Remote Operations
Due to weather conditions, the Ocean County College campus and Ocean County College Manahawkin will be closed on February 23, 2026. Services will be provided remotely. Most classes will meet remotely.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is an academic support model for courses that have been identified as historically difficult. The program provides academic support to students in these courses by employing model students to attend the course and then facilitate or lead collaborative learning sessions outside of regularly scheduled class time. These collaborative learning sessions help students master content, learn and integrate study strategies, and improve student persistence.
Unless otherwise noted, PAL meets in Instructional Building 5, Room 217, and can be reached by phone at (732) 255-0400 Ext. 4108.
Benefits of Peer Assisted Learning
Student Participants
- Better understanding of course material
- Better grades
- Developing effective learning techniques
- Easier transition to university life
- Increased confidence
- Increased interpersonal skills
PAL Leader
- Consolidation of course material
- Increased confidence and interpersonal skills
- Developing employment experience
- Better grades
Lecturer
- Improved student outcomes
- Increased student engagement
- Quicker course feedback
- Better student grades
- Saved time in long term
Department & University
- Greater student retention
- Better student results
- Improved student experience
Contact Information
Michelle Malara
Coordinator, Academic and Tutoring Support Services
Instructional Building 5, Room 221
(732) 255-0400 Ext. 2381
michelle_malara@ocean.edu
Tracy Hill
Academic and Tutoring Support Services Specialist
Instructional Building 5, Room 201
(732) 255-0400 Ext. 7179
thill@ocean.edu