Jacksonville State University: College of Commerce and Business Administration


	Thanks for considering Jacksonville State University's College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA) to further your education. It would be our pleasure to help you prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in business. When you choose to enroll in the CCBA, you will find a highly motivated, student oriented teaching faculty, with whom you will have the opportunity to interact in relatively small classes. You will also learn to use state-of-the-art computers and have access to our excellent library facilities. The CCBA aspires to be recognized as one of the premier public regional undergraduate schools of business in the Southeast. The faculty, staff, and administration of the College are committed to continuously improve the quality of our academic programs, our student support activities, and our service to the local and regional community. If you need more information or have any questions about the CCBA, please contact us.

	The mission of the College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA) is to educate undergraduate and graduate students for successful managerial careers in a dynamic global environment, to be productive and ethical citizens, and to be prepared for advanced studies. The CCBA carries out its mission through its commitment to four core values as shown in the following areas: Teaching We seek to provide our students with an educational experience through which they become literate, articulate, and broadly educated individuals, who are knowledgeable in fundamental economic principles, the business disciplines, and the impact of global forces on domestic affairs. The curricula prepare baccalaureate and MBA graduates to be computer literate, ethically and globally aware, as well as analytical decision-makers who possess fully developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Graduates should be able to adapt to rapidly changing technologies, and to adapt to a diverse workplace environment. The faculty seek to be recognized as excellent teachers and scholars, dedicated first and foremost to the development of students, through effective teaching, advising, and mentoring. Intellectual Contributions The CCBA values basic research, applied research and instructional development activities of the faculty, with primary focus on applied scholarship (contribution to practice) and instructional development (learning and pedagogical research). The faculty believe that teaching and scholarly activity are interdependent; that research enhances faculty effectiveness in the classroom and provides students with state-of-the-art business knowledge. External Interaction The CCBA seeks to take a leadership role in the economic development of the State of Alabama, specifically its Northeast region. Faculty and staff are expected to be a resource for the economic development of the State and region by extending their knowledge, skills, and values to society. Interaction with external constituents is fostered through a variety of efforts to include the Center for Economic Development, the Center for Business and Free Enterprise Education, guest speakers, executives-in-residence, and advising groups. Continuous Improvement The College strives to provide quality undergraduate and graduate management education through traditional as well as distance delivery. The faculty, staff, and administration of the CCBA are committed to continuously improving the quality of our academic programs, our student support activities, and our service to the local and regional community.

	Civility I will treat classmates, professors, and CCBA staff with respect. I will display a healthy tolerance for individual differences in demographics, gender, race, religion, and thought. I will respect the authority, rules, and regulations of Jacksonville State University. Scholarship I will continue to develop and demonstrate a passion for learning. I will be intellectually honest. Behavior My behavior will be professional and ethical and will be reflected in my preparation for class, my attendance in class, my conduct in class, and my relationships within the CCBA community. Attitude My attitude will reflect teamwork, personal responsibility, and a positive approach to being a member of the class.

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