Mission Statement
The Appalachian Regional Development Institute (ARDI) is an applied research and public service program of Appalachian State University. Through ARDI, the University makes its resources, faculty and professional staff available to address economic, business, government, and social issues and problems related to regional development.
Vision Statement
ARDI focuses University resources on issues of regional development with emphasis on the development opportunities and problems of western North Carolina. Within all its areas of emphasis, ARDI also provides a broad range of training and continuing education programs, including workshops, courses, seminars, and conferences. Although its primary geographic area of operation is western North Carolina, ARDI also tackles national and global issues relevant to regional development.
Staff
Mr. Michael Almond, Director
Email or 828-262-6161
Ms. Chilton Rogers, Assistant Director
Email or 828-262-6662
Mr. Kinney Baughman, Director of Information Technology Instruction and Research
Email or 828-262-6523
Email or 828-262-2907
Ms. Anna Helm, Graduate Assistant
Email