Appalachian State University’s president announced Monday that she will step down from leading one of the largest campuses in the University of North Carolina System later this week, citing recent health issues.
Sheri Everts, who has served as president since 2014, will step down from her position effective Friday, the university said in a statement.
“Over the past few months I have been going through a significant experience. health challengesAnd now I must focus on my personal health and well-being,” Everts said in a message to students, faculty and staff.
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During Everts’ tenure, Appalachian State University’s enrollment increased nearly 16 percent to more than 21,000 students. This means the school is his fifth largest by population among his 17 schools in the public university system.
The president of Appalachian State University has announced his intention to resign. (Fox News)
The release acknowledges that Everts has secured more than $550 million in capital projects featuring state-of-the-art student housing and academic and athletic facilities.
Appalachian State’s new campus in Hickory builds on the school’s “commitment to public service, and thanks to President Everts’ vision, generations of North Carolinians will find great opportunities close to home.” UNC System Chancellor Peter Hans said in a statement. “We are very grateful for her dedicated service.”
The school said Hans will announce an interim president by Friday. The UNC Board of Governors will ultimately approve a permanent replacement.
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Everts’ time as chancellor was notable for the Appalachian State University Senate’s approval of a no-confidence motion against her in 2020. Supporters of her resolution cited issues such as university finances, faculty morale and the school’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
