Personnel
College of Education and Human Development
The School of Lifelong Learning (SLL) meets the needs of present day workers and adult learners, 25 years of age and older, across the state, region, and nation.
Personnel
At Jackson State University, we take pride in our educators and staff members that continuously exemplify a high standard of customer service for all. Please view our faculty and staff below.
FACULTY
STAFF
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Keith Riley, Ph.D. Coordinator of Advising & Student Success
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Constance V. Lawson Student Support Assistant/Office Manager |
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Carolyn Mack Director, Non-credit Programs |
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Dimitri W. Crain Coordinator of Professional Development dimitri.w.crain@jsums.edu |
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LuFunya Porter, PhD Coordinator, CELC |
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Stephanie Payne ABE/GED Instructor stephanie.l.payne@jsums.edu |
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-8777. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
PURPOSE
The Adult Training for Lifelong Advancement Support Services (ATLASS) Scholarship, within the School of Lifelong Learning at Jackson State University, provides financial support services for students majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies and the Bachelor of University Studies in the form of tuition assistance.
REQUIREMENTS
- Financial Aid Documentation
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- If you do qualify for financial aid, please submit your Financial Aid Award Letter along with a copy of your current semester Account Summary.
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- If you do not qualify for financial aid, please submit documentation showing an established payment plan. If you are registered for at least one (1) class, please provide proof that all mandatory student fees and virtual course material fees have been paid.
The ATLASS Scholarship will not be applied to your account until this requirement is met.
- Academic Standing
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- Maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA (or equivalent) and continuous class attendance.
- Application Completion
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- Submit an ATLASS application form with required attachments through SoftDoc in Banner.
GUIDELINES
- Scholarships cannot be used to reimburse a student who has already paid tuition or made arrangements to pay tuition.
- Awards are contingent on fund availability and may vary annually.
- Scholarships will be awarded and disbursed during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
AWARD DETAILS
Each scholarship awarded will cover at least the cost of one 3-credit hour course. Award amounts may vary based on individual eligibility and available funding.
RENEWAL AND DURATION
- ALL applicants must reapply for a scholarship each academic semester for which they qualify.
- The School of Lifelong Learning reserves the right to determine the type of scholarship awarded each recipient.
- A scholarship recipient working toward an undergraduate degree can receive the scholarship for a maximum of eight semesters if they qualify.
DEADLINES
| Semester | Deadline |
| Spring | End of December |
| Summer | End of April |
| Fall | End of July |
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-8778. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
READY TO JOIN?
Fill out the Student Interest Form
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