Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:30 AM - Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:45 PM
Who are JMU students, and what experiences, expectations, and habits do they bring to the university? This session provides faculty and staff with a comprehensive look at the students they serve through an exploration of institutional demographic data and student survey results. Participants will gain insight into student backgrounds, motivations, learning habits, technology use, well-being, engagement patterns, and educational goals. By understanding who today's students are and what matters to them, faculty and staff can make more informed decisions that foster student success, belonging, and engagement both inside and outside the classroom. After the presentation, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. The presentation, not including the Q & A, will be recorded and made available on the CFI website.
Program Dates & Times:
- Thursday, November 12, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
- Friday, November 13, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom (The Zoom meeting link will be provided either with the email registration confirmation or by email the day before the event/respective session.)
Facilitator: Dayna Henry, CFI & CHBS
Presenters
- Sarah Blackstone, PAIR
- Paul Mabrey, SAS & CAL
Genre: Presentation
Program Outcomes
- Describe key demographic characteristics of the current JMU student population.
- Interpret findings of student surveys to better understand students' expectations, interests, motivations, and concerns.
- Recognize common student habits and behavioral patterns.
- Reflect on opportunities to adapt teaching, support services, and student interactions based on student data and expressed needs.
- Recognize resources for additional student information available to faculty and staff.
Attendance & Registration Information
Programs within the CFI are designed to support the development of instructional faculty and AP faculty with instructional responsibilities. We also welcome staff to many of our programs. If you are interested in attending one of our programs but do not identify with the above classifications, please email cfi@jmu.edu.
For more information on registering for our programs, please visit the CFI Programs & Events web page, which includes details on registering for programs and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal.
LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (Okta required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.
- Complete your profile information:
- Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
- Add comments about your dietary and accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
- Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).
Registration coming soon. Please check back to register.
Cancellations
If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline, email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.