Dr. Larson’s Report to the OCC Board of Trustees
May 27, 2020TO: Members, OCC Board of Trustees FROM: President Jon H. Larson, Ph.D. SUBJECT: Items of Interest for the May 28, 2020, Board Meeting DATE: May 22, 2020 Commendations/Presentations Congratulations to Ryan Park from Millburn High School for winning first place at the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) 2020 National Competition held from April 15.......
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OCC President’s Message on Instruction During Coronavirus Pandemic
May 8, 2020A message from Ocean County College President Jon H. Larson, Ph.D. Ocean County College is providing high quality, affordable, remote instruction in all classes during the mandated campus closure and will continue for as long as necessary. All classes will be delivered remotely through August 31, 2020. Thereafter, OCC is prepared to offer in the.......
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Ocean County College, Fulfill Partnership to Feed Students, Families in Need
May 8, 2020TOMS RIVER, NJ — Fulfill, the Food Bank of Monmouth of Ocean Counties, has been serving our community for decades, and is, without question, a vital service during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now, on conjunction with the food bank, volunteers from Ocean County College have come together while the campus is closed to provide “crisis.......
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Ocean County College Tuition Now Includes Books & Most Fees
May 5, 2020TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County College has recently made some significant changes to the way students pay for tuition, fees, and books. Beginning Fall 2020, OCC will bundle books and electronic course materials, as well as college and student fees, into the total cost of tuition. Students will also no longer pay a Student.......
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Ocean County College to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony
May 4, 2020TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County College will honor its graduates and applaud their achievements with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony. Like most colleges and universities across the country, Ocean County College is unable to hold its traditional Commencement Ceremony, but our graduates will not go unrecognized. The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, June.......
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Dr. Larson’s Report to the OCC Board of Trustees
April 6, 2020TO: Members, OCC Board of Trustees FROM: Jon H. Larson, Ph.D. President SUBJECT: Items of Interest for the April 7, 2020, Board Meeting DATE: April 1, 2020 Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Convention The Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Region planned to host a Convention on the weekend of March 13 to 15, 2020. However,.......
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OCC Donating All Perishable Food on Campus to the B.E.A.T. Center
March 18, 2020TOMS RIVER, NJ — With the move to online instruction and remote business practices due to COVID-19, Ocean County College has directed its food service provider to gather all perishable foods on campus for delivery, by OCC Foundation volunteers, to The B.E.A.T. Center of Ocean County. Fulfill, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties; Peoples.......
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Grunin Center For the Arts Announces Show Cancellations, Postponements
March 13, 2020TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is taking the utmost precautions in light of the quickly shifting COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation. Following is a list of shows that have been cancelled or rescheduled to a later date. The Grunin Center thanks its patrons for their understanding. OCC Repertory.......
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OCC Foundation to Hold Annual Scholarship Celebration June 12
March 6, 2020TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County College Foundation will its hold its 2020 Scholarship Celebration on Friday, June 12, at 6:00 pm on the College’s Main Campus in Toms River. Scholarship Celebration proceeds benefit the mission of the OCC Foundation, a private non-profit organization celebrating more than 50 years of outstanding service. The Foundation.......
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OCC, NJCU Sign Agreement For Connected Degree Program
March 3, 2020TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County College and New Jersey City University signed an academic programs partnership agreement on Monday, March 2, that will seamlessly connect students pursuing associate degrees at OCC to a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at NJCU. The agreement enables students to earn their AS or AA degree at.......
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