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President’s Report 2017

Contents Message from the President .................................................................................................................3 Mission/Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Campus Construction..............................................................................................................................6 Academic Outreach and Partnerships..............................................................................................8 e-Learning..................................................................................................................................................10 Training and Workforce Development.............................................................................................1 1 Academics ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Community Outreach............................................................................................................................ 14 Accolades................................................................................................................................................... 15 Athletics...................................................................................................................................................... 16 OCC Foundation...................................................................................................................................... 18 College Financials .................................................................................................................................. 22 Grants .........................................................................................................................................................20 College Facts ........................................................................................................................................... 24 They Proudly Serve ............................................................................................................................... 26 About Ocean County College ........................................................................................................... 27

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Message from the President

Since 1964, Ocean County College has been an outstanding institution, one that has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the citizens of Ocean County. Today, in 2017, OCC is not just one of the finest community colleges in New Jersey, but we have become a force to be reckoned with... nationally... and internationally.

In the past three years, OCC has celebrated the ten-year anniversary of our pioneering Kean OceanAlliance. Broken ground and dedicated new buildings. Hosted state-wide academic competitions and nationalsporting tournaments. STEM-ed the tide, preparing students to meet the demands of the future. And reachedacross county, state, and national boundaries, forming new educational alliances with global partners.

In the year 2000, I predicted that our future would be an ongoing voyage, limited only by our capacity to imagine, create, and reinvent. That prediction has come true. From new academic programs to community partnerships and worldwide outreach, OCC continues to blaze new paths. We are re-invigorated by our spirit of achievement.

After seventeen years at the helm, I can truly say that I am as excited today about our past successes and our future endeavors as I was in 2000. So, all hands on deck. We at Ocean County College are continuing to navigate our way, discovering opportunities for growth.

Jon H. Larson, Ph.D.President Ocean County College

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Mission/Vision

Mission Ocean County College, an innovative academic leader, provides affordable, student-centered, high quality educational

experiences that prepare and empower diverse learners to contribute to and succeed in global societies. OCC invests in and fosters academic, economic, and cultural excellence and ensures financial strength by generating new revenue streams,engaging in national and international university and corporate partnerships, and cultivating a technologically progressive and entrepreneurial spirit.

VISION Ocean County College will be the boldest, most creative, most innovative student-centered college in America.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES Ocean County College is student-focused: The success of our students is our priority.

� Proactive: Vigorously seek new opportunities for students in both existing and new markets using ingenuity and innovative thinking.

� Supportive: Guide, coach, and mentor one another to provide the best possible experience for students and enable them to achieve their full potential.

� Communicative: Articulate ideas and concerns, practice genuine listening before speaking, and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.

� Impartial: Remain open-minded and engage new initiatives with optimism and enthusiasm. � Positive: Remain congenial, practice empathy, and have fun. � Courageous: Act with discipline to maintain accountability while pursuing decisions based on evidence and

consensus. � Collaborative: Practice teamwork in all actions and decisions. � Trustworthy: Practice integrity and transparency in all actions. � Accountable: Commit to student success while delivering high performance and presenting results transparently.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS (2015-2020) 1. Craft and Execute Transformative Strategies 2. Build Resilience through Innovation, Reinvention, and New Programs 3. Strengthen Leadership at All Levels 4. Understand and Meet the Needs of Stakeholders 5. Create a Highly-Effective, Challenging, Supportive, and Sustainable Work Environment 6. Leverage Collaboration, Partnership, and Sharing 7. Continuously Improve Learning Support Processes and Practices 8. Leverage Information and Results


Campus Construction Ocean County College’s Ten-Year Facilities Master Plan, 2013-2023, has propelled the Toms River Campus further

along than could have been anticipated 53 years ago. OCC strives continually to augment the campus to improve the bigger picture and persist in realizing its primary ambition: to create an atmosphere where students are comfortable but challenged, happy, and fulfilled.

2013 Kean Ocean Gateway Building Grand Opening/Dedication

2014 Jon and Judith Larson Student Center Groundbreaking

2016 Jon and Judith Larson Student Center Grand Opening/Dedication

2016 Health Sciences Building Groundbreaking

2018 Performing Arts Academy Groundbreaking

2018 Instructional Building Renovation, projected opening

2018 Health Sciences Building, projected opening

2019-20 Performing Arts Academy, projected opening

JON AND JUDITH LARSON STUDENT CENTER � 56,000 square foot, two-story building � Energy efficient LEED-Silver designed � ADA friendly � Cafeteria, Premium Coffee Shop, Outdoor Patio � Activity, Club, and Conference Rooms; Student Lounges � Student Activity Room: Large screen TVs set up for gaming � “Quiet Study” Room � Entire building outfitted with multimedia capabilities � Architect: Blackney Hayes Architects, Philadelphia, PA � Construction Manager: Cambridge Construction Management, Clinton, NJ � General Contractor: Brockwell and Carrington Contractors, Inc., Towaco, NJ

HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING � 47,000 square foot, three-story building, designed in the shape of an “H” � ADA friendly � 3 Nursing Skills Labs with 30 hospital beds and training equipment � 4 Simulation (Sim) Labs with programmable mannequins that react to students’ actions � CPR Training Room � Phlebotomy Lab and Medical Coding Computer Lab � Continuing and Professional Education Lab with 7 Exam Rooms � Fitness Room � Public Wellness Center/Clinic with Reception/Waiting Area and 4 Exam Rooms � A path to connect the Lower Campus to the Upper Campus � Architect: Kimmel Bogrette Architects, Conshohocken, PA � Construction Manager: Cambridge Construction Management, Clinton, NJ � General Contractor: Hessert Construction Group, LLC, Marlton, NJ

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Academic Outreach and Partnerships Dedicated to education and community service, Ocean County College is an institution of integrity and national prominence. OCC has launched a number of initiatives to develop new certificates and degrees, as well as to strengthen existing programs.

PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY An $8 million donation from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation*, along with funding from the County of Ocean and

the State of New Jersey, will help construct a new building on OCC’s Main Campus to house the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) Performing Arts Academy (PAA).

The PAA is a specialized, public high school program that concentrates on the performing arts (dance, music, theatre) and serves students from all of Ocean County. Students enrolled at the PAA will be able to enroll at OCC, earn college credit, and have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.

� 57,000 square foot, two-story building � 10 Standard Classrooms � 4 Labs for Biology, Chemistry, Computers, and Physics � Vocal and Performance Classrooms with Private Practice Rooms � Sound, Lighting, Audio, and Costume Design Classrooms and Labs � Dance Studios � Dressing Rooms � Green Room � Black Box Theatre with 243 seats � Offices � ADA friendly � Architect: RSC Architects, Hackensack, NJ � Construction Manager: Cambridge Construction Mgmt., Clinton, NJ � General Contractor: TBD

OCC will direct the design and construction of the building in partnership with OCVTS, and the College will operate and maintain the building. The new facility will be shared by both schools, allowing expansion of College programs in the performing arts.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the faculty, staff, and students of Ocean County College, I want to express our deepest appreciation to the Grunin Foundation for its gift, which demonstrates a deep commitment to the education of Ocean County’s students, and to the County of Ocean for its generous support for this project. We are truly grateful to both and to our OCVTS partners in this venture. We look forward to a long, productive, and successful partnership.”

– President Jon H. Larson, Ph.D.

* The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation is a private family philanthropic fund based in Toms River. The goal of the Grunin Foundation is to make Ocean and Monmouth counties the regional template for quality of life and strong economic health through focused investment in healthcare, education, and the arts. The Foundation collaborates with and invests in innovative projects that can have a measurable impact and create meaningful, transformative change for the community.


Serving as a gateway to top quality schools, OCC develops agreements with prominent colleges and universities.

NJIT PARTNERSHIP New Jersey Institute of Technology and Ocean County College signed a joint

admission agreement designed to improve student access between the two higher education institutions. The agreement will enable OCC students completing an associate degree to continue their studies at NJIT toward a bachelor’s degree. Plans are also underway for NJIT to offer an upper-level course in electrical engineering principles at OCC in the near future.

“OCC is delighted to have entered into a joint agreement with NJIT to offer engineering and technology classes on the OCC campus. The agreement will enhance student access to outstanding STEM courses and will allow students to seamlessly transfer.”


THOMAS EDISON PARTNERSHIP OCC strives to make its articulation agreements a seamless transfer for students

pursuing an online bachelor’s degree. Among its many online articulation agreements, Ocean County College and Thomas Edison State University have engaged in a 90-credit transfer agreement that allows students to complete an additional 30 credits at OCC after completing an associate degree. By transferring a total of 90 credits to Thomas Edison, students are able to complete a quality Bachelor’s degree for less than $20,000.

KEAN OCEAN ALLIANCE Kean Ocean, an innovative partnership between Ocean County College and

Kean University, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2016. The first such partnership of its kind in New Jersey, Kean Ocean has become a model for the current trend in higher education toward cooperation and collaboration between community colleges and four-year institutions. Located on OCC’s Toms River Campus, Kean Ocean offers easy access and an affordable path for OCC graduates to complete a Kean University bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.

“Our partnership with Kean University has flourished over the past decade. OCC and Kean can be justly proud of this achievement, which makes affordable, world-class higher education accessible in Ocean County and the surrounding communities on the Jersey Shore.”



Academic Outreach and Partnerships: e-Learning/Ocean Online OCC’s national and international footprint continues to expand.

Far East • China � MyWay

Latin America • Dominican Republic � Catolica Universidad � Global Foundation for Democracy and Development � Instituto Technico Superior Comunitario

Middle East • Cairo, Egypt � Ahram Canadian University � Ain Shams University � Arab Academy for Banking and Finance � Arab Academy for Science and Maritime Transport � IMI Training and Management Institute � Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

North America • United States � Colorado State University Global Campus � Hudson County Community College � Northeastern University � Rosetta Stone

Industrial Employee Preferred Provider � Kaiser Permanente (Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust)

National Member � State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)


Employee Training and Workforce Development The OCC Department of Continuing and Professional Education’s Business Engagement works with large and small

public entities and private employers to provide training for employees and management in a variety of areas. Training can be customized to an employer’s individual needs and, in many cases, is grant funded and tuition free.

Partnerships � Basic Skills and Employability Skills Workforce Training Program - a partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor

and Workforce Development, New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and New Jersey Council of County Colleges � Brookdale Community College and Ocean County Vocational Technical Workforce Development Welding Training Program

Training Provided to Public, Private, and Non-Profit Organizations � Accredited Home Elevator Manufacturing, Barnegat � Ocean County Board of Realtors, Toms River � Gables Restaurant, Beach Haven � Ocean County Library, Toms River � Jersey Shore Girl Scouts, Toms River � Ocean County Utilities Authority, Bayville � McDonald’s, Toms River Franchises � Ocean Salon Systems, Lakewood � Ocean, Inc., Toms River � SS Dental, Lakewood

Academics


SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

Ocean County College is promoting STEM programs to encourage more students to graduate and work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

OCC has been reaching out to middle/high school students in Ocean County and throughout New Jersey. OCC hosted:� South Jersey Junior Science Symposium through a grant from the Junior Science and Humanities Symposia funded by the U.S.

Department of Defense; � STEM Workshops for Toms River High School South juniors as part of the STEM Academy grant funded by Investors Bank; � Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Mini-Engineering Academy with Neptune High School; � Math Counts Middle School Mathematics Competition sponsored by the Ocean County Society of Professional Engineers.

In addition, OCC students have been busy with a variety of STEM activities:� Makers Club built and demonstrated a 3-D printer; � Environmental Club and Makers Club collaborated for an aquaponics project to grow flowers and vegetables without soil; � Music Club and Makers Club demonstrated the magic of “Makey Makey,” using the power of electricity/technology to make

conductive surfaces (e.g., tin foil) resonate music; � American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges competition featured 36 OCC students, 11 of whom were women; � Future Health Professionals’ State Leadership Conference saw OCC students win first, second, and fourth place awards.

HOSPITALITY, RECREATION, AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT OCC is centrally located within the beach counties of Ocean, Monmouth, and Atlantic. The College is the gateway to New

Jersey tourism, which offers tremendous job opportunities for our students. As a developing industry, the need for educated,skilled employees is in demand and is expected to continue to grow not only in Ocean County, but statewide, nationally, and internationally. It was only natural for the College to develop a new Associate in Science degree in Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management (HRTM). OCC’s new associate degree program provides a business planning foundation that examines industry trends, consumer behavior, guest services, and other factors that influence HRTM development and promotion.

PERFORMING ARTS Many students long for a career in dance, music, or theatre but are uncertain what they can do with a degree in performing

arts. With OCC’s Associate in Arts degree in Performing Arts, students receive a well-rounded education that will help them hone their craft and allow them to perform, teach in a public/private school, or open their own studio. In addition, the degree can translate into fields such as health and wellness; business, marketing, and public relations; history and library science;museum and arts administration; and counseling, psychology, and social services. OCC’s performing arts program stresses creative expression through artistic collaboration between faculty and students, as well as provides guest artist master classes,study abroad programs, and performing arts scholarships.


Community Outreach Center for Peace, Genocide, and Holocaust Studiespromotes education for awareness, compassion, and remembrance. � Armenians: Rupture, Continuity, and Triumph � Christian Genocide in the Middle East � Holocaust Remembrance Week � Kristallnacht Remembered � Religious Conflict Series

Global Education Committee promotes events that heighten understanding of the interconnectedness of diverse cultures and nations and fosters a college climate of global citizenry.� Global Education for Girls � Irish Heritage Celebration � Italian Heritage Celebration � Global Education Week

History Club provides a forum for students interested in the discussion and study of history and runs a variety of trips and community service projects.� Battlefields of Europe Travel Seminar � Food Drives � Trip to Boston � Trip to Washington, DC

Governmental Affairs Institute promotes events that expose the campus and community to contemporary topics of the day.� Col. Martin Klein, US Army, Military Service, Patriotism,

and the Honor of Service � Congressman Tom MacArthur, Government and Politics:

What You Need to Know � First Annual Mayors Panel � Polygraphs and the Court: Admissible or Not? � Substance Abuse Summit: Prevention and Recovery � U.S. Census – What Happens and Why It’s So Important

Townsquare Media partnered with OCC to host “Hometown Heroin: A Townsquare Tonight Town Hall Event” in the Grunin Center. The one-hour program was streamed live on radio station WOBM-FM and My Beach Radio along with the College’s website and TV station Ocean TV20.

Accolades


NURSING ACCREDITATION Ocean County College’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences was reaccredited by the Accreditation Commission for

Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Commission’s evaluators interviewed faculty, staff, administrators, and students, toured the campus, and visited classes, labs, and clinical sites. The site visitors found OCC’s program to be in compliance with all ACEN standards and specifically remarked positively on the faculty, OCC’s mission, college-wide support for the Nursing Program,the campus, assessment methods, and positive outcomes. An identified area of strength was the support the College shows the Nursing faculty through the ability to earn a Ph.D. in Nursing Education Leadership at Kean University here on campus. The Commission did not find any areas needing development. The Nursing Program has been reaccredited for eight years, which is the maximum time frame.

STATEWIDE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN WINS AWARD OCC was recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) for its multimedia

“Affordability Campaign.” The innovative cost-comparison advertising campaign states in direct language the cost of a collegeeducation within New Jersey, comparing the two-year community college partnership (with transfer to a four-year stateinstitution) to starting an education at a four-year institution. The all-encompassing campaign included radio, TV, print, web,and social media. OCC’s College Relations Office worked with the New Jersey firm, Success Communications Group, whichdesigned and produced the campaign. Market research showed a majority of students surveyed were familiar with the onlinecampaign (web/social media). Based on the feedback, the online portion of the campaign continued throughout spring/summer 2017.


Athletics

Women’s Soccer National Championships Ocean County College was selected as the host site for the 2014, 2015, and 2016 National Junior College Athletic

Association (NJCAA) Division III Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournaments. These prestigious events brought eight of the top women’s soccer teams from around the country to the College’s Ocean County Stadium for a four-day tournament each year. It is well known throughout the region that OCC has some of the finest athletic facilities in New Jersey, the Garden State Athletic Conference, and NJCAA Region XIX.

Athletic Hall of Fame OCC honored seven outstanding alumni-athletes at the OCC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. The

Athletic Hall of Fame honors distinguished OCC alumni-athletes, former coaches, and others whose achievements have had a significant impact on the College’s athletic program. The 2016 inductees are: Craig Bessinger ’75 (Wrestling/Cross Country ’74’75), Maggie Chussler McDuffee (Soccer ’04-’05), Beth Root Ganley (Soccer ’04-’05), Andrew Hawtin (Soccer ’03-’04), Jennifer Nelson ’10 (Cross Country ’09), Brian Waldron ’05 (Soccer ’03-’04), and Kevin Waldron ’07 (Basketball ’05-’07).

Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame Nine outstanding sailors had their names entered into the Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame (BBSHF), Class of 2016.

Proceeds from the induction ceremony were used to support the OCC Sailing Program. The BBSHF promotes and preserves the area’s maritime heritage by recognizing individuals whose accomplishments on the water and/or on shore have significantly enhanced Barnegat Bay’s maritime character and strengthened its status as a maritime center. The 2016 inductees are: Robert “Bob” Adams, F. Thompson Brooks, John and Gretchen Coyle, Dr. William W. “Bill” Fortenbaugh, Nelson H. Hartranft, Erik Johnson, Terry Kempton, and Paul N. Smith.


OCC Foundation 100 Women Campaign

In May 2017, the Ocean County College Foundation’s 100 Women Campaign held a leadHERship Symposium to celebrate the two-year anniversary of this exciting program. The Campaign brings together dynamic, innovative, and accomplished women who support each others’ lives and career goals, share their insights and experiences, and encourage education. Since its inception, over 100 incredible community leaders have been recruited, over $21,000 in direct scholarship support has been provided, and over 50 students have participated in the mentoring program.

OceanFirst Continues Support The OCC Foundation received a grant of $50,000 for student scholarships from OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River. The

grant provided 50 scholarships in the fall 2016 semester to full-time freshmen who graduated from high schools in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Scholarship recipients each received $1,000 awards. Since the creation of the scholarship program in 2010,OceanFirst Foundation has generously provided the College with $350,000 in direct scholarship support, which is a critical factor for so many students as they begin their educational journies. The generosity of OceanFirst Foundation helps to remove financial barriers and makes it possible for students to receive a high quality education.

Foundation Scholarships The Ocean County College Foundation is dedicated to the development of the College through scholarships, endowments,

and capital and special projects. Incorporated in October 1965, the Foundation has raised and awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to students and has provided financial support to a number of programs benefitting the OCC community. In fact,since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $14 million in support.

The Foundation strives to: � Make higher education accessible to all Ocean County residents attending OCC through scholarships, awards, or loans; � Enhance the environment of student services, career courses, and academic programs; and � Provide support for enrichment programs that benefit OCC students and the community.

By the Numbers ( July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017)

Total Number of Scholarships Awarded Total Amount of Scholarships Awarded

678 $538,562

SPECIAL EVENTS - Net Proceeds Raised 2016 Golf Outing 2017 “Hotel California” Benefit Concert 2017 Foundation Scholarship Celebration

Sub-Total

$50,485$25,277

$200,171$275,933

DONATIONS 100 Women Campaign Donations OceanFirst Foundation Donation Other Donations

Sub-Total Donations

$15,400$50,000

$182,873$248,273

GRAND TOTAL $524,206


100 Women Campaign 2017 Scholarship Celebration

OceanFirst Foundation Check Presentation 2017 Golf Outing


College Financials

A primary guiding principle of Ocean County College is to ensure the financial integrity of the institution through strong financial management and accurate financial accounting. Fiscal management at the College is focused on serving our primary stakeholders, our current students, while planning for future strategic priorities.

The three main sources of revenue are student tuition and fees, appropriations from the County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey support. Tuition rates at OCC remain one of the lowest in the New Jersey community college sector. The County of Ocean has been a strong supporter of the College, increasing its support in FY2017 to almost $15 million, 19% of total revenue. The State’s annual appropriation remained level at close to $7.4 million, representing approximately 10% of total revenue.

Like most community colleges in New Jersey, enrollment at the College has declined for the past few years; however, OCC turned the corner in FY2017 and realized a small increase. More growth is projected in the near term future, particularly online. The College continues to expand e-Learning programming and now offers 14 fully online associate degree programs and 11 certificate programs. In FY2017, approximately 21% of total college credits were delivered via the online learning format. The program emphasizes quality and retention; it is designed to allow the College to grow without expanding the physical campus.

As part of the strategy related to enrollment management, OCC is investing in projects to increase retention as well as enrollment.A prime example is the One-Stop Shop, or the HUB, which is being developed to answer the need to provide student services in one location. The online HUB debuted in 2017, and the physical HUB is expected to open in the Administration Building in early 2018.

The College continues to focus on generating new streams of net revenue via partnerships. These funds will be used to keep the cost of education as low as possible for the residents of Ocean County. Funding will also be reinvested in the campus to avoid burdening taxpayers or students with debt in the future. These are the reasons OCC is pursuing educational opportunities overseas. One such opportunity is the partnership with Ain Shams University (ASU) in Egypt. Since November 2015, OCC, ASU, and Kean University have operated a collaborative program that enables students in Egypt to enter a dual-degree program in which they engage in OCC courses while enrolled at ASU. It is expected that this partnership will grow significantly in the near term future, providing a boost in net revenues.

OCC has been increasingly successful in securing several federal and state grants, including the Student Support Services Program (TRIO) grant and a consortium award submitted under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grants program. These grant programs provide support services to students in order to ensure both academic and career success (see page 22).

Fine arts programming at OCC continues to benefit from a $3.75 million long-term restricted pledge from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation in FY2014, with an additional $2 million going to the OCC Foundation. The revitalization of the arts on campus led to an agreement with the Ocean County Vocational Technical School that will bring a performing arts high school to the OCC campus in 2019 (see page 8).

In FY2017, the Larson Student Center capital project was completed. Revitalization of the campus continued with the construction of a new Health Sciences Building and a complete renewal of the Instructional Building. Capital funding was secured for these projects; there is no associated debt, allowing the operating budget to remain primarily dedicated to current operations.

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Grants

State Appropriations

County Appropriations

Auxiliary

Capital Grants

Other

Tuition & Fees

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Institutional Support

Academic Support

Operation/ Maintenance Plant

Depreciation

Auxiliary Operations

Public Service

Student Services

Scholarships & Student Aid

Instruction


Fiscal year 2017 expenditures and revenues

FY2017 Total Expenditures

Instruction .................................................... 27% Institutional Support..................................... 18%Academic Support ........................................ 16%Operation/Maintenance Plant ...................... 13%Depreciation ................................................. 5% Auxiliary Operations..................................... 3% Public Service................................................ 2% Student Services............................................ 9% Scholarships/Student Aid ............................. 7%

FY2017 Total Revenue

Tuition/Fees.................................................. 47%Grants........................................................... 3% State Appropriations..................................... 10%County Appropriations................................. 19%Auxiliary ....................................................... 2% Capital Grants .............................................. 16%Other ............................................................ 3%

Grants

State Appropriations

County Appropriations

Auxiliary

Capital Grants Other

Tuition/Fees

Institutional Support

Academic Support

Operation/ Maintenance Plant

Depreciation

Auxiliary Operations

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Student Services

Scholarships/ Student Aid

Instruction


Grants OCC has been increasingly successful in securing federal, state, county, and foundation grants. In FY2016-2017, the College

was awarded more than $1.4 million. These grants and programs provide support services to students in order to ensure both academic and career success.

FEDERAL GRANTS US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Junior Science Symposium – Academy of Applied Sciences (SJJSS) ...................................................................$27,400

US Department of EducationUndergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs - Middle East Center (MEC) ............$168,629

US Department of Education/NJ Department of EducationPerkins Career and Technical Education Improvement .....................................................................................$382,572

US Department of Education TRIO Grant Student Support Services - a $1.1 million grant disbursed equally over five years .............................................$226,600

US Department of Health and Human Services/NJ Department of Children and Families:Social Services Block Grant - Superstorm Sandy Displaced Homemakers ........................................................$57,264

US Department of LaborTrade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training - a consortium grant to expand healthcare career-training programs. Over four years (2015-2019), OCC’s share is over $860,000 ...................$286,322

US Environmental Protection Agency: National Estuary Program - Barnegat Bay Partnership ...................$726,352

National Endowment for the Arts - Arts Engagement in American CommunitiesGrunin Center, The Telling Project for Veterans (Disbursed FY17-18) ..................................................................$10,000

Sub-Total: $1,885,139

STATE GRANTS NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development - HSEA Testing Center .............................................$50,120

NJ College Access Challenge GrantCollege Readiness Now........................................................................................................................................$49,675College Credit Now .............................................................................................................................................$40,000

NJ Commission on Higher Education - Educational Opportunity Fund ........................................................$143,849

NJ Department of Children and Families - Displaced Homemakers...........................................................$ 78,170

Sub-Total: $361,814


COUNTY GRANTS Ocean County PIC - Rutgers TEEM Gateway ..................................................................................................$28,560

Ocean County Cultural and Heritage CommissionOCC Repertory Theatre Company, Dancing at Lughnasa ......................................................................................$8,000

Sub-Total: $36,560

FOUNDATION GRANTS OceanFirst Foundation - Grunin Center, Brundibar ............................................................................................$5,000

Investors Foundation - (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)STEM Academy - $50,000 disbursed equally over two years...............................................................................$25,000

Santander Universities SOL - Access and Student Development Program for Lakewood High School ...........$50,000

Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation - Grunin Center, Du Temps Antan.....................................................................$1,000

Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation - Grunin Center, The Church Sisters (Disbursed FY17-18) ...............................$1,800

Sub-Total: $82,800

TOTALS Federal Grants Sub-Total...........................................................................................................................$1,885,139 State Grants Sub-Total ...............................................................................................................................$ 361,814 County Grants Sub-Total ...........................................................................................................................$ 36,560 Foundation Grants Sub-Total ...................................................................................................................$ 82,800 Grand Total ..................................................................................................................................................$2,366,313


College Facts

APPROVAL State of NJ, Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

ACCREDITATION Middle States Commission on Higher EducationAccreditation Commission for Education and Nursing

MEMBERSHIP American Association of Community and Junior CollegesAmerican Council on Education American Association for Paralegal EducationMiddle States Association of Colleges and SchoolsNew Jersey Association of Colleges and UniversitiesNew Jersey Council of County Colleges

ENROLLMENT Fall 2016: 8,652 students

GRADUATION OCC Class of 2016: 1,607 associate degrees awarded

ALUMNI 40,730 graduates

LOCATIONS Main Campus, Toms River, NJSouthern Education Center, Manahawkin, NJA dozen off-campus sites throughout Ocean County

PROGRAMS � Degree and Certificate � Credit and Noncredit � Transfer and Honors � Career and Licensing � Business Education Training � Continuing and Professional Education � Traditional Classroom and Online

What do OCC students study?

...a sampling of 2016 Academic Program enrollment:

19 Global Studies

37 Performing Arts

146 General Studies - Math

328 Nursing

498 Business Administration

3,138 Liberal Arts

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DEGREES Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Science (AS)Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

STUDENT PROFILE (Fall 2016)

Female: 56% | Male: 44% Average Age: 23.3 years

African American................................. 5% Alaskan Native/American Indian ................................. 0% White .................................................... 72% Asian ................................................... 2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ............ 0%Hispanic/Latino ................................. 12% Unknown................................................. 5% Two or More Races .............................. 3% Non-Resident Aliens............................... 2%

44% male

F/T & P/T

56% female F/T & P/T

70% of students

are age 18-24 F/T & P/T

Other Asian 2 or More Races Black Undeclared White Other = Non-Resident Alien, American Indian/Alaskan, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

12% Hispanic

– the fastest growing

group over 5-year span

(2012-16)


They Proudly Serve

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees provides leadership; develops policy for the College; approves the College’s philosophy, mission, and goals;

and oversees the institution’s performance. The Board approves admission standards, degree requirements, and academic programs; determines tuition and fees; establishes budgets and capital initiatives; approves plans, contracts, and expenditures; and invests funds. In addition, the Board approves all personnel actions, including hiring and evaluating the President.

Carl “Van” Thulin, Jr., Chair Linda L. Novak, Vice Chair Jerry J. Dasti, Treasurer Stephan R. Leone, SecretaryDr. Judith DeStefano-Anen Frank J. Dupignac, Jr.Robert A. Fall Thomas E. Monahan Joanne Pehlivanian John A. Peterson, Jr.Joseph E. TeichmanMelanie Fernandez, Student/Alumni Representative 2017-2018Jack Sahradnik, Counsel

OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS A five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders governs Ocean County and is elected at-large by the registered voters of the county’s

33 municipalities. The Freeholders have a long history of dedication and support to Ocean County College and are responsible for appointing eight of the twelve members of the College’s Board of Trustees.

Joseph H. Vicari, Director Gerry P. Little, Deputy DirectorJohn C. Bartlett Jr., Liaison to OCC Virginia E. HainesJohn P. Kelly

THE PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP TEAM Jon H. Larson, Ph.D., President Sara Winchester, Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration Gerald Racioppi, Vice President of Student Affairs Joseph Konopka, Ph. D., Senior Aide to the President Hatem Akl, Chief Information Officer Tracey Donaldson, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Matthew Kennedy, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Alexa Beshara-Blauth, Executive Director of Institutional Planning Thomas Gialanella, Director of School Relations Connie Bello, Assistant to the President/Secretary to the Board of Trustees


About Ocean County College For more than 50 years, Ocean County College has provided area residents with the opportunity to benefit from

higher education. A public two-year community college sponsored by Ocean County, the State of New Jersey, and the students of Ocean County College, the College is located on 275 picturesque acres in the beautiful county seat of Toms River, NJ. A publicly supported, comprehensive, open admissions institution, Ocean County College is committed to providing high quality, postsecondary associate degree and certificate programs, and other learning opportunities on

its Main Campus in Toms River, at the College’s Southern Education Center in Manahawkin, and at off-campus sites located throughout Ocean County.

Ocean County College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex,national origin, age, religion, veteran’s status, marital status, or handicap. This institution

complies with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

2017 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Published by the Office of College Relations

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