MOLIS: Education - Institution

Office of the President: Dr. Ronald Mason, Jr.


1400 John R. Lynch Street
Administration Tower
Jackson, MS 39217-0280
Phone: 601.979.2323
Fax: 601.979.2948
Email: rmason@jsums.edu

The Mission of Jackson State embraces the following core values:

  • Tradition - the University believes that its role as a historically black university inspires and exemplifies positive societal change.
  • Accountability - the University believes in the principled exercise of leadership and the sanctity of the public trust.
  • Learning - the University believes in an experientially enhanced learning environment where teaching, research and service are integrated and mutually reinforcing.
  • Nurturing - the University is committed to creating a community which affirms and welcomes persons from diverse backgrounds and experiences and supports the realization of their human potential.
  • Service - the University responds to the needs of society to the best of its ability and expects its graduates to do likewise.
  • Responsibility - the University believes in and accepts its duty to enhance each generation’s capacity to improve the human condition.

    • Expected Educational Results

    The University seeks to ensure that it is responsive to the clientele it serves by producing graduates who are capable of performing responsibly, competently, and effectively in their chosen careers. Jackson State University expects its graduates to become active leaders and participants in the activities of the local community, their home community, and the world, through actions such as volunteerism, consultancies, civic and political appointments, and elections. Through numerous degree programs ranging from the baccalaureate to the doctoral levels, students are nurtured in an environment that supports research, exploration, and discovery in the learning process. The students acquire a general education and are trained to become well-rounded professionals in a variety of disciplines through the University’s academic schools and colleges. Further, Jackson State University provides continuing educational opportunities, especially to non-traditional students. Training for all students is facilitated through research laboratories, traditional and innovative classroom instruction, distance learning instruction, technically-advanced libraries and through internships and alliances with external agencies and organizations. Additionally, institutes, centers and specialized educational and research services contribute to the experiential growth of students and faculty.

    The knowledge, experiences, skills, and qualities acquired by graduates of Jackson State University include the following:
  • The ability to communicate effectively, through both oral and written expression.
  • The ability to demonstrate competence and creativity in a discipline for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining rewarding employment, and/or engaging in entrepreneurial activities.
  • The ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and data using logic and quantitative reasoning.
  • A familiarity with, and the ability to effectively use current and appropriate technology.
  • A social consciousness which will enable one to think critically and responsibly about moral, social, economic, health, cultural, technological, and political issues, and to contribute to the improvement of society.
  • The achievement of a level of social maturity that will empower one to exercise good human relations skill, informed decision making, motivation and persistence.
  • A knowledge and recognition of the value of both one’s own ethnic and cultural heritage and of the similarities and difference inherent in a multi-cultural society.
  • A demonstration of leadership and professionalism through the pursuit of research and educational experiences required in ones’ chosen career.

    • The Role of Jackson State University Relative to Other IHL Schools

    In many ways, Jackson State University is a metropolitan composite of the other IHL universities. Like the larger school, it offers a breadth of academic programs at all levels. Like the smaller schools, it has a special focus on the area where it is situated, the Jackson metropolitan area. In addition, because of its history and mission, Jackson State University embraces the role of providing an education not only for well-prepared high school graduates, but also encourage the growth and development of bright, hard-working students who require a rigorous yet nurturing academic environment.


    History

    Since 1877, Jackson State University has been providing young men and women opportunities that will empower them to succeed in an increasingly complex world. As the Urban University of Mississippi, Jackson State emphasizes public service programs designed to enhance quality of life and seek solutions to urban problems in the physical, social, intellectual, and economic environments.

    Located in Jackson, the capital city and the cultural, political, geographic and business center of Mississippi, the campus is a scenic 125-acre tract only five minutes from downtown and less than twenty minutes from Jackson International Airport. Tree-lined walkways and a large central plaza add to the atmosphere of a major university in a bustling capital city. In addition to numerous year-round activities on the campus, the city offers plenty of concerts and other cultural events, and shopping centers and malls provide exciting excursions in search of great bargains. Museums, theaters, parks and restaurants abound.

    A comprehensive university, Jackson State offers degree programs from the baccalaureate to the doctoral level. First-time college enrollees as well as non-traditional students can choose from a broad range of majors. The School of Business, one of only six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Schools of Business accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), offers degrees in accounting, business administration, business education, economics, finance, management, marketing and office administration.

    While Jackson State remains proud of its heritage as one of America's leading HBCUs, it has become an increasingly diverse institution offering a myriad of opportunities for personal growth and achievement. The more than 6,200 students enrolled at Jackson State come from every county in Mississippi as well as from across the United States and from numerous foreign countries. The faculty numbers more than 400 talented educators with diverse backgrounds. These teaching and research professionals are drawn to Jackson State from prestigious institutions around the world and seventy percent hold a doctorate or terminal degree in their fields. The student/faculty ratio is 17:1. Exceptional opportunities are the norm at Jackson State. Through the Cooperative Education Program, students can complete internships and gain experience, academic credit and a salary while still in school. The Career Counseling and Placement Center holds career fairs and employment workshops so students can learn the skills needed for success in any corporate culture. Recruiters from the nation's top graduate schools and Fortune 500 companies visit the campus to talk about employment opportunities and to make promising offers to students who have built a good record of hands-on experience and academic achievement.

    Updated: August 4, 2003



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