{"id":5,"date":"2026-04-07T21:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-jsums-2026.pantheonsite.io\/home-2\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:43:38","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\nDivision of Academic Affairs · Jackson State University<\/title>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Sora:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Crimson+Pro:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n:root{--navy:#002147;--navy-deep:#00152E;--navy-mid:#003366;--blue:#008ED6;--blue-dk:#007ABB;--blue-xdk:#00629A;--blue-lt:#3DB4F0;--blue-ltr:#6DC8F5;--blue-pale:#EBF6FD;--white:#FFFFFF;--off-white:#F3F7FB;--surface:#E6EEF6;--border:#C2D4E6;--t900:#1C2430;--t700:#4A5060;--t500:#636B78;--on-navy:#FFFFFF;--on-navy-sub:#C0C8D4;--on-navy-tert:#96A0AE;--on-deep-sub:#B8C2D0;--err:#C62828;--err-bg:#FFF0F0;--ok:#2E7D32;--ok-bg:#F0FFF1;--focus:#008ED6;--focus-dark:#6DC8F5;--fh:'Sora',sans-serif;--fb:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;--mw:1340px;--r:14px;--ease:cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);}\n*,*::before,*::after{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}\nbody{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;color:#1C2430;background:#FFFFFF;overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}\nimg{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}ul,ol{list-style:none;}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;}}\na:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,[role=\"button\"]:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,[tabindex]:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--focus);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px;}\n.dk a:focus-visible,.dk button:focus-visible{outline-color:var(--focus-dark);}\n.w{max-width:1340px;margin:0 auto;padding-left:clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);padding-right:clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);}\n.skip-link{position:absolute;top:-120px;left:1rem;background:#008ED6;color:#FFFFFF;padding:.75rem 1.5rem;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;z-index:9999;transition:top .2s;text-decoration:underline;}\n.skip-link:focus{top:0;outline:3px solid #FFFFFF;outline-offset:2px;}\n.breadcrumb{background:#E6EEF6;border-bottom:1px solid #C2D4E6;padding:.65rem 0;}\n.breadcrumb__list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;color:#636B78;}\n.breadcrumb__list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;}\n.breadcrumb__list li+li::before{content:'\u203a';color:#C2D4E6;font-size:1rem;}\n.breadcrumb__list a{color:#00629A;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;font-weight:500;}\n.breadcrumb__list a:hover{color:#002147;}\n.breadcrumb__list [aria-current=\"page\"]{color:#4A5060;font-weight:600;}\n.hero{position:relative;background-color:#00152E;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#00152E 0%,#002147 100%);overflow:hidden;padding:clamp(3.5rem,8vw,6rem) 0 clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);}\n.hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 50%,rgba(0,142,214,.18) 0%,transparent 60%),radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 80% at 20% 80%,rgba(0,33,71,.6) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;}\n.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:center;gap:2rem;}\n.hero__tag{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3DB4F0;background:rgba(0,142,214,.15);border:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.3);border-radius:4px;padding:.25rem .75rem;margin-bottom:1rem;}\n.hero__title{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.5vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:#FFFFFF;margin-bottom:.85rem;}\n.hero__title em{font-family:var(--fb);font-style:italic;color:#3DB4F0;}\n.hero__desc{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.2rem);line-height:1.65;color:#C0C8D4;max-width:620px;margin-bottom:1.75rem;}\n.hero__btns{display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;letter-spacing:.02em;padding:.7rem 1.4rem;border-radius:8px;border:2px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s,transform .15s;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.2;}\n.btn:active{transform:scale(.98);}\n.btn--primary{background:#00659E;color:#FFFFFF;border-color:#008ED6;}\n.btn--primary:hover{background:#007ABB;border-color:#007ABB;}\n.btn--outline-white{background:transparent;color:#FFFFFF;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}\n.btn--outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:#FFFFFF;}\n.btn--outline-navy{background:transparent;color:#002147;border-color:#002147;}\n.btn--outline-navy:hover{background:#002147;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.sec{padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,5.5rem) 0;}\n.sec--off{background:#F3F7FB;}\n.sec--navy{background:#002147;}\n.sec--deep{background:#00152E;}\n.sec--surface{background:#E6EEF6;}\n.sec-eyebrow{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#00629A;display:block;margin-bottom:.6rem;}\n.sec--navy .sec-eyebrow,.sec--deep .sec-eyebrow{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.sec-title{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.022em;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;}\n.sec--navy .sec-title,.sec--deep .sec-title{color:#FFFFFF;}\n.sec-body{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:1.1rem;color:#4A5060;max-width:680px;line-height:1.75;}\n.sec--navy .sec-body{color:#C0C8D4;}\n.sec-head{margin-bottom:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.5rem);}\n.sec-head--center{text-align:center;}\n.sec-head--center .sec-body{margin:0 auto;}\n.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,4rem);align-items:start;}\n.about-body p{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:1.1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}\n.about-facts{background:#E6EEF6;border-radius:8px;padding:2rem;}\n.about-facts__title{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#00629A;margin-bottom:1.25rem;}\n.about-facts dl{display:grid;gap:.85rem;}\n.about-facts dt{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:#636B78;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;}\n.about-facts dd{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:1rem;color:#1C2430;margin-left:0;padding-left:.75rem;border-left:2px solid #008ED6;}\n.faculty-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:1.25rem;}\n.faculty-card{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;}\n.faculty-card__name{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.2rem;}\n.faculty-card__title{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.8rem;color:#00629A;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.5rem;}\n.faculty-card__contact{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;color:#636B78;}\n.faculty-card__contact a{color:#00629A;text-decoration:underline;}\n.cta-band{background:#00152E;padding:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem) 0;}\n.cta-band__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.cta-band__title{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem);color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:.5rem;}\n.cta-band__sub{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:1.1rem;color:#C0C8D4;}\n.cta-band__btns{display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-shrink:0;}\n.resource-list{display:grid;gap:.75rem;}\n.resource-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;padding:1rem 1.25rem;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;transition:border-color .2s;}\n.resource-item:hover{border-color:#008ED6;}\n.resource-icon{font-size:1.5rem;flex-shrink:0;}\n.resource-item__name{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:#002147;}\n.resource-item__desc{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:.9rem;color:#636B78;}\n.resource-item__link{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:#00629A;text-decoration:underline;margin-left:auto;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;}\n.contact-items{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2.5rem;margin-top:0;}\n.contact-item{display:flex;gap:.85rem;align-items:flex-start;min-width:220px;}\n.contact-icon{font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1;margin-top:.1rem;flex-shrink:0;}\n.contact-item__label{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#636B78;margin-bottom:.15rem;}\n.contact-item__val{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:1rem;color:#1C2430;}\n.contact-item__val a{color:#00629A;text-decoration:underline;}\n\n\/* colleges grid *\/\n.colleges-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:1.25rem;}\n.college-card{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:10px;padding:1.5rem 1.75rem;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;}\n.college-card:hover{border-color:#008ED6;box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,142,214,.1);}\n.college-card__icon{font-size:1.75rem;margin-bottom:.25rem;}\n.college-card__name{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:#002147;line-height:1.3;}\n.college-card__desc{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:.95rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.65;}\n\n\/* quick links band *\/\n.quicklinks-band{background:#002147;padding:2rem 0;}\n.quicklinks-grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;}\n.quicklink-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.3);border-radius:8px;padding:.65rem 1.25rem;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s,border-color .15s;}\n.quicklink-btn:hover{background:rgba(0,142,214,.2);border-color:#008ED6;}\n.quicklink-btn__icon{font-size:1.1rem;}\n\n\/* degree stats band *\/\n.stats-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:2.5rem;}\n.stat-pill{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:50px;padding:.6rem 1.4rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;}\n.stat-pill__pct{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;color:#002147;}\n.stat-pill__label{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:#636B78;}\n\n.site-footer{background:#00152E;padding:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem) 0 2rem;}\n.footer__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;}\n.footer__brand-name{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;color:#FFFFFF;margin-bottom:.35rem;}\n.footer__brand-sub{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.82rem;color:#C0C8D4;margin-bottom:.85rem;}\n.footer__brand-contact{font-family:var(--fb);font-size:.95rem;color:#96A0AE;line-height:1.8;}\n.footer__brand-contact a{color:#3DB4F0;text-decoration:underline;}\n.footer__col-title{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#96A0AE;margin-bottom:.85rem;}\n.site-footer nav ul{display:grid;gap:.5rem;}\n.site-footer nav a{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.85rem;color:#C0C8D4;transition:color .15s;}\n.site-footer nav a:hover{color:#FFFFFF;}\n.footer__legal{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:1.5rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;}\n.footer__legal p{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;color:#96A0AE;}\n.footer__legal-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;}\n.footer__legal-links a{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;color:#96A0AE;text-decoration:underline;}\n.footer__legal-links a:hover{color:#FFFFFF;}\n\n.fnav-toggle{position:fixed;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0);z-index:500;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.25rem;background:#002147;color:#FFFFFF;border:none;border-radius:6px 0 0 6px;padding:.9rem .55rem;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:-2px 0 12px rgba(0,21,46,.35);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(100%);transition:opacity .3s ease,visibility .3s ease,transform .3s ease,background .15s;}.fnav-toggle.is-visible{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0);}.fnav-toggle:hover{background:#007ABB;}.fnav-toggle__icon{font-size:1rem;line-height:1;display:block;}.fnav-toggle__label{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.55rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;writing-mode:vertical-rl;text-orientation:mixed;transform:rotate(180deg);margin-top:.3rem;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.fnav-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,21,46,.55);z-index:600;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .3s,visibility .3s;}\n.fnav-overlay.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}\n.fnav-drawer{position:fixed;top:0;right:-340px;width:320px;max-width:90vw;height:100%;background:#FFFFFF;z-index:700;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:-4px 0 40px rgba(0,21,46,.25);transition:right .35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);}\n.fnav-drawer.is-open{right:0;}\n.fnav-drawer__header{background:#002147;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-shrink:0;}\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3DB4F0;display:block;margin-bottom:.2rem;}\n.fnav-drawer__title{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#FFFFFF;display:block;}\n.fnav-close{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:none;color:#FFFFFF;font-size:1.4rem;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:background .15s;}\n.fnav-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);}\n.fnav-drawer__body{flex:1;overflow-y:auto;padding:1.5rem;}\n.fnav-group__label{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#636B78;display:block;margin-bottom:.75rem;}\n.fnav-group__items{display:grid;gap:.2rem;}\n.fnav-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;padding:.65rem .75rem;border-radius:8px;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;color:#4A5060;transition:background .15s,color .15s;}\n.fnav-item:hover{background:#E6EEF6;color:#002147;}\n.fnav-item.is-active{background:#EBF6FD;color:#00629A;font-weight:600;}\n.fnav-item__dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#C2D4E6;flex-shrink:0;transition:background .15s;}\n.fnav-item.is-active .fnav-item__dot{background:#008ED6;}\n.fnav-drawer__footer{border-top:1px solid #C2D4E6;padding:1rem 1.5rem;flex-shrink:0;}\n.fnav-footer-link{text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}\n.jsu-btt{position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:900;background:#008ED6;border:none;border-radius:50%;width:44px;height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;color:#FFFFFF;font-size:22px;line-height:1;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .25s,visibility .25s,transform .25s,background .15s;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,142,214,.35);}\n.jsu-btt.is-visible{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}\n.jsu-btt:hover{background:#007ABB;}\n.jsu-btt:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #5BAADC;outline-offset:3px;}\n.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;color:#1C2430;background:#FFFFFF;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 ELEMENTOR CONTAINMENT RESETS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.elementor-widget-container,.elementor-widget-wrap,.elementor-widget-wrap>.elementor-element,.elementor-section .elementor-container,.elementor-section .elementor-row,.e-con,.e-con-inner,.e-child,.e-con>.e-con-inner{padding:0!important;margin:0!important;gap:0!important;background:transparent!important;background-color:transparent!important;background-image:none!important;border:none!important;box-shadow:none!important;max-width:none!important;width:100%!important;}\n.elementor-section,.elementor-top-section,.elementor-inner-section{padding:0!important;margin:0!important;background:transparent!important;background-color:transparent!important;background-image:none!important;}\n.elementor-widget-container h1,.elementor-widget-container h2,.elementor-widget-container h3,.elementor-widget-container h4,.elementor-widget-container h5,.elementor-widget-container p,.elementor-widget-container a{color:inherit!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Dark section hardening \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero,.hero *{color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.hero__inner{justify-items:center!important;text-align:center!important;}\n.hero__inner>div{display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;align-items:center!important;text-align:center!important;max-width:780px!important;margin:0 auto!important;}\n.hero__btns{justify-content:center!important;}\n.hero__desc{max-width:640px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;}\n.hero__tag{display:inline-block!important;}\n.hero{background-color:#00152E!important;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#00152E 0%,#002147 60%,#003366 100%)!important;position:relative!important;}\n.cta-band.dk{background-color:#002147!important;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#00152E 0%,#002147 100%)!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.cta-band.dk *{color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary{background-color:#00659E!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Section background hardening \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.sec{background-color:#FFFFFF!important;color:#1C2430!important;}\n.sec--off{background-color:#F3F7FB!important;color:#1C2430!important;}\n.sec--surface{background-color:#E6EEF6!important;color:#1C2430!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Text color hardening \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,.sec .sec-eyebrow,.sec h2,.sec h3{color:#002147!important;}\n.sec p,.sec li,.sec dd,.sec dt{color:#4A5060!important;}\n.sec a{color:#00629A!important;}\n.about-facts{background:#E6EEF6!important;border-radius:8px!important;padding:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.5rem)!important;}\n.about-facts__title{color:#00629A!important;font-weight:700!important;}\n.about-facts dl dt{color:#636B78!important;text-transform:uppercase!important;font-size:.72rem!important;letter-spacing:.08em!important;font-weight:700!important;}\n.about-facts dl dd{color:#1C2430!important;font-size:.97rem!important;}\n.faculty-card{background:#FFFFFF!important;border:1px solid #C2D4E6!important;border-radius:8px!important;}\n.faculty-card__name{color:#002147!important;}\n.faculty-card__title{color:#636B78!important;}\n.faculty-card__contact,.faculty-card__contact a{color:#00629A!important;}\n.resource-item{background:#FFFFFF!important;border:1px solid #C2D4E6!important;}\n.resource-item__name{color:#002147!important;}\n.resource-item__desc{color:#4A5060!important;}\n.resource-item__link{color:#00629A!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Nav drawer hardening \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.fnav-drawer{background:#002147!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.fnav-drawer__header{background:#00152E!important;border-bottom-color:rgba(0,142,214,0.3)!important;}\n.fnav-drawer__title{color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow{color:#3DB4F0!important;}\n.fnav-item{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85)!important;}\n.fnav-item.is-active,.fnav-item:hover{color:#FFFFFF!important;background:rgba(0,142,214,0.2)!important;}\n.fnav-group__label{color:#3DB4F0!important;}\n.fnav-drawer__footer{color:#FFFFFF!important;border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.15)!important;}\n.fnav-footer-link{color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.fnav-footer-link:hover{color:#3DB4F0!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Hero text hardening \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__tag{color:#3DB4F0!important;}\n.hero__title{color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.hero__desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85)!important;}\n.hero__btns .btn--primary{background-color:#00659E!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Breadcrumb hardening \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.breadcrumb{background:#002147!important;}\n.breadcrumb a,.breadcrumb span{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75)!important;}\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"]{color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Contact section hardening \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.contact-items{color:#1C2430!important;}\n.contact-item__label{color:#636B78!important;}\n.contact-item__val{color:#1C2430!important;}\n.contact-item__val a{color:#00629A!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Skip link \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.skip-link:focus{background:#008ED6!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.skip-link{background-color:#00659E!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 BTT + toggle \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.jsu-btt{background:#00659E!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.fnav-toggle{background:#002147!important;color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.fnav-toggle:hover{background:#007ABB!important;}\n.fnav-toggle__label{color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n.sr-only,.visually-hidden{color:#1C2430!important;background-color:#FFFFFF!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Body & breadcrumb offset \u2550\u2550 *\/\nbody{padding-top:0!important;background-color:#FFFFFF!important;color:#1C2430!important;}\n\/*.breadcrumb{margin-top:104px!important;}*\/\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb{margin-top:136px!important;}\n#main-content{scroll-margin-top:104px!important;}\n[id]{scroll-margin-top:104px;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Hero full viewport \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero{min-height:100vh!important;height:100vh!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:center!important;padding:0!important;position:relative!important;}\n.hero__inner{justify-items:center!important;text-align:center!important;padding:clamp(2rem,4vh,5rem) 0!important;width:100%!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 College cards \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.college-card{background:#FFFFFF!important;border:1px solid #C2D4E6!important;}\n.college-card__name{color:#002147!important;}\n.college-card__desc{color:#4A5060!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Quick links band \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.quicklinks-band{background:#002147!important;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Responsive \u2550\u2550 *\/\n@media(max-width:900px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n@media(max-width:600px){.footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.cta-band__inner{flex-direction:column;}.colleges-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 PDF embed \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.pdf-embed-wrap{border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,21,46,.1);margin:1.5rem 0;}\n.pdf-embed-header{background:#002147;padding:.75rem 1.25rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-embed-title{font-family:var(--fh);font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-embed-actions{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-btn{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;padding:.35rem .85rem;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s;white-space:nowrap;}\n.pdf-btn--view{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--view:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);}\n.pdf-btn--dl{background:#00659E;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--dl:hover{background:#007ABB;}\n.pdf-embed-frame{display:block;background:#F3F7FB;width:100%;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 Ticker strip \u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{background:#00152E;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);overflow:hidden;padding:.55rem 0;position:relative;}\n.ticker-wrap::before,.ticker-wrap::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:80px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;}\n.ticker-wrap::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);}\n.ticker-wrap::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);}\n.ticker-label{position:absolute;left:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);background:#008ED6;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.35rem .75rem;z-index:3;white-space:nowrap;}\n.ticker-track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;width:max-content;animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;padding-left:160px;}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;white-space:nowrap;padding:0 1.5rem;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);transition:color .2s;text-decoration:none;}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{content:'';display:inline-block;width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:#008ED6;flex-shrink:0;}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{0%{transform:translateX(0);}100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<!-- SKIP LINK -->\n<a href=\"#main-content\" class=\"skip-link\">Skip to main content<\/a>\n\n<!-- BREADCRUMB -->\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n<div class=\"w\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb__list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/\">JSU Home<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academics\/\">Academics<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Academic Affairs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<!-- MAIN -->\n<main id=\"main-content\">\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n Division of <em>Academic Affairs<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n Advancing academic excellence, supporting faculty and students, and overseeing the colleges, programs, and initiatives that define a Jackson State education.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Now<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Contact Us<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 ABOUT \/ PROVOST \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"overview\" aria-labelledby=\"overview-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\n <div class=\"about-body\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Welcome to Academic Affairs<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"overview-h\">Led by a Commitment to Academic Excellence<\/h2>\n <p><strong>Dr. Preselfannie E. Whitfield McDaniels<\/strong> serves as the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Jackson State University. A respected academic leader, she has dedicated over two decades of service to JSU. She joined the faculty in 1999 as an English professor and has since held roles including department chair and, most recently, Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies.<\/p>\n <p>The Division of Academic Affairs oversees all academic programs, colleges, and schools at Jackson State University. We are committed to fostering an environment of rigorous scholarship, innovative teaching, and meaningful student engagement \u2014 ensuring every Tiger has the tools to thrive.<\/p>\n <p>JSU is consistently recognized as one of the leading HBCUs in the country for overall academics, and our STEM programs are ranked #5 by the National Institutes of Health. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum model, students gain access to training across a variety of fields to prepare them for their next career move.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/provost-biography\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">View Provost Biography<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>Interim Provost & VP<\/dt><dd>Dr. Preselfannie E. Whitfield McDaniels<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Associate Provost<\/dt><dd>Dr. Brandi Newkirk-Turner<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019792246\">(601) 979-2246<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Fax<\/dt><dd>(601) 979-8246<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Address<\/dt><dd>1400 J.R. Lynch Street, P.O. Box 17199, Jackson, MS 39217<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Accreditation<\/dt><dd>SACSCOC \u2014 bachelor's, master's, specialist's & doctoral degrees<\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 COLLEGES & SCHOOLS \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"colleges\" aria-labelledby=\"colleges-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Colleges & Schools<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"colleges-h\">Academic Programs Across Five Colleges<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">Jackson State University's academic enterprise spans five colleges, an honors college, graduate studies, and continuing education \u2014 each dedicated to preparing students for careers and leadership.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"colleges-grid\">\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/business\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📈<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">College of Business<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Delivers academic programs through four departments \u2014 Accounting; Economics, Finance & General Business; Entrepreneurship & Small Business; and Management & Marketing. Degrees awarded: 11% of university total.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/education\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏫<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">College of Education & Human Development<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Educates teachers, school leaders, counselors, and related personnel. The largest college by degrees awarded at JSU \u2014 33% of university total.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/chs\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🩹<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">College of Health Sciences<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Prepares public health leaders and works to improve the health status of individuals, families, and communities. Degrees awarded: 18% of university total.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/liberalarts\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎭<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">College of Liberal Arts<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Nurtures the mind and spirit through spoken, written, artistic, and creative development for graduate and undergraduate students. Degrees awarded: 15% of university total.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/cset2\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🔬<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">College of Science, Engineering & Technology<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Provides rigorous STEM education and research opportunities. JSU's STEM program is ranked #5 by the NIH. Degrees awarded: 23% of university total.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/honorscollege\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⭐<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Provides an invigorating curriculum that challenges high-achieving students with enriched coursework, research opportunities, and a rigorous academic environment.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/graduateschool\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎓<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">Graduate Studies<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Supports prospective and current graduate students across more than 50 graduate programs, from application through graduation and beyond.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/new-jsuonline\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💻<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">JSU Online<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Degree programs and general education courses designed for busy lives \u2014 delivering quality instruction to traditional and nontraditional students without limitations of time or place.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/global\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🌎<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">JSU Global<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">Provides ongoing services and cultural support for admitted international students, faculty, and staff, fostering a globally engaged campus community.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/complete2compete\/\" class=\"college-card\">\n <div class=\"college-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏆<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__name\">Complete 2 Compete (C2C)<\/div>\n <div class=\"college-card__desc\">A Mississippi statewide program focused on assisting adults who have completed some college to return and finish their degrees at Jackson State University.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 STAFF \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"staff\" aria-labelledby=\"staff-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Personnel<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"staff-h\">Administrative Staff<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">The Division of Academic Affairs' personnel are committed to going above and beyond to support the university's mission, ensure student success, and advance JSU's academic reputation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-grid\">\n\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Dr. Preselfannie E. Whitfield McDaniels<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Interim Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/provost-biography\/\">View Full Biography →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Dr. Brandi Newkirk-Turner<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Associate Provost<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/dr-brandi-l-newkirk-turner\/\">View Biography →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Ms. Sherree T. White<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Executive Assistant to the Provost<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019792246\">(601) 979-2246<\/a><br>\n <a href=\"mailto:sherree.t.white@jsums.edu\">sherree.t.white@jsums.edu<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Ms. Patricia Sheriff-Taylor<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Academic Specialist<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019792320\">(601) 979-2320<\/a><br>\n <a href=\"mailto:patricia.s.taylor@jsums.edu\">patricia.s.taylor@jsums.edu<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"margin-top:1.75rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/meet-the-deans-list-2\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Academic Deans & Coordinators →<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 RESOURCES \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"resources\" aria-labelledby=\"resources-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"resources-h\">Faculty & Academic Resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-list\">\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📅<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Academic Calendar<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Important dates including registration, add\/drop, holidays, finals, and commencement.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/academic-calendar\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">View →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📚<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">University Catalogs<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Current and archived academic catalogs including degree requirements and course listings.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/university-catalogs\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">View →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📄<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Forms & Documents<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Academic forms for students and faculty including petitions, overrides, and administrative requests.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/forms-and-documents\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Access →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📋<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Faculty Syllabus Resources<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Templates, guidelines, and requirements for creating WCAG-compliant and JSU-standard syllabi.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/faculty-syllabus-resources\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Access →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📖<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Teaching & Learning Resources for Faculty<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Instructional resources, pedagogy guides, and professional development opportunities for JSU faculty.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/teaching-and-learning-resources-for-faculty\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Access →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📊<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Undergraduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart (PDF)<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Guides students, staff, and faculty through undergraduate academic procedures and processes.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Academic-Authority-Chart.Final-11.9.2022.pdf\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Download →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Embedded PDF viewer \u2014 Undergraduate Navigation Chart -->\n <div class=\"pdf-embed-wrap\">\n <div class=\"pdf-embed-header\">\n <span class=\"pdf-embed-title\">Undergraduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart<\/span>\n <div class=\"pdf-embed-actions\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?url=https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Academic-Authority-Chart.Final-11.9.2022.pdf&embedded=true\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"pdf-btn pdf-btn--view\">📄 View Fullscreen<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Academic-Authority-Chart.Final-11.9.2022.pdf\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"pdf-btn pdf-btn--dl\">⇩ Download PDF<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <iframe\n src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?url=https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Academic-Authority-Chart.Final-11.9.2022.pdf&embedded=true\"\n class=\"pdf-embed-frame\"\n style=\"height:480px;\"\n title=\"Undergraduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart \u2014 Jackson State University\"\n loading=\"lazy\"\n aria-label=\"PDF viewer: Undergraduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart\">\n <p>Your browser does not support iframes. <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Academic-Authority-Chart.Final-11.9.2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📊<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Graduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart (PDF)<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Guides graduate students, staff, and faculty through graduate-level academic procedures and processes.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Graduate-Studies-Academic-Authority-Chart-1-10-23-final.pdf\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Download →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Embedded PDF viewer \u2014 Graduate Navigation Chart -->\n <div class=\"pdf-embed-wrap\">\n <div class=\"pdf-embed-header\">\n <span class=\"pdf-embed-title\">Graduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart<\/span>\n <div class=\"pdf-embed-actions\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?url=https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Graduate-Studies-Academic-Authority-Chart-1-10-23-final.pdf&embedded=true\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"pdf-btn pdf-btn--view\">📄 View Fullscreen<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Graduate-Studies-Academic-Authority-Chart-1-10-23-final.pdf\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"pdf-btn pdf-btn--dl\">⇩ Download PDF<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <iframe\n src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?url=https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Graduate-Studies-Academic-Authority-Chart-1-10-23-final.pdf&embedded=true\"\n class=\"pdf-embed-frame\"\n style=\"height:480px;\"\n title=\"Graduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart \u2014 Jackson State University\"\n loading=\"lazy\"\n aria-label=\"PDF viewer: Graduate Academic Matters Navigation Chart\">\n <p>Your browser does not support iframes. <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/files\/2023\/08\/JSU-Graduate-Studies-Academic-Authority-Chart-1-10-23-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎙<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Leadership & Legacy Speakers Series<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">A speakers series gathering the HBCU community and industry leaders for conversations that transform generational influence.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/leadership-and-legacy-speakers-series\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Learn More →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎙<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Leadership Connection \u2014 Roaring Into Tomorrow Series<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Recorded sessions featuring key executives and community thought leaders on topics including financial literacy, career jumpstarting, and mentorship.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/jsu-leadership-connection-series\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Watch →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🌏<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Thee Pathway General Education Program<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">JSU's interdisciplinary general education framework designed to broaden students' knowledge and competencies across disciplines.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/theepathway\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Learn More →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⚖<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">SACSCOC Accreditation<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Jackson State University's accreditation information through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/sacscoc\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">View →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📋<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">University Ombuds Office<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">A confidential, neutral, and informal resource for faculty, staff, and students to address university-related concerns.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/ombuds\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Visit →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">👥<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Undergraduate Curriculum Committee<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Oversees undergraduate curriculum development, program review, and academic policy recommendations.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/undergraduate-curriculum-committee\/#Home\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Visit →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💼<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Career Opportunities at JSU<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Explore open faculty and staff positions within the Division of Academic Affairs and across the university.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.peopleadmin.com\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">Apply →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA BAND \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Ready to Join the JSU Tiger Family?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">Apply today and discover why Jackson State University is one of the nation's leading HBCUs for academic excellence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-band__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Now<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/recruitment2\/tour-jsu-registration\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Visit JSU<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CONTACT \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Get in Touch<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact Academic Affairs<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📍<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Address<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n 1400 J.R. Lynch Street, P.O. Box 17199<br>\n Jackson, MS 39217\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📞<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Phone<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019792246\">(601) 979-2246<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📱<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Fax<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">(601) 979-8246<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🕐<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Office Hours<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/main>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 DRAWER NAV \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<button class=\"fnav-toggle\"\n aria-label=\"Open page navigation menu\"\n aria-expanded=\"false\"\n aria-controls=\"fnav-drawer\"\n type=\"button\">\n <span class=\"fnav-toggle__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">☰<\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-toggle__label\">Menu<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n<div class=\"fnav-overlay\" id=\"fnav-overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<nav class=\"fnav-drawer\" id=\"fnav-drawer\" aria-label=\"Page navigation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n <div class=\"fnav-drawer__header\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"fnav-drawer__eyebrow\">Jackson State University<\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-drawer__title\">Division of Academic Affairs<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <button class=\"fnav-close\" aria-label=\"Close navigation menu\" type=\"button\">×<\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"fnav-drawer__body\">\n <div class=\"fnav-group\">\n <ul class=\"fnav-group__items\" role=\"list\">\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/\" class=\"fnav-item is-active\" aria-current=\"page\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Home<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/theepathway\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Thee Pathway General Education Program<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/administrative-staff\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Staff<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/meet-the-deans-list-2\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Academic Deans & Coordinators<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/academic-calendar\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Academic Calendar<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/university-catalogs\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">University Catalogs<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/forms-and-documents\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Forms & Documents<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/faculty-syllabus-resources\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Faculty Syllabus Resources<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/teaching-and-learning-resources-for-faculty\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Teaching & Learning Resources<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/leadership-and-legacy-speakers-series\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Leadership & Legacy Speakers Series<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/ombuds\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">University Ombuds<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/undergraduate-curriculum-committee\/#Home\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Undergraduate Curriculum Committee<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <li>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.peopleadmin.com\/\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"false\">\n <span class=\"fnav-item__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-item__text\">Career Opportunities<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"fnav-drawer__footer\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academics\/\"\n class=\"fnav-footer-link\"\n style=\"color:#FFFFFF !important;\">← Academics<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/nav>\n\n<button class=\"jsu-btt\" id=\"jsu-btt\" aria-label=\"Back to top\" type=\"button\">⇧<\/button>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n'use strict';\nvar yr=document.getElementById('year');\nif(yr)yr.textContent=new Date().getFullYear();\nvar toggle=document.querySelector('.fnav-toggle'),\n drawer=document.getElementById('fnav-drawer'),\n overlay=document.getElementById('fnav-overlay'),\n closeBtn=document.querySelector('.fnav-close'),\n navLinks=document.querySelectorAll('.fnav-item[href^=\"#\"]'),\n isOpen=false;\nfunction openD(){isOpen=true;drawer.classList.add('is-open');overlay.classList.add('is-open');drawer.removeAttribute('aria-hidden');overlay.removeAttribute('aria-hidden');toggle.setAttribute('aria-expanded','true');document.body.style.overflow='hidden';var f=drawer.querySelector('button,[href],[tabindex]:not([tabindex=\"-1\"])');if(f)f.focus();}\nfunction closeD(){isOpen=false;drawer.classList.remove('is-open');overlay.classList.remove('is-open');drawer.setAttribute('aria-hidden','true');overlay.setAttribute('aria-hidden','true');toggle.setAttribute('aria-expanded','false');document.body.style.overflow='';if(toggle)toggle.focus();}\nif(toggle)toggle.addEventListener('click',openD);\nif(closeBtn)closeBtn.addEventListener('click',closeD);\nif(overlay)overlay.addEventListener('click',closeD);\ndocument.addEventListener('keydown',function(e){if(!isOpen)return;if(e.key==='Escape'){closeD();return;}if(e.key==='Tab'){var focusable=Array.from(drawer.querySelectorAll('button:not([disabled]),[href],[tabindex]:not([tabindex=\"-1\"])')).filter(function(el){return el.offsetParent!==null;});if(!focusable.length)return;var first=focusable[0],last=focusable[focusable.length-1];if(e.shiftKey&&document.activeElement===first){e.preventDefault();last.focus();}else if(!e.shiftKey&&document.activeElement===last){e.preventDefault();first.focus();}}});\nnavLinks.forEach(function(link){link.addEventListener('click',function(e){var t=document.querySelector(this.getAttribute('href'));if(!t)return;e.preventDefault();closeD();setTimeout(function(){var ab=document.getElementById('wpadminbar');var off=24+(ab?ab.offsetHeight:0);window.scrollTo({top:t.getBoundingClientRect().top+window.pageYOffset-off,behavior:'smooth'});t.setAttribute('tabindex','-1');t.focus({preventScroll:true});},220);});});\nif('IntersectionObserver' in window){var sm={};navLinks.forEach(function(link){var id=link.getAttribute('href').replace('#','');var el=document.getElementById(id);if(el)sm[id]=link;});var io=new IntersectionObserver(function(entries){entries.forEach(function(entry){if(entry.isIntersecting){Object.values(sm).forEach(function(l){l.classList.remove('is-active');l.setAttribute('aria-current','false');});var a=sm[entry.target.id];if(a){a.classList.add('is-active');a.setAttribute('aria-current','true');}}});},{rootMargin:'-20% 0px -60% 0px',threshold:0});Object.keys(sm).forEach(function(id){var el=document.getElementById(id);if(el)io.observe(el);});}\nvar btt=document.getElementById('jsu-btt');var tog=document.querySelector('.fnav-toggle');\nwindow.addEventListener('scroll',function(){var y=window.pageYOffset;if(btt)btt.classList.toggle('is-visible',y>300);if(tog)tog.classList.toggle('is-visible',y>200);},{passive:true});\nif(btt){btt.addEventListener('click',function(){window.scrollTo({top:0,behavior:'smooth'});});}\ndocument.querySelectorAll('.accordion__trigger').forEach(function(btn){btn.addEventListener('click',function(){var ex=btn.getAttribute('aria-expanded')==='true';var body=document.getElementById(btn.getAttribute('aria-controls'));btn.setAttribute('aria-expanded',String(!ex));if(body)body.classList.toggle('is-open',!ex);});});\n})();\n<\/script>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Division of Academic Affairs · Jackson State University Skip to main content JSU Home Academics Academic Affairs JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":932,"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions\/932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jsums.org\/academicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}