Resources
The Appalachian Center for Civic Life can direct you to a wide variety of resources to help you get involved and engaged in the community.
We oversee and support a wide range of civic engagement projects in which any Emory & Henry student can be involved. We also provide support to faculty who wish to develop and integrate civic engagement project work into a course or academic program. And we work with community partners to create project opportunities based on meaningful, tangible goals and on specific learning objectives for our students.
What are our responsibilities as members of a community? We believe that a life of learning and vocation is inseparable from active participation in and responsibility for the full life of a place. And we believe students bring skill, talents, and knowledge to the work of civic engagement from their first days on campus
The Appalachian Center for Civic Life offers a range of opportunities for students who want to make a difference, including a wide range of civic engagement projects which are open to anyone. The center also supports the Civic Leaders Scholars program as well as the Bonner Scholarship program.
Want to explore the civic engagement projects that Emory & Henry students are involved in? Check them out here.
Contact the Appalachian Center to find out how you can get involved.
The Appalachian Center for Civic Life is eager to assist faculty and staff who would like to incorporate civic engagement projects into their classrooms or campus programs.
ACCL staff members are available to consult with faculty members about possibilities for a wide range of projects. We will share syllabi, discuss community needs and possible projects, and answer questions about format and structure. Please contact us to find out more about how we can help.
The Appalachian Center for Civic Life is committed to the development of a wide range of partnerships with community groups and organizations that support civic engagement projects centered around tangible goals and outcomes and that enhance the academic experiences of our students.
Some of the things such partnerships entail are:
- Development of civic engagement projects that meet the needs of and address relevant issues in local communities
- Development of long-term disciplinary projects that involve a range of courses and professors that focus on specific issues and needs in the community
- Facilitation of collaborative projects and grants
- Presentations to public schools and civic groups
Please contact us to find out more about how we can partner with your group or organization.
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