Beth Carroll

Beth Carroll is a Professor in University College at Appalachian State University, serving as Director of Writing Across the Curriculum (since January 2020) and Director of the University Writing Center (since 2002). She previously held faculty positions in English and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies (2002–2019) and was Graduate Director of the Rhetoric & Composition program (2014–2017).

Her research spans:

• Writing program administration
• Feminist rhetorics
• Writing pedagogies
• Grateful Dead studies

She has received significant recognition:

• UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award (2009)
• CCCC Certificate of Excellence (2012) for leadership in Appalachian’s vertical writing curriculum (with collaborators)

She holds leadership roles as a National Center for Developmental Education Associate and Treasurer of the Grateful Dead Studies Association.