JAMESTOWN - The outgoing president of Jamestown Community College attended his final board meeting on Tuesday. The Post-Journal says Dr. Cory Duckworth said goodbye to the campus and the Board of Trustees during the meeting, which was highlighted … [Read more...]
JCC President to Retire Following 2017-18 Academic Year
JAMESTOWN - The head of Jamestown Community College has announced he will be retiring at the end of the next academic year. On Tuesday JCC announced that Dr. Cory Duckworth will retire at the conclusion of the 2017-18 academic year. Duckworth … [Read more...]
JCC Announces Major Gift From Sheldon Foundation
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College and the JCC Foundation have received a major gift from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation for renovation of music facilities on the Jamestown Campus. The Sheldon Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant that … [Read more...]
Cuomo Unveils Plan to Offer Free College Tuition to Thousands of New Yorkers
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to offer free college tuition to low to middle income students in New York. On Tuesday the governor unveiled the first signature proposal of his 2017 agenda: making college tuition-free for New York’s … [Read more...]
City Council Approves JCC Sale of Sheldon House to Lynn Development Group
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has given its approval to Jamestown Community College selling the historic Sheldon House to the Lynn Development Group. On Monday night the council voted 8-0 in favor of JCC selling the Lakeview Ave. property … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City Council Discussion on Sheldon House
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 19, 2016. A report on Community Matters involving a discussion during the May 16 work session meeting of the Jamestown City Council with public comment from city resident Paul Leone … [Read more...]
JCC Trustees Approve 2016-2017 Budget
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College's 2016-17 budget was approved at the May 17 meeting of the college's board of trustees. According to a release sent out by the college, the spending plan, which totals $33,610,758, is 6 percent lower than … [Read more...]
SUNY Leaders to Push for Continued Support from Albany
BUFFALO - The leadership from SUNY campuses in Western New York will gather on the Buffalo State campus Thursday to call on state legislators to continue their support of New York's public higher education sector by creating a new Investment Fund and … [Read more...]
JCC Appoints Kirk Young as Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College has a named its new vice president of enrollment, marketing, and communications. Kirk D. Young will begin his new duties in early August. Young comes to Jamestown from Utah Valley University, where he’s held … [Read more...]
JCC Honors over 800 Graduates During Weekend Commencement Ceremony
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College has congratulated and sent off its latest group of graduates. On Saturday, Joshua T. Harris, a 1998 graduate of Jamestown Community College, delivered the keynote address at JCC’s 64th commencement exercises … [Read more...]