Thursday, May 9, 2013
OCC second year student Nick Tyler to continue studying computer science after graduation this month
When Nick Tyler graduates from Ocean County College in Toms River, N.J. later this month, he'll do so with a dual mission in mind: continue his computer science studies at Kean University, then use his programming skills to make life easier for those with disabilities. For his efforts, Tyler has been chosen as Huffington Post's Greatest Person of the Day. Tyler, of Brick Township, N.J., relies on technology to help him navigate life on a daily basis to a much greater extent than most people. He was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which has resulted in his having limited control of his arms and legs, as well as his voice. "Since my muscles are affected, I have a difficult time being understood," he said, through a voice synthesizer …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ocean County College has also partnered with New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey to offer an Introduction to the Teaching Profession 24-hour program
Ocean County College is now taking registration for summer and fall classes. For summer courses, those interested in attending college can register until Sunday, May 19 for the first five-week and ten-week session. Classes start Monday, May 20. Registration for the second five-week and six-week sessions goes until Tuesday, June 25. Classes start Monday, Aug. 5. Ocean County College is also taking registration for fall courses, which start Wednesday, Sept. 4 and run for 15 weeks. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering. Students can register in-person Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays until 4 p.m. in the …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Women's basketball team among four finalists for "Together We R" award sponsored by Russell Athletic
Clicking "like" on a YouTube video could help Ocean County College's women's basketball team win national recognition for their efforts following Superstorm Sandy. The Vikings team, led by coach Dana Kovich, held their first practice this season on Oct. 27, 2012, just days before the storm hit. Since then, team members have participated in recovery efforts and turned a shaky start into a winning season, according to their video entry into the "Together We R" Team Award sponsored by Russell Athletic. Along with the Vikings, vying for the fans' choice are Cal State Fullerton, Purdue University and the University of Oklahoma, all of which have faced struggles this season. "These teams have had to go through difficulties that would set back …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Ocean County students could start degree program close to home
Ocean County College officials are hoping to forge an agreement with Fairleigh Dickinson University that will allow students to begin the process of earning a degree in Tourism and Hospitality locally. "We currently do not have a degree, per se, in hospitality and tourism," said Dr. Jianping Wang, President of Academic Affairs. OCC has been in talks with FDU to allow students to take the first two years of a hospitality and tourism program in Toms River, then transfer to FDU at a significant discount. FDU's hospitality and tourism program is number four in the nation, said Wang, "but their tuition is also very high." With room and board, tuition and fees top $40,000 per year at the Teaneck-based school. Under a potential partnership plan, …
College considers taking custodial services private
Custodial workers at Ocean County College on Tuesday called on the institution's Board of Trustees to reconsider a plan to eliminate their jobs and hire an outside contractor. "We have committed our lives and our careers at this college," said Thomas Zaborowski, who works the night shift. "We planned to end our careers here until last Wednesday when the rumors were confirmed." Zaborowski said the college privatizing custodial services won't mean "better labor," but will negatively affect the lives of long-time employees and their families. "I've been here for four years, two years as a reservist," said Ellen Parashis, another custodial employee who often works at night. "I couldn't wait to work here full time. I'm proud to be here." "You'…
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Monmouth U., Brookdale and Georgian Court also closed
Due to weather conditions, Ocean County College in Toms River is closed Monday and Tuesday. Also, Georgian Court University, in Lakewood, and Brookdale Community College, in Middletown, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. "If possible, residents should vacate on Sunday," Georgian Court states on its website. Monmouth University is also closed Monday and Tuesday. Ocean County College officials said they will decide tomorrow whether to close. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Atlantic Cape Community College are closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Rowan University, and Rider University are also closing Monday and Tuesday. An open house at Rider on Sunday is canceled. Rutgers University is still open; its website does not …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Benny Castillo reflects on a year spent teaching Afghans how to police their country
Benny Castillo says he has developed a new respect for the way Jersey drivers handle themselves on the roads. While we have issues with road rage and people driving like they need to get where they’re going yesterday, there is, on some level, rules that everyone follows, he says. That was definitely not the case in Afghanistan, where Castillo, an assistant professor of criminal justice at Ocean County College and former dean of its School of Social Science and Human Services, spent a year’s leave of absence from the college, trying to help train Afghans to be police officers in their country, and help bring some peace and stability to that war-torn country. “Over there, I saw stoplights but they were never on,” said Castillo, who retired …
Monday, September 24, 2012
Follow-up inspection receives positive response from Middle States committee, Larson says
Kean University has passed "a significant hurdle" in its bid to be reaccredited, Ocean County College President Jon H. Larson told the OCC Board of Trustees on Monday. "It isn't done until it's done," he told the trustees, "but they are on a positive track." Kean, which is partnering with Ocean County College on a program called Kean@Ocean that will allow students to complete a bachelor's or a master's program while taking all of their courses at OCC's Toms River campus, was put on probationary accreditation status this summer by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education for failing to meet four of the commission's 14 standards. Kean, which began undergoing its most recent accreditation review last year, was put on probation in June…
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Farahi pledges visit to Toms River campus this fall
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Letter as submitted from Dr. Dawood Farahi, President of Kean University, addressing Kean’s Middle States Accreditation. On September 1st, Kean University forwarded to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education an extensive and thorough monitoring report designed to demonstrate how the university complies with the Commission’s Characteristics of Excellence in Higher Education. More than 250 Kean faculty, administrators, staff and students participated in the development of this monitoring report and the assessment work that supports it—something that should make every member of the Kean and Kean/Ocean communities proud. For more information on the efforts we are making to meet all MSCI-IE accreditation standards, please go to the …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Kean University, which has partnered with OCC, has been threatened with a loss of accreditation if issues are not corrected
Officials from Ocean County College are scheduled to sit down today with officials from Kean University to discuss the warning Kean has received about a potential loss of accreditation. "We're meeting with Kean tomorrow," Carl V. Thulin, chairman of the OCC Board of Trustees, said after the trustees' meeting Monday at the college. "There is no reason why these issues cannot be addressed," OCC President Jon Larson said. "Our goal is to move it along." Kean, which has partnered with Ocean County College in the Kean@Ocean program to provide a direct path for OCC students to complete a four-year course of study at the community college's campus, has been placed on probation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. That partnership…
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1:10 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
For any of us who have ever found an excuse to fail...or worse yet, not try, we ned look no further than this story. Nick , it cannot be restated enough what a true inspiration and role model you are. We at Team Dawg take pride in the fact that we look to raise awareness and celebrate the true Everyday Heroes that exist in our society. You are the epitome of everything we stand for! Team Dawg … more ›