Ohio Univeristy

We Serve to Learn: Ohio University’s Appalachian Scholars Programs
partnership with Rural Action and their Rural Renewal Initiatives

The Appalachian Scholars Program began its volunteer service with Rural Action in fall 2008. Shortly after the formation of the partnership, Rural Action needed to restructure due to a variety of factors. In this process, a re-visioning of Rural Action’s mission was conducted resulting in an updated strategic plan entitled “Weaving the Fabric of Community Renewal: Restoration and Development through Community.” Students utilized service learning projects to identify critical community needs or problems and how to develop community-based solutions to affect long-term sustainability.

Student Participants: Shea Daniels, Jeanna Unrue, Katherine Dufore, Megan Gray, Brittany Wolverton, Trace Lydick, Stephen Neuhart, Christopher Capper, Eric Alexander, Devin Wheeler

Faculty: Mark Skillings, Sam Venable

Contact Information:
Mark Skillings
Ohio University
052 Lindley Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
Telephone: 740-593-1291
740-593-0806
Fax: 740-593-2920
Email: skillinm@ohio.edu

Presentation
Final Report