Ocean County College
Ocean County College (OCC) is a public community college in Ocean County, New Jersey. Its main campus is in Toms River. Other locations include the Southern Education Center in Manahawkin and over twenty off-campus sites throughout Ocean County.
OCC campus
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| Type | Two-year community college |
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| Established | 1964 |
| President | Jon H. Larson |
Academic staff | 217 (2013) |
| Students | 9,448 (2009) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Nickname | Vikings |
| Affiliations | MAISA, AAU |
| Website | www.ocean.edu |
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Notable alumni
The Russell Building
- Biggie Biggs (born 1974), professional wrestler[1]
- Danny Clinch (born 1964), photographer and film director
- Virginia E. Haines (born 1946), politician; serves on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders; served in the New Jersey General Assembly, 1992-1994; executive director of the New Jersey Lottery, 1994-2002[2]
- Richard O'Meara, brigadier general, United States Army
- Bruce Springsteen (born 1949), musician (non-graduate)
See also
- New Jersey County Colleges
References
- Adelizzi, Joe. "Biggs making right moves; Howell High School graduate preaches what he practives to aspiring wrestlers", Asbury Park Press, January 25, 2003. Accessed February 14, 2018. "Life took a sharp turn for Nick Podsvirow shortly after he graduated from Howell High School and entered Ocean County College in 1992. 'I was in the game room at OCC and I saw a sign about the Iron Mike Sharpe School of Wrestling (in Brick),' said Podsvirow, also known as Biggie Biggs, heavyweight champion of the Independent Wrestling Federation."
- Staff. "Haines picked to head lottery", Asbury Park Press, May 19, 1994. Accessed August 30, 2016. "Education: Graduated from Lakewood High School in 1964; attended Ocean County College."
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