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State Investment Propels JCC’s Advancing Success in
Associate Pathways Program, Strengthening Support for Student Success
Published: November 12, 2024
at 04:15 p.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
State Investment Propels JCC’s Advancing Success in
Associate Pathways Program,
Strengthening Support for Student Success
Photo: On November 8, 2024, Jefferson Community
College (JCC), along with officials from the State University of New York
(SUNY), members of the Jefferson campus community, and state and local
lawmakers, gathered to celebrate the expansion of the Advancing Success in
Associate Pathways (ASAP) program, highlighting the overwhelming
participation in this national student success model designed to improve
support, retention, and completion. Front row (sitting in
chairs): Kela Wylie (left) and Tanner Gordon Snyder, JCC ASAP
students. Second row (l-r): Brittney Sherman, JCC ASAP
student, Hannah Wilson, JCC Educational Planner, Gabrielle Thompson, JCC
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Korine Ingerson, JCC
Coordinator of ASAP, Dr. Donna Linderman, SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for
Student Success, and Kaylee Sherman, Omara Youngs, Shea O’Dell, and Ryan Landphere, JCC ASAP students. Back row
(l-r): Scott Gray, Assemblyman NYS District 116, Dr. Daniel J.
Dupee, II, College President, and David Males, Chair, JCC Board of
Trustees.
On November 8,
2024, Jefferson Community College (JCC), along with officials from the
State University of New York (SUNY), members of the Jefferson campus
community, and state and local lawmakers, gathered to celebrate the
expansion of the Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP)
program, highlighting the overwhelming participation in this
national student success model designed to improve support, retention, and
completion. Widely recognized for its effectiveness in
increasing student completion rates and narrowing opportunity gaps, ASAP is a transformative two-year model funded through
the $75 million SUNY Transformation Fund and NYS Legislature. This
historic investment aims to enhance student access to quality, affordable
higher education, further advancing SUNY's pillars
of student success and upward mobility.
College President
Dr. Daniel Dupee, II, said, “Student success is our top priority at
Jefferson, and the ASAP program represents a powerful commitment to our
students' academic journeys and personal growth. We are immensely grateful
to New York State, The State University of New York, and our community
partners for the support that makes this initiative possible, ensuring that
each student has the resources and guidance needed to thrive and achieve
their dreams. We’re proud to be part of a program that fosters resilience,
closes opportunity gaps, and empowers students to graduate prepared for the
future.”
Assemblymember
Scott Gray, District 116, said, “As a strong advocate for education, I
am thrilled to see Jefferson expand the ASAP program, which improves
graduation rates among a high-risk population, lessens the burden of
college expenses, and allows student to focus on their studies, enabling them
to complete their degrees on time. I commend Chancellor King’s leadership
for investing in these initiatives, which represent an investment in the
future of our communities and our students’ success.”
SUNY Chancellor
John B. King, Jr. said, “Student success drives everything we do at
SUNY, and we are committed to meeting students and their families where
they are to ensure they thrive. SUNY takes pride in scaling ASAP and ACE as
proven models for student success across our campuses and we look forward
to continuing to invest in the next generation of SUNY graduates at
Jefferson Community College and across the system.”
SUNY Senior Vice
Chancellor for Student Success Dr. Donna Linderman said, "At
the heart of SUNY's mission is a deep commitment to student success, and
programs like SUNY Jefferson ASAP are helping us realize that commitment in
life-changing ways. I want to give a special
thanks to our students - the ones here with us in the program today, and
the ones who we hope to serve tomorrow as the program expands. We're so
proud to serve you and so committed to your limitless potential. You're the
reason we come to work every day."
JCC Coordinator
of ASAP Korine Ingerson said, “SUNY Jefferson’s ASAP Program
helps students overcome challenges and graduate on time, setting the stage
for future success. With increased academic and financial support, these
students are set up to complete their degrees within the expected timeframe.”
At the event,
Jefferson’s ASAP students shared powerful stories of how the program
transformed their educational paths, with Omara Youngs reflecting,
“While additional money is always a plus for program benefits, ASAP goes
beyond that call of duty. It’s equipped with a dedicated staff to provide academic coaching, tutoring, advice, and career
support. If I find myself struggling with classes or the workload, I can
reach out for one-on-one assistance and emotional support. I can discuss my
future with people who choose to put me first.” Youngs, a mother of five,
is pursuing a degree in healthcare management at Jefferson. She adds, “ASAP
is helping me thrive in areas other than education. It really sets you up
for success.”
Jefferson is one of 25 SUNY campuses statewide that opted in to the
ASAP program and as of this fall will enroll 155 students to improve
retention and graduation rates contributing to a total of 4,200 students
participating in SUNY ASAP/ACE (Advancing Completion through Engagement)
programs across 25 SUNY campuses.
To learn more
about Jefferson’s ASAP program, visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/asap or
call (315) 786-6573.
The Jefferson
ASAP program is proudly supported by Key Bank N.A., helping to provide JCC
students with the academic support and tutoring services they need to
succeed.
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers 50+ associate degrees, certificates and microcredentials for career preparation or transfer;
local access to bachelor’s and advanced degrees through partner
institutions; lifelong learning through workshops and seminars; business
and industry training; and provides community-based research and a forum
for the productive discussion of ideas and issues of significance to the
community through the Center for Community Studies. Jefferson is accredited
by the Middle States Association and currently serves approximately 2,500
students, including a significant number of service members and their
families. Please visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/about for
more information.
About SUNY
ASAP|ACE
The State
University of New York (SUNY) Advancing Success in Associate Pathways |
Advancing Completion (ASAP|ACE) through Engagement helps students in both
two-year and four-year degree programs stay on track and graduate on time
with academic, financial, and personal support.
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