board are appointed by the Governor of Alabama to set the policies of the university and select senior management personnel. Under the doctrine of collective responsibility, the entire board is liable for the financial and other consequences of the organization's activities. The president oversees the Presidential Cabinet, composed of the university's vice presidents and other senior personnel.
=== Academic organization ===
Through Jacksonville State's six academic colleges, the university offers career-centered programs where students can prepare for the workforce.
College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences
College of Business and Industry
College of Education and Professional Studies
College of Health Professions and Wellness
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
== Main and satellite campuses ==
=== Main campus ===
The JSU main campus has a 459-acre (1.9 km2) campus with 59 buildings in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama. With this …
