Jefferson Community College (New York)

Jefferson Community College
MottoThere's more here
TypePublic community college
EstablishedNovember 7, 1961 (1961-11-07)
Parent institution
State University of New York
PresidentDr. Daniel J. Dupee, II
Academic staff
280
Undergraduates2,658
Location, ,
United States

43°59′18″N 75°56′20″W / 43.98843°N 75.938959°W / 43.98843; -75.938959
CampusSuburban
90 acres (0.36 km2)
ColorsMaroon and white
NicknameCannoneers
Sporting affiliations
National Junior College Athletic Association, Region III, Mid-State Athletic Conference
Websitewww.sunyjefferson.edu

Jefferson Community College (SUNY Jefferson) is a public community college in Watertown, New York. Established on November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area's first institution of higher education and remains the only college with a campus in a 50 miles (80 km) radius. It was initially accredited in 1969, and is the only college in the State University of New York (SUNY) System with a zoo technology degree program.