OCC Pursuing Tourism Degree Partnership With FDU

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, …

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Hurricane Sandy

UPDATE: OCC Closing Mon. and Tues.

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 …

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Seniors Net Art Awards

OCC presenters garner attention in variety of art mediums

Several local seniors will receive accolades from the Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Contest next week. The Award Reception for the Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Contest will be held on Friday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor.  Eight Ocean County residents will be honored at the closing award reception. Non-Professional Division: Professional Division: These eight local artists previously participated in the 36th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit, sponsored by Ocean County College’s Office of Resource Development, Office of College Relations, Senior Art Advisory Committee, and the Arts & Community Center; along with the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, Ocean County Board of …

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Updated: Buckwald Drive Reopens after October Closure

Closures in place for electrical work

Editor's Note: The story is updated with both lanes of Buckwald now open for traffic this morning. A main thorofare for Ocean County College and shortcut between Church and Hooper avenues reopened after about two weeks of construction. Buckwald Drive, closed for electrical repairs, had for most of October seen both lanes closed for the project. College Drive was the only entrance to Ocean County College while Buckwald was shuttered. Through Oct. 5, both lanes of the north-south road were closed, creating reported backups and heavy volume along Hooper Avenue between College Drive and Yorktowne Boulevard through Silverton. On Oct. 12, the road was expected to be open, according to the county roads department. Buckwald and Hooper are both …

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Gallery Exhibits at Ocean County College

Monthly exhibit schedule

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Buckwald To Close Through Oct. 15

College embarking on electrical project, lane closures in place starting Sept. 24

Travelers to Ocean County College and H. George Buckwald Drive will find detours in place starting Sept. 24, as lane and road closures will begin for a new electrical service to the campus, officials said. Starting Monday, Sept. 24 and ending Friday, Oct. 5 both lanes of Buckwald Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for new electric service to the campus. All vehicular traffic must enter and exit the college using College Drive for the duration of the work. Starting Monday, Oct. 8 and ending Friday, Oct. 12 the northbound lane of Buckwald Drive (from the College toward Church Road) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. so the new college electrical service can continue to be …

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52 Weeks of Unemployment

College Grads Face Greater Competition for Jobs

Report shows employers plan to hire 10.2 percent more college grads this year.

As the unemployed continue to search for jobs, joining them this May and June will be new graduates, hopeful their new degrees will lead to employment in a chosen field. What will both sets of job-hunters face in the months ahead? A recent report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) positively shows that the hiring environment is improving. Employers plan to hire 10.2 percent more college grads this year. However, nearly 33 applicants are expected to apply for each open position. That's a worse picture than last year, when each opening had 21 applicants vying for it, according to the NACE. And the competition will be stiff — especially in New Jersey, which has a higher percent of adults with college degrees (34.6 …

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Student Awards Night At OCC

Scholarships, awards bestowed this week

As reported by RoseAnn D'Urso, Ocean County College Public Relations staff: Ocean County College presented awards to outstanding students at its 45th Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 23, in the Arts and Community Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. The awards recipients are: Career, Employment & Counseling Services Award (Donated by the Career, Employment & Counseling Services Department): $200 is awarded to a graduating student who diligently worked on their career, academic, and life goals.  Recipient: Katlyn P. Heid (Toms River) Charles J. Abeles Memorial Award: $100 is awarded to a student demonstrating outstanding aptitude in Languages, Literature, or Philosophy.  Recipient: Rebecca M. Roberts (Lanoka …

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