The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) is the Governing board for eight public universities with the Commissioner providing leadership
Mississippi Community College Board:
- Separate oversight for 15 community colleges
- Total System: 23 public institutions (8 universities + 15 community colleges)
The system operates under strong centralized control through IHL, with the board providing oversight for all public universities including Alcorn State University, Delta State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State University, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
