The Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) engages students and regional citizens in posing answers to the question, "How can we build a sustainable future for Appalachian communities?" The project teaches students and communities about the work of the ARC, its state and local partners, and the goals of the Commission's strategic plan.

The first project was held in the fall of 2001 and emerged from a number of meetings of members of the Consortium of Appalachian Centers with the Appalachian Regional Commission staff. These meetings resulted in a grant that supported pilot efforts to involve students and faculty in a regional teaching collaboration, the ATP.

The Consortium of Appalachian Centers is currently composed of a dozen colleges, universities, and community colleges from the Appalachian region that are dedicated to working more closely together in service to the Appalachian region to improve th quality of life for its residents.

2006 Consortium of Appalachian Centers

Appalachian State University
East Tennessee State University
Emory & Henry College
Fairmont State University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Morehead State University
Northeast Alabama Community College
North Georgia College and State University
Ohio University
Radford University
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
University of Tennessee
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The Appalachian Teaching Project 2006
Presents Student Research
“Strengthening Community Assets to Shape a Positive Future for Appalachia”
Hosted by the Appalachian Regional Commission
With the Consortium of Appalachian Colleges and Universities
December 1-2, 2006
Washington Marriott Hotel
Salons D & E
1121 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC

AGENDA – DAY 1
7:30 AM Light Breakfast
8:30 AM Welcome and Overview
Roberta Herrin, Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, ETSU
John Cartwright, Regional Planning & Research, ARC
Rick Peltz, Alternate Federal Co-Chair, ARC
9:00 AM Research Presentations
North Georgia College and State University, GA
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, KY
East Tennessee State University, TN
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM Research Presentations
Morehead State University, KY
Ohio University, OH
University of Tennessee, TN
11:30 AM Roundtable Discussions – Salons F, G & H
1:00 PM Lunch and Group Photographs
3:00 PM Organizational meeting for project participants
4:00 PM Adjourn

AGENDA – DAY 2
8:00 AM Light Breakfast
9:00 AM Research Presentations
Fairmont State University, WV
Radford University, VA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA
Northeast Alabama Community College, AL
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM Research Presentations
Emory and Henry College, VA
Appalachian State University, NC
Virginia Tech, VA
11:30 AM Wrap-Up
12:30 PM Adjourn