BOONE, N.C. — In January 2026, two academic advisors in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH) were recognized with staff shout-outs. Awarded by Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to the University.
Kathy Henson '97 '15
Henson is a two-time alumna of CAS, earning master's degrees in both English and geography. Henson served as an academic advisor in App State's University College for 16 years before joining CASSH as an academic advisor in 2017.
Natalie Wilson '15 '17
Wilson is an alumna of both CAS and the Beaver College of Health Sciences, earning her bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in social work. Wilson joined CASSH as a student records coordinator in 2019 and became an academic advisor in 2023.
The nominator praised Henson and Wilson for going above and beyond their roles as academic advisors to assist the college's student records coordinators with key processes during peak times.
To give an App State staff member a Shout Out, visit staffsenate.appstate.edu/committees/staff-recognition.
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About the College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college. These units span the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. CAS aims to develop a distinctive identity built upon our university's strengths, traditions and unique location. The college’s values lie not only in service to the university and local community, but through inspiring, training, educating and sustaining the development of its students as global citizens. More than 6,800 student majors are enrolled in the college. As the college is also largely responsible for implementing App State’s general education curriculum, it is heavily involved in the education of all students at the university, including those pursuing majors in other colleges. Learn more at cas.appstate.edu.
Kathy Henson '97 '15 (left) and Natalie Wilson '15 '17 (right) are academic advisors in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub. Photos by University Communications
Kathy Henson '97 '15 (left) and Natalie Wilson '15 '17 (right) are academic advisors in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub. Photos by University Communications