Jackson State’s New President Will Get Leadership Training for a Role Previously Marked by Turmoil
The coaching, funded by a $97,500 contract, is meant to help Gregory navigate turnover and other challenges at the university.
- Jackson State University President Denise Jones Gregory will receive a year of leadership training from AGB Search, marking the first time a JSU president has received such coaching upon entering the permanent role.
- Gregory enters a position held by four people in six years, following a turbulent period of leadership scandals and sudden resignations that have left JSU alumni skeptical of the hiring process.
- The new president faces significant institutional challenges, including renovation delays and a student housing shortage; JSU recently broke ground on a new dining hall with a capacity of 550.
- Shifting from interim to permanent, Gregory stated she hopes to bring stability and "ensure continuity with strong governance support and an effective transition," while working to expand scholarships and donor support.
- Education policy expert Felecia Commodore noted that women presidents, particularly at HBCUs, often face greater scrutiny and are expected to resolve crises, while universities nationwide navigate increased legislative pressure and shifting administrative demands.
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Jackson State’s new president will get leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil
Jackson State University’s new president will receive a year of leadership training as she transitions into the role.
Jackson State’s new president will receive leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Jackson State University’s new president will receive a year of outside leadership training as she transitions into the job, which has been tumultuous for her predecessors. Denise Jones Gregory took the permanent role of president on May 1 after holding the interim role for a year. She is entering a position that has been held by four people in six years. And she …
Jackson State’s new president will receive leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil - Open Campus
Jackson State University’s new president will receive a year of outside leadership training as she transitions into the job, which has been tumultuous for her predecessors. Denise Jones Gregory took the permanent role of president on May 1 after holding the interim role for a year. She is entering a position that has been held by four people in six years. And she will be in charge of leading an institution dealing with a number of challenges, in…
Q&A: Jackson State President Denise Jones Gregory shares the path ahead for the university
By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Denise Jones Gregory took the helm as president of Jackson State University in a permanent capacity on May 1 after serving as the interim president. She enters a role…
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