Gateways Counties Pilot Program
Gateways Counties Pilot Program
GATEWAYS
The Gateways Counties
Pilot Program is an initiative of Extension and Engagement. Designed to
fulfill the vision of the Engaged University, it seeks to encourage
communities throughout North Carolina to look to the resources of NCSU to
provide technical assistance and assist them to resolve complex issues in
all fields.
Twelve counties have been chosen for the pilot program:
Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Forsyth, Gaston, Haywood, Lenoir, Martin,
Mecklenburg, Pamlico, Transylvania and Wake, representing a geographically
dispersed cross section of conditions found in the state. Working through
the local offices of the Cooperative Extension Service, Counties have
begun to identify issues and projects affecting them, and to work with
NCSU faculty and staff to develop responses to them through directed
research, professional advice and student projects. These projects have
been identified by Extension staff working with local officials,
non-profits and other organizations serving the public.
All departments and colleges of the University are participants in the program. Special programs for students have also been established, including Honors courses and internships focusing on local issues.
