Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

General Information
Student Services
Academic Counseling
students admitted to a degree or certificate program are entitled
to formal academic counseling. Counseling appointments may be
scheduled with a faculty advisor by contacting the appropriate
college. The registrar’s office will assist faculty advisors and is
available to answer questions about transfer credit, residency
requirements, and degree audits.
Academic Support Center
The John F. Kennedy academic support center’s mission is to
foster academic achievement by providing the necessary support
to ensure undergraduate- and graduate-level students’ success
both at the University and in their subsequent professional
careers. Through one-on-one instruction and quarterly
workshops, the center offers students free assistance with study
skills such as reading strategies, time-management tools, critical
inquiry, and research methods as well as with every stage of the
writing process—brainstorming, planning, drafting, revising,
and documenting research. appointments tailored to students’
specific needs are available Monday through Friday—on-site, via
e-mail, by fax, or by phone (note: specific hours vary quarterly).
students can schedule to meet with center staff at the Pleasant
hill, Campbell and Berkeley campuses. The center also offers a
semiannual academic skills review (in fall and spring quarters) and
an intensive one-day interactive workshop designed specifically
for incoming students. Unlike many other higher-education
writing centers that are staffed by students, the center is staffed by
trained writing instructors who have extensive classroom teaching
experience and advanced degrees.
Alumni Association
The alumni association is comprised of all John F. Kennedy
University graduates. The association provides a lifelong link
between alumni and the University. The association’s mission is to
have as many alumni as possible serve as volunteers to foster the
advancement of the University. The association’s work is overseen
by a council made up of alumni representing each of the colleges.
Career Center
The JFK University career center is a resource for University
students, staff, alumni, and the public. The center’s resource library
contains information on careers, labor market trends, potential
employers, job-search strategies, and career-specific internet
job resource lists. Use of the career resource center, access to job
listings, and use of computers for conducting a job search on the
internet are free. The center also offers workshops and written
materials geared toward meeting the career-related needs of JFK
University students and alumni.
Conflict Resolution
it is the policy of the University to encourage students to resolve
misunderstandings or disagreements directly with the faculty
or staff members involved. if such discussions do not produce a
satisfactory outcome for the student, a review process is available.
Procedures for conflict resolution are available in the registrar’s
office.
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Continuing Education
John F. Kennedy University’s Continuing Education (CE)
department provides professional development and workforce
training programs of superior quality that connect the University
with the diverse needs of alumni and surrounding communities.
CE provides courses for mental health professionals and
registered nurses who must keep pace with the rapidly changing
demands within the fields of psychology and health care. Whether
the student is fulfilling pre-licensing or continuing education
requirements, building new skill sets in an area of expertise, or
looking to take on a new career opportunity, CE courses present a
rare blend of practice and theory. CE also offers focused certificate
programs which are designed to increase the student’s knowledge
level in a particular subject matter. all CE courses and programs
are taught by University-level instructors who are leading-edge
practitioners and scholars in their respective areas.
The CE department is approved to sponsor courses by the
american Psychological association, the California Board of
Behavioral sciences, the California Board of Registered Nursing,
the National Board of Certified Counselors, the California
association of alcoholism and Drug abuse Counselors, and the
state Bar of California.
Continuing education (CE) courses cannot be applied toward an
academic degree or academic certificate program.
For more information, contact the Continuing Education office
at:
JFKU Continuing Education Department
100 Ellinwood Way, suite s205
Pleasant hill Ca 94523
(925) 969-3150
(800) 557-1384
fax: (925) 969-3155
Campus Crime
The University will provide upon request all campus crime
statistics as reported to the U.s. Department of Education, http://
www.ope.ed.gov/security. to request this information, contact
the office of institutional Research at (925) 969-3403 or visit the
website at http://www.jfku.edu/crimestats.
Students with Disabilities
The office of Disability services for students (oDs) supports
students with disabilities through equal access, empowerment,
advocacy, resources, collaboration, and outreach. in addition
to providing services and accommodations that allow students
with disabilities to fully participate in all of the programs offered
on campus as mandated by state and federal laws, oDs works
closely with faculty and staff to provide disability representation,
information, diversity, and awareness throughout the University
community.
students with disabilities who may require accommodations or
auxiliary aids should contact oDs early on to schedule an intake
appointment. all accommodations, services, and use of auxiliary
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