2008-2009 Student Handbook
Specialized Programs
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Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program:
Located at the end of Parking Lot 1, this is a USEPA-funded
program that, together with the State of New Jersey,
Ocean County, local municipalities, and non-governmental
organizations, helps restore, maintain, protect and
enhance the natural resources of the Barnegat Bay Estuary
and its contributing watershed. Congress established
the National Estuary Program in 1987 to promote comprehensive
planning, conservation, and management of nationally
significant estuaries threatened by pollution, development
or overuse, and to encourage the preparation of management
plans for those estuaries. The Barnegat
Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP) was accepted
into the program in 1995. In May 2002, the plan was
approved by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency. The Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program is
one of only 28 estuary programs in the United States
and Puerto Rico that has been accepted into the program.
Staff members are available to work with student clubs.
They have a small library of environmental reference
materials, including journals, published studies, videos,
DVD’s, CD’s, and materials to provide educational
programs for children. All are available to loan to
faculty and students. The BBNEP works with a myriad
of government, non-governmental, non-profit and local
organizations and can be a resource for students to
get involved in many ways. There is also opportunity
for student internships.
For further information, contact
Dr. Stan Hales, Director at 732.255.0472 or email
shales@ocean.edu.
Continuing and Professional Education:
The
survival and growth of any institution is based on its ability
to assess and adapt to its changing environment. Based on
this philosophy, the Department Of Continuing and Professional Education has a long history of
providing continuing education for our constituents. From
professional education, youth programs, weekend
programs, senior citizens programs, short and long term
training - the entrepreneurial, innovative spirit of this
department has continuously moved forward resulting in
increased services, innovative programs, unique delivery
modes, productive partnerships with community and
government and agencies. The department’s mission is to
provide opportunities for intellectual curiosity and to help
students focus on their career, life and future.
For more information, contact Deborah
A. Robinson, at 732-255- 0409 or email drobinson@ocean.edu.
The Center for Academic Services,
Disability Services: The Center
for Academic Services, Disability Services was established
to provide professional services that enrich student
response to instruction and curriculum. Services include
learning strategy sessions, testing services, and services
for students with disabilities as well as new and adjunct
faculty orientation sessions. Disability Services (DS)
will help ensure programmatic access to eligible students.
Students must self-identify in order to be assessed
for services. DS encompasses physical, psychiatric/psychological,
and learning disabilities. Students with learning disabilities
may also participate in the PASS program. Both full-time
and part-time students with disabilities are encouraged
to pursue services.
For more information, contact Jan
Fisher
(732) 255- 0456 (Voice), (732) 255-0424 (TTY), or
email jfischer@ocean.edu
English As A Second Language:
Students entering OCC
who are non-native speakers of English identified as
needing English language training will be referred to the
English as a Second Language (ESL) program for assistance
through a number of specialized courses and labs.
For more information, contact ESL
Advisor: Assistant Professor of English Richard Bailey,
(732) 255-0400, ext. 2274 or Connie Ross, ESL Lab
Technician, at ext. 2252.
Honors Program:
A two year Honors
Program of intensified study in the liberal arts
area designed for highly motivated students with above
average achievement records desiring to transfer to
a four year college or professional school. The OCC
Foundation provides an opportunity for partial scholarships
to Honors students. Those meeting all program requirements
will continue to receive financial support in subsequent
semesters. A Sophomore Option in Honors is also available
to transfer and second year students.
For more information, contact Program
Coordinator: Dr. Marilyn Kralik, Professor of Humanities
(732) 255-0400, ext. 2276, or email mkralik@ocean.edu
International Education:
Students, college faculty and staff, and members of
the college community have opportunities to travel to
international destinations through the Academy for Lifelong
Learning. These shortterm programs are usually offered
during semester breaks. Recent short term studies abroad
have included Theatre in London (England) and The World
of Maya (Central America/ Mexico). Some of our travel
abroad programs can earn students up to three credits.
For more information, contact Joanne
Padrone, Director, (732) 255-0469 or email jpadrone@ocean.edu
PASS Program (Project Academic
Skills Support):
PASS
is a college-level program designed to assist students
with learning disabilities. Students who have been classified
while attending elementary and/or high school, or who
have been previously undiagnosed but who are currently
experiencing academic difficulty, are eligible for appropriate
services. It is a regional comprehensive support center
which provides academic skill support courses, diagnosis
of learning disabilities, tutoring, counseling, workshops
and other services which enable students to succeed
in a college environment. Both part time and full time
students who are in need of such services are encouraged
to participate.
For further information, contact Jan Fisher,
(732) 255-0456 or email jfischer@ocean.edu
Senior Citizens/Silver Edge:
County residents 62 years of
age or older who are fully retired may enroll for credit
courses on a space available basis with a reduced tuition.
Silver Edge eligibility cards are available at the Ocean
County Office on Senior Services at (732) 929-2091.
Small Business Assistance:
If you are considering starting
your own business or have a problem or questions
regarding your present business, free and confidential
counseling can be obtained from the Small Business
Development Center by calling (732) 255-0468 or 0469
for an appointment here on campus.
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