JCC President Gregory DeCinque
JAMESTOWN – The man who’s steered Jamestown Community College to success during the past 18 years has announced this school year will be his final one. JCC President Gregory DeCinque has announced his intention to retire following the close of the 2012-13 academic year, which will be his 19th year with the college. The announcement was made to faculty and staff at DeCinque’s annual “welcome back” address.
DeCinque came to JCC in 1994 and is the longest-serving president in the history of the 62-year-old community college. Under his leadership, the college moved from sole sponsorship by the City of Jamestown to regional sponsorship, which includes Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties as well as the city. Also during his tenure, JCC advanced regional educational and workforce training opportunities including its partnership with the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier to create the Manufacturing Technology Institute and the establishment of a number of new degree and certificate programs.
He also provided leadership for several expansion and renovation projects including the creation of a new Cattaraugus County Campus and the construction of residence halls and a new Science Center on the Jamestown Campus.
According to Lance Spicer, chairman of the college’s board of trustees, a formal search for Dr. DeCinque’s successor will begin soon.
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