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A Message from
the President
A Decade of
Growth
Joel LaLone,
Distinguished
Professor
Athletics
In the Spotlight
20-21
Foundation &
Alumni News
24-25
Campus Updates &
Student Awards
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4-5
Fall
Commencement
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Logan M. Eddy,
Criminal Justice
Major
State University of New York
Sponsored by Jefferson County
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A Transformation
of Space
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Foundation
Board of Directors
Spotlight
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----- Board of Trustees ----Terry N. Fralick, Chair
Nathan P. Hunter, Vice Chair
Reganne H. Smith, Student Trustee
Pamela S. Beyor-Murtha
Michael W. Crowley
Elizabeth C. Fipps
Judith L. Gentner
Steven C. Haas
David J. Males
Lisa A. Weber
----- Administration ----Carole A. McCoy
President
Ames Family
Legacy
Thomas J. Finch
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Daniel J. Dupee, II
Vice President for Administration
& Finance, Treasurer
30-Year
Partnership with
Ft. Drum
Athlete Shares
Experience
Upcoming Student
Activities Events
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Norah Machia, Contributing Writer
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Betsy D. Penrose
Vice President for Students
Jefferson Community College is committed
to providing equal access to its educational
programs, activities, and facilities to all
otherwise qualified students without
discrimination on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, creed, age,
disability, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, familial status, pregnancy,
predisposing genetic characteristics,
military status, domestic violence victim
status, or criminal conviction, or any
other category protected by applicable
state or federal law. An Equal Opportunity
employer, JCC also affirms its commitment
to nondiscrimination in its employment
policies and practices. In compliance with
Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, JCC prohibits sex discrimination,
including sexual harassment.
A Message from the President
This is my last letter in The Insider as I will be retiring in June and the College will
welcome a new president. I cannot begin to express how fulfilling and meaningful
my time at Jefferson Community College has been.
As I wrap up at the College, I wanted to share a few of my favorite memories. The big
photo opportunity moments are great and I’m proud of all we have accomplished,
but it is the small things that I will most cherish.
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Driving every cool vehicle that came onto campus including a dump truck,
fire truck, multiple ATVs, tractors, mowers, and floor cleaner.
Giving the commencement address to the inmates at the Cape Vincent
Correctional Facility and Watertown Correctional Facility.
Reading stories to children on campus or across local child-care centers and
elementary schools.
Being a member of the Chaos Crew helping students move into East Hall.
Filling the College’s 50th Anniversary time capsule with College
memorabilia.
Grilling hamburgers and hot dogs at Fall Fest, Spring Fest, Parking Lot A tailgate party, and every other event that would have me.
Participating in the annual Chemistry Week chemistry show (even the year I
got burnt).
Awarding 91 year-old Marjorie Clark her diploma.
Speaking to students about leadership every semester at the Business
Lecture Series.
Taking Latin and still remembering some of it.
Decorating my office door for the holidays and hosting our annual holiday
festivities.
Meeting a variety of renowned artists, performers, and speakers such as
Danny Glover, Nesse Godin, and Martin Luther King III.
Dancing in a flash mob at the Jefferson Gala.
Reading books and sharing them during Banned Book month.
Welcoming new students to campus.
Shaking the hand of every graduate crossing the stage.
Thank you for your ongoing interest in and support of Jefferson Community College.
I wish the College and the North Country community all the best!
Dr. Carole A. McCoy
President
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Jefferson Community College held its Fall Commencement
Ceremony for December graduates on Friday, December 16,
2016 with 204 students graduating. Five students received
two degrees and/or certificates each, bringing the total
number of degrees and/certificates awarded to 209. One
student from Jefferson Higher Education Center (JHEC) partner Bryant and Stratton College and 10 students from JHEC
partner SUNY Potsdam also earned their degrees.
The College was privileged to have Distinguished Professor
Joel F. LaLone give the keynote address at the commencement exercises. Joel, professor of mathematics and research
director of the Center for Community Studies, joined the
College in 1985 and has been involved with The Center
since 1999. Student trustee and member of Student Government, Reganne H. Smith, Croghan, was the student speaker.
Reganne is majoring in mathematics and science at JCC and
anticipates graduating in May 2017.
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Fall 2016 Graduates Reflect on Their Student
Experiences
Victoria
Peck
Victoria Peck, 33, earned her master’s degree in organizational leadership and technology from SUNY Potsdam,
a Jefferson Higher Education Center (JHEC) partner, and
participated in JCC’s Fall Commencement Ceremony.
She currently serves as the Director of Foster Care and
Community Based Programs at the Children’s Home of
Jefferson County where she has been employed for the
past 11 years.
Originally, a psychology major at Wells College, Victoria
found her way into the Children’s Home as an intern and
then as a part-time direct-care staff member. She then
advanced to an intake position which allowed her the opportunity to travel across the state.
SUNY Potsdam offers a few graduate degree programs
on JCC’s campus through the Jefferson Higher Education Center. Victoria shared that the convenience of an
education close by made it possible for her to pursue a
long-held goal. She said going back to earn her master’s
degree was a “developmental goal” and “a critical component to remain competitive in a professional workforce.”
JHEC enabled her to pursue her goal. “JCC is a gem within
our community,” she said. “If more people were aware of
the presenting opportunities, it would enhance our community and our workforce at large.”
Megan Lucia, 28, graduated from JCC with an associate in
science degree in individual studies. A veteran, Megan hails
from Tampa, Florida, and is the mother of two girls ages 9
and 5. She plans to pursue a career in physical therapy and
wants to work with wounded veterans.
Megan Lucia
Megan credits JCC for offering opportunities and many veteran services to help those who have recently transitioned
from the military. And, she credits her advisors, staff and
faculty with helping her take the first step toward pursuing
her goals. Megan waited a few years once leaving the Army
to come to JCC. “I definitely made the right choice,” she said.
“It’s never too late for veterans to start chasing their dreams,”
said Megan. “Take advantage of available opportunities.
Don’t be scared. That’s what was holding me back for a
while.”
Commencement was a special occasion for Megan since her
husband was able to attend and celebrate her success after
recently returning home from a deployment overseas.
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A Decade of Growth
Taking a Look Back as President Carole McCoy Prepares to Retire
On February 1, 2007, Carole A. McCoy took the helm as the 5th president of Jefferson Community College. “What attracted
me to Jefferson was the College’s impact on the community,” said Dr. McCoy. “I could see and feel how much the College
was at the heart of the community and knew that if I was fortunate enough to be selected as president that every day I
would be making a difference.”
Over the course of its 46-year history, the College has nurtured strong partnerships with K-12 school districts, local
employers and community organizations and is frequently referred to as the “jewel of the North Country”. Under President
McCoy’s leadership and that of the College’s administration, faculty and staff, Jefferson has continued to grow, advance and
transform lives of community members.
Whether through traditional degree completion, academic and personal
support services that go above and beyond to help students, workforce
training programs or social and cultural offerings on campus, Jefferson has
worked steadily to continue to advance the College’s mission.
As President McCoy plans to retire in early summer of 2017, we took a look
back over the last ten years…
2008
One of the first tasks tackled by President McCoy was the
development of the College’s next strategic plan which would
set the stage for the next five years. With the 2008-2013 plan
aimed at becoming the “College of Choice” for North Country
students, the College embarked on a market research and rebranding campaign. In December 2008, Jefferson unveiled a
new logo and brand promise of “There’s more here.”
Photo courtesy of Colleen White / Watertown Daily Times
2009
The Cannoneers played their first intercollegiate game, in men’s
basketball, in 1961 and Cannoneer pride continues to grow at
Jefferson. With golf and cross-country programs recently added
back into the mix, Jefferson now fields 13 intercollegiate teams.
In 2009, the College began formally recognizing its rich athletic
history when it established the Cannoneer Hall of Fame, which
now has one team and 27 individual members.
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2010
An adult learner herself, President McCoy spearheaded the
development of the Higher Education Center on Jefferson’s campus
which provides for bachelor’s degree completion and master’s
programs offered in formats ideal for those working while attending
college. Officially opened in 2010 with longtime academic partner
SUNY Potsdam, the Higher Education Center has since grown
to include eight academic partners that provide more than 17
bachelor’s and advanced degree programs to community members.
2011
In 2011, Jefferson spent the year “Celebrating 50 Years of
Learning ~ Changing Lives” and honoring the College’s
history with numerous events including a Winter Festival, ice
sculpting contest, Jefferson Symposium and the dedication
of a time capsule in the form of a Cannoneer locker. In
addition, the College’s first Board of Trustees was recognized at
commencement as recipients of the Jefferson Citation.
2012
Jefferson’s Student Activities Center has long been a hub for thoughtprovoking guest speakers and intriguing cultural performances. Over
the last ten years, Holocaust survivor Nesse Godin, Martin Luther King
III, legendary football coaches Jack Lengyel and Herman Boone, Jerry
Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s fame, and mandala master Losang Samten
are among the hundreds who have entertained and informed students
and the community alike. In 2012, actors Felix Justice and Danny
Glover portrayed Martin Luther King, Jr and Langston Hughes in the
memorable “An Evening with Martin and Langston”.
2013
Commit – Complete – Compete encompasses what JCC strives
for each year and is celebrated through fun events to promote
degree completion and student achievements. In 2013, Jefferson
proudly awarded its 20,000th degree at commencement and was
recognized by the Center for an Urban Future (July 2013) which
named Jefferson for having the highest graduation rate among all
NY community colleges. President McCoy always enjoyed her turn
behind the wheel of a ‘Completion Cab’ driving students to their
next class and talking with them about the importance of finishing
their degree.
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2014
In August of 2014, the College opened its first on-campus student
housing. President McCoy joined faculty and staff as members of
the Chaos Crew helping students move in to East Hall. In fall of
2016, for the second year in a row, East Hall was at full capacity
with just over 300 students enjoying a robust living and learning
experience at Jefferson Community College.
2015
The ways in which students learn have changed considerably over
the years. Changes in technology, the internet, online learning,
the emphasis on group study and collaboration all play a role in
how students learn. In 2015, the College broke ground on the
Collaborative Learning Center, a modern, high tech synergistic
space that brought together academic support services, library
resources and student learning space.
2016
In 2016, Jefferson celebrated its 30th anniversary of offering college
courses on Fort Drum, but the College’s relationship with Fort Drum goes
well beyond this important milestone. Jefferson is the college of choice
for many Fort Drum soldiers, their families and our veteran population.
An average of 35-40% of Jefferson’s enrollment is military-affiliated and
over 200 students take classes right on Fort Drum at JCC’s Annex location.
On campus, Jefferson has numerous portable professional certification
training programs and provides a veterans services office dedicated to
assisting veterans and family members with achieving their academic
goals.
2017
In March of 2017, Jefferson opened the doors to a new Health & Wellness Center
(H&WC) building, constructed with the support of the JCC Foundation and a
SUNY Community College Community Schools grant. The H&WC offers personal
support services to help students overcome non-academic barriers to degree
completion. The three-year $500,000 grant was developed in collaboration
with numerous community organizations that have partnered with Jefferson
to provide centralized and expanded support services to students such as food
pantry access, assistance with transportation, emergency childcare and tax
preparation, personal/mental health counseling, medical exams, and veterans
counseling and vocational rehabilitation.
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Logan M. Eddy,
Criminal Justice Major
Logan Eddy, of Black River, is majoring in criminal justice at JCC.
A personal interest in politics sparked as a high school student
when he arranged a debate among three candidates vying for
U.S. Congress, which led him to run for a position on the Town
Board in the Town of Rutland. At the time, Logan was not yet 18
years old and nominating petitions were required. Successfully
gaining the support he needed, he won a seat on the Town Board
and became the youngest councilmember to serve the Town of
Rutland.
Immersing himself into politics, soon thereafter, Logan accepted
a legislative aide position in Senator Patty Richie’s office. In
his spare time, he serves on the Jefferson County Republican
Committee and volunteers at the Rutland Volunteer Fire
Company.
Logan’s drive to immerse himself into politics does not go
unnoticed. In August 2016, Jefferson County honored him
with the New York State Republican Committee 2016 Rising
Star Award bestowed by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and
State GOP Chairman Ed Cox at a special ceremony held in
Watertown. In November 2016, Logan received a $250 New York
State Sheriffs’ Association Institute Criminal Justice scholarship
presented by Jefferson County Sheriff Colleen M. O’Neill.
At JCC, Logan joined the criminal justice club and National
Society of Leadership and Success and served as a student
ambassador. “My position as a student ambassador at Jefferson
has definitely helped improve my interpersonal skills, as well as
communication skills,” said Logan.
“Jefferson was an affordable and quality option that was close
to home and offered great transfer opportunities,” he said. “Now,
I feel prepared to transfer with the appropriate knowledge and
prerequisites.” Logan anticipates graduating from Jefferson in
May 2017 and transferring to SUNY Canton in the fall. His career
goal is to become a state police officer.
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Professor Joel F.
The State University of New York (SUNY)
Board of Trustees appointed Joel F.
LaLone, professor of mathematics at
JCC, to distinguished rank in 2016. Joel,
who received the Distinguished Service
Professorship, is one of 29 faculty and
only one of three faculty members from a
two-year college to receive this prestigious
honor.
To be considered for a Distinguished
Service Professorship, candidates must
have demonstrated a significant amount
of service for at least 10 years, not only at a
SUNY campus, but also in the community
that the campus serves.
LaLone, a longtime JCC stalwart, joined
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LaLone Earns SUNY Distinguished Rank
the campus in 1985 as an instructor of mathematics, and since then has reached many milestones in his career. In 1991,
LaLone received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2002, he was promoted to the rank of full professor.
He received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity in 2010.
His contributions extend past a traditional class setting. Joel serves as research director for the Center for Community
Studies, academic advisor, and campus leader in course development. LaLone has served on several standing committees
including the Campus Life Committee and the Human Subject Review Committee. He chaired the Academic Affairs
Committee and participated in many five-year program reviews and task forces. He also participated in the President’s
Advisory Council. Furthermore, in the community he served on the boards of the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal
Council, the Sci-Tech Center and Holy Family School.
Joel’s involvement with The Center dates back to 1999. As research director, with much zeal, Joel has worked with several
community-based organizations to conduct a myriad of various polls over the years that provide a glimpse of how area
residents feel about the quality of life.
“I could not be more thrilled to see Professor LaLone awarded this great honor,” said JCC President Carole A. McCoy. “His
research has provided leaders across the state with the ability to make informed, data-based decisions that transform
communities.”
Completely integrated by Professor LaLone, every semester between 150 and 200 students of his statistics classes
participate in applied learning activities through The Center. Students participate in the research process including the
development of questions, population identification, definition of variables, sample methodology, data collection and
data cleansing, data analysis, data interpretation and public presentation.
LaLone holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from SUNY Potsdam and a master’s degree in mathematics education
from Syracuse University.
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The Transformation
of Space
Preserving the past while welcoming the future is not always an easy thing to pull off when it comes to space…but that’s
exactly what was accomplished with the $2 million dollar renovation and repurposing of the former Dewey Library building
at JCC. Renamed for well-known Watertown surgeon and philanthropist David. G. Gregor, the former library and home to
the Liberal Arts Division and Institutional Technology is a true testament to what can be done to rehab and reinvigorate
existing buildings on campus.
At first glance, casual passersby will not notice the difference. The outside of the building maintains the stone façade look
and feel of many of the original campus buildings built in the1960s. But once inside, a glimpse into the future of teaching
and learning at JCC will overwhelm and excite! The interior has been completely re-envisioned to include a new layout,
flooring, colors, and ceilings. This new ‘look and tone’ mirrors the modern aesthetics of other recent campus building and
renovation projects including the John Deans Collaborative Learning Center and East Hall.
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Beyond new paint, walls, and flooring, the most important change has been the
conversion of use inside this building. It continues to house Liberal Arts Division and
Institutional Technology staff and faculty, however space previously occupied by the
library has been transformed to include the College’s nursing and paramedic degree
programs. With the renovation, the College gained four classrooms, additional student
study spaces, an enhanced nursing lab and simulation area, a paramedic lab and
corresponding faculty offices. The relocation of these lab spaces to Gregor has also
created the opportunity to update and repurpose freed-up space in the Samuel L.
Guthrie building.
In August 2016, Jefferson hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially dedicate this
renovated space in honor of the late David G. Gregor. Now home to JCC’s state-ofthe-art nursing and paramedic instructional labs, it is a fitting tribute to Dr. Gregor, a
Watertown native and established general surgeon who passed away in August 2013.
Posthumously, Dr. Gregor’s bequest to the College was the single largest individual
gift that the JCC Foundation had ever received. It spoke to the level of commitment
Dr. Gregor had for higher education in the area.
Dr. Jan K. Turcotte - colleague, friend and executor of the Dr. David G. Gregor
Trust - reflected upon David’s commitment to JCC in her comments at the dedication
of the Gregor Building. “Dr. Gregor was a 3rd generation surgeon and Watertown
native, he grew up loving the rhythms and flows of the St. Lawrence River and Lake
Ontario. In high school years, he worked summers on a farm, and perhaps because
of this experience he had strong opinions about the importance of preserving the
environment and for his 50th College reunion he wrote a thoughtful dissertation about
his concerns for our natural habitats and the future of our planet. So it is first of all
very fitting that the building we are dedicating today is being repurposed or recycled,
instead of having been demolished and rebuilt, he would like that.”
Collaborative learning methods improve students’ time on tasks
which, in the Foreign Language classroom, empowers group
activities and conversational pairing. The technology and storage
space allows for group games and dynamic visual aids. Students
enjoy role playing, as well as games like Kahoot, Guess Who,
SWAT, Conversational Jenga, and much more in this well designed
classroom!
~ Jill Knudsen
Instructor of Foreign Languages
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2016 Awards
NJCAA Region III Volleyball Champions
2016 Volleyball Team
NJCAA Region III, Division III All-Tournament Volleyball Team
Jenna Scott
Chloe Stinebrickner
NJCAA Region III, Division III All-Tournament Volleyball MVP
Alea Gentles
NJCAA Region III Division III All-Region
Cassie Birth, volleyball, 1st team
Chloe Stinebrickner, volleyball, 1st team
Makeem Huggins, men’s soccer, 1st team
Tim Irwin, men’s soccer, 2nd team
Bryanna Gagnon, women’s soccer, 2nd team
Aubrey Harrington, women’s cross country
MSAC All-Conference Team
Cassie Birth, volleyball
Chloe Stinebrickner, volleyball
Jenna Scott, volleyball
Alea Gentles, volleyball
Bryanna Gagnon, women’s soccer
Caitlyn Gerrard, women’s soccer
Makeem Huggins, men’s soccer
Tim Irwin, men’s soccer
Aubrey Harrington, women’s cross country
MSAC Player of the Year
Cassie Birth, volleyball
MSAC Female Runner of the Year
Aubrey Harrington, women’s cross country
Volleyball Team Wins 1st Regional Title
The JCC volleyball team ended the fall 2016 season with
a history-making accomplishment! The Lady Cannoneers
brought home the College’s first ever volleyball NJCAA
Region III title. A banner raising was held on December 1,
2016 in the McVean Gymnasium. The volleyball team’s victory brings the total College NJCAA Region III titles to seven.
Coach Sara Kolenda is in her 6th year at the helm of the JCC
volleyball team.
Front row (l-r): Cassie Birth, Jenna Scott, Chloe Stinebrickner, Alea
Gentles.
Back row (l-r): Samantha Freeman (assistant coach), Rachael Waite
(assistant/stats), Paige Durdon, Hannah Rook, Xanara Ruiz, Meaghan
LaClair, Mariah Corbett, Vanessa Vallance (student assistant) Viiktoria
Hicks (assistant coach), Sara Kolenda (head coach).
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1992 Women’s Basketball Team Inducted
into the Hall of Fame
On October 13, 2016 the 1992 women’s basketball team along with
former women’s basketball coach and current professor of chemistry, John Penrose, were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The
1992 women’s basketball team won the first National Junior College
Athletic Association Region III title at Jefferson and the Mid-State
Athletic Conference championship. Team members are Sonya A.
Comins, Amy Jo Leonard Sipher, Joy L. Zimmerman, Jennifer L.
Richmond, Wendy S. Howard, Jill Bruce Wiley, Rebecca L. Morgia, and
Diana C. Hadlock.
Visit www.cannoneerathletics.com.
Front row (l-r): Jill Bruce Wiley, Rebecca L. Morgia, and Diana C. Hadlock. Back
row (l-r): former women’s basketball coach John F. Penrose, Sonya A. Comins,
Amy Jo Leonard Sipher, Joy L. Zimmerman, Jennifer L. Richmond, Wendy S.
Howard.
Malcolm C. Biedekapp
Terry L. Biedekapp
Steven H. Brown
Melvin J. Busler ‘07
Cheryl A. Clark ‘86
Sonya A. Comins ‘93**
Lawrence “Hank” B. Darden ’71
John P. Day
Michael F. Delaney ‘70
Jerry B. Flanders ‘66
*Peter N. Gaskin
Diana C. Hadlock ‘94**
Steven A. Howard ‘99
Wendy S. Howard Kiuber ‘94**
Marcia J. Laidlaw ‘69
Elizabeth “Bippie” Luckie ‘82
Dianne D. McCargar ’78
Rebecca L. Morgia ‘93**
Thomas W. Myers ’68
John A. O’Donnell
John F. Penrose**
Kenneth R. Puffer
Jennifer (Podvin) Richmond ‘03**
Amy Jo Sipher ‘92**
Charity M. Smykla ’97
*D. Rene Valentine
Robert Williams Jr. ‘85
Robert F. Williams, Sr.
Jill Bruce Wiley ‘93**
Scott K. Wilson
Daniel P. Woodward ’77
Joy Williams Zimmerman ‘92**
*awarded posthumously
** 1992 Women’s Basketball Team
If you would like to nominate
someone for Athletic Hall of Fame
consideration, please call the JCC
Athletics Office at 315-786-2232.
Nominations will be accepted
beginning May 1, 2017.
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Theresa Quintin
Chance encounters can change your life. Just ask current
JCC Foundation Board President Theresa Quintin. As
a young nurse working in Burlington, VT, Theresa was
providing care for a patient whose faithful daughter
visited often. Theresa and the woman struck up a
friendship. A year later, she was invited by her new friend,
Carole Cashion, then Director of the Nursing Program at
JCC, to join her staff in Watertown. That was 1974…and
the rest, as they say, is history!
Since then, Theresa has done it all at JCC. She worked
as a member of the faculty for the nursing program
from 1974-1977. As Director of Nursing Education at
Samaritan Medical Center, she was the primary nursing
school liaison between the hospital and the College for
many years. She served over three decades as a member
and president of the Continuing Education Advisory
Board, and was a member of the Center for Community
Studies Board. Since 2008, she has served as member
of the JCC Foundation Board and is currently its
President.
“It’s been fun watching JCC grow up as the
entire county has grown up around it,” said
Theresa. “The school is such a genuine
reflection of the region, and I’ve been
proud to see Jefferson make huge strides
in understanding and embracing this
identity as the community center of higher
education. I’ve been fortunate to be able to
play even a small role in contributing to JCC’s
progress over the years.”
Theresa spoke fondly of the great friendships
and countless partnerships she has made
as a volunteer at JCC. “I’ve tried over the years
to find different ways to be involved and to stay
involved with JCC because I see the great value to our
community AND I’ve made great friends in the process.
Nothing is more rewarding than doing something you
love with people you love and admire.”
Theresa said she is very optimistic about the future of
JCC. “I am confident that the forward thinking nature
of the College’s administration in partnership with Fort
Drum, our high schools, local and regional officials and
alumni, donors, and friends, will only make JCC a stronger
and more valuable community asset for years to come.”
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Always a good steward, Theresa commented, “If you live
in the North Country, and haven’t had the opportunity
to come see what’s happening at JCC, please do! Perhaps
you’ll get as excited as I am to play a role in helping to
make a difference for our students and our community.
JCC is what brought me here over 40 years ago. I never
thought I’d stay but I did…and I don’t regret it for a
moment!”
Meet
Greg Griffin
Greg plans on putting a new meaning
to the term “advancement” for
the Jefferson Community College
Foundation as the new Executive
Director of the Foundation. Griffin, of
Liverpool, brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience and skills in
fundraising, strategic planning, financial
administration, and developing
community partnerships. His ties to
the North Country region run deep and
his professional experience in higher
education will prove to be advantageous
for the College. Mr. Griffin started at JCC
on January 2, 2017.
Can you describe some of the new ideas and directions you see for the JCC Foundation? There is so much for alumni, parents, friends and
the entire North Country Community to be proud of about JCC. Our challenge is how to convey the excitement we see and feel from
campus every day! JCC’s friends and benefactors can expect to hear more from us in ways that are most convenient to them; whether that
be through mail, phone, e-mail, website, or a personal visit. We want to give our faithful constituents every opportunity to share in JCC’s
vision of being a dynamic, transformational college for its students and the entire North Country by providing numerous ways to stay
active and engaged. Be ready and set your sites high! Your JCC Foundation is bringing it in 2017!
Why is the North Country important to you? I followed in my mother’s footsteps by choosing to go to college in the North Country (St.
Lawrence). I loved it so much I returned a few years after graduation to live and work in Canton for close to six years. Now, I return to this
most beautiful part of the state to give back to a region that has given so much to me. I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm for JCC
to unleash the powerful spirit of our graduates and the greater regional community to help advance and sustain the college’s mission of
comprehensive educational excellence.
What made you passionate about advancement? I love meeting and learning about the people that make up the history and culture of
an institution. I also love that collectively, we make a difference through our gifts of time, talent and treasure to help the places we love,
to be the best versions of themselves.
What is your favorite book and why? Too many great books to name but I’ve loved the Fountainhead by Ann Rand; Blue Like Jazz by
Donald Miller; The DiVinci Code by Dan Brown; The Year of Living Biblically by AJ Jacobs (or anything else he’s written); and Life of Pi by Yann
Martel to name a few!
What are you most proud of in your professional career? I feel that I have left every place I’ve ever been in a better place than when I
arrived. I have had the great pleasure of working with and mentoring dozens of young, talented and motivated staff members who have
ultimately gone on to successful careers in other advancement leadership positions.
What do you see as Jefferson’s best or most unique attribute? As the only institution of higher education within 50 miles of Watertown,
JCC truly embodies the best of what our community and our region have to offer. We are a springboard for so many young North Country
students to better their lives and become productive members of society. More than that, we are a second chance for military and nonmilitary adult learners to earn a degree or sharpen their skill set later in life! This community is JCC and JCC is this community.
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Ames - A JCC Legacy Family
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amily reunions could double as college reunions for the Ames family of
Watertown. For over three generations, JCC has been the college of choice for
a majority of family members perhaps best known around town as owners/
operators of Ames Brothers Collision LLC (originally Ames Brothers Service
Center) since 1950.
Although family patriarch, Charles E. “Chuck” Ames, 81, never had the privilege of
attending Jefferson (it didn’t exist when Chuck graduated high school), he spoke
fondly of the wonderful bond between his family, the family business and the
College. “It all started with my nephew Frank R. Ames ‘71 who earned a math and
science degree from JCC and has been involved in our business ever since,” said
Chuck. “My son Brad ’90, earned his degree at night at Jefferson while working
here in the day.” Brad, a humanities and social science graduate, continues to apply
the education he received from Jefferson to many aspects of the daily business
operations.
Chuck’s nephew Frank was equally grateful for the Ames/JCC connection; “All of our
family who attended JCC have brought different skill sets and fresh perspectives
to our operations. Whether it is painting, welding, frame work, customer service
or business management, Ames Brothers has thrived in large part because our
family of college-level graduates.” Frank’s wife Julie and three kids, Irene, Justin and
Kimberly, all attended JCC. “We told our children that before making a decision
about the family business, they needed to spend a minimum of two years in college
so they knew what was out there,” Frank shared. “It was important they had the
same opportunity that Julie and I did at Jefferson to learn about different subjects,
interact with people from outside the county, and participate in extracurricular
activities and sports.”
Justin ’04 returned to the family business in 2006 after exploring opportunities in
criminal justice. Irene ’98 and Kimberly ’08 spread their wings after Jefferson; Irene
with the U.S. Coast Guard stationed in Buffalo and Kimberly as a manager at the
Lake Placid Pub and Brewery in Lake Placid.
The Jefferson connections in the Ames family don’t stop there.
Chuck Ames’ other son, Tim ’81, earned a liberal arts degree while working full-time
in the family business. Tim is currently the chief engineer at WWTI-Channel 50. Tim
attributes JCC’s excellent alumni network for helping him find his passion.
Tim’s children are also Jefferson graduates. His son, Alan ’01, is the general manager
of the Hampton Inn, Watertown. His daughter, Kelly ‘02, works for Fidelis Care in
Oneonta. His younger son Todd ‘10 is employed by Arkema, a chemical production
plant in Geneseo.
“The Ames family is a wonderful example of one of the many legacy families that
come to JCC then make a positive impact in the North Country and beyond,” said
Edie Roggie, Alumni Development Officer. “Jefferson is an important link between
so many North Country families’ pasts and futures.”
Pictured (l-r): Chuck, Frank, Justin, Brad and Tim Ames
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Foundation & Alumni News
Alumni News
JCC is honored that NNY Business magazine selected six JCC alumni and one current JCC employee as
members of their 6th annual 20 Under 40 class. These selections are based on community involvement
and leadership qualities. The following JCC alumni and staff were honored.
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Shawna Cutuli, ‘98, Watertown Family YMCA, Senior Director of Programming
Daniel D. Daugherty, ‘08, City of Watertown Fire Department, Firefighter
Emily Hermon, ‘11, Scrub Hub, Manager
Nathan P. Hunter, ‘01, Northern Credit Union, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Erica A. Leonard, ‘11, University Suites, General Manager
Shane Simser, ‘04, Morgia Group at HighTower Advisors, Financial Advisor
Katy E. Troester-Trate, JCC employee, Director of Jefferson Community School Program
Scholarship In Focus: The Linda A.
Saiff Memorial Scholarship
An educator, artist, community member, mother
and wife, Linda A. Saiff’s memory will be honored in
perpetuity at JCC through the creation of an endowed
scholarship.
Linda A. Saiff graduated from Watertown High School
and received her bachelor’s degree in teaching from
Potsdam College. Following her education, Linda
taught elementary school at Boon St. School in
Watertown until she resigned to stay home and raise
her children. She later returned to teaching as a substitute teacher until her
retirement.
Call for Distinguished
Alumni Nominations
If you would like to nominate
someone for the 2017
Distinguished Alumni, please call
315-786-2327. Nominations will be
accepted beginning May 1, 2017.
For more information, go to www.
sunyjefferson.edu/alumni.
Linda owned and operated her stained glass business called “The Glass Lass.”
She provided instruction in stained glass at BOCES’ adult education program
and provided supplies to stained glass enthusiasts through her business.
Inspired by the loving, compassionate, professional care Linda received in the
waning months of her life, her husband, Robert, and two sons, Robert Jr. and
Richard, created an endowed nursing scholarship in her memory.
On behalf of the JCC foundation, thank you to the Saiff family for such a
wonderful, thoughtful gift!
The Jefferson Community College Foundation was established on the
philosophy of making higher education accessible to all. With 82% of
students attending JCC requiring some form of financial assistance to attend,
scholarship donations enable us to continue responding to the educational
needs of our community, creating even more student success stories! For more
information about setting up a scholarship at JCC go to www.sunyjefferson.
edu/foundation.
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April 25, 2017
Calling All
JCC Alumni!
It’s Time to Engage!
Leave your mark on campus with a personalized commemorative
paver! Honor a graduate, friend, or favorite professor, remember a
loved one, celebrate a special occasion or thank someone special.
Contact the JCC Foundation at 315-786-2458, [email protected], or go to www.sunyjefferson.edu/pavers for order
information.
The JCC Foundation “Home for the Holidays” campaign
was a tremendous success thanks to our many sponsors,
donors, and friends.
Over $30,000 was raised in support of affordable,
accessible, local education in the North Country.
Thank you for giving the gift of education during the
2016 holiday season! Together, we are making the
dream of higher education possible.
We are proud of our Jefferson Community
College alumni and hope that you are equally
proud to be a Cannoneer! As a member of the
JCC Alumni Association (you are enrolled for FREE
by virtue of your time at Jefferson), we encourage
you to join us in supporting your alma mater!
There are many ways that you can make a
difference!
• Make a gift to your alma mater at
www.sunyjefferson.edu/
alumnimembership
• Become a member of the Alumni Advisory
Council or the JCC Foundation Board
• Volunteer to be a student mentor
Every time you give back to Jefferson, the entire
North Country community benefits!
Get involved, engaged and inspired today!
Stay Connected!
• Share your contact information, latest
news, and success with us
• Keep updated on new developments on
campus
• Visit our website at
www.SUNYJefferson.edu/foundation
• Like our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/SUNYJeffersonAlumni
Wear your JCC apparel with pride!
Contact Edie Roggie, ’07, at 315.786.2327 or
e-mail [email protected].
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Jefferson Community College, Fort Drum
Celebrate 30-Year Partnership
Courtesy Fort Drum Public Affairs-Photographer, Mike Strasser
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik recognized Jefferson Community College recently at a November
meeting of Congress and urged those present to support military servicemen and women.
“I rise today to honor and to recognize Jefferson Community College as it celebrates a 30 year
partnership with Fort Drum, during which, it has provided the Fort Drum community with access
to important college programing,” states Congresswoman Stefanik in the congressional record
delivered on Thursday, November 17, 2016. “This partnership between Jefferson Community
College and Fort Drum shows the dedication our region has to the Fort Drum community, as well
as our commitment to growth through educational opportunities.”
This celebration culminated in a November 17, 2016 event in which Fort Drum and Jefferson
officials gathered at the Fort Drum Commons to celebrate the 30-year milestone. Fort Drum offered
its first college courses in 1986.
Jefferson president Carole A. McCoy spoke at the event, along with Fort Drum Garrison
Commander Colonel Bryan Laske, Fort Drum Education Services Officer Joseph Agresti and JCC
alum, full-time faculty member and Fort Drum veteran, Edward Smalls. The ceremony was emceed
by JCC Director of Military Programs Donald Johnson.
“In 1986, SUNY Jefferson became a member of Servicemakers Opportunity College, or SOC,
agreeing to a set of standards by which institutions would provide quality services to the military,”
said Johnson at the event. “Around that same time, Jefferson joined the Army’s groundbreaking
program -- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Army Degree, or SOCAD. Getting over 200
colleges and universities to agree to the same policies was a phenomenal achievement for the
Army.”
In fall 2016, 228 soldiers were enrolled in JCC classes. Combined, those students took 1,545 credits,
translating to more than $175,000 in tuition assistance funding. Overall, nearly 40 percent of
Jefferson’s enrollment is comprised of military or military-affiliated students.
“I would like to reaffirm Jefferson’s commitment to meeting the higher education needs of the Fort
Drum military community -- its soldiers, its family members, its civilian employees, and its veterans
who choose to remain in the North Country after completing their service,” said Johnson.
The college offers eight-week courses at two locations on Fort Drum: the McEwen Education Center
and the DHR Education Annex.
Jefferson’s commitment to the military population is also evident by receiving accolades such as
the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation and Top Ten Military Friendly Award. These awards,
bestowed by Victory Media, come from surveys of thousands of institutions to capture the best
practices in recruitment and retention of veterans and military service members and their families.
Furthermore, Jefferson is acknowledged by Military Times in the Best for Vets Colleges 2017
rankings.
“We truly embrace the military and veteran communities we serve,” said President McCoy. “We
are proud to be the college of choice for so many military-affiliated students and to play a part in
helping them achieve their academic goals.”
It’s a relationship that President McCoy says works both ways. “Several students have told us how
thoroughly and proactively the JCC staff and faculty have helped them navigate the system and
created an easy transition for them. And in turn, our Fort Drum and veteran students bring so
much to the classroom learning environment and student clubs through their backgrounds and life
experiences. We are humbled to support the military community - for 30 years and counting.”
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Rocco Cappello
Appointed Dean of
Students
Rocco R. Cappello joined
Jefferson as the newest
dean of students on November 7, 2016. Responsible for leading and overseeing residence life, student activities, judicial
affairs, counseling, and health services,
Rocco comes to JCC with over a decade of
collegiate student affairs experience. Most
recently, he served as the interim vice president for student affairs, dean of students
and director of housing and residence life
at Darton State College in Albany, Georgia.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Long
Island University in Brookeville and a master’s of educational studies from Manhattanville College in Purchase.
Enrollment Services on the
Ground Level of Jules Center
Enrollment Services (combined offices of
admissions, financial services, new student
advising and student records) is now back
in its permanent location on the ground
level of Jules Center (Building 6). Offices
were temporarily relocated to the 2nd
level of Jules Center while major renovations took place. Construction concluded
in February and Enrollment Services is
conducting business in its permanent location on the ground floor of the Jules Center.
Current and future students can expect less
wait time and more answers during their
visit!
New Management of
Food Services
American Dining Creations (ADC) is the
new manager of food services on campus.
ADC premieres a wide variety of on-trend
culinary concepts, some of which have
received national recognition. Expanded
menus, line changes, Starbucks branded
coffee and espresso beverages, and a
renovated Corner Café (grab-n-go café) are
some of the improved services that rolledout at the start of spring semester. ADC is
excited to bring the dining program at JCC
to a new level of culinary excitement and
engagement!
New Management of
Bookstore
Follett is the new manager of the Bookstore
on campus. Currently serving students
at more than 980 bookstores across the
country, Follett has partnered with more
community colleges than any other bookstore operator in the country. The company
implements programs to help drive down
the costs of education, including Rent-AText and its newest online channel, Skyo.
com. A complete renovation of the Bookstore is planned for summer 2017.
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Accounting Certification
Program Available Online
Anyone interested in earning a certificate
in accounting online may do so at Jefferson! Recently added to the options of
online offerings, the accounting certificate
curriculum concentrates on accounting
theory courses combined with basic core
courses that may be applied towards JCC’s
accounting or business degree program
at a later date. Students may complete
the online certificate program, consisting
of 32 college credits, in one year with fulltime study. Upon successful completion,
students may find employment in accounts
receivable, accounts payable, payroll
departments of business firms as well as
bookkeepers, accounting or auditing clerks.
In addition to the Accounting certificate
program, JCC offers online degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal
Justice, Individual Studies, and Liberal Arts
Humanities and Social Sciences. Visit www.
SUNYJefferson.edu to learn more about
JCC’s academic programs.
NEWS
F R O M
AROUND
THE CAMPUS
New! Educational
Opportunity Program
In February 2016, JCC was awarded
$116,000 to start a new Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the College. The
overall goal of EOP is to help low-income
New York students access college, fulfill
their educational goals and complete their
degree.
EOP participants receive one-on-one
individual and academic counseling, educational and career planning, financial advisement, limited financial assistance, and
enrollment in the pre-freshman summer
extended orientation program. Academic
and financial guidelines apply. Learn more
about EOP online at www.sunyjefferson.
edu/EOP.
Jefferson’s EOP is one of only four new
programs to be developed in the SUNY
system. EOP is made possible by SUNY
allocated monies from the Investment and
Performance Fund.
JCC Designated 2017 Military
Friendly® School
Jefferson was selected again to be a designated Military Friendly® School in 2017 by
Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM
JobsSM, and Military Spouse. Jefferson was
first designated a military friendly school
in 2011 and then again in 2013. Currently,
40% of Jefferson’s enrollment is comprised
of active duty soldiers, spouses, children,
veterans, retirees and reservists.
Jefferson is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges and participates
in the Army’s GoArmyEd portal system to
soldiers stationed locally and around the
world. Furthermore, the College participates in the Department of Defense My
Career Advancement Account program
that financially supports military spouses
who pursue a degree or certificate in a
portable career.
Victory Media surveys thousands of
institutions to capture the best practices
in recruitment and retention of veterans
and military service members and their
families. Jefferson exceeds the benchmark
standards set by Victory Media in areas of
admission and orientation, academic policies and compliance, graduate and career,
military student support and retention,
culture and commitment, and financial aid/
assistance.
Jefferson Ranks #6 Among
Military Friendly® Designated
Community Colleges
Among Military Friendly® designated community colleges across the nation surveyed
by Victory Media, Jefferson ranks #6, the
highest ranked community college of the
State University of New York (SUNY). Top
Ten Military Friendly® awards are new, a
2017 installation.
Criteria for the Military Friendly® Top Ten
School award extends beyond the benchmarks used to determine Military Friendly®
designation to measure the depth of just
“how military friendly” a school is among
other Military Friendly® designated institutions.
College Acknowledged by
Military Times Best for Vets:
Colleges 2017
JCC is honored to be acknowledged by
Military Times in the Best for Vets: Colleges
2017 rankings! This is the first time the College has received this designation and JCC
is only one of three New York State community colleges recognized. The eighth annual
rankings factor in the results of Military
Times’ comprehensive school-by-school
survey of veteran and military student offerings and rates of academic achievement.
Super Science Saturday
Reaches 10-Year Milestone
and the sciences, medicine, nursing, accounting, paramedic, social workers, and
mental health professionals. CSTEP can
serve up to 100 students per year.
An annual exploration of math and science
for kids in grades 5-8, Super Science Saturday (SSS) reached its 10-year milestone in
February 2017. For a decade now, students
and their family members have been coming to campus for a day of exploration,
hands-on learning, interaction with members of the campus community, chemistry
magic, and a walk through the fun 20-foot
long inflatable colon. Happy Birthday SSS!
December 2016
Nurses Pinning
Jefferson held a Pinning Ceremony for
weekend option graduates of the College’s
nursing program on December 15, 2016 in
Robert R. and Jean S. Sturtz Theater. Eight
candidates for the Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) degree in nursing were
eligible to take part in this special program.
Front row (l-r): Victoria R. Charrette, Kelly A. Harrienger, Jessica N. Howard. Back row (l-r): Emily L.
Etheridge, Katlyn M. Langford, Stephanie A. Parks,
Daniel W. Ladouceur, Andrea A. Denoncour
David J. Males Appointed to
Board of Trustees
David Males, Vice President and General
Manager of WWTI ABC 50 Watertown and
the North Country CW television stations,
was appointed by New York State Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, to the Jefferson
Community College Board of Trustees on
November 8, 2016. He holds a bachelor of
arts in special studies with a major in radio
and television from SUNY Fredonia and
an associate’s degree in communications
– radio/television from Onondaga Community College. His appointment fills the
unexpired term of James P. Scordo through
June 2019.
Emily Bush First to Receive
NSLS Scholarship at JCC
Emily M. Bush, Gouverneur, is 1 of 12
students nationwide to receive a $3000
Academic Excellence Scholarship from the
National Society of Leadership and Success
(NSLS). She is also the first Jefferson student to be selected for the award!
Emily holds a 3.8 grade point average (GPA)
and has been named to the President’s List
each semester while a student at Jefferson.
She is a member of JCC’s Tau Xi Chapter
of Phi Theta Kappa and serves as secretary. She is involved in two JCC collegiate
athletic teams, women’s soccer for which
she served as team captain and women’s
basketball. She is majoring in mathematics and science with a concentration in
allied health and plans to graduate in May.
Her career goal is to become a physical
therapist.
Students accepted into CSTEP will receive
supplemental instruction, mentoring, paid
internships and research opportunities,
increased access to professional development opportunities and financial assistance with college applications. Eligibility
guidelines apply. Learn more about CSTEP
at www.sunyjefferson.edu/CSTEP.
Upcoming Events
From College to Career
April 5, 2017 @ 1:30PM
Jefferson Symposium
April 12, 2017 @ 9:00AM
Film Festival
April 22, 2017 @ 6:00PM
Events Calendar:
events.sunyjefferson.edu
NSLS is one of the largest leadership
honor societies in the United States with
670,547 members at nearly 550 colleges.
The Society recognizes members for their
leadership accomplishments and academic
standing. To qualify for the NSLS Academic
Excellence Scholarship, candidates must be
a NSLS member, hold a 3.7 GPA, attend one
NSLS event or meeting, and be enrolled in
the following semester at college.
New! Collegiate Science and
Technology Entry Program
In September 2016, Jefferson was awarded
a four-year Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) grant from the
New York State Department of Education.
The purpose of CSTEP is to increase the
number of historically underrepresented
students who enroll in and complete undergraduate or graduate programs leading
to professional licensure or to careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health related fields. These
include JCC curriculums that are focused
in engineering, human services, computer
science and information technology, math
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Experience at a
Community
College
Surpasses
Expectations
With a career goal of becoming a physical therapist and having a passion to play
volleyball, Cassandra M. Birth of Carthage, chose to start college at Jefferson
and major in math and science with a concentration in allied health. Jefferson is
everything she expected. What exceeded her expectation? Flying to another state
with teammates to play volleyball at nationals!
Coming to JCC was a calculated move for Cassie. As the college acceptance
letters rolled in during her senior year of high school, so did the tuition letters.
Taking both under serious consideration, she said, “I wasn’t ready to pay that
much (money) up front.” Having ranked academically in the top 10 of her high
school graduating class, she was a candidate for the Jefferson-Can Community
Scholarship that provides free first-year tuition at JCC. “I knew I could play
volleyball and I couldn’t turn down a first year for free,” says Cassie. “It definitely
shows hard work pays off.”
Cassie’s passion for volleyball runs deep as evidenced by her involvement in
every facet of the sport. A two-year member of the JCC volleyball team an active
member of the Frontier League Board of Officials, a former team member, and
current assistant coach, of the Northern New York Lake Effect Smash volleyball
club, she is fully committed to the sport.
Chosen as one of four team leaders of the JCC volleyball team, Cassie and fellow
teammates started the Fall 2016 volleyball season with like-minded goals. At the
top of the list: to raise the bar for their successors.
While the team concluded their fall season as Mid-State Athletic
Conference runner-up for the second consecutive year, they headed to the
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region III competition
with enough steam to beat their MSAC opponent on the first day and
ultimately won Regionals. They left their mark in College history as the first
ever volleyball team to bring home the NJCAA Region III title! “It was all
about our heart and hard work,” says Cassie. “We all worked so hard for it.”
After their big Regional win, the Lady Cannoneers were headed to the
National play-offs held in Minnesota! “Going on a plane to a different
state to play ball and having that experience and freedom with my
teammates,” says Cassie, “was so unreal.” One thing she’ll never forget about
her experience at Jefferson. Cassie anticipates graduating from JCC in May
2017 and transferring to SUNY Brockport in the fall.
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CannonCon Returns April 1-2
The JCC cosplay club will present a 2-day CannonCon
Convention again this year to be held on Saturday, April 1,
2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 2,
2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Jules Center (Building 6).
CannonCon at JCC is a visually stimulating event whether
you choose to attend as a spectator or participant! The
event celebrates anime, movies, comics, gaming, cosplay,
books, and more. Special segments of the event include
celebrity guest appearances, vendors/artists, tournaments,
panels hosted by local content creators, and costumes.
The Living Tombstone returns with Elit3, Crusher P and
Animated James.
Tickets are available for sale online at
www.sunyjefferson.edu/boxoffice. Weekend passes cost $15
in advance and $20 at the door. Day passes cost $10 and
will be available at the door.
Sponsored by JCC clubs – Cosplay, Criminal Justice, and Haven, Let’s
Play Games, and Cinematic Productions. Plus JCC Campus Activities
Board.
JCC Cinematic
Production Club to host
Film Fest on April 22
For the second consecutive year, the
JCC cinematic production club will
host a film fest to be held on Saturday,
April 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Sturtz
Theater. The film fest will feature
winning entries of the amateur film
contest that wrapped up in March.
Aspiring film makers, ages 13-20, had
the opportunity to enter their video
in one of five categories- silent film,
action, comedy, suspense, and an open
category. Community members are
welcome to attend. Admission is $5 and
taken at the door.
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Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 786-2200
www.sunyjefferson.edu
Our Vision
Jefferson Community College will be a dynamic educational leader, transforming
lives and our community.
Our Mission
Learning is the focus of Jefferson Community College. Through excellence in
teaching, innovative services, and community partnerships, the College advances
the quality of life of our students and community.
Volume Sixteen • Spring 2017