Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education? Apply now to be a part of the Appalachian Community of Education Scholars (ACES). The ACES program seeks to develop teacher leaders who will positively impact the profession through their skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and reflective practice.
Housed in the Reich College of Education’s James Center for Student Success and Advising, ACES is a scholar program for future teachers focusing on mentoring, leadership, service, and professional development. ACES members are active leaders on campus and in the community.
Why ACES?
As a member of ACES, you will enjoy many educational and professional opportunities including:
- opportunity to live with other members in a residential learning community
- a seminar course on teacher leadership
- immersive enrichment trip with a focus on an urban school district
- school district orientation
- professional development conference retreat
ACES affords its members the chance to grow alongside other future educators and develop relationships and skills that will sustain and enrich their teaching careers.
“I transferred to App State last year, and I was worried I would struggle with the transition. However, after attending my ACES Orientation and the First-Year Retreat, I knew I had found a genuine community within my ACES cohort. Beyond community, ACES has also provided me with many opportunities, such as professional development, networking opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and leadership roles within the program.” -- Nathan Cox, History, Social Studies Education
How to Apply
First-year or early college students
- November 15 - Apply in the forms tab of MyMountaineer Portal. To be considered you must also have a completed App State admissions application on file before November 15.
- March 15 - Admission decisions will be communicated via App State email and MyMountaineer portal. Selected students must commit by May 1.
Transfer students
- February 1 - Apply in the forms tab of MyMountaineer Portal. To be considered you must have a complete App State admissions application for the upcoming Fall semester.
- April 12 - Admission decisions will be communicated via App State email and MyMountaineer portal. Selected students must commit by May 1.
Questions?
Contact James Center for Student Success and Advising with questions or for more information or attend the information session on September 19 or October 7.
ACES Info Session
