PCE News

Virginia Ed Strategies

We love our newest partner, Virginia Ed Strategies, and all they are doing around the state for children and teachers! Here is a conversation with Executive Director, Jennifer Stevens. 

Smiles...even through their masks

To realize that something that we took almost for granted, had regained a new appreciation for us all.

Shenandoah Valley Partnership

Get to know our affiliate organization, Shenandoah Valley Partnership (SVP), with Executive Director Jay Langston. An "old friend" doing phenomenal work in the Valley!

Shenandoah Valley Technology Council

We recently spent some time chatting with the Executive Director, Nicky Swayne, about our partnership. 

On the Offense: The Strategic Approach to Cyber Intelligence

In differentiating cybersecurity and cyber intelligence, it is helpful to imagine both disciplines as a part of a football game.

Simple Acts of Kindness: A Remedy for Loneliness

Since the onset of the pandemic seniors have taken special precautions to stay healthy, including limiting visits with loved ones and avoiding social activities that contribute to viral spread.

Avoiding the "Always On" Pressure - Preventing Burnout

Nearly all professionals experience job-related stress at some point in their careers.  Most people feel overwhelmed or overcommitted at work from time to time. For many professionals, workplace stress may build

Gender Inclusivity: He / She / They

Gender equity in the workplace has been a central focus for employers over the last few decades. Although more people have come to understand the need for gender diversity, organizations have struggled to find attainable

You're On Mute! - Mastering Virtual Communication

This year has taught us many lessons, perhaps none more than to value our connections. Many working professionals have increased the amount of time spent working from home, with estimates ranging between 30 and 60 percen

Our Role in Advancing Diversity & Democracy

Last month, we announced an upcoming podcast between Dr. Mildred García, President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and Jonathan Alger, President of James Madison University. In this

Applications open for first “cohort hire” in university history

Six new faculty members will join the college as a cohort and work broadly across areas of racial and social justice, minority cultures and critical race studies. 

Adapting to Meet Your Needs

Virginia Ed Strategies is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on partnerships and programs that help ensure a strong K-12 educational system, a prepared future workforce, and a thriving global economy for Virginia.

Training Leaders vs Developing Leadership

Leadership development is a common training objective for many companies, but it can be difficult to know where to begin. Do we train a few select leaders or entire teams?

The Best is Yet to Come

Since 2016 James Madison University, and specifically PCE, has been home to the state office for Campus Compact for Virginia, a location-based branch of the national organization Campus Compact (www.compact.org) based in

Teacher Leadership: Classroom, School, and Community

In schools, the opportunity to be a leader is not limited to those in school administrator or principal positions. The newly launched Teacher Leadership program at James Madison University, through the work

From Surviving to THRIVE-ing

Project THRIVE: a facilitated curriculum created directly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and designed to help cohorts of local businesses and nonprofits move from surviving to thriving.

JMU - Community Engaged Anchor Institution

In our university’s strategic plan, President Alger has outlined 11 key goals to focus on for the next six years, and one of those goals is that JMU serves the region as an Anchor Institution. Due to their longevity in

Each One Teach One: A primary step to bridging digital divides

During the first quarter of 2020, businesses and universities quickly adopted online tools as a way to support remote work and learning.

Keep Growing - Keep Learning

One of the fantastic advantages that this year has brought and taught us, is how to, “Keep on, Keepin On”, no matter what life may throw our way. This outlook and experience

The Gray Area of Knowledge

Connor McKinnis, our Marketing and SalesForce Graduate Assistant in Professional and Continuing Education, will graduate on December 18th with his Masters Public Administration.

Supporting New Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

College of Education Students react to online versus in-person classes during the 2020 Pandemic

Intern - In Turn

For the past two years, the Adult Degree Program (ADP) and the Psychology Department have collaborated to provide internship opportunities for senior students in the psychology major at JMU. Student interns spend

Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship hosts speaker series

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship’s  Monthly Meet-Up speaker series for September addressed the topic of entrepreneurship in the time of Covid-19.

Return to in-person learning

With all of these enhancements, we must emphasize how critically important it will be for everyone to follow public health guidance.

JMU welcomes new associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion

After an extensive search, JMU welcomes Brent Lewis as the inaugural associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Graduate Assistantships Provide Unique Professional Experiences

The Professional & Continuing Education Graduate Assistant program is designed to provide students quality learning experiences. PCE Graduate Assistantships require 20 hours of work per week and must carry a course load

A Special Call to Action

Economic and Community Development is a major function of our mission and vision. We respond to individual, business and community needs through transformative educational programs and experiences. As an anchor

Work from Home - - Train from Home

Even in normal times, training and development is a critical need for working professionals and businesses. New skills can secure promotions or assist career switches – or help organizations adapt to changes in markets,

JMU students develop autonomous vehicle for the elderly

Students from a variety of majors and minors join forces to build an autonomous vehicle for the elderly.