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.

The Academic Affairs Policy Committee comprises instructional and A&P faculty. Pursuant to Academic Affairs Policy 000, the membership includes the chair of the Faculty Senate Policy Committee, an appointee selected by the Speaker of the Senate, and additional members as determined by the Provost, including representation from the Office of Research, Economic Development and Innovation, the Office of Student Academic Success, University Studies, Libraries, the Graduate School, and the Office of University Counsel (ex-officio). 

The membership for the 2024-2025 academic year is as follows:

Members of the Committee

  • Michael O’Fallon, Chair, Office of Faculty Affairs and Curriculum
  • Kevin Apple, Associate Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Studies
  • Sarah Cheverton, State Authorization and Compliance Officer, Office of Associate Provost for Online Strategy
  • Donna Fickes, Lecturer, Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management, College of Business
  • Scott Gallagher, Professor, Business Management, Associate Dean, College of Business
  • Smita Mathur, Professor, Early Elementary Education, College of Education and Chair of the Faculty Senate Policy Committee
  • Carolyn Strong, Director, Office of Research Integrity, REDI
  • Stefanie Warlick, Associate Dean for Administration, Libraries
  • Michele White, Registrar, Office of Student Academic Success
  • Traci Zimmerman, Dean, College of Arts and Letters

University Counsel

  • Meg Sander, Ex Officio Adviser for the Committee 

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:

  1. Your name.
  2. Policy number.
  3. Narrative summarizing the changes to the policy.
  4. The rationale behind the change to the policy.
  5. 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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