Welcome to the Academic Affairs Policy page. Here, you'll find valuable information and resources related to our policies. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at aapolicy@jmu.edu.
- Academic Affairs Policy 000: Academic Affairs Policy Process (September 2023)
- Academic Affairs Policy 1: Academic Institutes and Centers (April 2017)
- Academic Affairs Policy 1: AIC Charter Request (September 2017)
- Academic Affairs Policy 2: Academic Unit Heads (April 2025)
- Academic Affairs Policy 4: Summer Teaching (Under Revision)
- Academic Affairs Policy 5: Appointment to the Graduate Faculty (April 2015)
- Academic Affairs Policy 6: Admissions and Progression Standards in Restricted Programs (October 2022)
- Academic Affairs Policy 6: Standards Proposal Forms (October 2022)
- Academic Affairs Policy 7: Establishment of Schools (November 2019)
- Academic Affairs Policy 8: Academic Program Reviews (August 2011)
- Academic Affairs Policy 9: Academic Affairs Response to Written Complaints (January 2013)
- Academic Affairs Policy 10: Name Changes in the Division of Academic Affairs (March 2017)
- Academic Affairs Policy 11: Awarding Academic Recognition Posthumously (April 2015)
- Academic Affairs Policy 12: Disruption of Class (June 2020)
- Academic Affairs Policy 13: Associate Deans (July 2016)
- Academic Affairs Policy 14: Determination of Student Location (June 2020)
- Academic Affairs Policy 15: Class Session Recordings and Distribution (January 2022)
- Academic Affairs Policy 16: Attendance and Excused Absences (August 2024)
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A standing committee charged with overseeing the maintenance and review of all policies impacting Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing and revising policies, evaluating new policy proposals, and incorporating public feedback.
The membership for the 2025-2026 academic year is as follows:
Members of the Committee
- Michael O’Fallon, Chair, Faculty Affairs and Curriculum, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Policy
- Kevin Apple, College of Health and Behavioral Studies, Associate Dean
- Phil Frana, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Professor
- Steve Garren, College of Science and Mathematics, Professor, Chair of Faculty Senate Policy Committee
- David Shonk, College of Business, Academic Unit Head
- Carolyn Strong, Office of Research Integrity, Director
- Linda Thomas, The Graduate School, Dean
- Ping Wang, College of Business, Professor
- Michele White, Office of the Registrar, Registrar
- Traci Zimmerman, College of Arts and Letters, Dean
University Counsel
- Meg Sander, Ex Officio, Office of University Counsel
If you are requesting a revision to a current Academic Affairs policy, please submit your request to aapolicy@jmu.edu and please provide the following information:
- Your name.
- Policy number.
- Narrative summarizing the changes to the policy.
- The rationale behind the change to the policy.
- Any stakeholders that may be affected by the change to the policy outside of Academic Affairs.
To submit a new Academic Affairs policy, complete the New Policy Form and email it to aapolicy@jmu.edu.
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