Sheryl Kane has been named director of academic advising for the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University.
Kane has served as interim director of business advising since the retirement of Kathy Smith in January.
Previously, Kane served as assistant director of advising in the Walker College, and joined the staff at the Walker College of Business as an advisor in 2010.
"Sheryl's experience in the college, as well as her excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, will ensure the continued success of our advising center," said Walker College of Business Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Administration Sam Formby. "I know Sheryl and her staff will continue the center's work of helping business students at Appalachian explore and reach their academic goals."
Kane will lead a staff of seven, including four academic advisors and three records administrators.
Kane holds a master's degree in counselor education and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Alabama.
About Academic Advising in Appalachian's Walker College of Business
The Walker College of Business offers its students access to an in-house academic advising center. Upon admittance to Appalachian, freshmen are assigned to an advisor in the University College advising center, but may utilize the Walker College advising center once their major is declared. A staff of professional academic advisors is dedicated to assisting business students with academic planning, registration and graduation audits. Walker College advising offers students personal attention related to business majors, including planning strategies for improving GPA and one-on-one communication regarding academic concerns and degree requirements. Serving current and prospective BSBA majors, BA-Economics majors and other students taking business courses at Appalachian, the center is located in 2126 Peacock Hall (formerly Raley Hall), just inside the Marshall A. Croom Student Services Center. Students may visit the center for assistance with academic planning, registration assistance and senior checks. For more information, visit businessadvising.appstate.edu.
Sheryl Kane, Appalachian State University
