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 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 for Student Affairs in 2020. In 2023, Mr. Casey assumed an additional role and served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management until the fall of 2025. 

Having such a rich history with Jax State, along with his experience as a first-generation college student, helps Mr. Casey better relate to and advocate for current students. Mr. Casey strives to provide a safe and professional environment for Jax State students while helping student leaders understand organizational culture and structure. He was awarded the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award by the National Resource Center for First-Year Experience and Students in Transition in 2023. 

Mr. Casey is a team-oriented leader with responsibilities for the following areas on campus: Dean of Students Office, Housing Operations and Residence Life, First & Second Year Experience, Counseling Services, Community Standards, University Police Department, University Recreation, and the Jax State Health Center. He is a member of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) and the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA), serves as a peer reviewer for the Commission on Colleges and Universities, and has volunteered in leadership roles with SEIFC (now SGLA) and NODA.