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Academic Programs


The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs provides services designed to meet the academic and vocational needs of JMU undergraduate and graduate students. Utilizing these services allows students to meet their full academic potential, helps them plan for future academic and professional endeavors, and eases their eventual transition from the world of academia to the world of work.

Online Curriculum System


Academic Policy & Curriculum Services

Ms. Kristi Shackelford, Director

            Educational Background:
                 B.A., M.A., James Madison University


Academic Student Services

Ms. Leslie Purtlebaugh, Director

            Educational Background:
                  B.A., M.A., James Madison University


College of Arts and Letters

Dr. David Jeffrey, Dean 

            Educational Background:
                B.A., Hobart College
                M.A., University of  Virginia
                Ph.D., University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill


College of Visual and Performing Arts

Dr. George Sparks, Dean

            Educational Background:
                 B.M.E., Henderson State University
                 M.M., University of Michigan
                 Ph.D., Louisiana State University


Cross Disciplinary Studies and Planning

Dr. A.J. Morey, Associate Vice Provost

            Educational Background:
                  B.A., Grinnell College
                  M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California


Furious Flower Poetry Center

Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin, Executive Director

            Educational Background:
                  B.A., Morgan State College
                  M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago


Honor Council

Mr. Christopher Campbell, Coordinator

            Educational Background:
                  B.A., M.A., West Virginia University


Office of the Registrar

Ms. Michele White, University Registrar

            Educational Background:
                  B.B.A., M.B.A., James Madison University