International Outreach & Networking Opportunities
"Think Globally, ACT Locally"
Spring into ACTion in 2009!
Appalachian & the Community Together (ACT) is Appalachian State University's clearinghouse for community service, service-learning, and community-based research opportunities within the NC High Country area, as well as across the state, nation, and world.
We offer diverse opportunities for individuals and student groups to get involved in human services and environmental advocacy, as well as assist faculty members and community partners with integrating community service projects into their academic courses and local agencies.
Due to the tremendous work of ASU students, faculty, staff, and our community partners, we have received some high accolades in the past couple of years!
- In both 2005 & 2006, ASU was recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as having a strong academic service-learning program. Find out more about "Service-Learning: The Appalachian Way".
- In 2006, ASU was recognized on the President's Higher Education Honor Roll for our work with hurricane relief efforts.
- In 2007, ASU was recognized "with distinction" on the President's Higher Education Honor Roll, with a focus on outreach to disadvantaged youth.
- In 2008, ASU received the Community Engagement Elective Classification for Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships by the Carnegie Foundation for the Engagement of Teaching.
- In 2009, ASU was featured in Beyond the Books for Excellence in Service-Learning.
Here's a quick look at our overall impact during the past 4 academic years (2004/05-2007/08):
- 368,247 student hours have been spent serving the local community
- $7.2 million of volunteer value has been provided to the local economy
- $144,400 in direct funds have been raised for local community agencies
- $105,000 in educational awards have been provided to ASU students for their participation in our NC-ACTS!/AmeriCorps Program
- 75 meals/day (nearly 20,000 meals/year) have been given to the community via ASU/ACT/Hunger & Health Coalition's Food Recovery Program
ACT is supported by both Student Development and Academic Affairs, and is a proud member of North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide coalition of 39 colleges/universities that is dedicated to community service, service-learning, and civic engagement initiatives. The ACT Service-Learning & Community-Based Research Program is a unit within Appalachian’s University College. University College consists of the university’s integrated general education curriculum, academic support services, residential learning communities, interdisciplinary degree programs and co-curricular programming all designed to support the work of students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Don't spend a fortune furnishing your dorm room or apartment!
Mark your calendar now for The BIG Sale!
Saturday, August 22, 8:00-2:00ish at Legend's
And don't forget the carpet....
Carpet Pre-Sale is Friday, August 21 from 10:00-5:00 at Legend's and Duck Pond Field
Spend a little on "gently used" items.
Visit the webpage to find out more: www.act.appstate.edu/bigsale
Proceeds benefit 4 local agencies by improving the energy efficiency of their facilities.
Listed below are dates and times for the Fall 2009 Service-Learning Orientations. As there are 15 sessions offered no make up sessions will be given. Anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late will be asked to attend another session.
Monday, August 31, 2009
2 sessions in Price Lake, 2nd Floor of the Student Union:
11:00-12:00 & 12:30-1:30
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
3 sessions in Price Lake, 2nd Floor of the Student Union
1:30-2:30, 3:00-4:00, & 4:30-5:30
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
5 sessions in Price Lake, 2nd Floor of the Student Union
10:30-11:30; 2:00-3:00, 3:30-4:30, 5:00-6:00, & 6:30-7:30
Thursday, September 3, 2009
3 sessions in Table Rock, 2nd Floor of the Student Union:
9:30-10:30, 11:00-12:00, & 12:30-1:30
Friday, September 4, 2009
2 sessions in Price Lake, 2nd Floor of the Student Union:
12:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:30
ASU's International Community Development Initiative
Posted by Shari Galiardi
Posted on 20:22, Friday, January 23
Interested in Studying, Doing Research, or Interning in India or South Africa?
Over the past two years, Appalachian State has developed partnerships with colleges and universities in southern India and South Africa. These partnerships allow for both student and faculty exchanges, as well as involvement in service-learning courses, service-based internships, and community-based research.
Depending on your major, availability, class level, interests, career goals, etc. we can find the placement to suit you.
Participating in this program will be an opportunity of a lifetime -- one that will help you grow personally and professionally, while helping you to develop intercultural skills through some tremendous experiences!

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