Ben Amsden

March 29th, 2012 by Bridget

Interim Director

 

Ben Amsden is a Research Assistant Professor of Social Science and Tourism Management. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the Center for Rural Partnerships, which includes promoting faculty and student engagement with community organizations, identifying and developing external funding for on-and-off campus partners, coordinating with administrative offices and academic departments, conducting externally funded research, advising graduate students, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Frances M. Belcher

March 28th, 2012 by CfRP

Health and Social Welfare Partnerships Coordinator

 

 

Fran Belcher’s extensive experience in community development, multi-sector collaboration, public policy, and philanthropy has been a perfect fit for PSU’s rural engagement mission. Prior to joining the Center in November of 2008, Fran served as Director of the NHHEAF Network Educational Foundation and served as program officer to numerous charitable foundations focused upon higher education, family development and community health programs in NH.

Marylynn Cote

March 28th, 2012 by CfRP

Administrative Assistant

Marylynn Cote grew up in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire.  Striving for the serenity of White Mountains, she relocated with her family to Holderness, NH.  She enrolled at Plymouth State University in the Spring of 2007 through the Frost School of Continuing and Professional Studies.  While living and working locally Marylynn was able to further her B.A. in Communication & Media Studies, by enrolling in many online and evening courses at PSU.  She looks forward to taking part in lasting contributions to PSU and surrounding communities.

Contact:

Office Phone: (603) 535-3271
Email: mcote9@plymouth.edu

Linda Upham-Bornstein

March 27th, 2012 by Alice

History, Heritage, and Culture Coordinator

Linda Upham-Bornstein is a Research Assistant Professor in History and Philosophy.  She also serves as the Center for Rural Partnership’s History, Heritage and Culture Coordinator. Her Center for Rural Partnership’s responsibilities include collaborative projects with the Museum of the White Mountains, the Lamson Library, and various North Country history and cultural resources. 

Contact Us

Mailing Address:
MSC 68, 17 High St.
Plymouth State University

(603) 535-3275 (Voice)
(603) 535-3004 (Fax)
psu-cfrp@plymouth.edu

Ben Amsden
Interim Director
blamsden@plymouth.edu
(603) 535-3276

Marylynn Cote
Administrative Assistant
mcote9@plymouth.edu
(603) 535-3271

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