The Walker College of Business is located within Kenneth E. Peacock Hall (formerly Raley Hall). Mrs. Eve Ganley Part-time Administrative Support Associate ganleyes@appstate.edu. Modern States, a philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible to everyone, today announced a partnership with Morgan State University, designed to help Maryland high school students earn up to a year of college credit at no cost. Financial Aid & University Scholarships Sr. Director: Wes Armstrong (armstrongwr@appstate.edu) 217 likes. Anyone who has spent time in a small community knows that people can wear multiple hats, and all of your daily tasks may not be included in your job description. Field trips. App State will return to pre-pandemic operations for the Fall 2021 semester, with safety precautions in place. The Graduate Program in Nutrition at Appalachian State University is a rapidly growing program. Welcome to College Access Partnerships at Appalachian State University. The program creates predictable pathways from a partner community college to Appalachian and is designed to provide North Carolinians affordable access to higher education. Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Davidson College Advising Corps Davidson, NC . graterks@appstate.edu 828-262-2859, Office 302-E. Laura Fonseca fonsecalp@appstate.edu 828-262-2911, Office 302-G. Jessica Dale daleja@appstate.edu. Local college access networks (LCANs) LCANs represent 78% of the state’s population. Our work exists through our partnerships.Appalachian College Advising Corps functions through three major partners; Appalachian State University (our university partner), College Advising Corps (our national nonprofit partner), and the schools and communities where our advisers serve (our school partners). App State is known for its special combination of people and place, set in one of the country’s most beautiful locations – the perfect setting to strengthen your academic focus, discover your passions, enhance your leadership skills and take the next step in your life’s journey. graterks@appstate.edu 828-262-2859, Office 302-E. Laura Fonseca fonsecalp@appstate.edu 828-262-2911, Office 302-G. Jessica Dale daleja@appstate.edu. Members have agreed to work closely as equals for the purpose of making educational improvements in areas that are of mutual concern to the Partners. Through engaged scholarship, we balance critical, creative and global thinking in a living laboratory, transforming theory into practice and fostering responsible citizenship. Trisha Caviness-Bliss ‘03 ‘05 has been named director of the Public School Partnership (PSP), a collaborative program between Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and area public schools to improve education. Beginning in 2021–22, App State’s Beaver College of Health Sciences is providing $500 scholarships for App State tuition to the first three WCC students in the new program who accept the App State admission offer. Spelman College, along with Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College, announces a new partnership with Blackstone LaunchPad to make … For more information about the program, please contact WCC Director of Nursing Emily Orr at edorr738@wilkescc.edu or 336-838-6573. Since 1987, the Appalachian State University Public School Partnership has developed and maintained a strong collaborative program between the university and area public schools to improve education. The ACCESS scholarship and support program is Appalachian State's promise to low-income North Carolina students that higher education is within reach. By Kim Szarmach. Education graterks@appstate.edu 828-262-2859, Office 302-E. Laura Fonseca fonsecalp@appstate.edu 828-262-2911, Office 302-G. Jessica Dale daleja@appstate.edu. Appalachian GEAR UP strives to promote and improve access to higher education in 11 partnering districts around Western North Carolina and leverages strategic partnerships to increase postsecondary enrollment. RESE Department Chair. WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College and Appalachian State University have signed an agreement for the establishment of the Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program. ... with access to Cisco routers, switches and other equipment. We are a team of college access professionals dedicated to seeing your students succeed in postsecondary education. Opened in 1990, the 130,000 square-foot, four-story building is in the middle of the Appalachian State University campus. English. kasande1@vt.edu. The OACHE was formed as a result of a significant study called the Appalachian Access and Success Project. College Access Partnerships. The program creates predictable pathways for students from WCC to Appalachian and is designed to provide North Carolinians affordable access to higher education. University of North Carolina Asheville . Appalachian State University’s College Access Partnerships supports students from the Appalachian region of North Carolina in finding their own distinct path to postsecondary education. Durham Children's Initiative Durham, NC . blackburnjb@appstate.edu. Read the latest updates. And their ability to obtain those dollars and succeed in college depends on policymakers establishing a Streamlined FAFSA and approving increased, sustainable funding for … Contact GEAR UP 730 Rivers Street Room 324 Edwin Duncan Hall Appalachian State University Phone: 828-262-8016 Email us Our mission is that every student is ready to pursue their dreams! College Access Partnership ®, a 501 (c)3 corporation, is dedicated to providing necessary educational services to low-income, college-bound students who would benefit from college counseling, mentoring, test prep, tutoring and scholarships. Appalachian State University / Boone, North Carolina. Gina Harwood. Dr. Breitenstein's Website. Associate Vice Provost for College Access. App State and the community college have signed a 3+1 Nursing agreement that allows seamless transfer to App State’s online BSN for WCC nurses with an associate degree. Programs. 828-263-7616, Office 302-F. Director Aaron Gersonde gersondeap@appstate.edu 828-262-2725, Office 302-D . Read the latest updates. This is accomplished by supporting the work of teachers, counselors and educators, along with providing direct services to students. That is especially true here in Graham County. All application materials can be submitted electronically to processing@appstate.edu or mailed to the address following address: Appalachian State University, Office of Admissions, Appalachian Box 32004 Boone, NC 28608. Staying connected to your student's college experience is vital to their success and to the strength of our Mountaineer family. Appalachian Commitment to a College Education for Student Success (ACCESS) www.access.appstate.edu. “This program with Wilkes Community College is particularly valuable as we seek to elevate the future of health care in our state,” said App State Chancellor Sheri Everts. The partnership is part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation’s $40 million, five-year commitment to expand Blackstone LaunchPad from 30 to 75 colleges and universities that have a majority diverse population or serve under-resourced communities. Dr. Jessie Blackburn. Center for Academic Excellence. Enrollment Management. breitensteinrs@appstate.edu. During the program, students: Students spend weekends at home during this six-week program. Grace Fortune, College Access Partnerships fortunege@appstate.edu Dr. Mark Ginn, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education ginnmc@appatate.edu Judy Haas, Associate Dean of Students haasjm@appstate.edu This provides exposure to college and on-campus living. As of fall 2020, 18% of App State students are from underrepresented populations, 30% come from rural areas and 34% of the total undergraduate population are first-generation college students. Contact Public School Partnership Dr. Betsy Rosenbalm, NBCT Reich College of Education Appalachian State University 151 College Street Boone, NC . THE YES-APPALACHIA … Achievement Through the Liberal Arts and Sciences. It was named and dedicated in honor of Thelma C. Raley in 1993. Joshua Broman-Fulks. www.gocollege.appstate.edu James Beeler, GEAR UP Director Aaron Gersonde, Upward Bound Director App State will return to pre-pandemic operations for the Fall 2021 semester, with safety precautions in place. We accomplish this by supporting the work of teachers, counselors, and educators, along with providing direct services to students. Professor. Supporting local school districts through on and off campus programming support focused around the college experience and application process. App State will return to pre-pandemic operations for the Fall 2021 semester, with safety precautions in place. Executive Director of Development. The Fast Start partnership with Morgan State and future HBCUs will save students more than $10 million and bring access to an array of free online college courses and tests, according to officials. Appalachian State University’s College Access Partnerships supports students from the Appalachian region of North Carolina in finding their own distinct path to postsecondary education. College Access Partnerships . College Access Partnerships at Appalachian State University. Welcome to the Appalachian Family! Phone: (828) 262-2272 Fax: (828) 262-2974 x402 “Broward College's world class professors gave me the tools needed to be successful. College Access Partnerships We believe the best way for our region to grow economically is to educate our students beyond high school. Collaboration for College Access. BOONE, N.C. — Students who complete their associate degree in nursing (ADN) at Wilkes Community College (WCC) can now obtain their Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from Appalachian State University through a one-year, online program. YES-Appalachia was established in 2015, in partnership with GEAR UP at Appalachian State University. 28608 These involve tutoring programs, SAT & ACT preparation, and personal development activities.