Announcements
Meet this year’s Humphrey Scholar
Join us in welcoming Ms. Mbolotiana Razakatsara, visiting from Madagascar through the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. She will present “The Pillars of Digital Transformation and AI Readiness” and “Madagascar: An Island Like No Other.”
When: Monday, March 30, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 AM
Where: Shelby-Hoover Campus, JMB, room 156
Students, faculty, and staff are warmly invited to attend this special presentation!
JSCC Hygiene Product Drive – March 2-31

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Women’s History Month Committee at JSCC will host a campus-wide Hygiene Product Drive.
Items collected will be available for access in the women’s restrooms across all campuses, in addition to the Student Success Center at the Jefferson campus.
Items needed include shampoo, soap, lotion, pads, panty liners, feminine wipes, and tampons. Those wishing to make donations can do so using the bins at the following locations:
- Jefferson Campus- Student Success Center, 1st Floor of Lurleen Wallace Hall
- Shelby-Hoover Campus- JMB & GSB Lobby
- St. Clair- Pell City Campus- Lobby Entrance
- Chilton- Clanton Campus-Lobby Entrance
All donations will be collected throughout the month of March.
For questions or concerns, please contact Aaliyah Moore at [email protected].
Free teletherapy, crisis connection, & wellness options through Uwill
Jefferson State Community College is pleased to announce a partnership with Uwill, the leading student mental health and wellness solution. Uwill offers students free immediate access to teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, and wellness programming through its easy-to-use online platform.
To schedule teletherapy:
- Create a profile with Uwill
- Choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, issue, gender, language, ethnicity.
- Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability.
Uwill is Private. Secure. Confidential.
Uwill also offers students a direct crisis connection. If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365. Call 833.646.1526
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
Students also have free access to on-demand wellness programming through Uwill’s easy to use online platform. Select wellness from the left navigation and relax and recharge your mind and body with a wide range of wellness such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and more! Allow Uwill to help you discover greater focus and balance as you navigate the semester.
If you need any assistance, you can refer to the Uwill FAQ, Student User Guide, or reach out directly to Uwill at [email protected].
Mental Health Support available to students through Togetherall! 
Did you know that all students at Jeff State have access to Togetherall? A FREE, anonymous, online community here to listen, support and give your wellbeing a boost, 24/7, 365.
There are no waiting lists. Join now & explore at togetherall.com
Professional Development Class Offerings
Jeff State to host Professional Development classes at the Shelby and Jefferson campuses.
Join leadership classes and learn about Office 365, Excel, Customer Service, Essentials of Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, and more!
View the schedule and registration links below.
Prizes Offered for Essay Contest Winners
Celebrate Women’s History Month by participating in the writing contest, sponsored by the JSCC Women’s History Committee and Sigma Kappa Delta. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites students to ponder inspiring women who have led efforts in the realm of sustainability in the economy, environment, and other social arenas.
Students can submit a written essay (500-750 words) exploring either of the following prompts:
- Personal narrative: How have you or how has a woman in your life fostered an idea revolving around sustainability. (no outside sources)
- Informational narrative: Discuss an important female conservationist and showcase why her contributions have been extraordinary. (no outside sources)
Deadline: March 31, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Winners announced: April 3, 2026.
Contest details and submission guidelines:
- Status: To enter the writing contest, you must be a current Jefferson State student.
- Length: Your written analysis should be between 500-750 words (two double-spaced typed pages).
- Format: Written analysis should be completed on a Word document with student name and title, and include introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs; no outside sources; absolutely no generative AI or grammar checkers may be used.
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Winners: Sigma Kappa Delta will sponsor prizes for the top three essays voted on by the Women’s History Committee and SKD student judges.
Leave Your Legacy: Become a Permanent Part of Campus History
Are you ready to become a permanent part of our campus history? Join us in celebrating our campus community and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come by purchasing a personalized commemorative brick. Purchasing a personalized brick is a meaningful way to honor your contributions at the College while also directly supporting scholarships, campus enhancements, and student programming.
How It Works
1. Submit Your Order: Visit https://donate.brickmarkers.com/jscc OR email [email protected] for an order form.
2. Select Your Brick: Choose from a variety of sizes and design options.
3. Personalize Your Message: Share a thoughtful inscription to leave your lasting mark.
JSCC Celebrates – April 9th
Come cheer on your colleagues as we honor them for their combined 310 years of service at Jefferson State!
Please make plans to join us on Thursday, April 9th at the annual JSCC Celebrates Employee Recognition event.
The festivities will be held on the Shelby-Hoover campus in the Judy M. Merritt Health Sciences Building at 6:00 p.m.
Honorees receive a complimentary ticket, and all other guests may purchase their $20 ticket online by clicking here, or at a JSCC cashier window through Thursday, April 2nd.
Celebrates Outstanding Achievements
Each year at JSCC Celebrates, we honor the exceptional contributions of our staff, faculty, and administration. We ask you to submit nominations for Departmental and Individual Recognitions that showcase outstanding achievements.
Please submit nominations for any individual or team who has received accolades or held positions of distinction at the regional, state, or national level this year. Examples include:
- Serving on professional boards or committees
- Holding leadership positions in professional organizations
- Receiving awards or grants for their work
- Publishing research or scholarly articles
- Delivering presentations or workshops at national conferences
They will be included in the slideshow at JSCC Celebrates, highlighting the diverse talents and achievements that make our institution exceptional.
We encourage you to participate in this opportunity to celebrate the excellence of your colleagues. Submit your nominations by Wednesday, April 8!
Wellness Screenings for JSCC Faculty & Staff
The Alabama Department of Public Health will hold wellness screenings for Jefferson State employees as follows:
Jefferson Campus
March 31, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lurleen Wallace Hall, Room 300
St. Clair – Pell City Campus
April 1, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., General Studies Building
Shelby – Hoover Campus
April 2, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Judy Merritt Health Sciences Building
You must register online for this screening at https://dph1.adph.state.al.us/PublicCal/. Please be sure to choose March 31 for the Jefferson Campus , April 1 for the St.Clair- Pell City Campus, or April 2 for the Shelby-Hoover Campus.
Wellness screenings will no longer cover retired employees that have moved to Humana.
Please contact Quanda Pullum ([email protected]) if you have questions or need additional information.
Steps and Updates for CDA Completion Webinar
Interested in obtaining your CDA through the Jefferson State Child Development Program pathway?
When: April 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. CST
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
RSVP for link to: Dr. Cindy Shackelford@[email protected] by April 3rd
Red Mountain Reading Series
Join us for a reading & presentation from: Vahini Shori & Joseph King
When: April 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Jefferson Campus, Allen Library, Room 111
Free & Open to the Public
Food Will Be Served
Vahini Shori is WBHM’s Faith and Culture reporter and Report for America Corps Member. Her work focuses on how faith is practiced in Alabama and how different faiths manifest in the state’s social fabric.
Joseph King is the sports and culture reporting fellow for the Gulf State’s Newsroom, a regional collaboration among NPR and public radio stations in Alabama (WBHM), Mississippi (MPB), and Louisiana (WWNO and WRKF). He looks beyond the scoreboard to report on how the region’s sports culture filters through everything from public policy to race relations to food.
STEM Club Blood Drive with American Red Cross
Join us for the Jefferson State Community College Blood Drive.
When: Tuesday, April 14, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Shelby-Hoover Campus, Judy Merritt Building
All donors will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good T-shirt, while supplies last.
To schedule an appointment, scan the attached QR code, CLICK BELOW, or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor keyword JSSTEM.
Are You Ready for Nursing School?
Would you like to find out more about Jefferson State’s nursing program? Are you interested in applying for Fall 2026?
You are invited to join one of the “Are You Ready for Nursing School?” sessions happening this April.
Our nursing faculty are hosting several virtual sessions via Zoom, so sign up for a session today!
Session Dates
Monday, April 6, 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, April 7, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM CDT
Thursday, April 9, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM CDT
Thursday, April 9, 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM CDT
Windows 11 Update
The IT Department will begin upgrading faculty and staff computers to Windows 11 starting in April and continuing through the summer.
This upgrade will improve system security, performance, and overall reliability.
Most upgrades will be delivered overnight via Windows Update and will require a system restart that may take ~45 – 60 minutes.
All users should make sure to save and close their applications at the end of each day, particularly applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
If you have questions, please contact the IT Help Desk by emailing [email protected] or by calling 205-856-6088