Lynda Brown-Wright, Ph.D.
Provost & Vice President Academic Affairs
Welcome To Academic Affairs
Greetings! I want to congratulate you on your acceptance to Jackson State University. It is an honor to welcome you to the JSU family where students serve as the heart of our institution. Our goal is to help you achieve in all areas of academia and ensure that you have the necessary skills to grow and thrive inside and outside the classroom. We are here to support your desire to learn and is happy to guide you through one of the most important intellectual journeys of your life. We pride ourselves on a dedicated faculty and staff committed to providing a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Our wide range of programs and courses are designed to cultivate the competency and expertise for your desired field. The Division of Undergraduate Studies offers mentoring and guidance that is essential to your collegiate success. Take advantage of all the resources available. Do not hesitate to seek assistance from the many talented individuals waiting to serve you. Embrace every opportunity that advances your goals and satiates your appetite for knowledge. Also, find time to indulge in our extracurricular activities so that you make the most of your collegiate experience!
Mission
Jackson State University Academic Affairs mission is to produce students that have the knowledge, skills and capability of a leader that is a critical thinker, that is imaginative and globally aware. A successful problem solver, who is motivated by a spirit of inquiry and will be recognized for innovative achievement throughout the region, state and nation.
Academic Affairs vision is for the creation and ongoing evolution of high quality educational and co-curricular offerings that provide students multiple paths to become exemplary citizens, scholars, professionals, and leaders in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world.
Vision
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