Academic Policies - Academic Affairs

The Academic Policies webpage provides a central location for important university-wide policies and procedures that apply to all courses and all students.

Academic Honesty

A Scholar’s Code can be found in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs and the Student Handbook. Students who violate the Scholar’s Code will be subject to disciplinary actions which could range from a zero on an assignment to failure of the course; repeated offenses can result in dismissal from the university. Records of academic dishonesty are kept in the Office of Community Standards and Student Ethics. To learn more https://www.jsu.edu/academicaffairs/scholarscode/jsu-scholars-code.pdf

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center provides an integrated network of support that meets students where they are while empowering and supporting lifelong learning. The Student Success Center is located on the Ground (Basement) Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd floor, and 6th floor of the Houston Cole Library and serves as a one-stop shop for holistic academic support. Departments include Academic, Athletic, & Career Advising, Academic Support & Success, Disability Resources, First-&-Second Year Experience, and Transfer & Adult Student Learning Support. Key services include, but are not limited to, academic advising, athletic advising, career development, academic technology resources, tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic workshops, success coaching, learning specialist interventions, reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, testing services, success courses, Gamecock Orientation, placement exams, peer mentoring, and leadership programs. To learn more about the Student Success Center and how to access services, visit the Student Success Center website.

Campus Resources for Writing

The Writing Center offers several free in-person and online services including writing and digital writing consultations, virtual presentation audiences, ESL conversation partners, and special-topics workshops for all JSU faculty, staff, and students. A team of undergraduate and graduate consultants are trained to assist with academic, personal, and professional writing. Appointments can be scheduled through the Navigate app For more information, visit the Writing Center website.

Disability Resources

Jacksonville State University is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. If you are currently experiencing or anticipating that you will have any barriers to learning in this course, please feel welcome to discuss your concerns with me. It is my goal to create a learning experience that is as accessible as possible. If you have a disability, or think you may have a disability, that may have some impact on your work in this course and for which you may require academic adjustments or accommodations, please work with a staff member in Disability Resources so that accommodations can be considered. Students that receive accommodation letters, or Individualized Post-Secondary Plans (IPPs) should meet with me to discuss the provisions of your accommodations as early in the semester as possible. You can find more information about the Office of Disability Resources on the web or by visiting the Student Success Center on the 2nd Floor of the Houston Cole Library. You may also call (256) 782-8380 or email at disabilityresources@jsu.edu . All discussions will remain confidential.

Military Connected Students

The Office of Veteran and Military Services serves all active duty, guard, reserve, veteran, and dependent students at JSU. If you have any questions, please contact (256) 782-8838, veterans@jsu.edu, or at the physical location in Angle Hall Room 117. If you are a student currently serving in the military (active duty, guard, or reserves - remove this) with the potential of being called to military service or training during the course of the semester, you are encouraged to contact your course instructor no later than the first week of class to discuss the class attendance policy. The instructor may make accommodations for this absence or suggest that you take the course at another time.

Title IX

Jacksonville State University (“Jax State”) does not discriminate based on sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Jax State prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Conduct constituting sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and related behaviors as defined in the "Sex-Based Harassment and Misconduct Policy" falls under this prohibition. Reports of such conduct may be submitted to the University Police Department at (256) 782-5050, the Title IX Coordinator at (256) 782-5769, or via email at titleix@jsu.edu, or the Assistant Secretary in the Office of Civil Rights, https://www.ed.gov/ocr. For confidential reporting, individuals may contact Counseling Services at (256) 782-5475 or the JSU Health Center at (256) 782-5310. For more information about Title IX or to report a concern the JSU Title IX webpage.

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Jax State Student Laptop Requirement

Jacksonville State University students will need a laptop that runs either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Students are encouraged to bring laptops to classes and learning spaces on campus to access virtual labs and other computing resources available online. This laptop requirement ensures you will have adequate and timely access to the electronic resources necessary to be a successful JSU Gamecock. Chromebooks, tablets, and smart phones cannot access all the electronic educational material and resources used at JSU and are therefore not suitable for devices.

Please note that certain majors have specific laptop requirements. Visit the link below for more details.

Source: https://www.jsu.edu/it/laptop/

Courses with Laboratory or Studio Components Involving Chemicals

(Note: This statement should be included in courses with any chemical component, including those in the sciences, arts, or other disciplines. Labs or studios without chemical use—such as music, computer science, or geography—may not require this statement.)

JSU teaching laboratories are made safe for students through planning, training, and supervision. However, some chemicals used in laboratories are known teratogens, which means they are hazardous to the developing embryo or fetus. Also, the dangers to the fetus for all chemicals are not known and some may pose a danger to infants and can be transferred via nursing. Students that are pregnant or think they may become pregnant during the semester should contact the professor for the course and/or the Title IX Coordinator at 256.782.5769 or titleix@jsu.edu. A copy of JSU’s Fetal Risk Management Plan is available online. It is strongly recommended that those who are or will become pregnant review the policy and make an informed decision about the risks of lab participation after consultation with their physician. A list of all chemicals used in this lab will be provided upon request. In all instances, a plan for successful completion of laboratory coursework will be created.