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ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2020 summer semester honor roll scholars.  Full-Time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College  Summer Honor Roll   Dean’s List

Fort Lawn, South Carolina: Joshua Tyrell Belk.

Covington Collins: Kevin Rashad Firle.

Covington Seminary: Ethan Corey Ingram.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Brittany Alexandria McGee and Whitney Katherine Smith.

Forrest Petal: Richard Myles Mooney.

Greene McLain: Jordan Diane Roberts.

Greene Richton: April Jeanette Henderson and Kaelyn Danielle Smith.

Jasper Heidelberg: Zarah Denyse Jones.

Jasper Louin: Jamie Elizabeth Ainsworth.

Jones Ellisville: Mark A Broom, Roby Taylor Hebert, Houston Forest Johnston, Perri Allyson Purvis and Jaylen Charles Smith.

Jones Laurel: William Perry Bush, Derra Maylen Dry, Shelby Nicole McMinn, Clifton Hollis Pitts, Lauren Larhae Powell, Harrison Scott Waltman and Bryce Alexander Ward.

Jones Soso: Abbigail A Williams.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Lindsay Rose Chambliss and Tanaisha Ty’tera Little.

Marion Columbia: Ta’Kyra  R’Reon Lampton.

Perry Beaumont: Hayden Benjamin Fairley.

Perry Richton: Dustin Mitchell Dunnam, Darrin James Rylee and Connor Joseph Sanderson.

Smith Taylorsville: Allie Elaine Eaton.

Wayne Shubuta: Jamaria S Mayfield.

Wayne Waynesboro: Kassidy Kiandria Gray and Demeco JaQuez Miller.

 

 

ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2020 summer semester honor roll scholars.  Full-Time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College   Summer Honor Roll  President’s List

Covington Sumrall: Cameron Gabrielle McLaurin.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Sarah E Crowsey.

George Lucedale: Derron Kinte Lawrence.

Greene Leakesville: Larue Earl Weaver.

Greene Richton: Cassidy Erin Smith.

Greene Stateline: Asonte Tyrone Baxter.

Hinds Clinton: Alana Reshea Jolly.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Cemyiah Ranjayla Keys.

Jones Ellisville: Bradley Travis Ellzey and Douglas Aaron Messemore.

Jones Laurel: Lasonya Diane Anderson, Rachel Kathryn Bryant, Jacob William Holifield, Halie Morgan Jones and Ashley Breann Sumrall.

Jones Ovett: Robert Ashley Adams.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Mary Alison Ducksworth.

Lamar Sumrall: Davis A Criddle.

Madison Madison: Kathryn Mclaurin Scoggins.

Perry Ovett: Jonathan Richard Watkins.

Smith Taylorsville: Barry James Bradshaw and Dustin Gene West.

Wayne Buckatunna: Jamarion Martez Parker.

Wayne Laurel: Kaileigh Goode Burns.

ELLISVILLE – On June 17, 2020, at the Jones College Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting, a newly modified academic calendar was approved. In an effort to proactively protect students and employees from the impact of a potential fall wave of COVID-19, Jones College will start its fall semester early, Monday, August 10, 2020, with classes finishing before Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 20, 2020.

“It is of the utmost importance to protect our students, employees and visitors at Jones College to the best of our abilities. We believe that by adapting our 2020-2021 Academic Calendar to begin and end earlier than is traditional, we are providing the best option possible for on-campus learning and living,” said Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith.

Additionally, to ensure a safe campus environment, Jones College’s Office of Instructional Affairs is offering a new option for students known as Hyflex. This new format provides options that best suit individual student’s needs. Dr. Fineé Ruffin, Chief Marketing Officer at Jones College, explained Hyflex classes provide components of hybrid learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or taking part in both. This combination learning option gives students the flexibility they need during these uncertain times with COVID-19.

“The Office of Instructional Affairs is working hard to address higher education demands in a new educational landscape. Expanding our hybrid course model into the Hyflex model allows students to make healthy choices while continuing toward their goal of college completion,” said Ruffin.

Faculty members have prepared each face-to-face course to have a matching online component to address a variety of needs. Also, Jones will continue to offer fully online courses that are facilitated through the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC). The MSVCC courses meet fully online and offer students endless opportunities for easy scheduling and limited personal contact requirements. The Jones College MSVCC online courses begin Monday, August 24, 2020, and end Friday, December 11, 2020.

“In addition to beginning the semester, early and ending early, students will continue to access Student Services both in-person and virtually. Services include advisement, tutoring, counseling and the Jones College mobile health clinic will also be available,” said Ruffin.

In fact, campus health and safety have always been important at Jones College. However, with the uncertainty of the upcoming cold and flu season in addition to COVID-19’s global impact, Jones is addressing the issue head-on. To help students, employees and visitors understand and adhere to CDC standards, signage showing how to reduce the spread of diseases will be posted throughout campus including bathrooms and campus entrances. These messages will serve as reminders for individuals to wash hands often, wear a mask, and maintain a physical distance of six feet from others.

Additionally, all employees, students and visitors will be required to participate in daily health checks. These health checks involve daily temperature readings and a brief health questionnaire. For those impacted by COVID-19, a campus-related contact screening will be required. Individuals will also be asked to refrain from community meeting spaces.

This fall, students will have flexible tuition finance options at Jones. The college is committed to offering affordable tuition with flexible payment options and no upfront costs for enrollment. Students can discuss tuition and financial aid with their academic counselor through text, email or virtual appointments.

Prospective students can learn more about Jones College through the virtual summer orientation offered this summer through their Jones College Canvas Learning System online tool facilitated by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information on fall classes check out the following link, https://www.jcjc.edu/fall

ELLISVILLE – In preparation for scheduled electrical maintenance, the Jones College campus in Ellisville will be closed on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26.  All offices on the main campus in Ellisville will be closed. The phone system will not be operational as normal.

“We apologize for the inconvenience,” said Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith. “However, the scheduled maintenance will allow us to make the newly installed underground electrical system operational.”

During the power outage on campus, the Canvas-MyJones portal will remain available with classes continuing to meet, including all online and MSVCC online classes, during the days the campus is closed. Unfortunately, the parking lot public Wi-Fi will not be available during the power outage. All Jones College County Centers and the Advanced Technology Center will remain open and phone lines operational.

Additionally, summer and fall class registration will be suspended until Monday, June 29, at 8:00 a.m. The July summer session begins July 6, and the fall semester begins on August 10. For more information click on the Jones College website, https://www.jcjc.edu/

 

ELLISVILLE – All 15 colleges in the Mississippi Association of Community College’s system plan to resume traditional operations and classes on their campuses this fall, according to a statement issued today by the MACC President’s Association.

“There is a great deal of anticipation about reopening our respective colleges this fall,” said Southwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Steve Bishop, who will soon begin a term as MACC president.

“Along with much excitement about getting back to campus, all of our colleges are taking the proper precautions to help keep our students, faculty, staff and visitors safe and healthy,” he added. “We look forward to continuing our long tradition of excellence as we provide quality education and training opportunities for our citizens.”

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College President Dr. Mary S. Graham, current MACC president, said, “Mississippi community colleges are looking forward to students returning to our campuses and dorms in the fall of 2020 for an exceptional college experience. We are following recommended safety protocols to create safe learning, living, and working environments for all.”

The MACC system was forced to move all operations online in mid-March due to COVID-19. Since that time, each community college in the state has organized committees and established protocols to safely restart traditional activities at their campuses.

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The MACC is made up of Coahoma Community College, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, East Central Community College, East Mississippi Community College, Holmes Community College, Hinds Community College, Itawamba Community College, Jones College, Meridian Community College, Mississippi Delta Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Pearl River Community College and Southwest Mississippi Community College.