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.

Here's a quick look at our overall impact during the past 3 years (2004-2007):

• 274,612 student hours have been spent serving the local community
• $4,954,000 of volunteer value has been provided to the local economy
• $116,000 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.