College Leadership

Ocean County College is dedicated to providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment for students. Our leadership team is committed to putting our students first, and fostering innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.

Conversation between President and Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Ocean County College Board of Trustees provides leadership and develops policy for the college.

The Board of Trustees approves the college’s philosophy, mission, and goals and oversees the institution’s performance. The Board approves admission standards, degree requirements, and academic programs; determines tuition and fees; establishes budgets and capital initiatives; approves plans, contracts, and expenditures; and invests funds. In addition, the Board approves all personnel actions, including hiring and evaluating the President.

Campus in the fall

Ocean County Board of Commissioners

A five-member Board of Commissioners governs Ocean County and is elected at-large by the registered voters of the county’s 33 municipalities. 

The commissioners have a long history of dedication and support to Ocean County College and are responsible for appointing eight of the twelve members of the College’s Board of Trustees.

Dr. Pamela Monaco

College President

Pamela Monaco, Ph.D.

At OCC, we place great value on our one-on-one relationships with our students and working together to create meaningful learning experiences. We want to be a vital partner in helping you reach your goals.

Dr. Monaco at the Hub

President’s Team

Executive Team and Office Personnel

This team collaborates closely with the President to deliver comprehensive services and strategic initiatives that align with our core values of student focus, accessibility, innovation, and trust.

College Senate

Senate and Governance Committees

The purpose of the Senate is to facilitate the College’s educational mission and support student life by providing a vehicle for representative participation by all College constituencies

Institutional Planning, Effectiveness, and Compliance

The Office of Institutional Planning, Effectiveness, and Compliance provides meaningful data and analysis, facilitates planning processes, adheres to state and federal reporting requirements, and coordinates assessment activities across campus.

Campus Happenings

Laser Spirit

Laser Spirit

Laser Spirit is a program that celebrates the accomplishments and dreams of humanity. Utilizing a wonderful mix of pop, classic rock, oldies, adult contemporary, and patriotic music, Laser Spirit is a motivating laser show that will make you proud to be a visionary, idealist, achiever, and American. This program is accompanied with stirring laser effects […]

Laser Tribute

Laser Tribute

“Music makes the world go round,” as many often say. Great artists like John Lennon, James Brown, and Elvis Presley, to name a few, come into our lives only to depart far too soon, leaving behind a musical legacy. In Laser Tribute, we pay homage to great artists whose music has touched and inspired us […]

Laser Taylor Swift

Laser Taylor Swift

What’s better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoy unforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your […]