott MoomawSr. Business Intelligence Analyst828-262-7948moomawws@appstate.edu
Rich TedderBusiness & Technology Applications Analyst828-262-4098tedderrt@appstate.edu 
Cathy Ziegler Technology Support Analyst 828-262-7350zieglercc@appstate.edu 

Institutional Effectiveness

Name

Position

Phone

Email

Dr. Tina HoganDirector of Institutional Effectiveness828-262-2256hogantm@appstate.edu 
Vivian ThompsonSurvey and Course Evaluation Coordinator828-262-7283thompsnvk@appstate.edu 
Apriale Neill Senior Assessment Associate828-262-4097neillal1@appstate.edu