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University Studies

Fletcher Linder, Dean

Email: lindergf@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-5270

Audrey Burnett, Associate Dean

Email: burnetaj@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-8950

Scott Paulson, Associate Dean

Email: paulsosa@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-4567

University Studies is the Dean’s office for Exploratory students, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IdLS), Independent Scholars, and General Studies. It is also the academic unit supporting the Center for Assessment and Research Studies, Ethical Reasoning in Action, the Assessment and Testing Center, Online Strategy and Compliance, and some elective courses. University Studies is located in Gabbin Hall.