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A Year in Review: 2012A Year in Review: 2012--20132013
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Dr. Clark Maddux
Director of Service-Learning
Todd Mortensen
Associate Director of Community Partnerships
Kate Johnson
Associate Director of Community Service
Selena Hilemon
Assistant Director of Community Service
Jenny Koehn
Associate Director of Student Programs
Dave Robertson
Director of Student Programs
May 2013May 2013 A Year in ReviewA Year in Review
Table of ContentsTable of Contents A Year of Newness…………………………….page 2
New Space………………………………………..page 4
New Logo………………………………………...page 5
Fall Events………………………………………..page 6
Dance Marathon……………………………...page 7
Spring Events……………………………………page 8
Student Leaders………………………………..page 9
ASE…………………………………………………..page10
Leigh Lane Scholarship……………………..page 12
Serve.Snap.Share……………………………..page 14
Board Fellows…………………………………..page 16
New Community Partners…..…………...page 17
Service-Learning……………………………….page 18
Graduations……………………………………..page 20
Farewells………………………………………….page 21
ACT Legacy……………………………………….page 22
“New Logo, New Location, Same Love of Service”
Welcome to Clark Maddux
This year we welcome a new director
of Service-Learning, Dr. Clark
Maddux! Clark taught English at
Austin Peay State University before
traveling to Appalachian State. His
passion and kindness have already
inspired many students this academic
year. We are excited he joined our
team and family this year!
It has been an exciting year of change and success in ACT. We are
excited to share this first magazine with all of you and celebrate a
great year!
“The new space promotes a community environment
where students are able to come in and engage in
discussions.” Melissa Lee, impACT Team member
“The meeting spaces and new resources are a lot more
convenient and has made us more efficient. .. And it’s
pretty.” Megan Wright, impACT Team member
“I love it! Wonderful and visible meeting space for
students to gather and plan amazing things.”
Kate Johnson, ACT Associate Director
“So much space!!!” Taylor Bryan, Service Advisor
ACT was excited to move into our new space in the new addition of the
Plemmons Student Union on the first floor in January 2013. This
58,000-square-foot addition was designed to meet Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED)® Gold certification.
Rachel Haferman, a Communications and Public Relations Senior and three year
impACT team member, took the initiative in her final year to redesign the ACT logo.
This logo debuted on the 2013 ASE t-shirts which Rachel also designed.
ACT has received numerous compliments about this new logo from
community and university partners.
A big thank you to Rachel for all of her hard work!
ACT has changed two new names this year:
Service Advisors: ACT Peer Counselors transitioned to a new name when ACT
transitioned to a new space. Students felt that they did less counseling and more advising
in their role as paid student workers.
Alternative Service Experience: formerly known as Alternative Spring Break,
is growing, changing and deepening its roots. The program now hosts trips during fall,
winter and May breaks in addition to the traditional spring break trips. The new name
also speaks more directly to the program's goal to encourage students to bypass
opportunities for routine vacations, and instead engage in experiential learning and
alternative experiences in communities other than their own.
1,000 Pint Homecoming Blood Drive The 6th Annual Blood Drive was yet again another record-breaking event for Appalachian. Held on Wednesday, September 26th in the Holmes Convocation Center, 1, 313 pints of blood were collected to save lives. This set a new state record and solidified Appalachian’s place in the top ten blood drives in the country. Appalachian has held its place as the largest University “single day, single site” drives for the past two years.
During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week ACT paired with SGA, ASU Ambassadors, Appalachian Student Dietetics Association, APPS, Eggers Hall, The Black Student Association (BSA), The Student Association for Social Work, and ASU Habitat for Humanity.
A total of 11 events were held that helped spread awareness and raised more than 6,600 lbs of canned food as well as $400 that was given to the Hunger and Health Coalition and the Hospitality House of Boone.
The Gobbler 5K raises money for the
Leigh Lane Edwards Scholarship for
International Service-Learning. In 2012,
the race grew substantially to over 260
runners and raised a whopping 2012!
Run the Gobbler, Eat the Cobbler!
The BIG Sale and DTiA An unbelievable $21,950.62 was raised at this year’s BIG Sale! The proceeds benefited energy efficient grants to the Children’s Playhouse and the Hospitality House. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members turned out for this year’s BIG Sale at Legends to buy gently used items at rock bottom prices. An estimated 72 tons of material from our landfills were saved because of Don’t Throw it Away collections last spring!
The Gobbler 5K
Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness Week
Dance Marathon recruits students who dance 15 hours to raise money for two local non-profits that provide essential services to kids in Western North Carolina. As one of the largest student-run fundraising events on Appalachian’s campus, DM has raised over $100,000 for Western Youth Network (WYN) and Parent-to-Parent Family Support Network (P2P) in the last 10 years. WYN specializes in working with at-risk youth to provide after school, summer, mentoring and prevention services. P2P provides support and information to families of children with disabilities, behavioral or emotional challenges, chronic health conditions, and comfort to families grieving the death of a child.
Parents and agency directors are so grateful for the students and their hard work because without Dance Marathon WYN and P2P would struggle to meet basic operating costs. This year DM raised $26,530 for the kids—making it another epic ACT event. As one of the parents at this year’s event explained, the “future of our world is in GREAT hands with this group of soon to be adults in control of our world.”
This year’s MLK
CHALLENGE had
237 students, faculty &
staff participate in a full
day of service at over 18
Community Partners in
the High Country. Logs
were split, meals were
served, new people were
met, over $900 raised for
the Community Care
Clinic and over 1,400
hours of service was
completed in honor of the
legacy of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.
ACT Out, a club dedicated to
planning small service events, had a
successful year. Over 15 events
were planned and held including
rent-a-puppy benefiting the
Humane Society, Farm Day of
Service, Men of Service, KAMPN
work day, Blue Ridge Clean –up day,
and many others.
Heather Newman, Shady Kimzey, Rebecca Burwell, Laura Brown
Ava Whitehead, Megan Wright, Karson Collins, AJ Anglim
Dillon Lackey, Rachel Haferman, Genny Parshley, Melissa Lee
Jake Thomas, Ashley Murphy, Natasha Greendyk, Tara Powell,
Libba Moore, Zach Yllanes, Lauren Berryhill, Taylor Bryan
From the words of student leaders:
"One of the main things that I learned on the program was how it is so hard to break
out of the view you have from privilege. Privilege is something I experience because I
am a heterosexual, Christian, college student and am white, middle class, with no
learning or developmental disabilities... Unless you interact directly with the people
you are attempting to serve, listen to their stories and perspectives, and don't try to
impose your own ideas of what's best, you will never be a part of any solution."
"This experience reaffirmed that I was in the right major...The connections I made
with the youth encouraged me to keep pursuing my interest in psychology and
therapeutic programs. I know now that I have the ability to help these children on
the path to success."
"It's so important for us, as Westerners, to understand that what we carry, or the
way that we live, is not the ‘best’ way of doing things. I loved watching a group of
people realize that pity was not the proper emotion for the people we interacted
with....I will never again approach a group of people with the idea that I have
something to ‘offer’ them. I will instead always approach them with the idea that we
are all in the struggle together and we should offer and receive as appropriate and
helpful for everyone involved."
34 programs over Fall,
Winter, Spring, and the
first ever May Break
and Thanksgiving break
Approximately 394 people participated, including 34 ASU
faculty and staff
Students expanded the walls of their classrooms and served and learned from
communities around the globe including 25 domestic and 9 international locations
We are very excited to host for the first time ever an
Alternative Service Experience during the May break! This
program expands our traditional model to a 2 week, 2 credit
hour experience and we are pleased that we have partnered
with an organization in Chiang Mai, Thailand where our
students will be working with women's empowerment
organizations and learning about the many issues that women
face there.
May Break
Taylor Bryan
ASE Belize
Hannah Magill
ASE Nicaragua
Brittany Mandel
ASE Nicaragua
“I have always dreamed of traveling and pursuing long-term opportunities
abroad. Receiving this scholarship has helped me face the first hurdle of gain-
ing confidence in myself and facing the fears that come with traveling. Had I
not received the scholarship, I am uncertain that I would have taken the risk to
spend my spring break abroad. I can honestly say that I believe this trip has
changed the course of my future.”
- Laura Brown
This scholarship fund was named in memory of an incredible Appalachian student, Leigh Lane Edwards who touched the hearts of everyone she met and truly lived the life of what it means to be a servant-leader. Leigh Lane
passed away in December 2005, in the middle of her junior year of college. Just before her death, Leigh Lane signed up to participate in one of ACT's
international service-learning courses. Leigh Lane was not able to participate in this experience, but we know that she would have wanted future Appalachian students to have this opportunity to engage in active,
responsible, global citizenship. The first scholarships were awarded this year to six students traveling with iASE for spring break.
Rachel Haferman
ASE Costa Rica
Laura Brown
ASE Peru
Sarah Willis
ASE Belize
“Receiving this scholarship allowed me to go on an international service-learning
experience that I would never have be able to afford on my own, and ultimately
helped me determine that I want service to be more than a hobby, but a lifestyle.
I hope to apply service work, whether it is advocacy, community enrichment/
outreach, education and hands on work or fundraising. It is so important to me
that every aspect of my life betters the lives of others, and in
return betters myself.”
- Rachel Haferman
Places of Service - Jacob Nall (iASE-Guatemala)
People of Service - JB Hallan (ICDCI Internship - India)
ACT’s service-based photo contest
Off the Wall - Brandon LaBerteaux (iASE-Belize)
Service in Action - Kate Johnson (iASE-Belize)
The Board Fellows Program matches undergraduate students with a
local non- profit advisory board. This experience will provide students
the opportunity to be exposed to community leadership, non-profit
management and governance and gain valuable skills and experience
as future community leaders .
Students say…
"I came with questions and time to give. I was rewarded with answers and experience in the world of non-profit organizations."
-Dylan Rollins
“Getting involved has never felt so rewarding.”
-Dan Rafael
“It has been highly encouraging to be a member of a group where each individual is both business and socially minded. I have learned not only how to be a better Public Relations major, but also a better community member in society.”
-Shady Kimzey
Community Partners say…
“Our Board Fellow brings us so much energy, and he has brought fresh ideas to our group. I have been so impressed with his professionalism!” -Jennifer Grubb, Western Youth Network
“Having a Board Fellow has infused en-ergy and passion to our board that results in new ideas and partnerships. Trading profit margins for people is one of the best decisions I have ever made.” -Todd Carter, Hospitality House
Welcome New Community Partners:Welcome New Community Partners: Girl Scouts– Carolina Peaks to Peidmont
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage,
confidence, and character, who make the
world a better place.
KAMPN
KAMPN's (Kids with Autism Making Progress in Nature)
mission is to provide an option rarely available for
families having children with autism to experience
activities in nature at Camp Cogger.
ABLE RECREATION
ABLE RECREATION stands for Adaptive Baseball League for
Everyone. ABLE is an organization that has developed an
adaptive baseball league for children with special needs in
the High Country area.
FARM Café
We provide high quality and delicious meals produced
from local sources, served in a restaurant where
everybody eats, regardless of means.
For many more, visit: For many more, visit:
Volunteer.appstate.eduVolunteer.appstate.edu
Recent Fall 2012 Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Graduates:
Cecelia Conway, English
Laura DeSisto, College of Education
Mark Freed, Appalachian Studies
Terence Milstead, Geography and Planning
Robin Moeller, Library Science
Lisa Poling, Curriculum and Instruction
Xiaofei Tu, Philosophy and Religion
Susan Weinberg, English
Welcome the Fall 2013 Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Cohort:
Lillian Nave Goudas, Art Studies
Mark Bradbury, Government and Justice Studies
Rachel Wilson, Curriculum and Instruction
Mike Potter, College of Arts and Sciences
Anne-Marie Gloster, Nutrition and Healthcare Management
Brad Nash, Sociology
Fall 2012-Spring 2013---we have had over 144 attendees participate in the ACT Faculty
Workshop series.
During Spring 2013, we partnered with OIED and the Hubbard Center for Faculty
Excellence and developed a workshop series on International Service-Learning. This
collaboration aligned with our QEO and met with great success. We look forward to
partnering again to bring specific themes to campus learning.
In addition, we have had the honor and privilege of hosting two highly distinguished
service-learning scholars, Dr. Bob Bringle and Dr. Patti Clayton, who have shared their
knowledge and insight in the growing field of service and civic engagement.
ASU Service-Learning Courses:
Fall: 37 courses, reaching 808 students
Spring: 33 courses, 686 students
Total: 70 courses, 1494 students
International Service-based Internships:
Summer 2012: Two student, both in India
Spring 2013: Two Students: One student in India, One student in
South Africa
Graduating Farewells Graduating Farewells
This May, we have four graduate assistants and five
undergraduate students graduating. We wish them luck and
know they will make a difference wherever they end up!
Amy Holway Brittany McGarry Crystal Ford Jess Blanford
Ava Whitehead, Rachel Haferman, Dillon Lackey, AJ Anglim
impACT Team Members
Taylor Bryan
Service Advisor
Graduating Farewells Graduating Farewells Toby Grady has worked with ASB/ASE programs for the
last eleven years. As a campus minister, he has
volunteered his time as a Learning Partner on the
Wilderness Works program to Atlanta, GA, worked with
the leadership team, been emcee for many lotteries, and
cooked the retreat chili. We wish Toby and his family the
best of luck in their move and new adventures in
Georgia, where he hopes to host App and other
University Alternative Break programs.
Selena Hilemon, Assistant Director of Community Service, will be leaving
Appalachian this year after two years with ACT and incredible growth in the
ASE program. Chris Wrzesien said it best in the farewell song he wrote for
Selena:
I cannot believe this world is changing I do not believe it stays the same I see all the people rearranging
Wherever they go they find their home again I only love to talk because you can listen
I will always walk when you give me a shove
I can only see my sisters and brothers in you
Now you're moving on and I guess I'm moving too
Moving on ain't hard to do There's only one way you can move With an open heart
Peace of mind Step by step Leave your cares behind Moving on ain't hard to do If you're moving on I'm moving too
We stand on the shoulders of the giants that came before us.
ACT Legacy
Rachel Haferman: new ACT logo
Emily Brown: The Gobbler 5K Sam Williams: Men of Service Day
AJ Anglim: Deepening leadership on impACT
Patrick Holder: Reviving Dance Marathon
Dillon Lackey: Donation jars at The BIG Sale
Selena Hilemon: Deepening & expanding ASE
Ava Whitehead: Serve.Snap.Share. Art Crawl Gallery Reception
Taylor Bryan: Social Justice Coffee Hour
Natalie Knight: Don’t Throw it Away
Katie Thompson: First International ASE
Lauren Bomba: 1st DM student chair
Robin Smith: idea for Community Partner tour
Thank you to everyone
who made this year of
change so incredible.
ACT is forever thankful for
the students, staff, faculty,
and community partners
who help us make such
amazing things happen!