Appalachian College Association, Inc.
Higher EducationKentucky, United States1 Employees
The Appalachian College Association is a higher education consortium based in Berea, Kentucky, comprising 35 independent liberal arts colleges. It provides expanded and enhanced learning opportunities to faculty and students to support the educational and economic well-being of Central Appalachia communities. As a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a board of member college presidents and an executive committee, the association operates with a small staff and coordinates a broad range of programs across Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. It functions as a regional collaborative within the higher education sector, enabling member institutions to share resources and extend opportunities to students and faculty. In a notable development, Dr. Kelly Ball has been appointed Vice President for Academic Programs, effective July 1, 2026.