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 Dr.
Jon H. Larson became the fourth President of Ocean
County College on August 1, 2000. An enthusiastic and
innovative leader, Dr. Larson's vision for Ocean County
College's future includes renewing college spirit,
making Ocean County College the technology hub of Ocean
County, and reaching out to the community.
Professional Experience
From the beginning of his career, Dr. Larson dedicated
himself to education and community service. Over the
years he has held both teaching and administrative positions.
Before taking the helm at Ocean County College, Dr.
Larson was President of Luzerne County Community College
in Nanticoke, PA. Previously, he served as Vice President
for Administration/Dean of Institutional Services at
Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland and
has worked as a Research Associate at the University
of Maryland's National Center for Post-Secondary Governance
and Finance.
Educational Background
Dr. Larson graduated with high honor from Norwich University
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Government,
and completed both a Master of Arts degree in Government
and Politics and a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Administration
from the University of Maryland.
Scholarly Activities
An experienced writer and an articulate speaker, Dr.
Larson has had more than two dozen articles published
and has given a number of professional presentations
and speeches along the Eastern Seaboard and California.
Leadership Roles in Education
Throughout his career, Dr. Larson has taken a number
of leadership roles in education including Pennsylvania's
Advisory Board of the state's 15 community colleges
and 12 state universities, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Rural Community College Partnership Advisory Committee,
and the Maryland Higher Education Commission Task Force
on Capital Guidelines.
Military Service
Dr. Larson served as a Platoon Leader/Company Commander
in the United States Army's 63rd Armored Battalion -
1st Infantry Division stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Personal
Dr. Larson and his wife Judy are the parents of three
children: Jon Michael who resides in Maryland, Kristina
who lives in Virginia Beach, and David who makes his
residence in Georgia. Dr. and Mrs. Larson are also grandparents
to their daughter's two children Michael and Zachary,
and their son David's stepchildren Ryan and Jeannie.
Dr. and Mrs. Larson have embraced life in Ocean County,
immersing themselves in the Jersey Shore's culture and
becoming active members of their community.
Community Involvement
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