Strategic Alliances Annual Report Form

Please see the Strategic Alliances Policy for complete details on the nature and purpose of Strategic Alliances at JMU.

Step 1: Changes to Existing Strategic Alliances

If a particular alliance from last year will continue into this year, with one or more changes to the detail, please use this section to report those changes.
Name of Alliance Describe Change(s)
Name of Alliance Describe Change(s)
Name of Alliance Describe Change(s)


Step 2: New Strategic Alliances

(Please do not leave any spaces blank)

Alliance Name: Today's Date:
JMU Dept: Phone:
Contact Person: E-Mail:

Alliance Partner:

Please indicate the defining characteristic(s) this alliance supports:


Alliance Description: (See the end of this report for sample descriptions)

Please answer the following questions concerning the new Strategic Alliance:

Is the alliance formalized in writing? If yes, please attach a copy of the current agreement. Yes No
Is the objective of the strategic alliance critical to the core mission of JMU and its alliance partner? Yes No
Does the alliance support the university's long-range goals? Yes No
Is the goal(s) supported by the university's Board of Visitors and/or President? If yes, please attach supporting documentation. Yes No
Are both alliance partners committed to a common strategy and set of objectives? If yes, please attach supporting documentation. Yes No
Does the alliance create new "value" for a JMU constituency? If yes, please attach supporting documentation that defines the value. Yes No
Sample Descriptions
Articulation Agreement: Old Dominion University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
By this agreement, JMU students will be guaranteed acceptance into Old Dominion University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program by receiving a Baccalaureate Degree and a minimum GPA of 3.3, graduate from JMU within two years prior to the DPT application submission date for guaranteed entry, complete all course prerequisites, take the GRE with a minimum of 1350, submit appropriate documentation and receive endorsement by the ODU Physical Therapy Admissions Committee.

Critical Infrastructure Protection
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Project (CIP Project) is a joint effort of George Mason University and James Madison University to develop a nationally recognized program that fully integrates the disciplines of law, policy, and technology for enhancing the security of cyber networks and economic processes supporting the nation's critical infrastructures. The consideration of all three disciplines--law, policy, and technology--is what makes the CIP Project unique. The CIP Project is funded by a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Guaranteed Admission Agreements with The Virginia Community College System, Southside Virginia Community College, and Danville Community College
These alliances were jointly submitted by the Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, University Planning in support of defining characteristics 4, 22 and 27. The alliances are formalized through very similar written agreements and are in effect until terminated. The purpose of the alliances is to facilitate the transfer of students from the partner institutions to JMU. The written agreements stipulate the conditions under which students will be guaranteed admission to JMU. The alliances provide students with an incentive to successfully complete their course of study at the community college level and provide both the students and their parents with a secure educational path to the baccalaureate level. The agreement documents the responsibilities of the partner institutions, JMU and the student.