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In this session, the Office of Rural Promise (ORP) at Appalachian State is pleased to share more about the work they do to strengthen the university’s impact across western North Carolina and beyond through a network of major grant‑funded initiatives that support rural students, families, and educators. We will explore how ORP connects faculty and staff with opportunities to collaborate on research, innovation, and community‑engaged programs — including GEAR UP, Advise NC, Upward Bound, and other large‑scale efforts that bring more than $90 million in resources to the region. Attendees will leave with an understanding of ORPs impact model. Serving 27 school districts and reaching 30,000+ students, ORP serves as a valuable resource providing partnerships, program development, and applied research that advance App State’s mission for rural education. In the session, we look forward to brainstorming opportunities for how you can get involved!

Supporting COllaborative Research across the Enterprise (SCORE)’s mission is to empower and celebrate collaborative research efforts of Appalachian State’s faculty and staff through research talks, agency information sessions, and support service highlights. SCORE aims to foster successful research and creative collaborations by providing services and frameworks to navigate administrative processes, build connections, and execute successful projects.