BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees has granted professor emeritus status to seven faculty members who have retired or will retire in June 2011.

They are Larry Ellis, John “Jack” Mulgrew, Richard Riedl, M. Faye Sawyer, Lyle Schoenfeldt, Pam Schram and John Turner.

Ellis served at Appalachian for 32 years and retired as professor in December 2010.  He began his career at Appalachian in 1987 as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics.  During his tenure, Ellis served as the chair of the economics department for five years, interim chair for one year and director of the Center for the Study of Private Enterprise for five years.

Mulgrew began his career at Appalachian in 1971 as an assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Reading Research. After 40 years of service, he will retire as professor of human development and psychological counseling in June.  During his time at Appalachian, Mulgrew served as assistant director, associate director and director of the Counseling and Psychological Services Center for nine years.

Riedl has served at Appalachian for 22 years. He began as associate professor in the Department of Library Science and Educational Foundations in 1989.  During his time at Appalachian, Riedl has served as assistant chairperson and chairperson of the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies.  He will retire as professor in June.

Sawyer began her career at Appalachian in 1977 as an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.  During her 33 years of service at the university, Sawyer served as assistant and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for eight years, as well as in other administrative roles. She retired as a professor in the Department of Sociology in June 2010.

Schoenfeldt is currently professor of management at Appalachian.  He began as professor and chairperson of the Department of Management in 1996.  He also served as acting dean of the Walker College of Business for two years. After 15 years of service, Schoenfeldt will retire in June.

Schram began her career at Appalachian in 1996 as an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. During her 14 years of service at Appalachian, she also served as director of the Teaching Fellows Program for four years. Schram retired as a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in June 2010.

Turner served at Appalachian for 24 years.  He began in 1986 as an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work.  He also served as director of the social work program and director of the Institute of Health and Human Services.  Turner retired as professor of social work in December 2010.

Emeritus status may be conferred on faculty members with permanent tenure who have served at least 10 years at the university when they retire. The emeritus rank is that held at retirement.

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