Featured Honors Program Student Conner M. DeLavergne

Conner M. DeLavergne of Plattsburgh is the featured Jefferson Community College (JCC) Honors Program student for the month of September 2026. DeLavergne is a humanities and social sciences major whose career goal is to become a special education teacher. For one of his Honors Program projects, he researched ancient artwork and its impact on ancient cultures and beliefs.

DeLavergne says, “I chose to participate in JCC’s Honors Program because I am proud of my accomplishments. Knowing that I am doing well academically motivates me to continue working hard and pursuing my goals. I did not always excel academically in grade school, so seeing how far I have come and all that I have accomplished gives me a sense of pride and achievement that I had not experienced before.”  

The Jefferson Community College Honors Program offers students with exceptional academic skills the opportunity to receive enriched instruction within their current program of study. For the Honors Program, students select three courses within their curriculum, and enhance them as Honors Options. The option is based on a project agreed to by the student and a faculty member willing to work closely with the student to provide a unique and rewarding experience. Students also take the Honors Seminar, a unique inter-disciplinary course open only to program participants. The seminar examines a single theme each semester and features guest speakers from a variety of disciplines and often includes some sort of field experience.

Successful program participants earn a prestigious Honors Graduate designation on their academic transcript for each Honors Option course. Students demonstrating excellent academic achievement in high school or who have completed 12 credit hours of college coursework are invited to apply for admission to the Honors Program. 

For more information, contact Honors Program coordinator, Dr. Joshua Canale, at jcanale@sunyjefferson.edu.