The Personal Development and Self
Assessment Center(PDSA) provides students with personal development
activities by collaborating and integrating between other components
of the Student Enhancement Center.The Center serves as a bridge
between student-led learning communities, officially sponsored
public lectures, and student and faculty co-sponsored symposia
on leadership and community service. PDSA is funded in part by
a Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The Center also enhances the financial knowledge base of Jackson
State University students by educating students about money, debt
management and elimination and wealth building.
The goals and objectives of the PDSA Center are obtained by the
successful integration of the following programs and activities:
• Intellectual Development through Engaging Activities
(IDEA) – provides
opportunities for the personal growth of students by initiating,
promoting, and implementing educational, social, and cultural programs
intended to inspire their personal development. The PDSA Center
coordinates IDEA in association with the Office of Judicial Affairs.
The program consists of a series of sessions with students designed
to heighten their awareness on topics of importance and provide
those tools for personal development. The program provides students
the opportunity to develop high self-esteem, self-discipline, and
personal motivation.
• Student of the Month – The JSU Student of the
Month recognition program is designed to recognize and honor
outstanding JSU undergraduate students. All faculty and staff
may nominate individuals that they feel are worthy of this recognition
bases on the established criteria. The nominee must be an individual
who exemplifies leadership and good qualities. The recipient
must also be in good academic standing.
• Living and Learning Residential Community – provides
programs that are designed to enhance students academically,
socially and professionally by providing programs that create
a sense of awareness and purpose. These programs are done in
conjunction with the Office of Housing. Living and Learning Residential
Community programs are rotated among the eight residential halls
and provide insight into student interests needs and concerns
in developing a learning environment within the residential halls.
• Lead By Example Lecture Series – provides students
with informative knowledge of the inner and outer workings of
our society, our rich history, and heritage. The lecture series
are facilitated in conjunction with the Office of Dean of Students
throughout the fall and spring semesters. The lecture series
will feature affluent individuals who have paved the avenues
on various levels in our communities.
• Money Wise Program – provides
students with sound financial knowledge about debt management,
debt elimination,
and wealth building. The Money Wise Program provides programs
and activities for undergraduate and graduate students with emphasis
on first year students, graduating seniors, and students receiving
federal financial assistance. Money Wise is funded by a donation
from Primerica Financial Services, a division of Citibank.
• First Year Experience – provides ongoing support
and outreach during new student transition to the academic and
developmental opportunities within the JSU community. First Year
Experience in conjunction with the Division of Undergraduate
Studies provides programs and resources that will assist new
students with their transition to JSU, student growth and development,
and assist students in writing portfolios and student journals.
JSU Leadership Institute – is a program sponsored by the Division of
Student Life and the PDSA Center. The Institute is geared toward students interested
in leadership development. Participants will receive a Leadership Institute
Certificate upon completion of eight seminars in the areas of: Communication,
Diversity and Leadership Skills. A leadership conference will be held during
the fall and spring semesters. The conference is designed to assist in developing
leadership skills and provides an opportunity for skill-building workshops
on subject necessary in becoming an effective leader in today’s environment.
• JSU Developmental Challenge – is a program that
is geared toward the Summer Developmental Students. The program
offers physical and mental challenges requiring a combination
of teamwork skills and individual commitment. This approach to
education, counseling, and recreation provides a higher level
of expectation of support and caring.
• JSU Men 100 – is an all male student organization
designed to promote personal and professional development through
individual and group activities and programs geared toward excellence,
community service, leadership, and brother
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