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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Web Services
Motivate. Collaborate. Innovate. — Design, development, and maintenance of the jsums.edu website, ensuring brand standards, accessibility, and usability for all users.
About Web Services
Designed with the user in mind
The website is one of the university’s most important communication and marketing tools. With the ongoing increase in complexity of web communications, we must ensure ongoing diligence in preserving its integrity and usability for all users.
We provide strategy and support with the usability, design, development, and maintenance of the University website. Our team works to ensure that all implementations follow brand guidelines, web standards, accessibility, and usability best practices.
- Unit
- Department of Information Technology
- Location
- Mississippi e-Center
- Phone
- (601) 979-6309
- webmaster@jsums.edu
- Support Portal
- Submit a Web Request
What We Do
Areas of interest
Our team supports jsums.edu across every layer of the web experience.
Exploration
Analytics & research
We use web analytics and user research to understand how visitors engage with jsums.edu and make evidence-based improvements.
Composition
Content & design
Design, development, and maintenance of the jsums.edu website, ensuring content follows brand guidelines and communicates effectively.
Development
Web development
We build and maintain the technical infrastructure of jsums.edu, implementing features and resolving issues across the platform.
Maintenance
Site stability
We guarantee the stability and effectiveness of jsums.edu by resolving issues and performing regular maintenance and updates.
Accessibility
ADA compliance
We ensure jsums.edu meets web accessibility standards and usability best practices so all users can access information equitably.
Brand
Brand consistency
We ensure all web implementations follow JSU brand guidelines and web standards, preserving the integrity of the university’s identity.
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Content Updates
Need to update your website content?
Follow this process to get your content revised on jsums.edu. Timelines depend on final, completed content being submitted along with the complexity of your request.
1
Plan
Check our timelines and plan accordingly. Timelines are dependent on final, completed content being submitted along with the complexity of your request.
2
Create content
Have your final, completed content ready in a Word, Google, or Adobe document before submitting your request.
3
Find a contributor first
If any revisions to the content are required, please get in touch with a contributor first. Contributors are subject matter experts who can handle most basic content updates. Find a contributor →
4
Submit a web request
If you are unable to find a contributor or your needs go beyond basic content updates, submit a request to the Web Services team. Submit a Web Request →
5
Review
The Department of Information Technology | Web Services team will review your request and follow up with next steps or reach out for more information.
Contributor Self Help
Web guides & documentation
Our assistance documentation was developed to offer guides and support resources to university content writers who contribute to the upkeep of our website.
JSU WordPress Guide (PDF)
Learn all WordPress basics and confidently contribute to jsums.edu.
Web Editor Training (PDF)
Learn all web editing basics and confidently contribute to your department site.
Web Policy (PDF)
Jackson State University website security, brand consistency, and standards policy.
JSU Brand Style Guide (PDF)
Official 2019 JSU brand style guide covering colors, typography, logos, and more.
Knowledge Base & Support Portal
Browse help articles and submit support tickets through the Web Services knowledge base.
Page Designs
Review JSU’s new site page designs to present content in a meaningful, goal-oriented way.
WordPress tutorials
PDF
Login to WordPress
Step-by-step written instructions for logging in to WordPress.
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Get Involved
Become a web content contributor
All authorized JSU faculty and staff, including graduate assistants, may apply to become web content contributors for their department, school, college, event, or special area of interest website. Undergraduate students, part-time JSU employees, and non-JSU employees are not eligible.
What’s the process?
Prior to receiving login authority, each prospective contributor must complete the following steps in order:
1
Review the JSU Web Policy
Jackson State University Web Policy (PDF) — understand the rules for content, security, and brand consistency.
2
Review the JSU Brand Guide
Jackson State University Brand Guide (PDF) — familiarize yourself with the university’s visual identity standards.
3
Submit the contributor access form
Complete and submit the Web Contributor Access Form.
4
Register for and attend web contributor training
You will receive a Canvas course invite for the web contributor training. Complete the training to receive your login credentials.
Content Updates
Current content contributors
Our trained web content contributors are subject matter experts who can make the majority of content-related updates on the website. We recommend reaching out to the primary contacts listed below before submitting a web request to Web Services.
Are you a contributor needing help? Visit our helpful guides and documents.
Want to become a contributor? Learn how →
Academic Affairs
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Alisa Mosley | alisa.l.mosley@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Brandi Newkirk-Turner | brandi.l.newkirk@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Tiffany Hoard | tiffany.l.hoard@jsums.edu |
College of Business
| Area / Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Dean’s Office | Dr. Fidelis Ikem, Dean | fidelis.ikem@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Sheila Porterfield, Associate Dean | sheila.y.porterfield@jsums.edu | |
| Mrs. Mable Easley, Executive Assistant | Mable.l.easley@jsums.edu | |
| Ms. Monica Williams, Administrative Assistant | monica.d.williams@jsums.edu | |
| Dept. of Accounting, Finance & Entrepreneurship | Dr. Bobbie Daniels, CPA, Interim Chair | bobbie.w.daniels@jsums.edu |
| Mrs. Deborah Griffin, Administrative Assistant | deborah.j.griffin@jsums.edu | |
| Dept. of Business Administration | Dr. Chali Nondo, Chair | Chali.nondo@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Tasha Fogg, Administrative Assistant | Tasha.fogg@jsums.edu | |
| Business Graduate Program | Dr. Nizar M. Alsharari, Director | nizar.m.alsharari@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Deborah Haymon, Administrative Assistant | deborah.haymon@jsums.edu | |
| Small Business Development Center | Mr. Rickey Jones, Director | rickey.d.jones@jsums.edu |
| Center for Academic & Professional Success | Ms. Jacqueline Triplett-Spires, Coordinator | jacqueline.triplett-spires@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Shanda Barrett, Professional Development Trainer | shanda.f.barrett@jsums.edu | |
| Women Business Center | Sydney Brown | Sydney.brown@jsums.edu |
College of Education and Human Development
| Name / Role | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Jerri A. Haynes, Dean | jerri.a.haynes@jsums.edu |
| Mrs. Gretta Mabry-Ashley, Dean’s Executive Administrative Assistant | gretta.mabry-ashley@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Benjamin Ngwudike (Interim Chair), Educational Administration & Foundational Research | benjamin.c.ngwudike@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Tracy L. Harris (Chair), Elementary & Early Childhood Education | tracy.l.harris@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Dion Porter, Counseling, Rehabilitation and Psychometric Services | dion.porter@jsums.edu |
| Dr. James H. Robinson, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | james.h.robinson@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Nakia Cooper, Interim Director, Lottie W. Thornton Early Childcare Center | nakia.n.cooper@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Walter Brown, Director, Executive Ph.D. | walter.a.brown@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Cheryl Jones, Director of Unit Support, Partnerships & Communications | cheryl.e.jones@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Tony Latiker, Coordinator of Assessment & Accreditation | tony.t.latiker@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Sam Mozee, Jr., Director, Mississippi Urban Research Center | sam.mozee@jsums.edu |
| Dr. LaKeisha Opara-Nadi, Interim Director, Center for Teacher Quality | lakeshia.a.opara-nadi@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Dennis Williams, Coordinator, Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) | dennis.d.williams@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Deidre Wheaton, Director, School of Lifelong Learning / Interim Chair, Professional Interdisciplinary Studies | deidre.l.wheaton@jsums.edu |
| Cheryl Jones-Shaw | cheryl.e.jones-shaw@jsums.edu |
College of Health Sciences
| Name / Role | |
|---|---|
| Russell Bennett, PhD, MPH, MS, RN, NE-A, C – Interim Dean | russell.l.bennett@jsums.edu |
| Frankie Adams, MPH – Administrative Assistant | frankie.r.adams@jsums.edu |
| Eugenia R. Cook – Secretary | eugenia.r.cook@jsums.edu |
| Marinelle Payton, MD, PhD, MS, MPH – Chair, Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics | marinelle.payton@jsums.edu |
| Mary Shaw, PhD, MCHES – Chair, Dept. of Behavioral and Environmental Health | mary.shaw@jsums.edu |
| Whitney Perkins, Ed.D., M.S., CCC-SLP – Interim Chair, Dept. of Communicative Disorders | whitney.d.perkins@jsums.edu |
| Kristin V. Richards, Ph.D., LCSW, MSW – BSW Program Director | kristin.v.richards@jsums.edu |
| Terrell D Brown, Ph.D., MSW, MA – MSW Program Director | terrell.d.brown@jsums.edu |
College of Liberal Arts
| Name / Role | |
|---|---|
| Bessie House Soremekun, Ph.D. – Dean | bessie.house-soremekun@jsums.edu |
| Mr. Mark Geil – Associate Professor of Art | mark.geil@jsums.edu |
| Tamka Jenkins – Administrative Assistant | tamka.s.jenkins@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Siddig Fageir – Interim Department Chair | siddig.m.fageir@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Verna R. Taylor – Interim Coordinator | verna.r.taylor@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Shirley M. Collins, Secretary | shirley.m.collins@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Ebony Lumumba – Dept. Chair & Associate Professor of English | ebony.o.lumumba@jsums.edu |
| Dr. RaShell Smith-Spears – Assistant Chair & Associate Professor of English | rashell.spears@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Mario Azevedo – Interim Chair and Professor | mario.j.azevedo@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Robert Luckett – Associate Professor and Director, Margaret Walker Center | robert.e.luckett@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Mark Bernhardt – Professor and Graduate Coordinator | mark.a.bernhardt@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Janice Brockley – Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator | janice.a.brockley@jsums.edu |
| Christopher R. Jackson – 1LT, IN (ROTC) | armyrotc@jsums.edu |
| Elayne H. Anthony, Ph.D. – Dept. Chair & Professor | elayne.h.anthony@jsums.edu |
| Jatonya Robinson – Executive Administrative Assistant | jatonya.n.robinson@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Lisa Beckley-Roberts – Chair, Musicology | lisa.m.beckley-roberts@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Courtney Lett – Administrative Assistant | courtney.l.lett@jsums.edu |
| Maruice L. Mangum, Ph.D. – Dept. Chair and Professor | maruice.l.mangum@jsums.edu |
| Pamela G. Banks, Ph.D. – Dept. Chair and Professor | pbanks@jsums.edu |
| Uchenna Agbahiwe – Administrative Assistant | uchenna.n.agbahiwe@jsums.edu |
| Juliette Schweitzer, Ph.D. – Interim Director of Clinical Training | juliette.schweitzer@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Johnny B. Gilleylen Sr. – Dept. Chair & PhD Program Director | johnny.b.gilleylen@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Cresandra L. Washington – Receptionist | cresandra.l.washington@jsums.edu |
| Earnestine McNeal-Brown – Director | earnestine.mcneal@jsums.edu |
| Patrice Jones-Gibbs, MS – Administrative Assistant / Building Administrator | patrice.l.jones@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Wonderful Faison – Director (Richard Wright Center) | wonderful.faison@jsums.edu |
| Tatiana Glushko, PhD – Coordinator (Richard Wright Center) | tatiana.glushko@jsums.edu |
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
| Name / Role | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Wilbur L. Walters Jr. – Dean | wilbur.l.walters@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Timothy Turner – Dept. Chair, Biology | timothy.turner@jsums.edu |
| Lieutenant Colonel NaTosha Reed – Dept. Chair / Commander | natosha.l.reed@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Tor A. Kwembe – Dept. Chair, Mathematics & Statistical Sciences | tor.a.kwembe@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Mehri Fadavi – Dept. Chair, Chemistry, Physics & Atmospheric Sciences | mfadavi@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Farshad Amini – Dept. Chair, Civil & Environmental Engineering & Industrial Systems & Technology | famini@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Mahmoud Manzoul – Dept. Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering & Computer Science | mahmoud.a.manzoul@jsums.edu |
| Dr. Berneece Herbert – Dept. Chair, Urban and Regional Planning | berneece.herbert@jsums.edu |
Division of Graduate Studies
| Name / Role | |
|---|---|
| Preselfannie E. Whitfield McDaniels, Ph.D. – Dean, Division of Graduate Studies | preselfannie.w.mcdaniels@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Deborah Washington – Coordinator, Student Services | deborah.washington@jsums.edu |
| Mr. Byron A. Quick – Coordinator of Retention and Assessment | byron.a.quick@jsums.edu |
| Mrs. Courtney W. Brookins – Senior Program Manager | courtney.w.brookins@jsums.edu |
| Ms. Anissa Hampton – Administrative Assistant | anissa.r.hampton@jsums.edu |
Research and Economic Development
| Name / Role | |
|---|---|
| Joseph A. Whittaker, Ph.D. – Vice President for Research and Economic Development / Associate Provost | joseph.a.whittaker@jsums.edu |
| Almesha L. Campbell, Ph.D. – Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Development | almesha.l.campbell@jsums.edu |
| Illiad Kelly – Director, Unit of Grants and Contracts | illiad.l.kelly@jsums.edu |
| Phillisa Conner – Assistant Director / Grants Accountant, Unit of Grants and Contracts | phillisa.r.conner@jsums.edu |
| Jacobi Grant – Compliance Officer (IACUC, Export Control) | jacobi.m.grant@jsums.edu |
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Office Location
Mississippi e-Center
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
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