Educational, Student and College Services
- Activities
Jefferson offers students a diverse campus life program through the Student Development and Activities Center, which provides opportunities for students to become involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and offers students essential services to create a comprehensive college experience. Located in room 4-100, the opportunities and services enhance students' education and help to develop fundamental life skills.
- Advising Center
After completing requirements for admission to the College, new students will be invited to an advising session with an academic advisor in the Advising Center to discuss educational and career goals. During this session an advisor will review degree requirements, workload issues, academic policies and support services provided by the College and assist the student with course selection and registration.Students will then be assigned a permanent academic advisor who will continue to assist them with course selection as well as academic and career planning. This advisor is typically a faculty member who is familiar with the student’s major. It is important for students to meet regularly with their advisor to discuss their goals, course selection and progress towards degree completion.
The Advising Center staff also provides advising and registration assistance for all non-matriculated students and those current students who need academic advisement at times when their assigned advisor is not available. In addition to helping students with course selection and registration, the academic advisors in the Advising Center are available to assist students with degree audits, dropping/adding courses, changing majors, transfer credit evaluation, and the use of SOAR.
The Advising Center is located in room 6-120 of the Jules Center.
- Affirmative Action/Diversity Office
The Affirmative Action/Diversity Office provides support for students with concerns about gender discrimination, ethnic or sexual harassment, services to the disabled, or other civil rights issues. Students may seek counseling or advocacy by consulting directly with the Affirmative Action/Diversity Office, located in the Jules Center. The Office also advocates for minority and disabled students to ensure a positive learning environment on campus. The Affirmative Action/Diversity Office is responsible for the College's compliance with the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
- Child
Care
- College
Bookstore
- Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Counseling
Center Services
- Counseling
- Personal & Support Counseling
- Counseling
- Transfer Counseling
SUNY Transfer Guarantee
State University of New York guarantees an A.A. or A. S. graduate of a SUNY College the opportunity to continue at a four-year SUNY unit. Acceptance to a specific college or curriculum is not guaranteed. To qualify for the program students must follow the requirement and deadlines outlined in the SUNY Application Guidebook.
- Faculty-Student
Association
- Food
Services
- Health Services
The Nurse's Office, located in the upper level of the McVean Student Center Building, offers a variety of services provided by a registered nurse and a part-time physician's assistant. Services are free to students and are available on a walk-in basis. Office hours are posted outside the office and at other locations on campus.- Treatment for illness and injuries.
- Medical emergency care as needed.
- Athletic physicals for varsity sports.
- Blood pressure and vision screening.
- Referral as needed to a physician, specialist or community health agency.
- Immunizations: MMR, Flu vaccine.
- Tuberculosis testing.
- Diet and weight control information.
- Free informational pamphlets on various health related topics.
- Health education programs.
- Insurance claims.
- Disability parking permits.
- Intercollegiate
Athletics
As a member of Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Jefferson Community College fields four varsity teams for men. These are basketball, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse.Women compete in five varsity sports. These are basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf, and lacrosse.
Jefferson Community College is a member of a Mid-State Athletic Conference and competes in the conference in the sports of men's and women's basketball, volleyball, soccer and lacrosse.
Students are admitted free to regularly scheduled home games, and are encouraged to support the College teams.
Athletic teams are funded by the student activity fee, under the control of the Student Government Association.
- Learning
Skills Center
- Learning
Skills - Services to Students with Disabilities
- Melvil
Dewey Library
- Organized
Groups
Each year, between 12-30 student clubs and organizations are authorized by Student Government to operate on campus. There are three types of organized groups; those interested in academic subjects, special interest areas, or scholarly pursuits. Students, with the help of advisors, determine their activities and apply lessons learned in and out of the classroom that broaden their skills. And its just plain fun.
- New Student Services
New Student Services provides a wide array of student support services to promote retention, ease the transition to college life and build the foundation of campus-wide community connections. These distinctive programs and services enhance the students' college experience and assist in the promotion of academic and social success.New Student Services undertakes the following programs and services, which are funded by the Student Resource Fee, to facilitate this mission:
- Orientation Services
- The Help Station
- The "How Ya' Doin Infothon"
- Pre-Registration and Advising Student Support Port
- Evolution Newsletter
New Student Services employs current students in the positions of Student Ambassadors to assist in providing these services. The New Student Services Office is located in room 6-120 of the Jules Center.
- Social
Cultural Committee
The Social Cultural Committee is comprised of students, staff and faculty. Its purpose is to fund campus and community activities and manage the art gallery, the student newspaper and the student drama organization. Additionally, the SCC supports event initiatives by college clubs, organizations and offices through a formal granting process.- Campus and community activities are planned and implemented by a
team of student managers supervised by the Student Development and
Activities Center. Yearly events include theme weeks, cultural and
civic events, traditional student activities and events that are open
to the public. The calendar of events can be found at www.sunyjefferson.edu.
- The Cannon is the recognized student newspaper. It is published
two to four times each semester by a team of student editors and writers
and is completely free from college censorship. A paid advisor assists
the student team with developing and applying editorial policy.
- The Gallery at Jefferson hosts local artists, traveling
shows and student art work in four to six gallery shows each year and
is managed by a student gallery director.
- The Dionysians is the recognized student drama organization.
One to two productions, under the guidance of a paid advisor, are staged
each year.
- Campus and community activities are planned and implemented by a
team of student managers supervised by the Student Development and
Activities Center. Yearly events include theme weeks, cultural and
civic events, traditional student activities and events that are open
to the public. The calendar of events can be found at www.sunyjefferson.edu.
- STAR
STAR is designed to provide assistance to JCC students above and beyond the ordinary college experience and stands for Strategies To Achieve Results. The STAR program assists matriculated students to successfully adjust to the college environment, succeed academically, and graduate from JCC and/or transfer to a four year institution.
Services include a Summer Bridge Program for entering students, with English and reading developmental courses; academic, personal, and financial aid counseling; group and one-on-one tutoring in mathematics, reading, and English; workshops in test-taking, study habits, time management, and organization skills; a career exploration course; transfer advising and services; tickets to cultural events; a Summer Plus Program which places students in paid summer career-related work experiences; and need-based scholarships.
Students who are US citizens, permanent residents, or naturalized citizens are eligible for STAR if they are first generation (neither parent holds a four-year degree), have a documented disability, or meet the income guidelines. In addition, students qualify for services if they show academic need. JCC's program is intended to serve approximately 160 students per year; an application and eligibility process determines those to be served.
The STAR office is located in 6-118 of the Jules Center and can be reached by calling (315)786-6555 or toll free at (888)435-6522, ask for the STAR Office. The STAR program is a TRIO component, sponsored by a US Department of Education Student Support Services grant in partnership with JCC's Enrollment Management & Student Life and Academic Divisions.
- Student
Development & Activities
Students who want to become involved in the co-curricular life on campus can inquire about available opportunities in the SDAC, where information regarding active clubs, how to form a club, how to connect with Student Government, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and other campus and community information is available. The SDAC provides leadership training to Student Government, clubs and organizations, the Judicial Board of Review and students employed in the Center. It also houses the Chaplain services and the Social Cultural Committee, offers discounted movie tickets and tickets to other area attractions and lends games and supplies.
- College Chaplain
The College Chaplain is an ecumenical position, located in the McVean Student Center in room 4-100. The chaplain offers a variety of services in the area of counseling and spiritual development. The chaplain is available to discuss with students questions about religion, studies, social justice, drugs and other concerns. The chaplain supplies information and literature that students may find helpful. Listing of churches and services is also available.
- Student
Government
Student participation in the development of campus policies and procedures at Jefferson is fundamental. Student Government works with the college administration to create a student-focused learning environment and provides the student body with a voice to address academic and campus life issues through the Executive Board, Legislative Affairs and Student Life branches.- The Executive Board consists of the President/Trustee, Vice President
for Student Life and Vice President for Legislative Affairs. Students
elect the positions each March for the next academic year. Furthermore,
additional positions of Treasurer, Information Specialist and Administrative
Assistant are filled thorough an employment process. These six student
leaders provide the administrative structure for all Student Government
business.
- The Legislative Affairs branch is comprised of students who represent
the interests of the student body on college committees. In addition
to attending meetings for the specific committee on which they serve,
these representatives meet once a month to share issues with the Executive
Board and other interested students.
- Student Life is the branch that facilitates an environment that fosters club communication and provides funds. Each club selects a representative to meet monthly to discuss issues specific to club life at Jefferson.
- The Executive Board consists of the President/Trustee, Vice President
for Student Life and Vice President for Legislative Affairs. Students
elect the positions each March for the next academic year. Furthermore,
additional positions of Treasurer, Information Specialist and Administrative
Assistant are filled thorough an employment process. These six student
leaders provide the administrative structure for all Student Government
business.
- Student Housing
The Community College is primarily a commuter's college. Students who find it more convenient to room near the college are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. While a list of available accommodations is available on request, no official college approval of housing is either expressed or implied. All contractual arrangements are between the lessee and the landlord.Students desiring information about housing should contact the Admissions Office, located in room 6-007 at the College, or call 315-786-2277.
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