Dr. Tracy Reed has been named associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University.
Effective January 5, 2021, Dr. Reed will take over the role as Dr. Dave McEvoy moves to chair the Department of Economics.
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“I am pleased Dr. Reed will be joining our leadership team,” said Walker College of Business Acting Dean Sandra Vannoy. “Under her leadership, the college will maintain a forward-thinking, relevant undergraduate curriculum and support innovative teaching/learning practices as well as co-curricular activities that elevate student professional development and career readiness.”
In her new role, Dr. Reed will also oversee faculty qualifications, enrollment management, student scholarships and accreditation for the college.
About Dr. Reed
Dr. Reed is an associate professor in the Department of Accounting who joined the faculty at Appalachian in 2009. She has taught auditing, systems and financial accounting, and her research interests have primarily focused on audit performance, accountability and judgement.
Dr. Reed holds the Honorable Harlan E. Boyles Professorship and is the 2020 faculty recipient of the Spirit of Walker Award, part of the college’s annual Sywassink Awards for Excellence.
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Vannoy added that Dr. Reed has been heavily engaged with students during her tenure not only as a teacher, but also as the faculty advisor for the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, a role she says demonstrates Dr. Reed’s passion for student engagement.
Dr. Reed earned bachelor’s and master's degrees in Accounting Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University and a PhD in Accounting from Virginia Tech University.
Dr. Tracy Reed will serve as associate dean for undergraduate programs and administration in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University
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