The James Center for Student Success and Advising welcomes Justin Hites as its new university program associate.
In his role, Hites will support the James Center in record keeping and budgets, as well as assist and support student groups and other special projects hosted by the center.
The James Center, located in Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education, works to recruit, advise, provide professional development, and retain teacher education majors during their tenure at App State to ensure success for a career in education.
Hites received a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in environmental education from the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Previously, Hites was a coordinator of Environmental Education Programs at the University of North Florida Eco Adventure.
When asked why he chose App State, Hites said, “I'm excited to join a university with such strong progressive goals towards sustainability, inclusivity, and meaningful, lifelong experiences.”
Hites is most excited about “joining an outstanding team to help future educators thrive in the pursuit of their career goals.”
His hobbies include hiking, cycling, writing and playing music. He also enjoys attending live music events.
He added, “It is not uncommon for me to sound off some very abstract bit of trivia that for some reason I committed to memory...comes in handy at trivia nights on occasion.”
Justin Hites
