The State Institutions of Higher Education Board of Trustees has placed Jackson State University (JSU) President Thomas Hudson on administrative leave with pay, effective immediately.
President Thomas Hudson
In January, Hudson received a “no confidence” after the commission determined that Hudson and his leadership exhibited “a continuous pattern of disregard for shared governance, transparency, accountability and operating outside of professional standards that have broad campus implications.” climate, Jackson State University’s reputation, and the University’s commitment to providing a high-quality education and fulfilling its mission of commitment to excellence. The Faculty Senate remains committed to promoting the interests of the Faculty and expresses its continued willingness to engage in any forum to remedy the problems shared by its body.”
Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, chair of JSU’s Department of Journalism and Media Studies, has been named interim acting president, effective immediately.
Hayes-Anthony was formerly Professor of Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication at Belhaven University; assistant superintendent of public information for the Jackson Public School District; and spokesperson for the Jackson School Board.
The broadcast journalist was also WJTV Channel 12’s first African-American news anchor.
Hayes-Anthony holds a BS and MA from JSU and a Ph.D. in Broadcast Law in Organizational Communication from Southern Illinois University.
