Appalachian State University. Board of Trustees

Scope and Contents The Appalachian Training School Collection contains land deeds, student class constitution and minutes, library borrowing records, promotional brochure, and manuscript for a student magazine. The deeds are for land in and around Boone and Watauga County, NC, owned by Watauga Academy, Appalachian Training School, and members of the school's Board of Trustees. The promotional brochure highlights the programs and facilities at the school and was sent by President B. B. Dougherty to a...

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The Appalachian State University Board of Trustees advises the Board of Governors and the Chancellor primarily on the management and development of the University. The Board of Trustees records consist of the minutes for board meetings and retreats, as well as correspondence between the ASU Chancellor and the ASU Board of Trustees, a self-study, and membership files on former board members.

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The Department of Athletics oversees all intercollegiate athletic programs at Appalachian State University (ASU) under the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). These records contain administrative files as well as files relating to athletics programs, the Southern Conference, the Athletics Council, and other ephemeral material, dating 1952-1999.

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The Division of University Advancement at Appalachian State University supports and encourages the university’s academic mission by engaging alumni and friends and the local community through news, special programming, and direct contact. The University Advancement Records contain administrative, operating, fundraising, correspondence, historical and reporting documents, dating 1911-2008, with the bulk of the material dating 1991-1994.

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John Edwin Thomas served as Chancellor of ASU from his appointment in 1979 to his retirement in 1993. The records contain information on the general administration of Appalachian State University, state governance, accreditation, academic programs, student life, and cultural events. His administration is known for capital improvements to the campus, increased faculty, and development of technological and communication infrastructure.