College of Arts and Sciences

Appalachian State University partnered with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to establish the Academy at Middle Fork which provides a balanced education for children, teachers, principals and families through the implementation of research-based practices, state of the art literacy instruction and exemplary classroom instruction and administration. 

Appalachian State University is a member of the National Park Service 21st Century Conservation Service Corps. This status allows the “Appalachian State Conservation Corps” to enter individual task agreements with over 400 NPS units through the spring of 2020. Members of the Appalachian community and NPS personnel that would like to learn more, contact Dr. Mark Spond (spondmd@appstate.edu), Appalachian’s Liaison to the National Park Service.

McKinnely Geological Teaching Museum and The Fred Webb Jr. Outdoor Geology Laboratory - Interactive Rock Garden

North Carolina Giant Traveling Map 

Since 1987, the North Carolina Geographic Alliance (NCGA) has sought to enhance geographic education in North Carolina schools. Over the years the NCGA has produced teaching materials, provided professional development, and advocated for geography as an integral part of the curriculum.