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The Board of Trustees is the constitutional governing body of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. The Board office, located in the Education and Research Center of Mississippi, is responsible for policy and financial oversight of the eight public institutions of higher learning.

IHL Board of Trustees

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On April 1, 2024, Dr. Tracy Cook was selected as Alcorn's 21st President. He was formally inaugurated on October 4, 2024.

Office of the President

The Division of Academic Affairs ensures this mission by creating a vibrant, welcoming learning environment to enable our students to become adaptive, imaginative, and forward-thinking individuals.

Academic Affairs

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The Finance, Administrative Services, and Operations division aims to reflect a service–oriented team approach to supporting Alcorn State University’s land grant mission of instruction, research and public service by providing outstanding administrative leadership.

Finance, Administrative Services,
and Operations

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The Office of Institutional Advancement purposefully works to build a solid foundation in higher education advancement work.

Institutional Advancement

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The Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management is in charge of making each student's experience at Alcorn the best that it can be.

Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management

The Office Marketing & Communications is the first and official source of news and information about the University.

Marketing & Communications

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The Department of Athletics provides outstanding support for student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators to achieve success academically, athletically and professionally.

Alcorn Athletics

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The Office of University Compliance and Sponsored Programs serves as a multifaceted resource to the University for all compliance efforts. Through active partnerships with university stakeholders, the Office of University Compliance ensures that the University’s business operations comply with pertinent laws, regulations, and policies while supporting the University’s core commitment to institutional integrity, ethical conduct, and the continued development of a culture of compliance.

University Compliance and
Sponsored Programs

The Office of Title III Coordination serves as an administrative center which fulfills all Federal and University policy and procedure reporting requirements, represents all activities under the grant, communicates with the U. S. Department of Education and administers federal guidelines, and ensures effectual monitoring of the Title III Program.

Title III

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The mission of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.

University Internal Audit