Richard "Rick" Wurth has been named an academic advisor in the Walker College of Business Undergraduate Advising Center at Appalachian State University.
Wurth is an alumnus of the Walker College of Business, having graduated with a double major in Finance and Risk Management in 2014.
While serving as one of the university's first transfer mentors, guiding new transfer students to success at Appalachian, Wurth discovered a "zeal for academia and anything relating to our students." He completed a Master of Arts in College Student Development with a concentration in Student Affairs in May 2017.
While earning his master's degree, Wurth served in transfer services, career services, student conduct and in the advising of student athletes.
"Rick's excitement and passion to help students attain success in the Walker College and toward their academic, personal and professional goals fits in perfectly with our center's mission and commitment to serve students," said Director of Undergraduate Advising Sheryl Kane. "Additionally, Rick brings many years of business experience to share with our office and students; this combination of interests and experiences will enrich our center and enhance the successes and development of our students."
Related: Sheryl Kane named director of advising for Walker College of Business
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.
Richard "Rick" Wurth, Appalachian State University
