JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state College Board has hired search firms to find new presidents at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi University for Women.

The board this week chose Ayers & Associates Inc. of Arlington, Va., to search for new presidents at both Alcorn and JSU.

Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search won the job of finding a permanent president at MUW.

The board also voted to have Higher Education Commission Hank Bounds negotiate the final contract terms with search firms.