Introduction
Jones County Junior College is the largest single-campus, two-year institution in the state of Mississippi. The campus can be found on 360 acres of land in the southeastern city of Ellisville.
Jones County Junior College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 57.0 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $12,220 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 24 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 55% / 16% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 4,496 |
Academics
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Jones allowing this institution to award Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Vocational Certificates. Out of the degrees offered the Associate in Arts degree is the most popular one chosen by students. There are also several academic programs accredited by the following: the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Joint Review Committee on Education for the EMT-Paramedic (CAHEA), the Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRC-ERT), and the American Society of Health System Pharmacist.
Jones offers several academic divisions for students including Business, Health, Fine Arts, Physical Education & Recreation, Mathematics, Humanities, Science and Social Science, and Associate Degrees in Nursing. This institution also offers various divisions in the Career and Technical Education area including Business Services, Agricultural and Technology Services, Health & Human Services, and Industrial Services. Out of the programs offered the top majors of study chosen by students include: General Studies, Pre-Associate Degree Nursing, Pre-Elementary Education, Pre-Business Administration, Nursing BSN, Pre-LPN, Pre-Engineering, Welding Certificate, Pre-Radiologic Technology, and Pre-Criminal Justice.
Honors Program:
The Charles Pickering Honors Institute is available for students demonstrating high academic achievement. There are many benefits offered to students enrolled in this program. Some of the benefits include small class sizes, early course registration each semester, travel tours (domestic or international) largely funded by the institution, eligibility for Honors Institute Scholarships, and scholarship opportunities upon transfer to a university. All students enrolled in this program must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and students who drop below this GPA will have only be given one semester to bring their grades up. All students in the honors program are required to attend the Honors Leadership Seminar every semester.
Online Courses:
Jones also provides an eLEARNING program for students allowing them to take distance-learning courses. The Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) provides online courses statewide and Jones is a member of this program. Jones’ staff teaches most of the online classes offered and there are currently 113 online classes students can enroll in through the JCJC eLEARNING Program. All online courses charge a small additional fee for every online class a student enrolls in.
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Admissions
All students interested in applying to Jones have the option of applying online, printing the admissions application from their personal computer, or by obtaining an Admissions packet on campus. If the student wishes to mail the admissions application it must be sent to the Jones County Junior College Admissions Office. All incoming freshman must send their ACT or SAT scores, official high school transcripts, and register for orientation, which is known as “Jones Upclose.” Students who have not taken the ACT have the option of taking the test at Jones. This test is offered several times a month and to find out more information students should contact the JCJC Student Success Center.
Transfer students must submit their official transcripts from all colleges previously attended to the admissions office. If the student was suspended from their previous institution they must meet with the Jones Junior College Admissions Committee. Non-traditional students must send their ACT or SAT scores and official high school or college transcripts from all previously attended institutions to the admissions office. These students are also required to attend the orientation, Jones Upclose.
Early Admission:
Students interested in participating in the dual enrollment program must meet the following eligibility requirements: 14 Core Units, minimum GPA of 3.0, high school counselor recommendation, must have taken the ACT, and must submit high school transcripts through 11th grade to Jones. If the student meets all of these requirements then they can submit an admissions application.
Financial Aid
The federal financial aid available includes the Pell Grant (FAFSA), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), the Student Loans, and the Work-Study. The state financial aid available includes the Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) and the Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG).
Scholarships:
There are also various scholarships offered by JCJC, which include the Foundation Scholarship, the Academic Scholarship, the Service Scholarship, and the Pageant Scholarship. Students are only allowed to receive one type of academic scholarship. The different academic scholarships offered include the Presidential Scholarship, the Honors Institute Scholarships, the Academic Excellence Scholarship, and the Career and Technical Scholarship. Students are awarded the Service Scholarships based on the fine arts, cheerleading, athletics, publications, and other service organizations. These scholarships cannot be used for out-of-state fees. The Pageant Scholarship is awarded to the winner of the statewide Junior Miss or Miss Hospitality Pageants. This scholarship can be combined with other scholarships including both Academic and Service Scholarships
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Students
Most of the students attending Jones are from the same district as the institution and the top five counties students come from include Jones, Covington, Smith, Forrest, and Perry. The student population consists mostly of Caucasians with a smaller percentage of African-American students. The majority of students take a full course load rather than part-time and enroll in the academic programs opposed to the technical or career programs offered.
Housing:
On-campus housing is available for full-time students at Jones. Students who wish to live on campus must submit a Housing Application, complete the housing contract, and mail a processing fee to the Housing Office. All rooms have Internet access through the college network and cable television, but phone services are not provided. A meal plan is included in the expense of housing and there are three meals a day provided on the weekdays and two meals a day on the weekends.
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Athletics
The athletic teams at Jones are known as the Bobcats. The athletic program allows students to compete in basketball, football, soccer, baseball, softball, golf, and tennis. The athletic program is a member of the NJCAA, the local JCJC Board of Trustees, and the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges. There is also an intramural athletic program available for students. Intramurals allow students are able to compete in basketball, soccer, flag football, tennis, softball, volleyball, and various other activities. JCJC TV allows students and fans to watch or listen to the Bobcat athletic teams and old games can be viewed on their website.
Bibliography
- JCJC.tv. 2009. JCJC. 3 June 2011 <http://www.jcjc.tv/>.
- Jones County Junior College. JCJC. 2 June 2011 <http://www.jcjc.edu/>.
- Jones County Junior College Bobcat Athletics. JCJC. 2 June 2011 <http://www.jcjc.edu/athletics/>.
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