Research Educators’ Applied Learning Collaborative: REAL-C REAL-C is a group that seeks to bring current, past, and future research methods instructors from across campus together. The hope is to create a forum for Discussions surrounding applied learning, Sharing of best practices in the classroom, Promotion of cross-disciplinary collaboration, and Identification, development, and creation of scholarly products. Faculty with varying degrees of experience with applied learning are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our Inaugural kick-off event will take place on July 29th at the Applied Learning Summer Learning Institute. Visit http://uncw.edu/eteal/Initiatives/SummerInstitute.html for more information on tracks, programming, and other opportunities. If you are interested in joining this group or you would like more information, please contact Kristin Bolton at boltonk@uncw.edu.