MSU at Ashland has an Advisory Board comprised of citizens from the service area who volunteer their time. They are appointed by MSU President Wayne D. Andrews to help MSU Ashland establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and to assist in resource development. The board meets quarterly. Chuck Charles is the current chairperson. The membership includes:

Rep. Rocky Adkins, Sandy Hook
Sen. Walter Blevins, Sandy Hook
Carroll Browning, Huntington, WV
Tony Quillen, Greenup
Lydia Crawford, Ashland
Chuck Charles, Ashland
LuAnne Finley, Ashland
Eleanor Kersey, Ashland
Dean Janie Kitchen, Grayson
Mayor Tom Kelly, Ashland
John McGlone, Ashland
Rep. Tanya Pullin, South Shore
Jim Purgerson, Ashland
Rep. Kevin Sinnette, Ashland
Sen. Robin Webb, Grayson
Sharon Kinner, Louisa