In 1962, the state of New Jersey enacted the County College Act, empowering its counties to establish colleges and providing partial financial support for these colleges.[2] Ocean County College was established by the Ocean CountyBoard of Chosen Freeholders in January 1964 following a 1963 public referendum, and classes were first offered in the fall of 1964.[3]
The school's president is Pamela Monaco, who took office in July 2023, succeeding Jon H. Larson.[4]
OCC offers associate degrees in science, arts, and applied science. In 2019, these degrees were represented within a graduating class of 1,500 students with percentages of 54%, 36% and 10%, respectively.[5] It also offers certificate studies in more than 40 different areas as well as a continuing education program. A total of 8,171 students were enrolled in the fall semester of 2019.[6]
^"Dr. Pamela Monaco Named Next President of Ocean County College", Ocean County College, December 9, 2022. Accessed February 5, 2024. "The Ocean County College Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. Pamela Monaco has been selected as the next president of Ocean County College. Dr. Monaco currently serves as the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago, Illinois. She will join OCC on July 1, 2023.... Dr. Monaco will succeed OCC’s President Jon H. Larson, who announced in April that he will step away from his role at the end of June 2023."
^Henry, Big Joe."NJ’s Danny Clinch: Love of music shines through in his awe-inspiring photos",WKXW, March 19, 2023. Accessed October 30, 2025. "Danny was born and raised here in New Jersey, a graduate of Toms River East High School. After high school he attended Ocean County College then headed to the New England School of Photography."
