Division of Student Affairs
Dean of Students Office
Student Affairs takes great pride in welcoming you to Jackson State University. Your experience here at Jackson State University will involve so much more than just classes. The Division of Student Affairs is here to provide you with an abundance of support that will help you get started, get adjusted, get involved, get your degree, and, most importantly, get on the road to fulfilling your dreams. We understand that you are a unique individual with distinctive needs. As such, we will offer you personalized attention from caring professionals that are dedicated to helping you complete your academic, career, and personal goals.
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Jackson State University’s Dean of Students Office strives to operate as an integral part of contributing to Jackson State University’s motto, “Challenging Minds, Changing Lives,” by upholding University standards of student conduct and academic integrity through an objective process. The Student Handbook provides the policies and procedures for student conduct. It applies to all students, regardless of classification.
“ONE JSU” Contribution
The Dean of Students Office fulfills its mission by supporting the University’s mission, which states, “The mission of Jackson State University, an HBCU and comprehensive urban research university, is to provide quality teaching, research and service at the baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral levels to diverse populations of students and communities using various modalities to ensure that they are technologically-advanced, ethical, global leaders who think critically and can address societal problems and compete effectively.”
Guiding Principles
- Demonstrate commitment to the principles of due process.
- Enhance the principles of student rights and responsibilities through ongoing outreach, continual
- education, and thorough case management.
- Strive to ensure a safe and healthy campus community.
- Strengthen student decision making and conflict resolution skills.
- Advance the development of student ethical values.
- Provide significant contributions to the JSU technologically-infused intellectual community
CONTACT
Dean of Students Office
Student Center 3rd Floor, Suite #3200
1400 JR Lynch Street
PO Box 18090
Jackson, MS 39217
Phone: (601) 979-2329
E-Mail: deanofstudents@jsums.edu
Note: During the pandemic, please email deanofstudents@jsums.edu or contact 601-979-2329 to schedule a virtual appointment with the Dean of Students Office staff. Completed sanctions and appeals for Student Conduct should be submitted to the same email address.
Professional Staff
Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards: Ms. Eltease Moore
Dean of Students: Dr. Laquala C. Dixon
Office Manager: Mrs. Stesha Mannery
Student’s Right To Know
Title IX
University Title IX Coordinator
601-979-1315 or titleix@jsums.edu
