Auburn University
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Auburn University
 

Outreach Initiatives

 

Learn about special projects and on-going partnerships sponsored by Auburn's schools and colleges and the Vice President for University Outreach, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and external partners throughout Alabama.
 
2008 AU Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach
You are invited to submit nominations for the 2008 Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach, which is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for University Outreach. The award, and a $5,000 honorarium, will be presented to one exceptional AU faculty member.  All full-time Auburn University faculty, including those with Extension appointments, are eligible.  The award criteria stress the overall academic merit and demonstrable impact of the nominee's outreach.
 
2008 Outreach Scholarship Grants
The purpose of the Competitive Outreach Scholarship Grants is to encourage faculty initiative in addressing critical societal needs in Alabama or beyond. This program is intended to more vigorously promote outreach scholarship as defined in the 2002 revisions to Chapter 3 of the Faculty Handbook.
 
Auburn University in Alabama's Black Belt
Review of Auburn's long standing commitment to bringing educational resources and opportunities to Alabama's Black Belt region and links to programs on Education, Community and Economic Development, Cultural Preservation and Awareness, and Agriculture/Natural Resources.
 
Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) IT Institute BDPA IT Institute
Auburn University's Office of Distance Learning and the Black Data Processing Associates have joined together to create the BDPA IT Institute, an innovative service for IT professionals which provides training and skills for upward mobility in IT. The Academic Head for this certificate program is Juan Gilbert, Ph.D. of AU's Computer Science and Software Engineering Department.
 
I-85 Corridor Initiative I-85 Corridor Initiative
Special initiative to develop a regional economic strategy for recruiting and creating innovative high tech industries along Alabama's I-85.
 
Auburn University and K-12, Partners in Learning K-12 Partnership in Learning
Comprehensive directory of Auburn's programs and services available to Alabama's K-12 schools and teachers; includes links to Partnerships, Teacher Training, In-school Programs, and Camps.
 
Auburn University in South Africa Auburn University in South Africa
Information on opportunities for faculty and students to gain international experience while conducting research or performing outreach projects in South Africa; focus on Academic Exchange, Educator Development, Governmental Training, and Industrial Trade.
 
Publi School Transfer Program Public School Transfer Program
An Auburn University Board of Trustees approved program for reordered surplus property procedures which allow for much greater availability of surplus items to Alabama public schools and State governmental entities.