Jefferson Community College

Undergraduate School

Mailing Address: 1220 Coffeen St
Watertown, New York 13601
Phone: (315) 786-2437
Email address: admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Website: https://www.sunyjefferson.edu/
School Information: "Jefferson has deep roots in the Watertown, New York area, but today draws students from across the state and around the world. It’s one of 64 campuses in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. "Jefferson serves soldiers and families at nearby Fort Drum, offers early college credit for high school students, and teams up with other institutions to provide on-site bachelor’s and master’s degrees." The college enrolls over 3,451 students and has over 40 associate degree/certificate programs. (Source: https://sunyjefferson.edu/about/index.php)
General Information: Jefferson Community College has taken the symbolic step of adopting a social justice statement in response to racial tensions in America. Although the statement aims to promote inclusion and equality, no further steps have been taken. No mandatory Critical Race Training sessions are yet required of students. However, see developments below:

Actions Taken

Symbolic Actions: College adopted a social justice statement.

Link Archive

The college drafted a Diversity Action Plan in 2016.

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Last updated July 26th, 2022