James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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President
Dr. James C. Schmidt
- President of James Madison University
Updated on 07/02/2025
Administration
Tim Miller
- Vice President, Student Affairs
Kristina Blyer
- Associate Vice President for Health and Well-Being
Hollie Hall
- Dean of Students, Associate Vice President
Carson Lonett
- Executive Advisor to the Vice President
Dirron Allen
- Associate Vice President for Student Development and Community Building
Myles Surrett
- Associate Vice President for Career, Experiential Learning, Transitions, and Accessibility
Kathleen Campbell
- Assistant Vice President for Residence Life
Jonathan Stewart
- Assistant Vice President, Finance, IT and Assessment
Updated on 09/01/2025
Board
Ms. Suzanne S. Obenshain
- Rector
Lieutenant Colonel Jeff W. Bolander, USMC, Retired
- Board Member
Mr. Larry W. Caudle, Jr.
- Board Member
Ms. Teresa L. Edwards
- Vice Rector
Ms. Carly S. Fiorina
- Board Member
Mr. Thomas Galati
- Board Member
Ms. Heather E. Hedrick
- Board Member
The Honorable Kay Coles James
- Board Member
Ms. Joely K. Mauck
- Board Member
Ms. Suzanne S. Obenshain
- Rector of the JMU Board of Visitors
Lieutenant Colonel Jeff W. Bolander, USMC, Retired
- Board Member
Mr. Larry W. Caudle, Jr.
- Board Member
Ms. Teresa L. Edwards
- Vice Rector of the JMU Board of Visitors
Ms. Carly S. Fiorina
- Board Member
Mr. Thomas Galati
- Board Member
Ms. Heather E. Hedrick
- Board Member
The Honorable Kay Coles James
- Board Member
Ms. Joely K. Mauck
- Board Member
Ms. Suzanne S. Obenshain
- Rector of the JMU Board of Visitors
Lieutenant Colonel Jeff W. Bolander, USMC, Retired
- Board Member
Mr. Larry W. Caudle, Jr.
- Board Member
Ms. Teresa L. Edwards
- Vice Rector of the JMU Board of Visitors
Ms. Carly S. Fiorina
- Board Member
Mr. Thomas Galati
- Board Member
Ms. Heather E. Hedrick
- Board Member
The Honorable Kay Coles James
- Board Member
Ms. Joely K. Mauck
- Board Member
Mr. David A. Rexrode
- Board Member
Mr. Steven C. Smith
- Board Member
Mr. Michael A. Stoltzfus
- Board Member
Ms. Nikki Thacker
- Board Member
Mr. Jack L. White
- Board Member
Ms. Nicole P. Wood
- Board Member
Mr. David A. Rexrode
- President of Bluestone Strategies & Consulting Group, Board Member
Mr. Steven C. Smith
- President/Chief Executive Officer of K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., Board Member
Mr. Michael A. Stoltzfus
- President and CEO of Dynamic Aviation, Board Member
Ms. Nikki Thacker
- Government Relations Manager at Reed Smith LLP, Board Member
Mr. Jack L. White
- Partner, McGuireWoods LLP, Board Member
Ms. Nicole P. Wood
- Senior Director of State Advocacy for PhRMA, Board Member
Updated on 03/01/2026
Rankings
- National Universities: #151
- Top Public Schools: #79
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: #29
- Nursing: #98
- Economics: #174
- First-Year Experiences: #58
- Best Colleges for Veterans: #106
- Best Undergraduate Teaching: #22
- Most Innovative Schools: #56
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #420 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: James Madison University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1927-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2023-12-03
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2033-01-01
Strategic Goals
- Delivering a Transformational Student Experience: Enhancing the Value, Purpose, and Impact of a JMU Education through the Madison Promise
- Charting a New Path as a National Research University
- Fostering Partnerships to Meet the Needs of the Shenandoah Valley, Commonwealth, and the Nation
- Creating an Innovative Campus Community
- Aligning Mission and Investment to prepare students to be educated and enlightened citizens leading productive and meaningful lives
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution
Updated on 03/01/2026
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