Vice President for Student Affairs

Terry Casey is the Vice President for Student Affairs. Mr. Casey earned a Master’s in Counselor Education with a concentration in Student Personnel and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Jacksonville State University.

Mr. Casey joined the Jax State’s staff in 1995 as an admissions counselor. In 1996 Mr. Casey became the Director of Student Life. He was promoted to Dean of Students in 2016. During his tenure as Dean of Students, Mr. Casey was honored by the Alumni Association as Outstanding Faculty/Staff Member of the Year. As part of a university reorganization, Mr. Casey was named Vice President of Student Affairs in 2020. In 2023 Mr. Casey assumed an additional role and served as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management until the Fall of 2025.

Having such a rich history with Jax State helps Mr. Casey better relate with current students. Mr. Casey is a strong student advocate and strives to provide a safe and professional environment for Jax State students by continuing to help student leaders learn organization culture and structure. Mr. Casey was awarded the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award presented by the National Resource Center for First Year Experience and Student in Transition in 2023.

Mr. Casey is a team-oriented leader with responsibilities for the following areas on campus: Dean of Students Office, Housing Operation and Residence Life, Counseling Services, Community Standards, University Police Department, University Recreation, and the Jax State Health Center.