CAPITAL PROJECTS

The Child Development Center expansion was one of several major construction projects completed at Appalachian State University to enhance the App State Experience This project increased the capacity of the Child Development Center (CDC), which serves the university’s faculty, staff and students. Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the CDC offers high-quality, affordable care to 68 children. At the time of the expansion's opening in fall 2022, the center had a waitlist of more than 200 children/families The center can now house up to 126 students with the expansion.

New residence halls were approved in February 2019 to develop a multiphase, $191 million housing project. Phase one, which consisted of an additional 912 beds, was completed in 2020. Phase two allowed 640 more beds to come online in August 2021 with the building of Laurel Creek Hall Phase three was completed in July 2022 with around 6,100 students moving in to New River Hall and 18 other residence halls! Through the housing project, App State will save more than $73 million over the cost of developing the property on its own The housing project is made possible by millennial campus designation

Career services play an integral role in preparing students to transition from college to employment or enrollment in an advanced degree This project started in December 2020 and was completed in August 2021. This space embraces more innovative uses of technology, along with high-quality, in-person engagement and flexible formats that meet the career and professional needs of App State students and the recruiting needs of employers. A couple of features of the new space include: open seating and work areas for students, evening programming space and screens and interview rooms where students engage with employers in a professional setting.

The Mountaineer Emergency Fund assists students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency that places a student in significant financial hardship that would prevent them from continuing their App State education. The fund is made possible because of the generosity of donors committed to helping students in need achieve their educational goals. Almost 100 students were awarded a total of $47,840 given by 800 donors.

“Had I not been awarded the grant, I would have been evicted from my apartment. I can’t imagine the debt I could have incurred I’m sure I’d still be paying it off today if that had happened.” —

McKenzie M

The Mountaineer Meal Share is a short-term assistance program developed in partnership with the Student Government Association, Dining Services and the Office of the Dean of Students for students experiencing food insecurity who do not have a meal plan. Awards were in the amount of $50. In fall 2021, $2,100 was distributed to 42 students. In spring 2022, $3,540 was awarded to 69 students.