Art Credits
- All wildlife photos created and owned by David Huddle. Used with his gracious permission.
- Chair: April Asbury, Hollins University
- Program Chair: OPEN
- Secretary: Tiffany Martin, Fairmont State University
- Treasurer: Tyler Chadwell, West Virginia University and George Mason University
- Members at Large: Dr. Judy P. Byers, Fairmont State University, and Dr. Grace Toney Edwards, Radford
- ALCAlines Editor: OPEN
- To promote communication and cooperation among all individuals who have a special interest in teaching Appalachian literature and culture
- To present programs and special projects on this subject at NCTE conventions
- To encourage the development of research, experimentation, and investigation of effective teaching and scholarship in Appalachian literature and culture
- To promote writing of articles and publication devoted to the topics
- To integrate the efforts of those with an interest in the subject
- More visibility for Appalachian Studies in one of the world's largest professional organizations
- Guaranteed session on Appalachian Literature and Culture at the annual NCTE convention
- Recognition in NCTE publicity and mailings
- A journal devoted to Appalachian Literature and Culture, ALCA-lines
- Enhancement of a sense of community among those of like interests