Events & Visitor Services

Events & Visitor Services has been previously known as Department of Events, Community Affairs and Events, Office of Accountability and Coordination, and the Office of Events and External Affairs. The department strives to provide high quality and exceptional customer service to university and external users of campus facilities by:

1. Assisting with the planning, coordinating, and managing of events
2. Scheduling/reserving facilities (Virtual/Web EMS)
3. Serving as a liaison between event planners and the university service providers (public safety, facilities and construction management, catering, university housing, IT, etc.).
4. Providing technical assistance in the areas of audio/visual and lighting
5. Acting as consultants to users of campus facilities with matters such as venue selection, advertising, marketing strategies, risk/liability management
6. Identifying and leveraging the university personnel and equipment

Mission

The mission of the Department of Events & Visitor Services is to create memorable and outstanding events that surpass our clients’ expectations and accentuate the exemplary standards of Jackson State University with class and distinction. In order to accomplish this feat, our department meticulously plans, manages and executes a myriad of educational and innovative events which cater to the University’s key constituents: our eager students, committed faculty, staff, dedicated alumni, and the community-at-large. We strive to provide the best in customer service through affordable and competitively-priced facilities, essential resources, and hospitable service from our event coordinators. Overall, we have a deep-rooted passion and penchant for creating occasions that invigorate the senses through vivid decor, dynamic sound and personal touches which take our clients on an unforgettable journey.