The Appalachian College Association is a consortium of 33 private liberal arts colleges spread across the central Appalachian mountains in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Collectively the colleges serve over 30,000 students.
Students are also eligible for support in collaborative research projects with faculty.
The deans and presidents of the college meet annually, and the presidents serve as the Board of Directors. Dr. Alice W. Brown Executive Director Copyright 2001 Appalachian College Association. All rights reserved.