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<strong>Transfer</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>and</strong> Advising <strong>Program</strong><br />
Undergraduate Studies<br />
The <strong>Transfer</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>and</strong> Advising <strong>Program</strong> is the first step in your transition to college life at <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong><br />
University. This program will provide information about academic degree programs, the articulation agreement,<br />
academic support, student services, campus life, financial aid, <strong>and</strong> university policies <strong>and</strong> programs. The Noel-Levitz<br />
College Student Inventory survey will be administered as a part of a student-centered initiative to determine how you<br />
learn best <strong>and</strong> what might be done to help you succeed as a JSU student. You also will meet fellow transfer students<br />
<strong>and</strong> make valuable connections with current students, faculty, staff, <strong>and</strong> administrators at JSU. Professional <strong>Transfer</strong><br />
Advisors <strong>and</strong> <strong>Transfer</strong> Faculty Advisors also will be available to further discuss course articulations, major requirements,<br />
<strong>and</strong> course selections for the Fall 2013 semester.<br />
SERVICES FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS:<br />
••<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> Orientation<br />
••<br />
Academic <strong>Advisement</strong> (Professional <strong>Transfer</strong> Advisors <strong>and</strong> <strong>Transfer</strong> Faculty Advisors)<br />
••<br />
Articulation of Courses<br />
••<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> Policies<br />
••<br />
Curriculum Guides<br />
••<br />
Plan of Study <strong>and</strong> Degree Audit<br />
••<br />
Tau Sigma National Honor Society<br />
••<br />
Change of Major Forms<br />
••<br />
Academic Support Services (Peer Tutorial <strong>and</strong> CAI Labs)<br />
••<br />
Center for Undergraduate Research (Research Opportunities)<br />
••<br />
Referral to Campus Resources<br />
••<br />
Workshops <strong>and</strong> Seminars<br />
ADVISEMENT INFORMATION<br />
Academic <strong>Advisement</strong> for all classes will take place in the JSU Student Center Ballroom.<br />
Less Than 60 <strong>Transfer</strong> Hours<br />
Advised by Undergraduate Studies in<br />
JSU Student Center Ballroom<br />
Sixty or More <strong>Transfer</strong> Hours or Earned Associate’s Degree<br />
Advised by Academic Departments in<br />
JSU Student Center Ballroom<br />
Change of Major<br />
Students who need to change their majors will contact Monesa Watts at the<br />
Undergraduate Studies station.
<strong>Transfer</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Advisement</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, Presiding<br />
Dean of Undergraduate Studies<br />
General Session<br />
July 11, 2013 | 8:30 a.m.<br />
Sign-In.................................................................................................... Monesa Watts<br />
Interim Coordinator of Academic <strong>Advisement</strong><br />
Greetings................................................................................................ Dr. James C. Renick<br />
Provost/ Vice President of Academic Affairs<br />
Dr. Marcus Chanay<br />
Vice President for Student Life<br />
Greetings/<strong>Assessment</strong>s........................................................................ Dr. Priscilla Slade<br />
Special Assistant to Provost for Community Colleges<br />
Presentations......................................................................................... Janieth Adams<br />
Interim Director Admissions<br />
Cornelius M. Antwine, Jr.<br />
Bursar<br />
Vera <strong>Jackson</strong><br />
Director of Residential Life/Housing<br />
B. J. Moncure<br />
Director of Financial Aid<br />
Articulation Agreement...................................................................... Patricia Sheriff-Taylor<br />
Director of First Year Experience<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> Advising Process................................................................... Jennifer Scott-Gilmore<br />
Coordinator of <strong>Transfer</strong> Student Services<br />
ASSESSMENT<br />
Community College Relations<br />
9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.<br />
H. T. Sampson Library, Lab 001 <strong>and</strong> Jacob L. Reddix Building, Second Floor Academic <strong>and</strong> Enhancement Center<br />
The Noel-Levitz College Student Inventory survey is a part of an initiative to determine the best method of individual<br />
student instruction to ensure academic success. After the survey is completed, the results are used to develop programs<br />
<strong>and</strong> support services.<br />
LUNCH<br />
11:30 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.<br />
Walter Payton Center, Studio A<br />
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT<br />
JSU Student Center Ballroom<br />
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />
(Optional Tours: 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.)<br />
All first-time transfer students are to report for academic advisement <strong>and</strong> selection of Fall 2013 courses. Students also<br />
will have the opportunity to speak with personnel in Financial Aid, Residential Life, <strong>and</strong> the Business Office.
<strong>Transfer</strong> Fast Facts<br />
••<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> students with less than 60 earned hours are advised in Undergraduate Studies located in the Charles F. Moore<br />
Building.<br />
••<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> students with 60 or more earned hours are advised in the Academic Departments.<br />
••<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> students who have earned 12 or more hours of college credits are exempt from University Success<br />
100/101/105.<br />
••<br />
All transfer students are required to take the Undergraduate English Proficiency Examination. It is administered each semester<br />
<strong>and</strong> each summer session.<br />
••<br />
All transfer students are required to have 30 hours of community service per year prior to graduation.<br />
••<br />
After earning 62 semester hours from any accredited institution, a student may not take additional courses at a<br />
community or/junior college <strong>and</strong> have them applied toward a degree from <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University.<br />
••<br />
No more than 93 semester hours may be transferred from an accredited four-year institution.<br />
••<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University uses the Articulation Agreement between the Mississippi Board of Trustees of <strong>State</strong> Institutions of<br />
Higher Learning <strong>and</strong> the Mississippi <strong>State</strong> Board for Community <strong>and</strong> Junior Colleges.<br />
••<br />
Grades earned in transfer courses will be shown on the permanent record at <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University with a “T” in<br />
front of the earned grade from the transfer institution but will not be used in calculating <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University<br />
grade point averages.<br />
••<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University accepts transfer courses with “C” grades or above.<br />
••<br />
Students usually receive no transfer credit for courses designed specifically for technical <strong>and</strong> vocational career<br />
programs. The dean <strong>and</strong>/or chair of the department concerned should be consulted on questions pertaining to the<br />
transfer of credits.<br />
••<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University does not accept for-credit courses that are classified as remedial or developmental.<br />
••<br />
All students are required to have the last session of residence or its equivalence at <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University <strong>and</strong> to<br />
complete satisfactorily a minimum of 30 semester hours of courses before graduation.<br />
••<br />
No credit will be given to students with a cumulative grade point average below 2.0.<br />
THE FINAL EVALUATION OF TRANSCRIPTS IS COMPLETED BY THE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE<br />
FOR THE PROGRAM OF STUDY.<br />
Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, Dean<br />
Jennifer Scott-Gilmore, Coordinator of <strong>Transfer</strong> Student Services<br />
Patricia Sheriff-Taylor, <strong>Transfer</strong> Advisor of Undergraduate Studies<br />
Robin Marshall, <strong>Transfer</strong> Advisor of Undergraduate Studies<br />
Frequently Asked Questions by <strong>Transfer</strong> Students<br />
Who is my Academic Advisor?<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> students with less than 60 hours are assigned an advisor in Undergraduate Studies. <strong>Transfer</strong> students with 60<br />
or more earned hours or an associate’s degree are assigned an advisor in their academic departments.<br />
How important is it to connect with my Academic Advisor?<br />
Very! Your Academic Advisor is a professional assigned to you to assist with your course selection in preparation for<br />
graduation. Your advisor is also there to aid with class selection or deletion, semester registration, approval of absentee<br />
excuses, etc. Connecting with your advisor is a key element in becoming <strong>and</strong> remaining successful at JSU.
How do I know which of my credits transferred?<br />
JSU utilizes the Articulation Agreement between the Mississippi Board of Trustees of <strong>State</strong> Institutions of Higher<br />
Learning <strong>and</strong> the Mississippi Board for Community <strong>and</strong> Junior Colleges. The university usually allows full<br />
credit for a course taken at another accredited institution if a comparable course is offered at JSU. <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong><br />
University accepts transfer courses with “C” grades or better.<br />
Are Vocational Courses transferable to JSU?<br />
Students usually do not transfer credit for courses designed specifically for technical <strong>and</strong> vocational career<br />
programs. The dean of the college should be consulted on questions pertaining to the transfer of credits.<br />
Why are there multiple GPAs on my transcript?<br />
Grades earned in transfer courses may be shown on the permanent record at JSU but will not be used in<br />
calculating JSU grade point average. <strong>Transfer</strong> credits have a separate GPA from your JSU GPA.<br />
What is a JSU SuperCard?<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University SuperCard is a multipurpose card. It functions as an identification card for all<br />
students, faculty <strong>and</strong> staff. It must be visibly worn at all times. The JSU SuperCard <strong>Program</strong> works almost exactly<br />
like your regular debit card. The card gives students, faculty, <strong>and</strong> staff access to funds within their accounts to<br />
purchase goods <strong>and</strong> services from participating merchants, even off campus.<br />
How do I activate my SuperCard?<br />
You are welcome to apply for a card account by completing an application in the ID Center. You can deposit<br />
funds into your SuperCard account by visiting Financial Services on the 2nd Floor of the B.F. Roberts building at<br />
the cashier’s station. For more information on your SuperCard, visit http://www.jsums.edu/supercard/.<br />
What is the procedure for changing my major?<br />
You can obtain a change of major form from your Academic Advisor within Undergraduate Studies in the<br />
Charles F. Moore Building (CFM). This form will be forwarded to the JSU Registrar’s office to finalize your<br />
request for change of major.<br />
How do I know my JSU email address?<br />
Visit the JSU homepage at http://www.jsums.edu. Click on the link entitled “email.” Click on the icon that states<br />
“First Time Email Users – Information.” This will walk you step-by-step on specific instructions regarding your<br />
email address.<br />
How do I access online library services? What fulltext<br />
journal services are available?<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University subscribes to many online journals. Go to library@jsums.edu or stop by the H. T.<br />
Sampson Library to speak with any of the valuable resource persons eager to assist you. To access the journal<br />
databases from off campus, you will need your J Number <strong>and</strong> password.<br />
If I have any more questions or concerns specifically<br />
concerning a transfer student…<br />
You may contact Jennifer E. Scott-Gilmore, Coordinator of Transition, in the Charles F. Moore Building, Rm.<br />
214, by phone at 601.979.3339 or email at transferservices@jsums.edu.
Academic Advisors<br />
Academic <strong>Advisement</strong> is vital to your academic success at <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>State</strong> University. If you are a transfer student with less<br />
than 60 earned hours from your transfer institution, your advisor is assigned in Undergraduate Studies.<br />
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES<br />
Charles F. Moore Building, (601) 979-2127 | Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, Dean<br />
PRIMARY TRANSFER ADVISORS LOCATION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL<br />
Jennifer Scott-Gilmore CFM 214 601.979.3339 jennifer.e.scott-gilmore@jsums.edu<br />
Robin Marshall CFM 110 601.979.2826 robin.r.marshall@jsums.edu<br />
Patricia Sheriff-Taylor CFM 113 601.979.2320 patricia.sheriff-taylor@jsums.edu<br />
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS LOCATION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL<br />
David Atkins Engineering 246 601.979.0547 david.atkins@jsums.edu<br />
Dr. Connie Dixon CFM 114-B 601.979.2107 connie.m.dixon@jsums.edu<br />
F. Janelle Hannah-Jefferson CFM 110 601-979.1356 floressa.j.hannah-jefferson@jsums.edu<br />
LaTonya Robinson-Kanonu CFM 202 601.979.1494 latonya.d.robinson-kanonu@jsums.edu<br />
Josie Latham Engineering 246 601.979.0562 josie.h.latham@jsums.edu<br />
Clarence Lowe CFM 120 601.979.3700 clarence.lowe@jsums.edu<br />
Sh<strong>and</strong>ra Thompson CFM 116 601.979.1301 s<strong>and</strong>ra.d.fowler-thompson@jsums.edu<br />
Kenya Washington CFM 110 601.979.2825 kenya.t.washington@jsums.edu<br />
Monesa Watts CFM 226 601.979.3345 monesa.watts@jsums.edu<br />
Sonya Webster CFM 117 601.979.1251 sonya.d.webster@jsums.edu<br />
Kafond Wilder CFM 110 601.979.3341 kfond.j.wilder@jsums.edu<br />
If you are a transfer student with 60 or more earned hours from your transfer institution, your advisor is assigned in your Academic Department.<br />
TRANSFER FACULTY ADVISORS (2013-2014)<br />
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT<br />
Joseph H. <strong>Jackson</strong> College of Education <strong>and</strong> Human Development Building, Suite 218,<br />
(601) 979-3415 | Dr. Daniel Watkins, Dean<br />
DEPARTMENT TRANSFER FACULTY ADVISOR LOCATION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL<br />
Elementary Ed & Early<br />
Childhood Ed.<br />
Dr. Evornia Kincaid SEB Room 320 B 601.979.0515 evornia.kincaid@jsums.edu<br />
Special Education Dr. Reuben Gentry SEB Office 109-B 601.979.1064 ruben.gentry@jsums.edu<br />
Life Long Learning<br />
Health, Physical<br />
Education, &<br />
Recreation<br />
Social Cultural<br />
Studies<br />
Keith Riley<br />
Dr. Patricia Kennedy<br />
E.E. Thrash Univ.<br />
Center Suite 4-7<br />
TB Ellis Gym<br />
(office room 21)<br />
601.432.6152 keith.o.riley@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.2771<br />
patricia.r.kennedy@jsums.edu<br />
Dr. Tabitha N. Otieno SEB Room 217-L 601.979.3353 tabitha.n.otieno@jsums.edu
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS<br />
Dollye M.E. Robinson Liberal Arts Bldg., Suite 200, (601) 979-7036 | Dr. Lawrence T. Potter, Jr., Dean<br />
DEPARTMENT TRANSFER FACULTY ADVISOR LOCATION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL<br />
Art Kenyatta Stewart Johnson Hall 212 601.979.2040 kenyatta.stewart@jsums.edu<br />
Criminal Justice &<br />
Sociology<br />
English/ Foreign.<br />
Language<br />
History & Philosophy<br />
Mass<br />
Communications<br />
Music<br />
Political Science<br />
Psychology<br />
Speech<br />
Communication &<br />
Theatre<br />
Dr. Etta Morgan (CJ)<br />
Dr. Thomas Kersen (SOC)<br />
Dr. Helen Crump<br />
Bonnie Gardner<br />
Dr. Andrea Dilworth<br />
Lowell Hollinger<br />
Len Jefferson<br />
Courtney Brookins<br />
Laura McDavitt<br />
Liberal Arts Bldg.<br />
358<br />
Liberal Arts Bldg.<br />
305<br />
Liberal Arts Bldg.<br />
405<br />
Liberal Arts Bldg.<br />
349<br />
MC 100-C<br />
(E-Center)<br />
F. D. Music Hall<br />
Rm.15<br />
Liberal Arts Bldg.<br />
150<br />
Liberal Arts Bldg.<br />
247<br />
McCoy Bldg<br />
223/224<br />
601.979.1313<br />
601.979.3040<br />
etta.morgan@jsums.edu<br />
thomas.m.kersen@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.5890 helen.j.crump@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.2191 bonnie.b.gardner@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.2873 <strong>and</strong>rea.w.dilworth@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.2141 lowell.a.hollinger@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.3956 len.jefferson@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.0973 courtney.w.brookins@jsums.edu<br />
601.979.2426 laura.k.mcdavitt@jsums.edu<br />
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> Medical Mall, 340 W. Woodrow Wilson Dr. Suite 301, (601) 979-8836 | Dr. Ricardo Brown, Dean<br />
DEPARTMENT TRANSFER FACULTY ADVISOR LOCATION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL<br />
Comm. Disorders Dr. Mary Hall CFM 328 601.979.0436 mary.a.hall@jsums.edu<br />
Social Work<br />
(BSW <strong>Program</strong>)<br />
Dr. Shonda Lawrence CFM 336 601.979.2019<br />
shonda.k.lawrence@jsums.edu<br />
Health Policy<br />
&Management<br />
Clarence Johnson<br />
Medical Mall<br />
Suite 2301-A<br />
601.979.8824 clarence.johnson@jsums.edu<br />
Policy & Planning Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. CFM 328 601.432.6865 otha.burton@jsums.edu<br />
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY<br />
School of Engineering Building, (601) 979-2153 | Dr. Richard A. Aló, Dean<br />
DEPARTMENT TRANSFER FACULTY ADVISOR LOCATION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL<br />
Mathematics Alicia Jefferson JSH 230 601.979.3761 alicia.k.jefferson@jsums.edu<br />
Biology LaDonnya Drummond JAP 323 601.979.7009<br />
ladonnya.s.drummond@jsums.edu
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY<br />
School of Engineering Building, (601) 979-2153 | Dr. Richard A. Aló, Dean<br />
Chemistry<br />
Dr. Ramayer Venkatraman<br />
Dr. Troy Milliken<br />
JAP 510<br />
JAP 125<br />
601.979.3490<br />
601.979.2213<br />
ramayer.vekatraman@jsums.edu<br />
troymilliken@hotmail.com<br />
Civil Engineering<br />
& Environmental<br />
Engineering<br />
Dr. Lin Li<br />
Engineering<br />
Bldg. 154<br />
601.979.1092 lin.li@jsums.edu<br />
Computer &<br />
Communications<br />
Engineering<br />
Dr. Kamal Ali<br />
Engineering<br />
Bldg. 239<br />
601.979.1183 kama.ali@jsums.edu<br />
Computer Science<br />
Dr.Jacqueline <strong>Jackson</strong><br />
Dr. Gordon Skelton<br />
JAP 237<br />
601.979.2105<br />
jacqueline.m.jackson@jsums.edu<br />
gordon.skelton@jsums.edu<br />
Physics, Atmospheric<br />
Sciences <strong>and</strong><br />
Geoscience<br />
Dr. Wilbur Walters<br />
Kantave Greene<br />
JSH 327<br />
JSH 227<br />
601.979.7012<br />
wibur.l.walters@jsums.edu<br />
kantave.m.greene@jsums.edu<br />
Technology<br />
Dr. Francis Tuluri<br />
Dr. Huiru Shi<br />
JYW 120<br />
JYW 107<br />
601.979.8262<br />
601.979.2520<br />
francis.tuluri@jsums.edu<br />
huiru.shih@jsums.edu<br />
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS<br />
College of Business Building, Suite 521, (601) 979-5959 | Dr. Jean-Claude Assad, Interim Dean<br />
DEPARTMENT TRANSFER FACULTY ADVISOR LOCATION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL<br />
Accounting<br />
Economics, Finance<br />
<strong>and</strong> General Business<br />
Donald McWilliams (A-C)<br />
Dr. Cecil Hill (D-G)<br />
Dr. Bobbie Daniels (H-K)<br />
Richard Russell (L-O)<br />
Dr. Annette K. Pridgen (P-S)<br />
Henry Thomas (T-Z)<br />
Dr. Phillip Fuller<br />
Dr. Nicholas Hill<br />
COB 443<br />
COB 439<br />
COB 444<br />
COB 453<br />
COB 439<br />
COB 446<br />
COB 417<br />
COB 421<br />
601. 979.2699<br />
601.979.2703<br />
601.979.2708<br />
601.979.2330<br />
601.979.2676<br />
601.979.2707<br />
601.979.2612<br />
601.979.2605<br />
donald.mcwilliams@jsums.edu<br />
cecil.l.hill@jsums.edu<br />
henry.thomas@jsums.edu<br />
bobbie.w.daniels@jsums.edu<br />
richard.l.russell@jsums.edu<br />
annette.k.pridgen@jsums.edu<br />
henry.thomas@jsums.edu<br />
phillip.r.fuller@jsums.edu<br />
nicholas.hill@jsums.edu<br />
Entrepreneurship<br />
& Professional<br />
Development<br />
Dr. Donald Causey<br />
Dr. Vershun McClain<br />
COB 317<br />
COB 322<br />
601.979.3326<br />
601.979.1038<br />
donald.causey@jsums.edu<br />
vershun.l.mcclain@jsums.edu<br />
Management &<br />
Marketing<br />
Dr. Samuel Perkins<br />
Dr. J. R. Smith<br />
COB 376<br />
COB 384<br />
601 .979.2979<br />
601.979.2534<br />
samuel.n.perkins@jsums.edu<br />
james.r.smith@jsums.edu
Tau Sigma National Honor Society<br />
“Recognizing <strong>and</strong> Promoting the Academic Excellence<br />
<strong>and</strong> Involvement of <strong>Transfer</strong> Students”<br />
MISSION:<br />
Tau Sigma is an academic honor society designed specifically to “recognize<br />
<strong>and</strong> promote the academic excellence <strong>and</strong> involvement of transfer students.”<br />
Benefits of Becoming a Member of Tau Sigma:<br />
••<br />
Recognition for academic achievement<br />
••<br />
Scholarship opportunities<br />
••<br />
Early involvement opportunities at JSU<br />
••<br />
Leadership position opportunities<br />
••<br />
Increased visibility of current transfer students<br />
••<br />
Involvement in an organization addressing the needs <strong>and</strong> concerns unique to<br />
transfer students<br />
••<br />
Lifetime membership<br />
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA:<br />
••<br />
Must transfer to JSU from another academic institution with at least one full year of academic credits satisfied at the<br />
prior institution(s).<br />
••<br />
Membership shall be based upon superior academic achievement during your “first term” at JSU.<br />
••<br />
Must be registered at JSU as a full-time student (12 or more hours) with a declared major.<br />
••<br />
Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on 4.0 scale for membership.<br />
••<br />
Must complete the required application <strong>and</strong> pay the ONE TIME membership fee of $45 on time.<br />
••<br />
Only invited to join Tau Sigma one time (not eligible to join at a later date).<br />
For more information contact:<br />
Jennifer Scott- Gilmore<br />
Coordinator of <strong>Transfer</strong> Student Services<br />
Undergraduate Studies<br />
601.979.3339<br />
transferservices@jsums.edu<br />
Robin Marshall<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> Advisor<br />
Undergraduate Studies<br />
601.979.2826<br />
Or<br />
Visit the Tau Sigma National Honor Society website at<br />
http://www.tausigmanhs.org/
2013 Fall Semester Calendar<br />
AUGUST<br />
August 15-16, Thursday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..................... Faculty/Staff Seminar<br />
August 17, Saturday, 9:00 a.m............................................................. Residence halls open for freshmen <strong>and</strong><br />
transfer students<br />
August 18, Sunday, 2:00 p.m............................................................... Orientation for Parents <strong>and</strong> Students<br />
August 19, Monday, 9:00 a.m.............................................................. First Year Orientation <strong>and</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong><br />
August 20, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.......................................... Registration for freshmen <strong>and</strong> transfer students<br />
August 21-23, Wednesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.................. Readmitted <strong>and</strong> returning student registration<br />
August 21-22, Wednesday-Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m............ Evening <strong>and</strong> graduate student registration<br />
August 26, Monday.............................................................................. Classes begin for all students<br />
August 26, Monday.............................................................................. Late registration begins<br />
(A late fee of $70.00 begins)<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
September 2, Monday.......................................................................... HOLIDAY - Labor Day - No Classes<br />
September 3, Tuesday, 7:00 a.m.......................................................... Classes resume<br />
September 3, Tuesday........................................................................... A late fee of $105.00 begins this day<br />
September 11, Wednesday................................................................... Last day to pay fees<br />
(A late fee of $145.00 begins this day)<br />
September 11, Wednesday................................................................... Last day to add a course<br />
September 13, Friday............................................................................ Last day to drop a class with no grade<br />
September 13, Friday Evening............................................................ Class schedule purged for non-payment<br />
OCTOBER<br />
October 7-12, Monday-Saturday........................................................ Mid-Semester Examinations<br />
October 14, Monday............................................................................. Mid-Semester grades due<br />
October 24, Thursday.......................................................................... Founders’ Day Convocation<br />
October 25, Friday, 7:00 p.m. ............................................................. Founders’ Day Banquet<br />
October 28, Monday............................................................................ Last day to drop a class with “W” grade<br />
November 11 - December 6 ............................................................... Early registration <strong>and</strong> payment of fees for<br />
2014 Spring Semester <strong>and</strong> Summer Sessions
NOVEMBER<br />
November 25-30, Monday-Saturday.................................................. Fall Break/Thanksgiving Recess<br />
DECEMBER<br />
December 2, Monday, 7:00 a.m. ........................................................ Classes resume<br />
December 2, Monday........................................................................... Last day to withdraw from the university<br />
December 6, Friday.............................................................................. Classes end<br />
December 7-12, Saturday-Thursday................................................... Final Examinations<br />
December 13, Friday............................................................................ Commencement<br />
December 13, Friday............................................................................ Fall Semester ends<br />
December 13, Friday............................................................................ Holiday Recess begins<br />
December 16, Monday......................................................................... Grade reports due in the<br />
Department of the Registrar <strong>and</strong> Records<br />
Quick References<br />
Academic Affairs.................................................................................. 601-979-2244<br />
Undergraduate Admissions................................................................ 601-979-2100<br />
Comprehensive Academic Support Center<br />
(CAI labs, tutors, etc.).......................................................................... 601-979-4330<br />
Campus Bookstore............................................................................... 601-979-2021<br />
Financial Aid......................................................................................... 601-979-7081<br />
Public Safety.......................................................................................... 601-979-2580<br />
Career Services..................................................................................... 601-979-2477<br />
Latasha Norman Counseling Center................................................. 601-979-2241<br />
Health Center-Clinic........................................................................... 601-979-2260<br />
W.E.B Du Bois Honors College.......................................................... 601-979-2107<br />
Identification Center............................................................................ 601-979-2407<br />
H. T. Sampson Library......................................................................... 601-979-2123<br />
Postal Services....................................................................................... 601-979-2031<br />
Walter Payton Recreation Center ...................................................... 601-979-1368<br />
Residence Life/Housing....................................................................... 601-979-2326<br />
Student Life........................................................................................... 601-979-2241<br />
Undergraduate Studies ....................................................................... 601-979-2127<br />
University College................................................................................ 601-979-7092<br />
<strong>Transfer</strong> Student Services.................................................................... 601-979-3339<br />
Community College Relations........................................................... 601-979-0924
Dr. Marcus A. Chanay, Vice President for Student Life<br />
Dr. Deborah F. Dent, Interim Vice President for<br />
Information Management<br />
Dr. Vivian L. Fuller, Athletics Director<br />
David Hoard, Vice President for Institutional Advancement<br />
Dr. William E. McHenry, Executive Director of<br />
the Mississippi e-Center @ JSU<br />
Patricia Sheriff-Taylor, Director of the First Year Experience <strong>Program</strong><br />
& Special Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies<br />
President<br />
Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers<br />
Presidential Cabinet<br />
Undergraduate Studies<br />
Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, Dean<br />
Edna Caston, Retention Researcher<br />
Joseph Latimore, Computer Assisted Instruction Lab Coordinator<br />
LaTonya Robinson-Kanonu, Coordinator of <strong>Assessment</strong><br />
Jennifer Scott-Gilmore, Coordinator of <strong>Transfer</strong> Student Services<br />
Monesa Watts, Coordinator of Academic <strong>Advisement</strong><br />
Sonya Webster, Coordinator of Retention Services<br />
Galina Bennett, Retention Specialist<br />
First Year Experience<br />
Ethel Smith, Receptionist/Hostess/Clerk<br />
Summer Intervention/Bridge <strong>Program</strong><br />
Josie Latham, Coordinator of Intervention Services<br />
Parkisha Davis, Assistant to the Coordinator<br />
Christopher Buck, Assistant Lab Coordinator<br />
David Atkins, Academic Advisor<br />
W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College<br />
Dr. Loria Brown Gordon, Interim Associate Dean<br />
Dr. Connie Dixon, Director of Honors Student Services <strong>and</strong> Activities<br />
Venetia Miller, Academic Advisor<br />
Pamela Skipper, Administrative Assistant<br />
Dr. Garrick Shelton, Chair of Developmental <strong>and</strong><br />
Enhancement Studies<br />
Ameen Abdur-Rashied, Instructor<br />
Dr. Shirley Burnett, Instructor<br />
Stacy Davison, Instructor<br />
Priscilla Edwards, Administrative Assistant<br />
Tiffany Harrington, Instructor<br />
Monica Lawrence-Rees, Instructor<br />
University College<br />
Dr. Marie O’Banner-<strong>Jackson</strong>, Associate Dean<br />
Dr. Loretta A. Moore, Interim, Vice President for<br />
Research <strong>and</strong> Federal Relations<br />
Dr. James C. Renick, Provost/Vice President for<br />
Academic Affairs<br />
Michael Thomas, Vice President for Business <strong>and</strong> Finance<br />
Janelle Hannah-Jefferson, Academic Advisor<br />
Phyllis Kinlaw, Administrative Assistant<br />
Clarence Lowe, Academic Advisor<br />
Robin Marshall, Academic Advisor<br />
Sh<strong>and</strong>ra Thompson, Academic Advisor<br />
Kenya Washington, Academic Advisor<br />
Kafond Wilder, Academic Advisor<br />
Morris Williams, Night Lab Coordinator<br />
Ella Moore-Boyd, Instructor<br />
Dr. Sherry Rankin, Instructor<br />
Althea F. Woodson, Instructor<br />
MeShonya M. Wren-Coleman, Instructor<br />
Linda McLemore-Wheeler, Instructor<br />
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