current college catalog. - Ocean County College

Student affairs division
The central focus of Student Affairs Division is the commitment
to student development through the promotion of learning
environments that encourage and challenge the full development
of the whole student. Fundamental to student development is
the belief that students change, grow and move toward selffulfillment
and responsible social development.
Student Affairs provides many professional support systems to
meet the needs of a diverse student population. The offices of
the division are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Monday through
Thursday and from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Friday. (Summer hours
may vary).
Orientation for New Students
An Orientation Program prior to the beginning of classes for all
new students is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs.
This program provides an opportunity for all new first year
students to become acquainted with the objectives and physical
facilities of the college, the services offered within Student
Affairs Division, and to confer with academic advisors.
academic ADVISing center
The Academic Advising Center is an integral part of the Ocean
County College mission. Our primary purpose is to assist
students in accomplishing their academic, career, and lifelong
learning goals. Throughout this process, emphasis is placed on
the uniqueness of each individual.
Making well-informed decisions about college is an important
part of each student’s responsibility. The Academic Advising
Center helps students understand Placement Test results, select
a degree program, understand college policies and procedures,
and identify transfer options. Students are encouraged to
work with their academic departments, meet with faculty or
administrative advisors, and use WebAdvisor, an online tool,
in their educational planning. WebAdvisor allows students to
search and register for classes, check grades, and complete a
program evaluation of degree requirements. By developing a
sound educational plan, students can achieve their short- and
long-term goals.
All new full-time students are required to attend OCC’s
comprehensive New Student Orientation Program. During
the program, students will talk with an academic advisor about
their goals, choose a degree program, design their own class
schedule, learn about sports, clubs and organizations, and take
a tour of the campus. The program is designed to enhance new
student success.
The Academic Advising Center strives to provide students
with the chance to grow and broaden their perspectives
in a supportive and understanding environment. Students
are actively encouraged to use online resources to gather
information regarding career exploration, transfer options
to four-year colleges, universities, graduate and professional
schools as well as scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Transfer Information
The Academic Advising Center offers Transfer Workshops
throughout the year to teach students how to use online
application and transfer tools to develop a plan for transfer.
Ocean County College is a partner in NJ Transfer, a web-based
guide for transfer between two-year and four-year New Jersey
colleges and universities. Students can access consistent and
reliable information through the college planning, enrollment,
and transfer decision-making process. Visit NJ Transfer at
www.njtransfer.org.
Career, Employment &
Counseling Services
Individual, small group, and online services are offered to
students, alumni and community members, designed to help
individuals increase their knowledge and understanding to
make good career, education and life decisions, and to lead
satisfied and productive lives. In addition, an individual needs
to consider what the growth occupations are, what education
and training are required, and where these jobs are located.
Lifestyle issues such as family, children, where to live, and what
one desires in life are also considered. All of these issues are
explored during discussions with career counselors. Career
assessments are offered to supplement the career counseling.
For job seekers, information is provided on resumes,
interviewing skills, and job search strategies. A listing of part
time and full time positions with local employers is maintained
both in the Career Center and on our web page. Recruiting
employers are on campus throughout the semester. A Job Fair
is held at least once a year, featuring a number of recruiting
employers. Notices of Internship opportunities with employers
are also maintained at the Career Center.
Online services include a seven (7) step career and education
decision-making process, career assessment, and resources. Call
732-255-0400 extension 2945 for more information about career
and employment services. For career and employment information
and resources, visit our web page at www.ocean.edu/career.htm.
Personal, social and/or emotional concerns often interfere with
academic success and learning. Students with many strengths
and resources may still experience difficulties that impact their
ability to set and achieve goals. These issues may be resolved
through confidential counseling sessions, which are provided
by trained professional counselors. Counseling is provided on
both the Toms River and Manahawkin Campuses.
Please call Counseling Services at 732-255-0348 or 732-255-0400
extension 2941 for more information.
Bookstore
The Bookstore is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to
7:00pm and Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Hours are extended
during the beginning of each semester to include one Saturday
from 8:30am to 12:00pm. During the summer semester and
semester break the bookstore is open Monday through Friday
from 8:30am to 4:00pm. On Fridays, mid-June to mid-August, the
bookstore closes at 3:00pm.
In addition to textbooks, the store offers a wide variety of such
products as sportswear, school supplies, computers, insignia
items, greeting cards, toys, novelty gifts, Starbucks Coffee etc.
(See page 22 for estimated costs for textbooks).
Please visit our website to order your books, school supplies,
sportswear, and gifts. These items can be sent directly to your
home via UPS. You can reach us at www.bookstore.ocean.edu.
Special hours are posted on the Bookstore website calendar.
The Bookstore recognizes that books are expensive; therefore,
we offer a rewards program called Viking Bucks, that enables
students to save money.
O.C.E.A.N., INC. KIDS Child
Development Center
The Ocean Community Economic Now’s Childcare Center is
located on the Ocean County College campus via Lot 2, next to the
tennis courts. This service; available to all OCC students, employees
and the surrounding Ocean County community, provides quality
childcare with an early childhood development curriculum and
Head Start Program.
For more information, call O.C.E.A.N. Inc. at 732-244-5333.
732-255-0400 • www.ocean.edu Student Services
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