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James Madison University
Student Affairs & University Planning

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

As we grow, our student-centered efforts will ensure that every student contributes to and is transformed by exceptional learning experiences.

Values (CRREDIBL)

Collaboration
Respect
Responsibility
Excellence
Diversity
Integrity
Balance
Learning

The Madison Way

"Learned institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people." - James Madison

The JMU Community Is:

SCHOLARLY - Intellectual pursuit is our primary focus...STUDIOUS - We are committed to the rigors of academic excellence and growth...HONEST - Academic and personal integrity are fundamental components in any and all of our interactions...ACCOUNTABLE - Individuals and groups accept responsibility for behaviors, and abide by laws and community standards...RESPECTFUL - We appreciate and learn from the human ideological differences that make our community stronger...RESILIENT - We possess the courage and commitment to face personal challenges and obstacles...COMPASSIONATE - We thoughtfully contribute to the local, regional, national, and international community...INVIGORATING - We are a friendly community and we make intentionally healthy choices about our physical, social and emotional lives.