Greetings Parents and Families,

JCSU welcomed back returning students with great enthusiasm in anticipation for a successful

semester. Spring semester is an opportunity for students to start fresh by setting new academic and

personal goals. At the same time, parents should foster an attitude of self-advocacy as they

encourage their student(s) to seek out the myriad of on-campus resources such as advising,

tutoring, career services, health and wellness, residence life, and student activities. No matter

where students are on their educational journey, parents and families still play an integral role in

helping to shape their destinies.

As spring break is just around the corner, begin asking your student about plans for summer; will

they come home, get a job, internship, or go to summer school? When parents make sure their

student(s) know that they are still a part of the family, and are loved and thought about, these

sentiments often serve as a supportive reminder that will help them reach their goals!

Sincerely,

Cathy Jones, Ph.D.

Access and Academic Achievement Services

Parent & Family Connection

Newsletter ~ Spring 2020

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Event Rewind Campus Activities and Events Highlight Reel:

New and Transfer Student Orientation/Welcome Week We welcomed New and Transfer Student January 9th – 12th 2020. Students participated in activities that

aided their transition to college life. Students were able to make campus connections and prepare

themselves academically.

Scholarship Week Student were encouraged to attend one of the scholarship events that took place February 10 – 14th. More

than 100 students participated throughout the week.

Civil Rights Museum – Greensboro Student Support Services, along with the FYE team hosted a cultural experience with 25 students by

visiting the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, NC on February 15th. Students

got the opportunity to learn about African-American history, especially as it related to North Carolina.

African American Read-In On Monday, February 24, 2020, the LRC hosted the 31st Annual National African American Read-In with

336 participants, including 75 3rd graders from neighboring Bruns Academy. The National African

American Read-In is the nation's oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature.

Freshman Class Council Freshman Council hosted a student lock-in, on Saturday, January 25th as a way to get to know their fellow

classmates and gain a sense of belongingness. The Freshman Student Council held various activities during

the lock-in and gave away several prizes. Students who attended the event donated toiletries to be donated

to a homeless shelter. Approximately 88 students were in attendance.

Freshman Class Council - Class of 2023

Dominika Lee, Class President, Kennedy Littlejohn, Class Vice President

Reyanna Putnam, Class Treasurer, Ja’kai Polk, Class Secretary

Kyarah Langley, Class Secretary, Caleb Davis, Mister Freshman

Jamerya Kelly, Miss Freshman

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Event Rewind McNair Induction Spring 2020 NATSO

African American Read

African American Read-in

Scholarship week

Student Showcase

African American Read-in Student Showcase African American Read-in

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Scholarship Corner

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Academic Achievement Services

Johnson C. Smith University is committed to helping students develop an overall plan for achieving academic success.

A variety of tutorial support services are available. With the help of on-campus tutoring and online tutoring students

can access academic assistance from trained tutors as needed.

STEM Resource Lab

The Center for Languages, Rhetoric and Culture

SSS Tutorials

SmartThinking/Online Tutorials

Persistence Plus / Online Nudging

Johnson C. Smith University offers a variety of academic achievement services to help students to become successful,

independent, and life-long learners. Use these services to help you to reach your academic goals.

Access and Academic Achievement Support services

Student Support Services (SSS)

Disability Services

McNair

The Center for Career and Professional Development

Counseling Center

Highlighted Support Service: Student Advising

Working With Your Academic Advisor

As a student, you are responsible for your education. You will choose the path that best works for you. Advisors are

available to help you along the way, but you must be an active participant in the advising process as you strive to

complete your degree requirements.

Student Responsibilities

•Seek the help of your academic advisor

•Tell the truth about the academic concerns and their impact on future plans

•Know the requirements for your desired major

•Know the prerequisites for classes that you wish to take each semester

•Consider your own plan for graduation before you visit an advisor

•Know the deadlines for adding, dropping and withdrawing

•Share any personal or social issues or concerns that may be hindering your success

Developing and implementing meaningful academic plans for achieving your educational and life goals are essential to

your success. Your advisor can also provide you with assistance in the following areas:

•Major exploration

•Self-assessment

•Goal setting

•Time management and study skills

•Referral to university resources

Services are delivered by trained and caring staff who are dedicated to helping students acquire the skills and

confidence necessary to become successful, independent learners.

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Academic Assistance Spring 2020 Tutorial Schedule

STEM RESOURCE CENTER (formerly the math lab)

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

11:00am-5:00pm

Location

PERRY HALL

Room 105 (SHA 105)

Tutoring available in

Math, Biology, Chemistry & Physics

Contact Us

Coordinator: Dr. Than-Thuy Nguyen

Email:tnguyen@jcsu.edu

Phone: 704-378-1038

THE CENTER

for

LANGUAGES, RHETORIC, & CULTURE

(formerly the writing studio/lab)

Hours of Operation

Book Appointments Today

https://10to8.com/book/centerlrc/

Location

Perry HALL

Room 104 (SHA 104)

Tutoring available in

English, Writing, Foreign Languages & Literature

Contact Us

Coordinator: Dr. Leslie Gutierrez

Email:lgutierrez@jcsu.edu

or

Coordinator: Dr. Marsha Walker-Rhee

Email:mwalker@jcsu.edu

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)

TUTORING

Hours of Operation

Monday -Friday

9:00am-5:00pm

Location

H.L McCrorey Hall

SSS Lab- MCH 011

(Basement Floor)

Tutoring available in a variety of subjects

Contact Us

Coordinator: Tanya Greene

Email:tgreene@jcsu.edu

Phone: 704-330-1358

SMARTTHINKING – ONLINE TUTORIAL SUPPORT

Hours of Operation

24 Hours

Location

Remote Access from Anywhere

TUTORING ACCESS

https://jcsu.instructure.com/enroll/JHBD7H

James B. Duke Memorial Library Hours of Operation

Monday 7:30pm -12:00am

Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am -11:00pm

Friday Saturday 7:30am – 5:00pm 8:00am – 2:00pm Sunday 2:00 pm – 12:00am

Information Literacy and Learning Services

Study Rooms and Computers

Library Research Materials and Databases

Contact Us:

Central Information Desk: 704-371-6732

Website:

https://library.jcsu.edu

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Campus Safety Reminder

Crime Prevention Alert:

Prevention Tips

The crime of robbery is mainly a nighttime crime, increasing after 8 p.m. and subsiding after 3 a.m.

in most areas. Robberies often increase during the winter months because of extended periods of

darkness. Dozens of robbery studies have indicated that robbers like isolation, prefer lone victims,

good escape routes, and few witnesses, in addition to a good cash score.

Please follow these tips:

Do not walk alone at night from the main campus to Mosaic Village or from Mosaic Village

to the main campus.

Walk in groups or utilize the escort service at night. An escort can and will be provided for

you upon request from the JCSU Campus Police Department.

Do not have electronics, jewelry, cash, credit cards or other valuable items in view inside

your room, in class, inside buildings or when you are walking.

Lock the door to rooms in residence halls, offices, classrooms, laboratories and other areas

when you exit and the rooms are not in use.

Students and Employees Are To Wear JCSU Identification Cards on Campus

As a vital part of the University’s security system, an identification card with your name and photo is

issued to faculty, staff and students. Effective immediately, faculty, staff and students should wear

their ID card or JCSU nametag at all times when on campus or when hosting or appearing at

University functions or events. At the discretion of the employee or their supervisor, employees may

also wear their ID card or nametag while conducting business on behalf of the university in the

community.

The ID card may be used only by the individual to whom it was issued. Students and employees may

not “loan” their ID card to anyone for any reason. If your ID card is lost, stolen, or damaged, you

must obtain a replacement card at your expense; lost or stolen cards should be reported to Campus

Police as soon as possible. You may contact the JCSU Campus Police Department to report any

suspicious activity. The emergency number is 704-378-1003 or 1004. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police

Department’s emergency number is 911.

Don’t be a victim!

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Academic Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Daylight Saving Time begins

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Spring

Break

Spring

Break

Spring break

Spring Break

Spring Break

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Course withdrawal deadline

29 30 31

Advising and registration for Summer 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Easter Holiday (No

Classes)

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Easter Holiday Ends

Advising for all students

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

March 2020

April 2020

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May 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

Last Day of Classes

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Exams Exam Exams Exams Exams

Residence Halls Closed for all Students

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Graduation

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Summer school begins – July 10

June 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

Last day to financially clear for Summer

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Official Course

withdrawal deadline

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

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Resource Directory

President Financial Aid Student Engagement

Clarence D. Armbrister, J.D. 704-378-1035 Mr. Frank Dorsey II, Associate Director

704-378-1007 Biddle Hall, 2nd Floor 704-378-3501

carmbrister@jcsu.edu fdorsey@jcsu.edu

Biddle Hall 4th Floor Health Center Biddle Hall, 1st Floor

Ms. Marian Jones, Coordinator

Admissions Office 704-378-1075 University College

Mr. Vory Billups, Director mjones@jcsu.edu Dr. Antonio Henley, Dean

704-378-1081 Student Union 704-330-1320

vbillups@jcsu.edu ahenley@jcsu.edu

Biddle Hall 1st Floor James B. Duke Library Perry Hall, 3rd Floor

Ms. Monika Rhue, Director

Book Store 704-371-6730 Biddle Institute

704-378-1048 mrhue@jcsu.edu Mrs. Stacey Sandeford-Lyons

Student Union J.B. Duke Library 206 Executive Director, Biddle Institute

704-378-1114

Campus Police Metropolitan Adult Degree Program slyons@jcsu.edu

Mr. Jermaine Cherry, Chief Dr. Laura McLean, Dean Davis Hall, 2nd Floor

704-378-1003 704-378-1295

jcherry@jcsu.edu lmclean@jcsu.edu Mr. George Buggs, III

Campus Police Bldg. Robert L. Albright Hall Assistant Director of NSP

704-330-1383

Business Office Office of the Registrar gbuggs@jcsu.edu

Mrs. Moya Welch, Cashier Mrs. Keisha Wilson, Registrar Davis Hall, 2nd Floor

704-378-1091 704-378-1108

mwelch@jcsu.edu kramey@jcsu.edu Ms. Tarryn Simmons

Biddle Hall 3rd Floor Biddle Hall, Basement Biddle Freshman Coordinator

704-378-1248

Community Service Residence Life – Housing tsimmons@jcsu.edu

Ms. Denise Ball, Program Manager Ms. Ashley Smith, Coordinator

704-378-3558 704-378-1237 Access & Academic Achievement Services

dmball@jcsu.edu apsmith2@jcsu.edu Dr. Cathy Jones, Associate Dean

Crutchfield Bldg. Biddle Hall, 1st Floor 704-378-1461

cjones2@jcsu.edu

Counseling Center Student Accounts Perry Hall, 3rd Floor

Ms. Tierra Parsons, Director Mr. LaMonte McHam, Coordinator

704-378-1129 704-378-1229 Access and Orientation

tparsons@jcsu.edu dmcham@jcsu.edu Mrs. Leslie Brooks, Manager

Smith Cottage Biddle Hall, 3rd Floor 704-330-1334

lbrooks@jcsu.edu

College of Arts & Letters / STEM Student Support Services Perry Hall, 3rd Floor

Dr. Brian Jones, Dean Mr. James Saunders, Director

704-378-1138 704-378-1116 Mrs. Carol Bailey

bjones@jcsu.edu jsanders@jcsu.edu First-Year Experience Coordinator/ Advisor

Humanities 2nd floor McCrorey Hall Basement 704-378-3559

cspayne@jcsu.edu

College of Professional Studies Student Leadership and Engagement Perry Hall, 3rd Floor

Dr. Helen Caldwell, Dean Enrollment Services

704-378-1014 Dr. Takeem Dean, Dean of Students

hcaldwell@jcsu.edu 704-378-1132

tdean@jcsu.edu

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