Enrollment Services
The Terrell Tisdale Library is home to Enrollment Services, a unit of the college that supports students through admission, enrollment, financial aid, and scholarships. Enrollment Services is open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed weekends and school holidays.
Counseling
Student Counseling Services, located on the bottom floor of the Administration Building in Student Affairs, offers a variety of clinical and consultation services free to Jones College Students Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments may be made in person or by calling 601-477-4030.
Student Counseling Services staff is composed of experienced professionals with training in counseling, social work, and psychology who are knowledgeable in facilitating personal growth and development. Student Counseling Services offers individual and group counseling, workshops, psycho-educational groups, and walk-in urgent care. Consultation regarding student concerns is available to concerned faculty, staff, and students. For more information about services as well as referral to off-campus counseling services, please contact the Student Counseling Services.
Sexual Assault Services
Sexual Assault Services are provided by Student Counseling Services. Our counselors work closely with the Title IX Director to provide crisis response, assessment, and direct support in the event of a sexual assault. The counselor is available to provide further consultation and referrals. Please visit http://www.jcjc.edu/studentpolicies/docs/ sexualharassmentpolicy.pdf for information regarding the sexual assault policy. For information or to report a sexual assault case, students and members of the college community may contact a counselor at Student Counseling Services (601-477-4030), the Title IX Director (601-477-4083), the Campus Police Department (601-477-4006), the Dean of Students’ Office (601-477-4038), or the Ellisville Police Department (601-477-9252).
Jones OneCard
The JC OneCard is a permanent ID card for each student. The same card must be kept and used for the entire enrollment, even when returning from a previous year or semester. Students should not destroy, lose, bend or tamper with an ID card. Damaged cards may be replaced once per year upon presentation at OneCard Services; otherwise a replacement fee will be charged at the time of replacement. The ID card should be carried at all times and is to be shown for student identification upon request of any student leader, faculty member, or official member of the College staff. Lending this card to anyone or failure to present it when requested by authorized personnel is a violation of College regulations and subjects the holder to disciplinary action. The ID card will also be required for library services, cafeteria services, health services, and admission to college sponsored events, the computer labs, and the fitness center.
Faculty Advisement
All students have faculty advisors with whom they shall meet periodically. Advisors assist students by helping to plan a schedule, providing career information, referring students to proper sources for information, and encouraging academic endeavors. Students are provided advisors for the duration of enrollment at Jones College. Students wishing to change advisors should request a major change by emailing major@jcjc.edu.
Health Services
Jones College Health Services offers high quality, affordable health care to students and employees of Jones College. The walk-in clinic, located in the Home & Health Building, is staffed by a Family Nurse Practitioner, and provides treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, medication management, and referral for counseling services. Office visits are offered at no cost, and provide a valuable option to our JC students and employees. Lab services, TBST, and physical exams are also available for a minimal fee.
Disability Accommodations
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), Jones does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities are provided through the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA). ODA verifies eligibility for accommodations and works with eligible students to develop and coordinate plans for the provision of accommodations. To receive accommodations, students must self-identify with the ODA. Accommodations may include exam modifications, assistive technology, accessible housing, document conversion, interpreters, note-takers and readers. In order to receive appropriate and timely accommodations, eligible students should contact the ODA before the semester begins to file an application and submit documentation of disability for review. The ODA is committed to creating a positive campus environment where students with disabilities are encouraged to pursue careers on the basis of personal interest and ability. For additional information, email adacoordinator@jcjc.edu.
On Campus Child Care
Jones College operates a pre-kindergarten program for children who are three and four years old by September 1 of the current school year. The purpose of the lab school is to provide a supervised environment in which an Early Childhood student can gradually assume the responsibilities as a teacher of young children.
Eligibility/Admission for Child Care
Any faculty, staff, or student of Jones College along with community members may apply for enrollment by completing an interest application annually. Parents will be notified of eligibility prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Children must be in good physical health with a current immunization compliance form #121. Interest applications may be picked up at the Early Childhood Lab School or by emailing the director, Leah Hinton at leah.hinton@ jcjc.edu.
Child Care Attendance
Children are enrolled in a 5-day/week program, Monday through Friday. Hours of operation are 7:15 a.m. until 5:20 p.m. Regular attendance is required. Parents provide transportation to and from the lab school.
Tuition
A registration fee, activity fee, and daily fee are charged to the child’s account. Daily fees are paid monthly. The lab school does accept tuition assistance from the Mississippi Child Care Certification Program. Parents who are Jones College students may apply financial aid if available. Parents/guardians are responsible for all tuition.
Lab School Licensing
The Lab School is licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Housing
Jones College provides residence halls for both men and women. Residence halls, providing accommodations for approximately 850 students per year, are under the supervision of the Directors of Men’s and Women’s Housing. Living in the residence halls is considered a privilege. A student’s residence on campus is contingent on that student’s compliance with policies established for the general welfare of all residence hall students. Students must pass 9 hours with a semester GPA no less than 1.5 to be eligible for student housing for the following semester (Fall/Spring). The housing staff makes efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment. Even though precautions are taken to maintain adequate security, the College cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to student possessions. Students are encouraged to carry appropriate insurance to cover losses. It is the responsibility of all residence hall students to become aware of and observe all published rules found in the Student Handbook and in A Guide to Campus Life. http://www.jcjc.edu/studentpolicies/docs/studenthandbook.pdf and http://www.jcjc.edu/housing/docs/dormhandbook.pdf
The college reserves the right to inspect rooms and/or to move any student to another assignment for reasons of space management or for the maintenance of order. Students requesting specific accommodations based on a disability must register with Jones’ Office of Disability Accommodations. Accommodation requests must be received prior to April 1 in order to receive priority consideration.
Housing Applications should be addressed to the Housing Office, Jones College, Ellisville, MS 39437. A Non-Refundable Application Fee of $50.00 should accompany the application. Financial aid cannot be used to cover the application fee. All students must re-apply each school year. Applications are not transferable from one school year to the next.
Food Services, Books and Supplies
The C.L. Neill Student Center was designed to serve the needs of Jones College students. The bookstore offers textbooks, school supplies, Jones clothing, gifts and various incidentals for purchase. Mail service is provided through the bookstore. The bookstore hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday. The Bookstore observes all school holidays. Sodexo, Inc. operates a large, well-equipped cafeteria in the Student Center. A sincere effort is made at all times to serve well-prepared, high quality food in attractive surroundings. Sodexo also offers beverage services in the Terrell Tisdale Library and Jones Hall. Taco Bell and the Grill offer fast food options in The Union.
Bookstore Buyback Policy
Students are required to have student ID.
A student may sell textbooks to the College Bookstore daily. Students having unpaid fees are not permitted to receive cash from the sale of books. However, the Bookstore will issue a credit to the student’s account in the Business Office for the amount of sale.
Textbook Return Policy
Full cash or financial aid credit is issued only during the first week of the summer semester and during the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters. All books will be considered “Used” after these dates.
Bookstore hours and policies are subject to change without notice. Current written policies are available in the Bookstore.
Library Services
The Terrell Tisdale Library includes volumes, journal/serial titles including print and electronic formats. The library provides a full complement of full-text journals as well as scholarly journals and online databases available online accessible from offices, residence halls, and from off campus. The library provides a full range of individual reference services including customized instruction sessions, one-on-one consultations and email. Providing services and resources to distance education students is a priority on campus with growing online degree options. The Library publishes a handbook, available at the circulation desk, providing both policies and information on using the library. A student ID card is required to check out books, and overdue items do incur fines. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is closed weekends and school holidays.
Transfer Services
Transfer Services is located on the bottom floor of the Administration Building in Student Affairs. The unit is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for students into a higher-level institution. Students investigating transfer opportunities may use this resource. Transfer Services provides information on the various opportunities available at institutions of higher learning. Transfer workshops, special events such as transfer week in the fall and spring, on-site instant admit days, a transfer informational center, campus visits, and university representatives are offered on campus throughout the semester.
eLearning Proctor Center and Computer Aided Learning Lab
The eLearning Proctor Testing Center, located in the Academic Support Building, supports the MSVCC courses. The eLearning Center is under the direction of Ashley Beard. For more information, visit http://www.jcjc.edu/elearning/index.php. The CAL Lab also located in the Academic Support Building, is available for instructors to bring classes to complete assignments/tests using the internet accessible computers.
Jones Technology Services
The Jones Technology Services, located in the Earl L. Lewis Forestry and Life Science Center, provides students with technical support regarding login issues, wifi connections, and software downloads. For more information regarding commonly asked questions, visit http://itsupport.jcjc.edu/Support.html or email HelpDesk@jcjc.edu.
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