Ocean County College

In 1962, the state of New Jersey enacted the County College Act, empowering its counties to establish colleges and providing partial financial support for these colleges. [ 2 ] Ocean County College was established by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders in January 1964 following a 1963 public referendum, and classes were first offered in the fall of 1964. [ 3 ] The school's president is Pamela Monaco, who took office in July 2023, succeeding Jon H. Larson. [ 4 ]

OCC offers associate degrees in science, arts, and applied science. In 2019, these degrees were represented within a graduating class of 1,500 students with percentages of 54%, 36% and 10%, respectively. [ 5 ] It also offers certificate studies in more than 40 different areas as well as a continuing education program. A total of 8,171 students were enrolled in the fall semester of 2019. [ 6 ]

Faculty, staff and trustees Leonard Lomell (1920–2011), United States Army ranger awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action during World War II ; former trustee [ 7 ] Richard O'Meara , brigadier general, United States Army; instructor [ 8 ]

The Russell Building See also: Category:Ocean County College alumni Mike Bucci (born 1972), professional wrestler Danny Clinch (born 1964), photographer and film director [ 9 ] Virginia E. Haines (born 1946), politician who serves on the Ocean County Board of County Commissioners ; served in the New Jersey General Assembly , 1992–1994; executive director of the New Jersey Lottery , 1994-2002 [ 10 ] Bruce Springsteen (born 1949), musician (non-graduate) [ 11 ]