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Since my presidency began, it has been my goal to see Jones grow with each passing year.

Plans were made to build our next century with an ambitious master plan that is now coming to fruition. The new liberal arts building, Jones Hall, is currently being constructed, and we just broke ground on a new dormitory. We’ve worked to inspire greatness in students, communities and the state, and we’ve done that by creating the Student Success Center, expanding our presence in each county of our district, and by providing excellent technical programs needed in our state such as our Advanced Manufacturing and Machining School.

As the years have progressed, we created new expectations, including the creation of a Greene County facility and an increase in online classes, both of which are now celebrated accomplishments. This year, however, has surpassed our expectations. In a year of national economic downturn and state budget cuts, the college experienced a double digit enrollment growth, forcing instructors and staff to accommodate more students with less financial support, all the while striving to make this year better than before. Jones went beyond boundaries: the boundaries of limited finances, of adversity, and even beyond new expectations. This year, we’ve seen the largest graduating class in the history of the college. We’ve had some of the most exemplary students, including national Phi Theta Kappa winner Kraig Simpson. The faculty and staff worked in groups to create Vision 2020, a campus-wide plan that focuses on student engagement.

Our community involvement has continued to expand with volunteerism efforts. Our commitment to the environment has inspired us to create a recycling program and focus on energy savings. Both efforts promise to save our college money and conserve our world’s natural

resources.

Next year, Jones will celebrate 100 years as an educational institution. As we press into the future, Jones will continue to inspire and succeed, influencing the lives of students and the people of its

communities, and they, in turn, will prosper our state, nation and world.

Our annual report is filled with the accomplishments of our students, our employees, and our communities. Enjoy!

Respectfully yours,

Dr. Jesse Smith

from the President

For the first time in recent history, Jones hadback-to-back semesters with double digit enrollment increases. In fall 2009, the college enjoyed an enrollment surge of 11 percent with 5,573 students attending classes. Spring 2010 enrollment figures showed 4,927 students registered for classes, which is an 11.3 percent increase from spring 2009.

A record 751 students signed up for classes the first day of regular spring registration. As with every state agency, Jones has done more with less money in the budget. JCJC administrators and faculty have renewed their efforts to better meet the needs of students as more people are looking to community colleges to provide a better future.

“It’s the education paradox. Enrollment increases whenever the economy declines,” said Smith. “The search for jobs or different training and education continues as the economy continues to lag. At Jones, we are providing students with more opportunities to meet their goals and overcome their challenges during this time.”

According to Smith, “The bottom line is college enrollments are up across the state because of the economy. We need our state’s support to meet our needs. Cutting our budget is counter-productive. In this economy, our students need us now more than ever, especially since community colleges are the first line of defense in down economic times.”

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accomPlishmentsCreative Writing Instructor Earns National Recognition Dr. Sharon Gerald’s collection of poetry titled, Thin is the Kingdom, received an esteemed award this past fall from Pinyon Poetry, a national journal of poetry. Her book was published by Pinyon Press Spring 2010. Pinyon Poetry is a national, non-profit journal of poetry that invites poetry submissions from both established and emerging writers.

Excellence in Education - HEADWAE Winners Faculty member Kathy Elliott and student Eileen Bates of Lumberton were two of 72 outstanding students and faculty members from 36 Mississippi public and private universities to receive special recognition from the Mississippi Legislature. The HEADWAE program honors select college faculty and students as a reward for their excellence in education. The honorees were invited to the State Capitol and were acknowledged in each chamber of the Legislature. While at Jones, Bates, a sophomore pre-med major and salutatorian of her high school class, had her research published in the January 2010 edition of the Mississippi Academy of Science Journal.

JCJC's Suddith Named Director in MSBDC Consolidation In late 2009, the Mississippi Small Business Development Center chose to consolidate its number of directors and increase the size of districts. JCJC’s Small Business Development Center Director Gary Suddith was chosen to serve as center director for the southern part of the state. Suddith was chosen as a center director under the new plan because of his office’s success. Last year, the JCJC MSBDC office counseled more than 250 clients. “That number will be exceeded this year,” said Suddith. “Last year, we helped place more than $5 million in loans. This year will exceed $10 million in loans and $2 million in investment funding. Our basic goal is to help Mississippi businesses succeed, one business at a time.” The SBDCs assist individuals with business plan preparation, projections, analyses, financial information, and research and counseling. In addition, the centers assist existing businesses. According to Suddith, 65% of clients are existing businesses.

Jones had its largest graduating class in history with 747 students. State Auditor and Jones Alumnus Stacy Pickering was the guest speaker.

• 19 students earned Gold Key awards for maintaining 4.0 GPA

• Kraig Simpson made college history: National PTK New Century Scholar and Guistwhite Scholarship

Below: Kraig Simpson and Dr. Jesse Smith

Student Earns NASA opportunity Sophomore aerospace engineering major Brandon Shedd was one of 74 community/junior college students in the nation chosen to participate in the National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) pilot program, funded by NASA. More than 300 students applied for the program, and 250 were cut after submitting their design of a robotic mission and detailed engineering report. Shedd is the only Mississippi student who participated in the all-expense paid exploration project to Houston, Texas.

Mitchell Named Geospatial Education Council Rep Forestry instructor Dr. Brian Mitchell was named the Community and Junior College Representative to the Geospatial Education Council. This council was established in 1999 by Mississippi's IHL (Institutions of Higher Learning) to organize, coordinate, and promote educational activities in geospatial technology in the state of Mississippi. The Council includes faculty and staff from all of Mississippi's public universities and community colleges as well as several state agencies. Mitchell represents and votes for all state community/junior colleges.

JCJC's Windham Honored at State Humanities Banquet Cheryl Windham was among 29 faculty members from across the state who were honored at the 2010 Public Humanities Awards Banquet in Jackson. The Mississippi Humanities Council chooses honorees who are outstanding individuals whose work moves beyond the classroom through their use of innovative techniques in student and community engagement.

College's PBL Receives Awards at State Competition The Academic and Technical PBL (Phi Beta Lambda) organizations brought home several awards from state competition in March 2010. Phi Beta Lambda Academic winners included Kayla Graham, Natalie Flynt, Jarred Hancock, Ben Longmire, Sean Wolfe, Allayne Cawthon, Brittney Henry, Cheyenne Hughes, J.R. Nickerson, and Nathan Ballard. Phi Beta Lambda Technical winners included Justin Stevison, Lawrence Smith, and Stan Ellzey. Tanya Williams from Richton was awarded the Who's Who honor, and the chapter was recognized for Bronze memberships to the FBLA-PBL Foundation.

National Honor SocietiesActive on Jones Campus

• Mu Alpha Theta (Math Society) Inducted 50 Students

• Phi Theta Kappa (International Honor Society) Inducted 169 Students

• Non-Trad Honor Society Alpha Sigma Lambda Inducted 27 Students

Above: Brandon Shedd, NCAS Scholar

accomPlishments (cont.) JCJC's Caroline Kelly Named Top 40 Under 40 Vice President for Institutional Advancement Caroline Kelly was named to Mississippi Business Journal’s prestigious list of “Top 40 Under 40” for 2009. Kelly was chosen as one of the “best and brightest industry and community leaders in the state.” The program’s focus is to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s economic progress.

Students Place in State-wide Skills USA Competition Nine career and technical students placed in the state Skills USA competition, and some advanced to the national competition. David Johnson took first place in motorcycle repair, Sarah-Jane Thaxton placed first in pre-school teaching assistant, Brady McLeod Pearce placed first in food and beverage services, Zack Brown placed first in welding, Matthew Bowen took third place in power equipment, Lindsey Nicole Kay placed second in culinary arts, Gavin Lenzro Sketo placed second in commercial bakery, Donald Andrew Curry placed second in job demonstration, and Dustin Warren placed third in HVAC/Refrigeration. The four first place winners advanced to national competition in Kansas City, Missouri, where they competed with over 5,000 career and technical students, all state winners. JCJC Skills USA advisor Barry Bradshaw said, “We had 12 students compete on the state level, and 75% of them placed in the competition. It says a lot for our college that four out of 12 are first place winners.”

JCJC Art Student Places in Juried State Competition Jones student Alison Petro, an art major from Soso, had two pieces receive awards in the Student Competitive Art Exhibition sponsored by the Mississippi Community/Junior College Art Instructor’s Association. The juried show offers awards in six categories. Petro received honorable mention for her three-dimensional sculpture piece,

“Series of Hammers” and third place for her printmaking piece, “City Scape."

JCJC Student Magazine Wins First Place in State JCJC’s creative writing literary magazine, Wisteria, won first place in the annual

Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association contest. The college also won several other awards. Heather Holmes placed third for short

story and honorable mention for poetry. Lydia Middleton placed third in literary essay. Holmes was the editor for the 2009 edition of Wisteria,

which received first place. She was also editor for the 2010 edition, which will be placed in competition next year.

Left: Alison Petro, JCJC Art Student

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CAPITOL DAyMississippi's Community Colleges Joined Forces On February 18, community college faculty, administration and students gathered at the State Capitol to urge legislators to maintain funding for community colleges during a year of budget cuts to state institutions. Statewide, community college enrollment was up 13 percent. When fall 2009 enrollment is factored into growth, the community college system served 40 percent more students than it did in 2000. At the same time, community colleges operate with one-third less state funds than the system received in fiscal year 2000. Community colleges receive only 7 percent of all state educational dollars. Bob Smith JCJC instructor and vice president of the MFACJC, addressed those gathered: “Mississippians are coming to us right now in record numbers. They are coming to us from all walks of life, all income levels, and all ages. They are putting their trust in us to provide them with a better future. Legislators...governor...lieutenant governor...find a way to fund us fairly so we can provide opportunities to our citizens.” In 2007, lawmakers and Gov. Haley Barbour committed to mid-level funding through Senate Bill 2364, a historic measure endorsing per-student funding for community colleges that is midway between per-student funding for K-12 students and regional public university students. The colleges asked for $64.7 million for mid-level funding in Fy 2011, but neither Gov. Haley Barbour nor Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant gave any hope to college supporters of increased funding for 2010. The state officials spoke at the news conference called by the 3,000-member Mississippi Faculty Association for Community and

Junior Colleges to spotlight the record-breaking enrollment in the face of three budget cuts in the 2009-10 budget year. Said Dr. Jesse Smith after the event, “When economic times are tough, more people return to community colleges for retraining and education. That's a textbook example of the community college paradox: enrollments surge and state funding decreases. Our students benefit from low tuition because both state and local governments fund us. When state government decreases our funding, this directly impacts the people who need us most. Individuals out of work can’t afford higher tuition. "The community college system is Mississippi’s greatest asset. Community colleges meet the needs of the students while also managing extraordinary lean budgets. It is a delicate balance. A large group of community college students are just one life crisis away from not being able to ever go to college. Across the state, our faculty and staff realize that their roles at community colleges create opportunities for success everyday. Our businesses and our state need us. We see it as a calling rather than a job.”

Suzanne DuckworthMrs. Mississippi 2009hattiesburg, MS“Going to nursing school at Jones really made a difference in my life. I was my own worst enemy. The Jones nursing instructors kept telling me that I could do anything. They believed in me. While at Jones, I co-founded the student nursing project, Grace’s Mission, which is still influencing and educating young mothers about the dangers of SIDS. Today, I serve as the donation coordinator for the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency and volunteer with the Mustard Seed program, the Craftsmans Guild, and the American Lung Association of Mississippi. It is also my honor to serve as Mrs. Mississippi 2009. I was a shy girl who was afraid to talk, but attending Jones really helped my self-confidence!”

JCJC Faculty Member Bob Smith, VP of MFA

Dr. Eric Clark, Executive Director State Board of Community Colleges

JCJC Graduate, Suzanne Duckworth Community College Success Story

Personnel uPdatesJones Retirees Honored at Retirement Tea This past spring, retirees were honored at an afternoon tea catered by the culinary arts program. Retirees included Sandra Wright, math; Willie Newell, science; Diane Warren, CIST; standing, Dr. Jesse Smith; JoAnn Garraway, BOT; Robbie Troyka, Foreign Language; Susan Blackledge, English; Sherry Cockerham, Drafting and Design.

Dr. Joel Lofton Named Director of Campus Safety Dr. Joel Lofton has been named the new campus safety director. Lofton, who left the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for the Jones position, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi. He teaches criminal justice courses in addition to his duties as safety director.

Ginn Named Energy Education Specialist Brian Ginn has been named Energy Education Specialist, a new position that works with the national company Energy Education to create an energy savings plan for the college that is predicted to save millions of dollars in the first 10 years. Ginn, who served as an Adult Education instructor before moving into the position, also previously worked for Mississippi Power.

Chancellor Named Student Information Specialist Sherry Chancellor is now the Student Information Specialist for the SSC (Student Success Center). Chancellor assists students with scheduling college courses and tutoring sessions in addition to a host of support services. Chancellor has been at Jones since 2006. She is the former executive assistant to Dr. Jesse Smith.

Welch Becomes Administrative Assistant to President Teresa Welch, who has worked at Jones for 18 years, most of those with the athletic department, has moved to the President's Office as an administrative assistant.

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Dr. Laverne Ulmer Promoted to Vice President of Instructional Affairs and Assessment Effective July 2010, Dr. Laverne Ulmer was promoted to Vice President of Instructional Affairs. Ulmer is a familiar face among faculty, staff, and students. She has served the college in various capacities since 1985. Ulmer is the college’s current Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning. She is also the SACS Liaison for the college. Ulmer plans to fully utilize her classroom knowledge and administration experience in her new leadership role at the college. “In my years at Jones, I have had the unique opportunity of serving as an instructor in both Career Tech and Academics, as well as working with faculty, staff, and administration to assure that we adhere to all the standards that allow us to remain regionally accredited,” said Ulmer. The Office of Instructional Affairs includes deans that lead specific divisions for the college: Dr. Shannon Campbell serves as Academic Dean and as Dean of the Advanced Technology Center and Industrial Services; Candace Weaver is the Dean of Business and Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, and Health Services; and Jim Walley is the Dean of Agricultural Services.

Sarah Ishee Promoted Assistant Registrar Sarah Ishee has been named assistant registrar at the college. Ishee has a BA in History from USM and a masters in education from WCU (William Carey University). Ishee has worked in various offices since she began her Jones career in 2006. She is also a history instructor. Ishee was accepted into the new program at WCU for Higher Education Administration. Former JCJC President Dr. Terrell Tisdale is one of her instructors.

Former JCJC Student Rittenhouse Joins Jones Jones alumna Lisa Rittenhouse has joined the staff as a dorm supervisor, recruiter and ambassador sponsor. She serves as the resident manager at Smith Hall and recruits at various high schools in the college's eight county district. She is a May 2008 graduate who later received a Bachelor degree in Communications from Mississippi State University.

Spruill Named as Campus Health Clinic Practitioner JCJC alumna Dianne Spruill is the new nurse practitioner at the campus Health Clinic. She has both her graduate and master’s degrees from USM and has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for three years. She works at Ellisville Medical Park clinic with South Central Regional Medical Center when she is not at the JCJC clinic. The campus clinic is open Monday-Friday for students and Jones employees.

Jones Mourns Loss of Carl Monk Jones lost a family member when campus safety director Jefferson “Carl” Monk passed away June 2010. Monk, who joined the JCJC family in 2008, was a Vietnam veteran with 38 years of law enforcement experience and an extensive list of professional accomplishments. Monk’s funeral was held in the Fine Arts Auditorium with hundreds in attendance, including dozens of law enforcement personnel. Dean of Students Dr. Samuel Jones said, “Carl was dedicated to his family and his true calling in life. He did everything as if it made a difference. He will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.”

insPiring changesOneCard Offers Students Options and Convenience In Fall 2009, the JCJC student ID evolved. The card has always been used to allow students access to events, but with the introduction of the OneCard system, a student’s ID card is now a debit card too. Students and parents can transfer money to the student’s account via the OneCard system. The debit card can be used at the JCJC bookstore, dining hall, Sub Shop, and campus vending machines. A variety of area merchants now accept the debit card as a means of payment as well. The OneCard system has also made financial aid funds available for immediate use. Students have the option to put their refund check directly on their card instead of waiting for a check from the business office.

Workshops Help College Bound Students To help high school seniors and their parents sift through the daunting task of filling out paperwork for college admissions, Jones offered “Knowledge for College” workshops throughout the college district. High school students attending had help applying for admission to the college and received assistance with the financial aid process. ACT dates, scholarships, and entrance to the Pickering Honors Institute at Jones were also covered.

Merger Streamlines Academic and Technical Divisions The Jones academic Business division and Business and Office

Technology divisions have merged under one new division. Streamlining all business classes in one area will provide students with a better understanding of the varying avenues of business and

the careers each major will provide. The new division is located in the J. B. young Center for Business and Technology.

Financial Aid, Business Office have 1-800 Numbers for Extended Service To better serve Jones students, Financial Aid and the Student Accounts section of the Business Office now have 1-800 numbers. At the beginning of each school year, students are both calling and waiting in line for service. Having a number that students can quickly access for answers allows the departments' staffs to maximize their face-to-face time with students. Financial Aid: 1-866-490-1952; Business Office: 1-866-526-6007.

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Jones Students Enriched by SSC Workshops To help students acclimate to the demands of college life, the Student Success Center offers students workshops on topics such as time management, test anxiety, note taking, relationships, communication, technology, fitness, alcohol awareness, resume writing, health, and dressing for success. Incoming freshmen who are away from home for the first time often need an on-campus support system to ease their transition. For that reason, residence hall students are required to attend a number of these or other life skills workshops offered throughout the year. The popularity of SSC workshops has ensured an upcoming year full of workshops both educational and fun.

Recycling Kicks Off in Spring Although it is less than a year old, the recycling program at Jones has shown great success. Through a partnership with Sumrall Recycling, each classroom and building on campus have a recycling bin. Recyclables are picked up twice a week. In its first three months, the college recycled 38,000 pounds of aluminum, plastic, cardboard and paper. Recycling has cut the cost of tipping fees for the college in half. This green initiative also created a student and community awareness on the importance of recycling.

Vision 2020 - Jones' Strategic Plan Includes CCSSE Benchmarks Vision 2020 is the framework for the college's long-term strategic planning process. The plan couples high student expectations with highly visible and effective student support services. These two national benchmarks for students have been proven to positively impact college student success. Core areas in the college’s planning process include student support, community,

quality assurance, campus, faculty, curricular, student life and college support. The ultimate goal of Vision 2020 is to have Jones rank as one of the top community colleges in the United States based on student engagement, retention and graduation rates.

CCSSE BenchmarksActive and Collaborative Learning Support for Learners

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community Jones Choir Reunion Held Each year, the Alumni Association helps with class reunions, usually held during Homecoming week. Occasionally, instructors will organize their own reunion with former students. This past spring, a concert choir reunion was held with hundreds in attendance. Graham Purkerson, Dr. Milfred Valentine and Kay Guiles were among the distinguished guests. Dr. Mark Taylor coordinated the event.

Jones Offers Flexible Class Schedules As the job market changes and the demand for a better education continues to rise, Jones is meeting the challenge with new, flexible schedule formats. Hybrid online classes involve a combination of traditional and online class meetings. Students also have the option of meeting on Saturdays or during the week for their traditional class meeting. Minimizing the amount of time required to meet on campus

is particularly beneficial to commuting students and working adults.

Jones Provides Scholarships in Academic Competitions Jones instructors reward outstanding high school students with several competitions,

including the Scholars’ Bowl, the Math Bowl, and the Business Competition. Students in the Scholars’ Bowl and Math Bowl compete in a tournament to win scholarships.

The Business Competition requires students to take an objective test covering general business, computer concepts, and current events. Business competition winner Daniel

Cook of Northeast Jones won a full tuition scholarship. Laurel Christian High School’s Nathaniel Scott and Northeast Jones’ Kelsey Cook were also awarded tuition scholarships.

Science Department Offers Labs to Star Reach Students Each year, gifted 5th graders visit the college campus to participate in science labs offered by Jones instructors. This year, 138 students attended the one day labs. Occasionally, high schools visit the science labs to view demonstrations provided by Jones instructors. For several years, physics and technology instructor Connie Lowe has brought her students to Jones to give them opportunities to perform hands-on physics experiments. “We simply don’t have this type of equipment in the high school labs,” said Lowe. “This gives our students a glimpse of what a college lab has to offer.”

Jones Organizations Donate to Worthy Causes Jones students, faculty and staff proved to be generous donors for various

fundraising activities this year. The Pharmacy Technology program participated in Operation Christmas Child, the Faculty and Staff Association donated to

United Way, and the Science and Engineering Club helped Habitat for Humanity. The Non-Traditional Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Nurse Organization, and Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society) participated in a drive to collect goods for deployed soldiers.

Jones Holds Record Blood Drives The United Blood Service holds blood drives on the Jones campus four times a year. Beverly Clark, UBS senior donor recruitment representative, said that JCJC is the largest UBS blood drive donor in the state of Mississippi.

The spring and summer drives were both record setting drives for Jones and United Blood Services.

Jones Offers CEU Credits to Jasper County Teachers The Jasper County Learning Center is working with West Jasper schools to provide computer classes with

CEU renewal credit. Computer skills training is a needed service for teacher licensure renewal. PowerPoint classes were offered in the spring with great success for CEU credit. Additional courses will be offered in the

upcoming year. Non-credit computer classes are also open to Jasper County residents and other surrounding county residents.

Volunteerism Grows Across Communities, Effort Expands to StudentsA campus-wide volunteerism program for faculty began fall 2009, allowing faculty to volunteer

with the Jones County School District in a volunteerism pilot program. Volunteers in the program are given professional development credits. This spirit of giving back to the community can also be seen in Jones students. PTK student Kraig Simpson and fellow Honors Institute students began a tutoring program with area elementary schools. In addition, Non-Traditional Student Success Center Director Diane Williams shared an anti-bullying program for elementary school children called Peacemakers. Her students in the NTSA (Non-Traditional Student Association) read to students at South Jones Elementary School. The Mississippi Scholars program is a statewide initiative in which several JCJC employees visit middle schools and high schools to encourage students to take college preparatory courses. English as a second language and promoting drug-free lifestyles are among the volunteerism efforts as well. JCJC's Marlo Dorsey volunteers at South Jones.

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Fine Arts Programs Showcase Student Talent with Community Performance JCJC's music department held a “Christmas with the Arts” concert in early December at the M.P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium. The two-day event showcased all musical and performing groups under the fine arts division. The Symphonic Band, Touch of Gold dancers, JC Voices, JC Jazz, Jones OnStage, Jones Concert Choir, and the Jones Festival Orchestra provided entertainment and inspiration to hundreds of community members for holiday enjoyment. The Horn Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble and Saxophone Ensemble were on

hand to play pre-show music in the auditorium lobby. Children and adults alike enjoyed the beautiful stage backdrops and festive decorations for the lobby.

Jones Theater Department Presents "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" The Peanuts’ Gang made their way to Jones for the spring musical presentation of “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.” The production was presented in March at the JCJC Fine Arts Auditorium.

The play is based on cartoonist Charles M. Schultz’s comic strip, Peanuts. Using Clark Gesner’s music and lyrics, guest director

Robert Mulholland turned the JCJC theater department into a playground.

Making a vast switch from the big musicals in past years to a smaller cast of nine, JCJC musical theater

director Nikki Johnson described the production as fun and intimate. “Each person feels a great deal of responsibility in pulling the show off successfully,” said Johnson. “I think this has driven them to work harder than ever before. They are doing it more for each other this time, and the professional qualities they exude are quite impressive, if I do say so myself!”

Visual and Performing arts Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery Hosts Works from Local Guest Artists

Hattiesburg native Anthony DiFatta was one of several guest artists this year at Jones. DiFatta's work can be found in private, public, and corporate collections all over the nation including Mississippi, New York, California, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Birmingham, Memphis, Virginia, North Carolina, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Australia, England, and Italy. Artist Rachel Ballentine’s Smoke Fired Pottery was also on display in the campus gallery. Her original work has been exhibited throughout Illinois in the American Craft Council show, American Women Expo, and Black Women Expo. Her work has been on display throughout Mississippi and Tennessee. Ballentine was also named one of several artists chosen to create the "Highway 61 Project" which is on display at the George Ohr Museum in

Biloxi, Mississippi. “Through the Eula Bass Lewis Gallery exhibitions, it is my hope that students will comprehend the impact art can have on others, and to embrace the same level of dedication and craftsmanship as our visiting artists,” said JCJC art instructor Mark Brown. Gallery shows are free and open to the public.

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JCJC's Matthew Pickering Directs 195 in Maroon Typhoon The nearly 200 member band, which is one of the largest two-year college bands in the nation, put in twelve hour days during band camp last August preparing for football and exhibition season. The band consisted of fourteen Mississippi Lion's All-State Band members and included students from Alabama, Texas, and Minnesota in addition to the students from Mississippi. Besides performances at JCJC football games, the Maroon Typhoon was the featured exhibition band at the West Jones Marching Classic in October at Bobcat Stadium and at the MHSAAA Region 3 State Marching Band Festival at Meridian High School. The Maroon Typhoon also marched in area Christmas Parades. Matthew Pickering was named director of the band July 2009. Pickering began his career at Jones in 2004 and became full-time in 2005. He was an assistant director prior to leading the Maroon Typhoon. Sammy Barr, Jeff Brown, and Meri Newell are assistant directors.

athletic highlightsBobcat Soccer Finishes Strong The Jones County Junior College men's soccer team advanced to the MACJC playoffs for the second straight season. Coach Oleg Baleyev's team finished second in the South Division and posted an 11-4 record. The Lady Bobcats also finished with an 11-4 mark, which was a school record for victories. Coach Dolores Deasley's team was tied with Gulf Coast for second place in the division, but fell to MGCCC in a shootout in the last regular season game and just missed the playoffs.

Bobcat Football Wins Six in a Row - Makes Playoffs The Bobcat football team advanced to the MACJC playoffs in 2009. JCJC dropped its first two regular season games but then won six games in a row to advance to postseason play. Head coach Eddie Pierce's Bobcats finished with a 6-4 record.

Lady Bobcats Repeat State Basketball Title Under Coach Sumrall For the first time in her career, head coach Sandra Sumrall captured the MACJC State Tournament title two years in a row. The Lady Bobcats stunned the previously unbeaten Lady Wolves from Co-Lin in the state championship game, which was played at East Mississippi. Below, Sumrall hugs Sophomore guard Brigit Taylor after the Lady Bobcats championship win. Both JCJC basketball teams advanced to the Region 23 Tournament in Clinton at Mississippi College. The Lady Bobcats posted a 22-6 record including post-season play. Head coach Don "Bubba" Skelton's men's team finished 17-10 for the 2009-10 season. Division basketball games and tournament play were broadcast on JCJC.tv.

JCJC Honors Athletes at Spring BanquetJones celebrated the success of its student athletes during the college’s

annual Spring Athletic Banquet in May. Teamwise, the Lady Bobcats’ basketball and tennis teams were

recognized for winning their second straight MACJC state titles.Individually, Greene County sophomore soccer and softball

player Janna Sullivan, Wayne Academy sophomore tennis player Tiffany Hudson and Petal sophomore tennis player Tyler Shows were honored with the Presidential Scholar Athlete Awards. Those awards go to the student athletes who possess the highest grade point average for the school year. Jenny Laird was recognized as an All-MACJC and All-Region 23 player.

'Road only' Baseball Season Advances Bobcats to State Tournament JCJC ended the year with a school-record season, 38-12, which was a remarkable accomplishment considering the Bobcats played every game on the road due to the ongoing construction of the Community Bank Park Baseball/Softball Complex. The Bobcats advanced to and hosted the MACJC tournament at Smith-Wells Stadium in Jackson. Pearl River's Wildcats edged the Bobcats, 5-4, in a loser’s bracket game of the tournament. Head coach Christian Ostrander’s Bobcats have gone 74-28 in his two seasons at the helm.

Tennis Teams Post Winning Season - Lady Bobcats Win State Title The Lady Bobcats claimed their second consecutive MACJC state championship in Tupelo. They went to the NJCAA nationals in Tucson, Ariz., where they finished No. 18 in the nation, the highest ranking ever for the squad. Head coach Mark Easley was named MACJC Women's Coach of the year for the second straight season.

Magee Inducted into MACJC Hall of Fame Gwen Magee made history in the MACJC (Mississippi Association of Community/Junior Colleges) Sports Hall of Fame. She became the first woman from Jones to be inducted into the state's program. Of the 90 members now included in the Hall of Fame, only seven are women. Magee, who started the softball program at Jones, was head coach from 1987-98 posting a 302-182 record. Her team won state championships in 1992, 1995, 1997 and 1998, along with Region 23 crowns in 1996 and 1998. Her Lady Bobcats made it to NJCAA Nationals three times. Magee is currently director of the Jones Student Success Center.

Class of 2009sports Hall of fame Jerry K. "Sally" Smith Basketball Patricia Waldrup Cheerleading Louis D. Ready Basketball Gwen Magee Softball Aubrey Wade Football

construction uPdatesJones Hall Scheduled to Open in 2012 Jones Hall, the new liberal arts building scheduled for completion in spring 2012, is projected to cost $13.5 million with furnishings and computers included. The flagship building will have 18 classrooms, each with networking capabilities and data projections systems. Also included are two computer

labs, two conference rooms, a coffee shop in the bottom floor lobby, and 38 faculty offices. The top floor of the three-story building will house the Foundation office, the Tullos Suite, and a new board room for the college Board of Trustees. The new room is more than double the size of the existing board room and will include data projection capabilities.

J.B. Young Technical Building Undergoes Renovations, Receives New name The J.B. young building, built in 1966, has just had its first major renovation. The renovated area includes 12 classrooms and 14 offices in the front of the building. Featured upgrades include a climate control system, an electronic light control system, new lighting, data projection systems in every classroom, additional offices, a conference room, ADA compliant rooms, and the addition of an elevator. Renovations, furnishings, equipment, lights and fees total under $3 million. The name of the building has also changed to the J.B. young Center for Business and Technology.

Other Construction Projects Community Bank donated $250,000 to the JCJC Foundation in a naming opportunity for the new baseball and softball complex on campus. The facility will be called Community Bank Park and is a $2.8 million capital improvements project. Creating a learning center in each county of the Jones district is a current goal of the college. While some counties will use renovated buildings, others will have newly constructed buildings, including the Greene County Learning Center. This 17,000 square-foot center, which will have five classrooms, a computer lab, a welding lab and a pipefitting lab, is made possible through a zero interest loan from USDA/Singing River Electric Power Association.

Completed Projects• Phase one of lighting project

• New soccer fields

• Repaving of Fine Arts parking lot and College Drive

• Student Success Center

JCJC Dorm Opening Dates

Men's Dorms• 1976- Covington, Greene,

Jasper• 1995- Clarke

Women's Dorms• 1978- Wayne Hall• 1988- Smith Hall• 2000- Wayne Hall addition• 2011- Anderson Hall

New Dorm Named After Alumnus Anderson Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in June for Anderson Hall, a new dormitory scheduled to be completed in summer 2011. The 121-bed, $4 million dormitory is named after JCJC alumnus Sidney "Buck" Anderson, who has worked with Jones on several projects throughout the years, including the current campus beautification project and the previous capital campaign. “This project began 55 years ago,” said Dr. Jesse Smith. “The project was a young man, not a building. A young man filled with talent and an enormous desire to succeed. College gave him an opportunity and look what he did.” Smith called Anderson both a business and civic entrepreneur, pointing out a civic entrepreneur inspires communities to profit others. The new Anderson dorm will focus on creating a campus community. A town hall will be built adjacent to Anderson dorm. Anderson was touched that the Jones administration would name the dormitory after “an old time Bobcat...I am thankful for the honor.”

Groundbreaking ceremonies held for Anderson Hall, named after alumnus Buck Anderson

Workforce deVeloPmentWhitehead Advanced Technology Center Reaches Out The ATC (Advanced Technology Center) is a premier location for training in south Mississippi. During the academic year 2009-10, the ATC staff offered classes to 16,683 people. Thirty-two companies used the facilities, which offer high-tech classrooms, real-world labs and simulators. Companies that used the ATC this year included oilfield industries, Mississippi Forestry Commission and other forestry companies, IV Therapy Consortium, Pharmacy Technician training, ServSafe Consortium, Dixie Electric, emergency responders, Hol-Mac, and welding companies. Over 230,657 contact hours were acquired throughout the year.

JCJC Partners with SMCI Jones, in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, implemented a skills training program at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Greene County. Inmates received training in electrical, welding, pipefitting and plumbing with the goal of providing trainees with basic work skills that can be used in the construction industry. The classes are taught by certified instructors using materials developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. MDOC personnel chose participants for the program based on required criteria. The program is beginning its third session with an extension of the program lasting until February 2011. The first session had 38 program

graduates, and the second session had 49 graduates. Program completers also have the opportunity to receive Career Readiness Certificates after testing.

Emergency Management Expo Uses ATC as Venue In March 2010, emergency planning training and demonstration of equipment were available

for disaster workers to view. Local emergency management directors, Mississippi Power, rural electric power associations and MEMA personnel attended. A helicopter with PHI Air Care

landed on the ATC grounds for the expo.

Workforce Development Training Continues to ExpandNon-credit course offerings have expanded to meet market demand. In 2010, four classes in welding were offered at Leakesville, Bay Springs and Collins. Pipefitting classes in Greene County quickly expanded. The original plan included one class, but the demand required the creation of a second class to accommodate the number of students. Heavy equipment classes began summer 2010, which is the third round of courses offered in one academic year. Participants work with simulators in labs and then use actual heavy equipment in Tech Park South of the Howard Technology Park. Computer classes remain very popular: More than 1,000 people were trained this past

year in computer programs ranging from Microsoft to PC repair.

Congressman Taylor Brings Shipbuilding President to JCJC Northrop Grumman President Mike Petters joined Congressman Gene Taylor for a site visit to the college's Advanced Manufacturing Center for Excellence last spring. The coast group traveled north to discover the service offerings and potential recruiting opportunities for advanced skills workers from the college's district. Thanks to the WIRED Momentum Grant, a Department of Labor initiative, new equipment totaling over $600,000 is now being used in the precision machining program, which gives the program over $1 million in available equipment for training. The Welding School and the Electrical Technology program have also enjoyed recent program upgrades from federal grants. "These talent pools are the lifeline of our business," said Petters, Northrop Grumman President. "These certification programs are very exciting to me."

Adult Education Graduates Record Number A record number of 381 students received their GED at the GED Graduation ceremony July 26. That number has increased by 89 from last year. ABE/GED Director Jennifer Griffith has seen the number of graduates increase every year, beginning with 72 graduates four years ago. She attributes the increase in GED completions to the collaborative effort of dedicated ABE Instructors, a driven GED testing staff, additional Drop-out Recovery state funds to cover testing expenses and recruitment efforts, a tremendous SBCJC support team and the completely supportive Jones administration.

U.S. Department of Education Awards Congressional Grant to JCJC for Technology The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $200,000 to Jones for technology and equipment upgrades. The grant will provide funding for technology upgrades on campus with a strong focus on student support services and interactive learning. Funds from the grant will transform dozens of classrooms into highly interactive instructional settings. JCJC faculty members will have the opportunity to utilize audio and video technologies in the classroom for multi-dimensional learning. The Student Success Center will also receive technology upgrades to assist students with numerous support services.

Grant Expands Training Opportunities to Region Two new labs are now in use at the ATC. A metrology lab, provided through the Momentum WIRED grant, provides equipment for industries to use for product testing. An Amatrol lab, which opened in 2009 but became popular this year with the addition of more equipment, is used for Advanced Manufacturing training. The Amatrol lab was funded through the WAEM WIRED grant.

academic oPPortunities

Pickering Honors Institute Students tour France, Brussels Students in the Charles Pickering Honors Institute enjoyed a spring in Paris

when they toured European countries and cities such as Brussels, Caen, Bayeux, and Mont Saint Michel. While in Bayeux, students learned

more about World War II by watching a movie about the Battle of Normandy and visiting Omaha Beach.

In Paris, students visited famous sites such as Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, and the Eiffel Tower. The Honors College is committed to providing students an educational opportunity outside of America at least once a year. Students are able to take information they've acquired in their studies at Jones and see those studies come alive while touring areas that provide real-world experience in many subjects, including history, French and art classes.

The Charles Pickering Honors Institute began in 2006. Students have had the opportunity to travel abroad to Spain and Morocco, Greece, and France.

Jones Honor Society Inducts 169 Scholars - PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) One-hundred-seventy Jones students were recently inducted into the international honor society for two-year colleges, Phi Theta Kappa. Keynote speaker, JCJC Academic Dean Dr. Shannon Campbell, challenged this group of academic leaders to also be servant leaders. “you have to further develop this concept in yourself of being a student leader. you will have the opportunity to expand your personal attributes…. And over the next year you’ll have the opportunity to engage in training….to produce results in your life. Add value to other lives, too.” Students inducted into PTK must have 15 credit hours and a GPA of 3.5.

PTK Candidates Selected for Academic All-American Teams The All-USA Academic Team program annually recognizes 60 outstanding two-year college students. The 60 students are named to First, Second, or Third teams, each consisting of 20 members. The First Team members each receive $2,500 stipends. All 60 members of the All- USA Academic Team and their colleges receive extensive national recognition through coverage in USA TODAy. These students must post a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and be eligible to graduate with an associate degree. The six candidates representing Jones were Kraig Simpson of Soso, Tiffany Hudson of Waynesboro, Lydia Middleton of Raleigh, Adam Weathers of Enterprise, Myverick Garcia of Hattiesburg and Joey Mozingo of Quitman.

New Directional Signs Part of Centennial Preparation As the college nears its centennial celebration, it has placed a stronger focus on student engagement. Wanting to give new students a welcome feeling as soon as they walk on campus as well as communicate information to them, the college has designed new, eye-catching wayfinding signs across the campus. These signs can be found on every corner, pointing students in the direction of their destination.

Vision Magazine Receives Top Honors at Annual Competition The Jones County Junior College marketing team won six awards for their work at the annual CPRAM (College Public Relations Association of Mississippi) conference and awards banquet. As a group, the seven-member department took top honors in the Institutional Magazine division with the college’s Vision magazine. VP of Marketing Marlo Dorsey, Vision editor Kelly Atwood, and Designer Gabe Bozeman coordinate and design the publication, which is printed twice a year. The Vision magazine and other college publications are available online at www.jcjc.edu/marketing.

JCJC.tv Provides Live Sports Coverage Jones continues to set the pace when it comes to telecasting and broadcasting sporting events for the state’s community and junior colleges. Since jcjc.tv began in December 2008, Jones has broadcast live webcasts of home basketball games, the MACJC State Tournaments, home football games, and select baseball and softball games. The JCJC.tv website is designed by webmaster Jared Meyers and is a production of the college's marketing team.

INSIDERecord Number of GED Graduates

Giving Back Through Volunteerism

History Made with Jones Hall Groundbreaking

Fall 2009VISION

Jones Embarks on Campus Beautification Project

• Created colorful landscaping

• Added attractive way-finding signs

• Began underground electrical wiring

• Installed a lighted fountain in the lake

the year in reVieWAugustAugust 6 Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Judge Randy Pierce was the keynote speaker for summer graduation.

Fall enrollment was up by 11%, and the college had a record 5,573 students.

Jones opened the Advanced Metalworking Center for Excellence, one of only three in the state, which offers industry level training.

The SubConnection opened, offering students subs, salads and soup. The eatery is located in the Library and is open extended hours.

Jones hosted and helped with the Dixie Youth World Series, held in Laurel. More than 10,000 tourists attended the series at the Laurel Sportsplex.

August 3 Singing River Electric Power Association representatives presented a $1.1 million dollar check to Jones officials at a ceremony in Leakesville. The money will be used for the future Greene County Learning Center.

SeptemberThe first semester of volunteerism in the Jones County School District began.

Jones received Mississippi Arts Commission grant for the childcare development technology program

Jasper County Board of Supervisors announced a tuition guarantee program for graduating seniors to attend JCJC tuition free.

Supervisor Appreciation Day: All county supervisors from JCJC’s district were invited to attend a campus update by Dr. Jesse Smith, an appreciation dinner and football game.

Sept. 15 and 16 High School Senior Preview Days

Sept. 16 Jones Hall groundbreaking ceremony

Sept. 18 Gwen Magee, L.D. Ready, Jerry K. “Sally” Smith, Aubrey Wade and Patricia Waldrup were inducted into the JCJC Sports Hall of Fame.

Sept. 19 JCJC alumni Matt Johnson and Whitney Clark won the third annual Bobcat Hall of Fame 5K Run

Sept. 24 Bobcat Blast HS seniors invited to the football game.

Colonel John Chambliss spoke to PTK students.

OctoberOct. 17 Dr. W.R. Strickland, the 2009 Honor Alumnus, was recognized during the -Alumni Luncheon held on Homecoming

Day.

Oct. 22 Humanities Teacher of the year Cheryl Windham gave a presentation titled “Reading Mississippi.”

Oct. 29 Treats in the Streets

Oct. 30 the Humanities and Social Science divisions hosted events to mark the bicentennial birth of Edgar Allan Poe.

Oct. 31 Heart Walk

WAEM /WIRED assisted Covington County at Planning Session

Jones received its third Asbury Foundation grant for Radiography for $70,000

Students of the Jones Honors Institute met its namesake, retired U.S. Federal District Judge Charles Pickering, when he spoke about his book A Price Too High: The Judiciary in Jeopardy.

The Bobcat football team advanced to the MACJC playoffs.

NovemberNov. 11 Jones hosted a Veterans’ Day event in the Fine Arts Auditorium with guest speaker A. B. Howard Nov. 12 Welding held open house to showcase 'Center for Excellence' upgrades to regional manufacturers.

Nov. 18 JCJC hosted the second annual Math Quiz Bowl. Winners received scholarships and monetary gifts.

DecemberVolunteerism report for the fall semester with JCSD showed 41 requests from JCSD completed by JCJC faculty and staff.

Dec. 3 & 4 Christmas with the Arts held at the Fine Arts Auditorium.

December 15-17 Members of the public attended the Ellisville Charrette, hosted by JCJC WAEM WIRED, Mississippi Main Street Association and the City of Ellisville.

January Student Success Center opened in Library during spring registration.

Jan 20 Jones began a recycling program with Sumrall Recycling.

Jan 25 CBS Correspondent Byron Pitts spoke as a guest of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute.

Knowledge for College workshops held in high schools.

Dr. Samuel Jones assisted with a mentoring program withLaurel City Schools as part of the Safe Schools Healthy Student Initiative.

FebruaryFeb. 8 Greene County offered Pipefitting class.

Feb. 9 MSU's Dr. Tommy Stevenson was the guest speaker for the Black History celebration.

Feb. 11 Lady Bobcats hold their annual Pink zone basketball game to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Feb. 11 Gym was renamed A.B. Howard Gymnasium in a ceremony in his honor.

Feb. 12 Jones closed due to four-six inches of snow in the Pine Belt. Feb. BSU opened new coffee house named Court Street Coffee.

Feb. 15 Honors College guest Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh George addressed students.

Feb. 18 Mississippi Community and Junior College Capitol DayFeb. 26 Cheryl Windham was honored at the 2010 Public Humanities Awards Banquet.

Over 30 high school counselors toured the new SSC as part of their annual counselor’s workshop.

MarchMarch 5-7 Fine Arts presented the Spring musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

March 12 FFA held district competition on JCJC campus.

March 26 Alumni Golf Tournament Raises Thousands for Scholarships

March 31 Thirteen schools participated in the annual Scholars Bowl.

March 31 More than 800 people attended the JCJC Job Fair.

AprilApril 6 Precision Manufacturing and Machining held Open House. April 8 Gardening Symposium featured Southern Living’s Kim McConnell at the Whitehead Advanced Technology Center.

Nine students placed in the state Skills USA competition.

April 9 Faculty Recognition luncheon honors Dr. Tammy

Townsend as Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year

April 9 JCJC hosted Area 17 Special Olympics.

April 12-16 Eudora Welty Week with special guest Kate Campbell

April 17 concert choir hosted a reunion concert.April 19 Remember the Titans assistant Coach Bill Yoast spoke as a guest of Charles Pickering Honors Institute.

May Dr. Brad Harrison and Dean Candace Weaver were chosen by Dr. Jesse Smith for the state's community college leadership program.

JCJC hosted the annual Top of Class recognition program saluting excellence in education. Valedictorians and salutatorians attended the celebration with WDAM on location to film the occasion.

May 4 Spring Athletic Banquet held.

May 4 Sophomore Breakfast

May 14 Stacey Pickering addressesd JCJC graduates.

JuneHead coach Mark Easley was named MACJC Women's Coach of the Year for the second straight year.

Jones hosted sports camps and band camps.

Jones hosted Kids College. The week-long event covered a variety of key academic subjects. College faculty made learning fun.

JulyJones hosted art camp on campus for paint, sculpture, and drawing lessons. More than 100 campers attended the multi-day art sessions.

Jones hosted the Lions All State Marching Band for a multi-day session.

Record number of graduates for Adult Education/GED program.

Summer Graduation held in Bobcat Gymnasium with guest speaker Dr. Chuck Benigno

Top row: Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh George; Art Camp Middle row: Laurel Team Wins JCJC Math Bowl; Bobcat Linebacker D.A. Autry helps team to 2009 PlayoffsBottom row: Mark Easley Coach of the Year; Lions Band

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2009-10 budget

REVENUE BY SOURCE ExPENDITURE BY FUNCTION

State Appropriations 44%

StudentFees 34%

Other State 8%

Sales & Service 3%

Auxiliary 2% Fund Balance

Transfer 2%

County Support 7%

InstitutionalSupport 16%

Instruction 48%

Physical Plant 14%

Remission of Fees 8%

Instructional Support 3%

StudentServices 11%

COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS

COUNTY Maintenance Mil

Support Amount

Capital Improvement Mil

Support Amount

TotalMils

Total Support

Clarke 1.89 $ 196,112 0.22 $ 24,954 2.11 $ 221,066Covington 1.35 $ 193,271 0.85 $ 113,763 2.20 $ 307,034Greene 2.25 $ 168,100 1.34 $100,000 2.25 $ 168,100Jasper 2.25 $ 353,380 1.00 $ 59,205 3.25 $ 412,585Jones 1.79 $ 745,855 3.00 $ 1,274,209 4.79 $ 2,020,064Perry 2.17 $ 195,422 0.97 $ 69,640 3.14 $ 265,062Smith 1.73 $ 160,517 0.70 $ 63,718 2.43 $ 224,235Wayne 2.75 $ 373,045 1.17 $ 138,605 3.92 $ 511,650

TOTAL 16.18 $ 2,385,702 9.25 $ 1,844,094 25.43 $ 4,229,796

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Jones board of trustees

Charles Ray Ashley William Boone Lynn Buckhaults Billy Burnette

Scott Dearman Mike Evans David GarnerWinston Ducksworth

Sammy McDonald

Steve ThrashDan Ready Carolyn Smith

Jimmy Dale Hancock

Ann Tucker

David Huff

Ike Sanford

Bennie Hales

Richard Fleming

Carolyn Harper-McLaurin

Robert Dean

Clarke CountyMr. Tony FlemingMr. Paul Mosley Mr. Arthur NelsonMr. Cleveland Peebles Mr. Willie E.Roberson

Covington CountyMr. Guy EasterlingMr. John HolifieldMr. Arthur KeysMr. Mason StringerMr. Jimmy White

Greene CountyMr. Harold CookMr. J. M. CrockerMr. Gary L. DearmanMr. Morris HillMr. Earnest Holder

Jasper CountyMr. Curtis Gray, Sr. Mr. Henry J. HayesMr. Billy R. HelmsMr. Johnny RowellMr. Lonnie Thigpen

Jones CountyMr. Johnny BurnettMr. Andy DialMr. Barry SaulMr. Danny R. SpradleyMr. Jerome Wyatt

Perry CountyMr. Bobby Ray BoltonMr. William CooleyMr. Prentiss GarnerMr. Mitchell HintonMr. Claytor Lassiter

Smith CountyMr. Terry Lee ButlerMr. Benjie FordMr. Wilson HallmanMr. Howard HammonsMr. Willie Keyes

Wayne CountyMr. Joe DyessMr. Gaston HutchersonMr. Jerry HuttoMr. Ed PittsMr. Clyde Revette

County Board of Supervisors

Executive CouncilJohn Carter, Assistant to the President

Rick Youngblood, Vice President of Business Affairs

Casey Mercier, Vice President of Technology

Jim Walley, Vice President of External Affairs

Laverne Ulmer, Vice President of Instructional Affairs

Ed Smith, Vice President of Student Affairs

Caroline Kelly, Vice President of Advancement

Marlo Dorsey, Vice President of Marketing

Mission

Jones County Junior College will inspire greatness by providing educational opportunities for its students, employees, and surrounding communities.

Vision

Jones will be the college of choice for students, businesses, and the community for developing relationships, maximizing potential, and improving the quality of life of all associated with the college.

Our Promise To Communities

We promise to provide valuable resources in workforce development and economic development for the livelihood of our communities. We are committed to establishing trustworthy relationships through aggressive, innovative and resourceful solutions.

www.jcjc.edu

900 South Court St. Ellisville, MS 39437

2010 PRESIDENT'S REPORT JONES COUNTy JUNIOR COLLEGE Published by the Jones Marketing and Public Relations Team