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Standards
References
The James Madison University Editorial Board has
adopted the following references as the standard for editorial
style.
If you regularly write, compile or copy-edit James
Madison University published communications, you will need these
books for reference. The stylebook and dictionary can be purchased
by request at the JMU Bookstore or ordered online.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Use the following EEO/ADA statement exactly as
written in all communications recruiting prospective students or
employees: James Madison University does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age,
veteran status, political affiliation or
disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act)
with respect to employment or admissions, or in connection with its
programs or activities. Inquiries or requests for reasonable
accommodation may be directed to the activity coordinator, the
appropriate university office, or the Office of Affirmative Action,
JMU, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (540) 568–6991.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Communications that invite people to the JMU
campus or to a JMU event should include the following wording:
James Madison University is committed to providing equal access to
its programs and facilities for persons with disabilities. Those
persons with special needs should notify [include the telephone
number and/or name of the JMU organization extending the invitation
here] at least 14 days before the event you will attend.
Guidelines
If you plan to include the university mission
statement in a published communication and space allows, we also
encourage you to precede the mission statement with the following:
James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university and
is the only university in America named for James Madison. The
university offers programs on the bachelor’s, master’s
and doctoral levels, but its primary emphasis is on the
undergraduate student. JMU provides a total education to students
— one that has a broad range of liberal arts as its foundation
and encompasses an extensive variety of professional and
pre-professional programs, augmented by a multitude of learning
experiences outside the classroom. The high quality of the JMU
experience has been recognized repeatedly in many national
publications.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need editorial support,
contact Elaine Stroupe, editorial standards coordinator, at (540)
568–3318 or stroupte@jmu.edu.
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