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Student Government

Associated Students of Ocean County College (ASOCC)

The Student Government

The Associated Students of Ocean County College exists to further the well-being of the students, to serve as a channel of communication between the students and the administration, and to cooperate closely with the faculty and administration in maintaining academic and social standards of excellence. This body will be authorized by the President of the College to administer, under specific conditions, a number of procedures and regulations pertaining to student life. The philosophy of the associated Students of Ocean County College is individual integrity and group responsibility.

Spring 2026 MEETING DATES

Please contact advisor, Jennifer Kane for information regarding remote access to meetings

Tuesday, February 3: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

Tuesday, February 17: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

Tuesday, March 3: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

Tuesday, March 24: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

Tuesday, April 7: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

Tuesday, April 21: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

Tuesday, May 5: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

Tuesday, May 12: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LARS (Building #8) Room 201

  • Effectively Build Your Resume
  • Advocate for All Students
  • Build Your Leadership Skills
  • Create Meaningful Change
  • Do you want to make a difference?
  • Do you want your voice to be heard?
  • Do you want to see changes?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, join the club that speaks for the student body! Simply fill out this online application/interest form and a member of the SGA will follow up with you.

The OCC Student Government Association (SGA) represents the student voice.  They advocate for ALL students. Please use the student voice form to submit any concerns, complements, suggestions, or general feedback on student matters at OCC!

PAST MEETING AGENDA & MINUTES:

Fall 2025

*Wednesday, September 24: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Tuesday, October 7: Meeting Agenda
*Wednesday, October 22: Meeting Agenda
*Tuesday, November 4: Meeting Agenda
*Wednesday, November 19: Meeting Agenda
*Tuesday, December 2: Meeting Agenda
*Wednesday, December 17: Meeting Agenda

Fall 2024

*Thursday, September 19: Meeting Agenda
*Thursday, October 3: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, October 17: Meeting Agenda
*Thursday, November 7: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, November 21: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, December 5: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, December 17: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes

Spring 2025

*Thursday, February 6: Meeting Agenda
*Thursday, February 20: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, March 6: Meeting Agenda
*Thursday, April 3: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, April 10: Meeting Agenda
*Thursday, April 24: Meeting Agenda
*Thursday, May 8: Meeting Agenda

Fall 2023

*Thursday, September 21: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, October 5: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, October 19: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, November 9: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, November 16: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Thursday, November 30: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Food Service Update
*Thursday, December 14: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes

Spring 2024

*Tuesday, January 30: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Tuesday, February 13: Meeting Agenda
*Tuesday, February 27: Meeting Agenda
*Tuesday, March 12: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes
*Tuesday, March 26: Meeting Agenda
*Tuesday, April 9: Meeting Agenda
*Tuesday, April 23: Meeting Agenda
*Tuesday, May 7: Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes

Meet Your Senators!

Ellie Dowek, SGA President
Sophomore History Major

Ellie is involved in SGA to advocate for and represent all students while working to improve daily campus life.

Ryan Kanarkowski, SGA Vice President
Sophomore Business Admin Major

Ryan became involved with SGA in his first semester because he wanted to contribute to his college and help improve the student experience by putting students first.

Trish Morales, SGA Secretary
Sophomore Music Major

Trish wanted to be involved with student government because she wanted to serve the community of OCC.

Sabrina Watts, Senator
Sophomore English Major

Sabrina acknowledges that she is lucky enough to have the ability to advocate for herself, a skill not all have. Using this skill on a larger scale, Sabrina wants to be able to help others advocate for themselves and what they believe in!

Rivkie Kruman, Senator
Sophomore Psychology Major

Rivkie joined SGA to make a difference, tackle accessibility, and be a voice for neurodivergent students.

Daisy Paredes, Senator
Sophomore Psychology Major

Daisy is involved in SGA because she wants to be engaged on campus and help create positive change in our school community.

Alex Penswater, Senator
Freshman Business Admin Major

Alex is involved in Student Government to make a difference at the school, and because he enjoys being part of the behind-the-scenes work at OCC.

Danielle Raimato, Senator
Sophomore Business Studies Major

Danielle is involved in Student Government to help out as much as she can and be an active part of the school community.

Kate Ibarra, Senator
Sophomore Business Admin Major

Kate joined Student Government because she wants to actively represent the student voice, especially Spanish-speaking students, by addressing the issues that affect their daily lives and working collaboratively to bring about positive change on campus.