Participation Type
Discussion
Session Title
Session 4.02 Environment and Ecology
Presentation #1 Title
Appalachian Transition Fellowship Program: Opportunities for Regional Transitions
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
The Appalachian Transition Fellowship Program presents opportunities for regional transformation for individuals, institutions and communities. Come hear more about the program and discuss how universities, organizations and potential fellows can be involved. Also come ready to discuss economic and social transition and the role that you and your institutions can play! Let’s then talk about how our vision and ideas for economic and social transition imbed into the fellowship program and how it can best be of service to your community. This program was created by and for the region and we need you to make this program and economic transition a success!!
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Elandria Williams is on the education team at the Highlander Research and Education Center. She is co-coordinating the Appalachian Transition Fellowship Program and also does work around economics and alternative economies including the Southern Grassroots Economies Project and CoopEcon.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Susan Williams is on the education team at the Highlander Research and Education Center. She coordinates the resource center/archive and is also supporting the Appalachian Transition Fellowship Program.
Appalachian Transition Fellowship Program: Opportunities for Regional Transitions
Harris Hall 443
The Appalachian Transition Fellowship Program presents opportunities for regional transformation for individuals, institutions and communities. Come hear more about the program and discuss how universities, organizations and potential fellows can be involved. Also come ready to discuss economic and social transition and the role that you and your institutions can play! Let’s then talk about how our vision and ideas for economic and social transition imbed into the fellowship program and how it can best be of service to your community. This program was created by and for the region and we need you to make this program and economic transition a success!!
