Community colleges are unique institutions. As multifaceted as the ages and interests of their students, they react swiftly to change. As the first locally sponsored community college accepted into the State University of New York, Jamestown Community College has been in the forefront of this exciting development in education since 1950.

By providing high quality transfer programs for the university bound, occupational skills for the career-minded, flexible schedules for working students, and specialized programs for business, industry and professional groups, and by being the cultural center of the community, JCC attempts to reach every segment of the population in the area it serves.

JCC offers the first two years of a bachelor's program, awarding the Associate in Arts degree or the Associate in Science degree, which are transferable to four-year institutions. For those pursuing a two-year career degree, it also awards the Associate in Applied Science degree as well as one-year certificates. In addition, JCC offers a variety of non-credit continuing education courses for those wishing to expand their vocational proficiency, to enrich their personal lives, or to acquire additional knowledge simply for the fun of it.

JCC’S VISION, MISSION, AND BELIEFS

Vision

To support our students’ journey to success in the local and global workplace with quality, in-demand learning experiences.

Mission

Jamestown Community College provides inclusive educational opportunities for all individuals and employers within our region and beyond, focusing on career goals and support through community partnerships.

Statement of Beliefs

Commitment to Quality

The college is committed to student learning and to the promotion of the college, its mission, and the welfare of our communities.

Commitment to Students

We believe students and other consumers of college services are the first priority in all we do.

Commitment to Lifelong Learning

We believe the entire college community is responsible for enriching lives by creating an atmosphere dedicated to lifelong learning and intellectual inquiry and for promoting communication, collaboration, and greater understanding of our pluralistic society and the world in which we live.

Commitment to Community Partnership

We believe we share responsibility for the well-being of our college and must play a role, in partnership with other community agencies, in fostering the economic, social, and cultural well-being of our community.