current college catalog. - Ocean County College

Developmental Probation, Restriction
& Suspension
A. Developmental Probation - Math
Students failing to attain a minimum grade of "C" in the
mathematics developmental courses will be placed on
remedial probation.
1. FULL-TIME students are limited to 12 semester hours
and must re-enroll immediately in the developmental
course.
2. PART-TIME students must include the developmental
course as part of their course load in the next
semester in which they enroll.
B. Developmental Restriction - English
Students failing to attain a minimum grade of "C"
in English developmental courses will be placed on
developmental restriction. (Developmental restriction
takes priority over Developmental Probation).
1. Students placed on developmental restriction are
limited to a maximum credit load of 12-13 credits,
which must include the needed developmental
course. The remainder of courses must be selected
from the limited load list.
2. Students placed on developmental restriction who
fail to pass the developmental course on the next
attempt, are limited to 6-7 credits, which must include
the developmetnal course.
3. Students placed on developmetnal restriction who
fail to pass the developmental course after having
been limted to 6-7 credits, can onluy register for that
developmetnal course.
CENTER FOR
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)
A Center dedicated to student success, focusing on
the first year
At Ocean County College, we are committed to providing a
community that will maximize the potential for success for
every first year student. The faculty and staff are dedicated in
offering a solid academic foundation through active learning,
technology, innovative teaching, and diversified experiences
while promoting an environment that encourages student
involvement.
The Center for Academic Excellence is an integral part of the
OCC community, offering an array of services for students to
achieve academic success.
Academic Coaching
Coaching sessions assist students in strengthening academic
skills, improving study habits and developing organizational
skills. Sessions focus on topics such as goal setting, time
management, note taking, testing and stress management.
These sessions are open to all students in the fall and spring
semesters. Small groups meet in the Center for Academic
Excellence. To register, please call the CAE at 732-255-0400
ext. 2957.
Academic Skills - ACAD 155 Student Success
This course will assist students in building a solid foundation for
a successful college experience through development of critical
thinking, information literacy, interpersonal communication,
communication in an academic environment, and resource
acquisition. ACAD 155 is designed to meet three critical needs:
1) to engage the student in learning opportunities, both in and
out of the classroom, 2) to develop the appreciation of critical
thought among all disciplines, and 3) to improve the student/
faculty interactions at Ocean County College.
Disability Services
Disability Services provides academic adjustments for OCC
students with all types of disabilities. Students must contact
the CAE, complete an intake process including providing
documentation of a disability. An Accommodation Plan for
eligible students is developed in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Both full and part-time students,
including students attending distance learning classes, are
encouraged to inquire about disability services at 732-255-0456.
Academic advising is available for students with disabilities.
NJ Stars Enrichment Services
New Jersey Stars Enrichment Program, mandated by legislature,
is required for all NJ Stars students who do not earn a 3.0 GPA
during their first semester. Students in the Enrichment Program
are required to take our ACAD 155 Student Success course to
maintain their scholarship. The program also provides students
with valuable resources and services such as advising, course
scheduling, and tutoring to help NJ Stars students build a
foundation for success in college.
Peer Mentors
Peer Mentors assist first year students in striving for excellence in
their college endeavors at OCC by helping with orientation and
registration, providing information about campus and academic
supports, encouraging club and extracurricular involvement,
and presenting in the ACAD 155 course. Mentors develop their
own leadership and communication skills while focusing on the
needs of first year students at OCC.
Peer Tutors
Peer Tutors are available in various content areas, such as
mathematics, science, humanities, and social sciences. OCC
students, under the recommendation of faculty, are able to
become peer tutors and help students succeed in college. This
is a valuable experience for the tutors as well as the tutees.
Training and certification is available through the CAE/College
Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).
Testing Center
A placement test is required for all incoming first year students
to identify the appropriate college level in the areas of math
and English.
Office Information
Location: Library Building, Room 124
Phone: 732-255-0456
Fax: 732-864-3860
TTY/TDD & Voice: NJ Relay 711
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
16 Admissions & Academic Information
Ocean County College 2013-2014