General Catalog - John F. Kennedy University

General InformationStudent ServicesAcademic CounselingStudents admitted to a degree or certificate program are entitledto formal academic counseling. Counseling appointments may bescheduled with a faculty advisor by contacting the appropriateschool. The registrar’s office will assist faculty advisors and isavailable to answer questions about transfer credit, residencyrequirements, and degree audits.Academic Support CenterThe John F. Kennedy academic support center’s mission is tofoster academic achievement by providing the necessarysupport to ensure undergraduate- and graduate-level students’success both at the university and in their subsequent professionalcareers. Through one-on-one instruction and quarterly workshops,the center offers students free assistance with study skillssuch as reading strategies, time-management tools, criticalinquiry, and research methods as well as with every stage of thewriting process—brainstorming, planning, drafting, revising,and documenting research. Appointments tailored to students’specific needs are available Monday through Saturday—on-site,via eMail, by fax, or by phone (note: specific hours vary quarterly).The center also offers a semiannual academic skills review (infall and spring quarters) and an intensive one-day interactiveworkshop designed specifically for incoming students. Unlikemany other higher-education writing centers that are staffedby students, the center is staffed by trained writing instructorswho have extensive classroom teaching experience and advanceddegrees.Alumni AssociationThe alumni association is comprised of all John F. KennedyUniversity graduates. The association provides a lifelong linkbetween alumni and the university. The association’s mission isto have as many alumni as possible serve as volunteers to foster theadvancement of the university. The association’s work is overseenby a council made up of alumni representing each of the schools.Career CenterThe JFK University career center is a resource for universitystudents, staff, alumni, and the public offering low-cost individualcounseling, workshops, and other services for career planning andmanagement. The center’s resource library contains informationon careers, labor market trends, potential employers, job-searchstrategies, and career-specific Internet job resource lists. Joblistings, for both part-time and full-time positions, arereceived daily. Use of the career resource center, access to joblistings, and use of computers for conducting a job search on theInternet are free. The center also offers workshops and writtenmaterials geared toward meeting the career-related needs of JFKUniversity students and alumni.The career center is an integral part of the Master of Arts in CareerDevelopment program. Career counseling sessions are offeredby graduate students in the Career Development program.Career counseling appointments are free for students and alumni.Career assessments are offered, for a fee, in conjunction withcareer counseling. Call the center for additional information andtheir current hours.ConductEnrolled students assume the obligation of conducting themselvesin a manner compatible with the university’s function as aneducational institution. Conduct incompatible with the normaloperation of the university or detrimental to the best interests ofother students in attendance will be sufficient cause for dismissal.Conflict ResolutionIt is the policy of the university to encourage students to resolvemisunderstandings or disagreements directly with the facultyor staff members involved. If such discussions do not produce asatisfactory outcome for the student, a review process is available.Procedures for conflict resolution are available in the registrar’soffice.Continuing and Extended EducationJohn F. Kennedy University’s continuing and extended education(CEE) department provides non-academic programs of superiorquality that connect the university with the diverse needs ofalumni and surrounding communities.CEE provides courses for mental health professionals and registerednurses who must keep pace with the rapidly changingdemands within the fields of psychology and health care. Whetherthe student is fulfilling licensing or continuing education requirements,building new skill sets in an area of expertise, or lookingto take on a new career opportunity, CEE courses present a rareblend of practice and theory. CEE also offers focused certificateprograms which are designed to increase the student’s knowledgelevel in a particular subject matter.In addition, CEE sponsors a unique variety of professionaldevelopmentand personal-interest activities that emphasizeand reflect the distinctiveness of JFK University. CEE’s extendededucation programs are designed to meet the needs of educators,18 General InformationJohn F. Kennedy University