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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Sears | Interim Executive Director | 828-262-4092 | searsrm@appstate.edu |
| Genesis Baker | Program Specialist | 828-262-7257 | dinglegg@appstate.edu |
Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research
Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Harper | Senior Research Analyst | 828-262-7435 | harperal@appstate.edu |
| Heith Simpson | Business Intelligence/Data Analyst | 828-262-7684 | simpsonh@appstate.edu |
| Ginny Moench | Enrollment Management BI Analyst | 828-262-8621 | moenchv@appstate.edu |
| Scott Moomaw | Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst | 828-262-7948 | moomawws@appstate.edu |
| Rich Tedder | Business & Technology Applications Analyst | 828-262-4098 | tedderrt@appstate.edu |
| Cathy Ziegler | Technology Support Analyst | 828-262-7350 | zieglercc@appstate.edu |
Institutional Effectiveness
Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tina Hogan | Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation | 828-262-2256 | hogantm@appstate.edu |
| Vivian Thompson | Survey and Course Evaluation Coordinator | 828-262-7283 | thompsnvk@appstate.edu |
| Apriale Neill | Senior Assessment Associate | 828-262-4097 | neillal1@appstate.edu |