- While Appalachian Training School came under the regulatory control of the State Board of Education in 1921, it was a 1957 change in N.C. Legislation recognized the teaching of liberal arts at Appalachian Teacher College as part of a statewide expansion of higher education.
- Later, In 1972, Appalachian will merge into the 16 campus UNC System and a State Board of Governors will be established.
