Campus Resources:

Academic Integrity Code 

Appalachian State University's Academic Integrity Code is designed to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, fairness, honesty and responsibility. This website is designed to help students, faculty/staff and family members navigate the University's Academic Integrity Code, policies and procedures.

Student Conduct 

Through the Code of Student Conduct, the Office of Student Conduct strives to reduce and prevent behavior that undermines student academic success and that detracts from the educational mission of the University; to improve the health and safety of students and the community; to provide timely support and resources for students; and to prevent violence in and around the University campus.

Student Grievance and Appeal Policies and Procedures  

The Student Grievance and Appeal Policies and Procedures outline what constitutes harassment and discrimination, and describe university policies regarding these issues, as well as Grade Appeals, and other complaints, and how to report a concern.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Treatment Services

The University Center for Counseling and Psychological services offers a variety of resources for treatment after sexual assault. Information regarding the sexual assault protocol is available on the website. They also offer numerous resources related to warning signs and definitions of sexual assault and abuse, in an effort to educate the community and prevent sexual assaults in the future.

Interpersonal Violence Support and Prevention Coordinator 

The Interpersonal Violence Support and Prevention Coordinator is available to assist students who have experienced or know someone who has experienced interpersonal violence. Liz can help in making connections to resources on and off campus, and can also discuss avenues for reporting. 

Sex Offense Response Policy

The Sex Offense Response Policy site provides information on the university police protocol on response to sexual offenses.

Office of the Dean of Students 

The Office of Dean of Students serves as a resource available to students to address a variety of concerns that students may face.

The Office of Access and Opportunity

Office of Access and Opportunity: Equal Opportunity is responsible for assuring fairness and equity in education and employment. Faculty and staff who are members of a protected class should consult with the Office of Access and Opportunity: Equal Opportunity regarding concerns or questions about harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.

Office of Access and Opportunity: Disability Services is responsible for ensuring equal access to education and employment for faculty and staff with disabilities. The office determines eligibility for and coordinates educational and workplace accommodations at the University.

App Cares Campaign

Appalachian Cares is a clearinghouse of information, resources and support available for our students, faculty and staff regarding student health and safety. If you are concerned about the well-being of someone in your campus community, if you are observing behaviors that make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you don't have to have all the answers, you can find resources and contacts to help.

University Mission, Vision, and Values 

This site outlines the mission, vision, and values of the university. Students, faculty, and staff and encouraged and expected to strive to meet these ideals in order to facilitate a positive and inclusive environment for all.

Veterans Resources Center

The Veterans Resources Center supports our military-connected Mountaineers.

Faculty Handbook 

The Faculty Handbook provides faculty with information regarding the policies and operation of the university.

Employee Assistance Program 

The Employee Assistance Program is a program offered jointly by HR and Guidance Resources services to provide faculty, staff and dependents confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues.

Early Intervention Team

The Early Intervention Team is a faculty and staff-led entity that receives consultation from various units on campus. The team’s purpose is to assist students who are showing signs of difficulty with university life.

Red Flag Campaign

The Red Flag Campaign is a campaign implemented through the Office of Wellness and Prevention Services designed to raise awareness and educate people about being active bystanders.

Counseling Services for Students 

The Counseling and Psychological Services Center offers a range of psychological services, including individual and group therapy, referral services, and various mental health resources and workshops to provide students with tools for mental health education and treatment.

Counseling for Faculty and Staff (CFS) 

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 Human Resources (HR) 

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.

University Health Services

Student Health Services is a primary care ambulatory campus health clinic helping meet the needs of Appalachian State University students.

Conflict Management Services (OCMS) 

The Office of Conflict Management Services promotes positive, productive interpersonal relationships among members of the campus community. Services include educational programs and a safe, neutral environment for faculty and staff to discuss and resolve relationship-based challenges in the workplace.

Schedule an appointment

Make an appointment to discuss campus related concerns or problems. The Ombuds Office holds the identity and all communications with those seeking assistance in strict confidence, and does not disclose confidential communications unless given permission to do so.