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NEWSLETTER FOR OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE’S EOF PROGRAM EOF I AM EOF! The EOF staff is looking for standout students to promote what it means to be an EOF student at Ocean County College. Students who follow the EOF program requirements, carry a solid GPA, possesses leadership qualities, and may be involved in a club and/or athletics will be considered in a feature article. With consent, chosen EOF students will be interviewed and photographed to be used in future EOF recruitment materials. Know Someone Who Might Be Eligible for EOF? Think you have a friend, family member, co-worker, or acquaintance that may be eligible for the EOF Program? Let us know! We are always looking for passionate, engaged students to join our EOF program. First Year Seminar Teams Up with Habitat Ocean County College’s EOF First Year Seminar, a three-day event for new students, is designed to orient new EOF students to program requirements, teach academic skills, meet other new students, and encourage a sense of community at OCC and with the surrounding area. This year, the program concluded with a community service event with Habitat for Humanity of Toms River. EOF students were split among two locations. Group #1 worked hard as a team to clean and landscape a yard for a group home for adults with disabilities. EOF students got down and dirty picking weeds, cleaning gutters, mulching, cutting grass and even resealing a driveway. Group #2 built a new shed for a family who desperately needed it. Students collaborated with Habitat staff to design, measure, cut, and assemble the shed. Each group was satisfied with giving back to the community and looks forward to more opportunities to volunteer. this issue First Year Seminar P.1 Featured EOF Student P.2 An Evening with the Stars P.3 Contact Info P.4 ISSUE June 2012 Eye on EOF: A s h l e y M c C a f f e r t y Ashley McCafferty is a current EOF student at Ocean County College and is working on completing her prerequisite courses for admission into the nursing program. Ever since she was young, Ashley knew she wanted to work in the nursing field. She has committed herself to the EOF program by regularly meeting with her advisor, choosing workshops that hold her interest, and attending all EOF Open Houses and mandatory events. Even though Ashley has chosen nursing as her career of choice, she is an extremely talented artist, and one of her ocean view paintings is displayed in our office. She currently works as an assistant art teacher at Imagine Art School and also designs and creates original pieces. Her medium of choice is acrylic and airbrush. She hopes to pursue her bachelor’s degree in sunny San Diego after graduation from OCC.
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Educational Opportunity Fund
Ocean County College
College Drive, PO Box 2001
Toms River, NJ 08754
Administration Building (Bldg. #9)
Room 101
732-255-0311
www.ocean.edu/eof.htm
EOF Eyewitness Newsletter
Megan Procaccini, Editor
NEWSLETTER FOR OCEAN
COUNTY COLLEGE’S
EOF PROGRAM
EOF
Whole Life Learning Workshops Don’t forget! Every EOF
student needs to attend
(2) Whole Life Learning
Workshops per semester.
You must complete the
Workshop form and drop
it off at the EOF office.
2012-2013 First Year Seminar Dates:
August 20, 21, 22
I AM EOF! The EOF staff is looking for standout students to promote what it means to be an EOF student at Ocean County College. Students who follow the EOF program requirements, carry a solid GPA, possesses leadership qualities, and may be involved in a club and/or athletics will be considered in a feature article. With consent, chosen EOF students will be interviewed and photographed to be used in future EOF recruitment materials.
Know Someone Who Might Be Eligible for EOF?
Think you have a friend, family member, co-worker, or acquaintance that may be eligible for the EOF Program? Let us know! We are always looking for passionate, engaged students to join our EOF
program.
First Year Seminar Teams Up with Habitat Ocean County College’s EOF First Year
Seminar, a three-day event for new students, is
designed to orient new EOF students to program
requirements, teach academic skills, meet other
new students, and encourage a sense of
community at OCC and with the surrounding
area. This year, the program concluded with a
community service event with Habitat for
Humanity of Toms River. EOF students were split
among two locations.
Group #1 worked hard as a team to clean and
landscape a yard for a group home for
adults with disabilities. EOF students got
down and dirty picking weeds, cleaning
gutters, mulching, cutting grass and even
resealing a driveway. Group #2 built a new
shed for a family who desperately needed
it. Students collaborated with Habitat staff
to design, measure, cut, and assemble the
shed. Each group was satisfied with giving
back to the community and looks forward to
more opportunities to volunteer.
this issue First Year Seminar P.1
Featured EOF Student P.2
An Evening with the Stars P.3
Contact Info P.4
ISSUE
June 2012
EOF Eyewitness Issue 01 Apr 2012
Eye on EOF: Ashley McCafferty Ashley McCafferty is a current EOF student at
Ocean County College and is working on
completing her prerequisite courses for
admission into the nursing program. Ever since
she was young, Ashley knew she wanted to work
in the nursing field. She has committed herself to
the EOF program by regularly meeting with her
advisor, choosing workshops that hold her
interest, and attending all EOF Open Houses
and mandatory events.
Even though Ashley has chosen nursing as her
career of choice, she is an extremely talented
artist, and one of her ocean view paintings is
displayed in our office. She currently works as
an assistant art teacher at Imagine Art School
and also designs and creates original pieces.
Her medium of choice is acrylic and airbrush.
She hopes to pursue her bachelor’s degree in
sunny San Diego after graduation from OCC. ***2012-2013 First Year Seminar Dates: August 20, 21, 22***
Congratulations to OCC’s State EOF Academic Award Winners Outstanding Academic Achievement Cumulative GPA 3.5—3.99
Jason Asante Toni Benedetto
Vincenza Del-Console Prashit Desai Patricia Fenlon
Janie Foley Stephanie Guzman James Perotti
Academic Achievement Cumulative GPA 3.2—3.4
Stacy Bankel Outstanding Achievement To the graduate who best exemplifies the spirit and intent of EOF
Waydon Destin
Skateboarding Stole My Heart Kyle McDowell, a former EOF student at
Ocean County College, is a unique and
outgoing individual, quick to smile and converse
with anyone within range. Fearless and driven,
Kyle has learned many valuable lessons
because of his love of skateboarding.
As a child, his parents bought him a skateboard
for Christmas and he immediately found his
passion on four wheels. He quickly outgrew that
starter board, was skating daily and improving
dramatically with each trick. Kyle found himself
even skateboarding in the winter, after
shoveling out a patch of driveway.
His dedication to the sport led him to join the
team Anchor Skateboard, led by pro skater
Danny Morrin and other local skateboarding
all-stars. Anchor Skateboard has traveled to
Carlsbad, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Tampa,
Florida, and even to the Bahamas.
All the while, Kyle remained dedicated to
completing his degree. In the spring of 2011,
Kyle received his Associate of Arts degree in
Liberal Arts from Ocean County College.
Interview with EOF Alumni Kyle McDowell
Monthly Advising Sessions
Need assistance with
scheduling classes? Not sure
what major you would like to
be? Having trouble in a
class?
If you can relate to these
questions, then it is time for
you to schedule an advising
appointment today!
Your EOF advisor is
available to answer any
academic questions you
might have regarding your
courses, career path, and
transfer opportunities.
If you are having difficulties
with assignments, professors,
time management, or just
plain balancing life with
other responsibilities, your
advisor is here to help.
We are a community of
support. Please contact us
today for any of your needs.
EOF Advisors:
Yvonne Doval
732-255-0400 x2438
Megan Procaccini
732-255-0400 x2027
General Questions?
732-255-0311
Roll out the Red Carpet for the EOF Spring Banquet!
EYE ON EOF Fall Open House
Can you Zumba? Head Start Reading Day Check Your Email Often! If you have not logged in to
your Ocean
Cruiser account
in a while, you
may be missing out on
important information.
Professors, staff, and the
EOF office communicate
frequently though Ocean
Cruiser so make sure you are
checking your email. You
don’t want to miss out on
opportunities like workshops,
club events, athletic games,
and most importantly,
homework assignments!
Kyle is a great example of the success of the
EOF program at OCC. He is a genuine soul;
eager to share a laugh and a smile while
remaining grounded and compassionate.
His post-OCC aspirations include moving to
California to “see where skateboarding takes
[him]” while pursuing a career in radiology.
“I was even skating in the winter,
shoveling the driveway to skate.”
On May 15, 2012, over 80 faculty, staff, students
and their families enjoyed an Evening with the Stars
at the Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by the
Educational Opportunity Fund and the Office of
Multicultural Services. This event honored the
academic and personal achievements accomplished
by EOF and OMS students, and recognized faculty
and staff that have supported the programs
throughout the year. Students were recognized for:
making the President’s List, Leadership, High
Achievement and other honors
Our gymnasium was transformed into an elegant
premiere, with live entertainment, life-sized
celebrity stand-up decorations, and a Hollywood
Walk of Fame surrounding the space, leaving
guests star-struck. Students, awardees and families
dressed their best while dining on shrimp scampi,
chicken cordon bleu, cake and pastries from OCC’s
own cafeteria. Paparazzi stormed the event, and
guests were able to have their photos taken on the
red carpet and behind a star studded
backdrop. The president, Dr. Jon H. Larson spoke
as well as Don Doran, Vice President of Student
Affairs. Our evening was closed with two
outstanding speeches by Paula Becerra and Joshua
Portell.
While plans for our banquet next May are still in
discussion, it will be another not-to-miss
event. Watch for Save the Date notices soon!
Martha Barnhill: Women’s Opportunity Award Winner!
WOA Regional Winner
Martha Barnhill, an EOF student since fall 2010, has been awarded the
Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Regional Award. Martha, a single
mom carrying a 3.82 GPA, is an avid participant in the EOF program.
She always takes advantage of the free, one-on-one, professional
tutoring opportunities that are required and available. As a Region
winner she will be invited to the Spring Conference awards luncheon in
Albany. The Women's Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist's
major women's education project. Through the program, clubs in 19
countries and territories assist women who provide the primary source of
financial support for their families by giving them the resources they
need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects.
Skateboarding Stole My Heart Kyle McDowell, a former EOF student at
Ocean County College, is a unique and
outgoing individual, quick to smile and converse
with anyone within range. Fearless and driven,
Kyle has learned many valuable lessons
because of his love of skateboarding.
As a child, his parents bought him a skateboard
for Christmas and he immediately found his
passion on four wheels. He quickly outgrew that
starter board, was skating daily and improving
dramatically with each trick. Kyle found himself
even skateboarding in the winter, after
shoveling out a patch of driveway.
His dedication to the sport led him to join the
team Anchor Skateboard, led by pro skater
Danny Morrin and other local skateboarding
all-stars. Anchor Skateboard has traveled to
Carlsbad, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Tampa,
Florida, and even to the Bahamas.
All the while, Kyle remained dedicated to
completing his degree. In the spring of 2011,
Kyle received his Associate of Arts degree in
Liberal Arts from Ocean County College.
Interview with EOF Alumni Kyle McDowell
Monthly Advising Sessions
Need assistance with
scheduling classes? Not sure
what major you would like to
be? Having trouble in a
class?
If you can relate to these
questions, then it is time for
you to schedule an advising
appointment today!
Your EOF advisor is
available to answer any
academic questions you
might have regarding your
courses, career path, and
transfer opportunities.
If you are having difficulties
with assignments, professors,
time management, or just
plain balancing life with
other responsibilities, your
advisor is here to help.
We are a community of
support. Please contact us
today for any of your needs.
EOF Advisors:
Yvonne Doval
732-255-0400 x2438
Megan Procaccini
732-255-0400 x2027
General Questions?
732-255-0311
Roll out the Red Carpet for the EOF Spring Banquet!
EYE ON EOF Fall Open House
Can you Zumba? Head Start Reading Day Check Your Email Often! If you have not logged in to
your Ocean
Cruiser account
in a while, you
may be missing out on
important information.
Professors, staff, and the
EOF office communicate
frequently though Ocean
Cruiser so make sure you are
checking your email. You
don’t want to miss out on
opportunities like workshops,
club events, athletic games,
and most importantly,
homework assignments!
Kyle is a great example of the success of the
EOF program at OCC. He is a genuine soul;
eager to share a laugh and a smile while
remaining grounded and compassionate.
His post-OCC aspirations include moving to
California to “see where skateboarding takes
[him]” while pursuing a career in radiology.
“I was even skating in the winter,
shoveling the driveway to skate.”
On May 15, 2012, over 80 faculty, staff, students
and their families enjoyed an Evening with the Stars
at the Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by the
Educational Opportunity Fund and the Office of
Multicultural Services. This event honored the
academic and personal achievements accomplished
by EOF and OMS students, and recognized faculty
and staff that have supported the programs
throughout the year. Students were recognized for:
making the President’s List, Leadership, High
Achievement and other honors
Our gymnasium was transformed into an elegant
premiere, with live entertainment, life-sized
celebrity stand-up decorations, and a Hollywood
Walk of Fame surrounding the space, leaving
guests star-struck. Students, awardees and families
dressed their best while dining on shrimp scampi,
chicken cordon bleu, cake and pastries from OCC’s
own cafeteria. Paparazzi stormed the event, and
guests were able to have their photos taken on the
red carpet and behind a star studded
backdrop. The president, Dr. Jon H. Larson spoke
as well as Don Doran, Vice President of Student
Affairs. Our evening was closed with two
outstanding speeches by Paula Becerra and Joshua
Portell.
While plans for our banquet next May are still in
discussion, it will be another not-to-miss
event. Watch for Save the Date notices soon!
Martha Barnhill: Women’s Opportunity Award Winner!
WOA Regional Winner
Martha Barnhill, an EOF student since fall 2010, has been awarded the
Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Regional Award. Martha, a single
mom carrying a 3.82 GPA, is an avid participant in the EOF program.
She always takes advantage of the free, one-on-one, professional
tutoring opportunities that are required and available. As a Region
winner she will be invited to the Spring Conference awards luncheon in
Albany. The Women's Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist's
major women's education project. Through the program, clubs in 19
countries and territories assist women who provide the primary source of
financial support for their families by giving them the resources they
need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects.
Educational Opportunity Fund
Ocean County College
College Drive, PO Box 2001
Toms River, NJ 08754
Administration Building (Bldg. #9)
Room 101
732-255-0311
www.ocean.edu/eof.htm
EOF Eyewitness Newsletter
Megan Procaccini, Editor
NEWSLETTER FOR OCEAN
COUNTY COLLEGE’S
EOF PROGRAM
EOF
Whole Life Learning Workshops Don’t forget! Every EOF
student needs to attend
(2) Whole Life Learning
Workshops per semester.
You must complete the
Workshop form and drop
it off at the EOF office.
2012-2013 First Year Seminar Dates:
August 20, 21, 22
I AM EOF! The EOF staff is looking for standout students to promote what it means to be an EOF student at Ocean County College. Students who follow the EOF program requirements, carry a solid GPA, possesses leadership qualities, and may be involved in a club and/or athletics will be considered in a feature article. With consent, chosen EOF students will be interviewed and photographed to be used in future EOF recruitment materials.
Know Someone Who Might Be Eligible for EOF?
Think you have a friend, family member, co-worker, or acquaintance that may be eligible for the EOF Program? Let us know! We are always looking for passionate, engaged students to join our EOF
program.
First Year Seminar Teams Up with Habitat Ocean County College’s EOF First Year
Seminar, a three-day event for new students, is
designed to orient new EOF students to program
requirements, teach academic skills, meet other
new students, and encourage a sense of
community at OCC and with the surrounding
area. This year, the program concluded with a
community service event with Habitat for
Humanity of Toms River. EOF students were split
among two locations.
Group #1 worked hard as a team to clean and
landscape a yard for a group home for
adults with disabilities. EOF students got
down and dirty picking weeds, cleaning
gutters, mulching, cutting grass and even
resealing a driveway. Group #2 built a new
shed for a family who desperately needed
it. Students collaborated with Habitat staff
to design, measure, cut, and assemble the
shed. Each group was satisfied with giving
back to the community and looks forward to
more opportunities to volunteer.
this issue First Year Seminar P.1
Featured EOF Student P.2
An Evening with the Stars P.3
Contact Info P.4
ISSUE
June 2012
EOF Eyewitness Issue 01 Apr 2012
Eye on EOF: Ashley McCafferty Ashley McCafferty is a current EOF student at
Ocean County College and is working on
completing her prerequisite courses for
admission into the nursing program. Ever since
she was young, Ashley knew she wanted to work
in the nursing field. She has committed herself to
the EOF program by regularly meeting with her
advisor, choosing workshops that hold her
interest, and attending all EOF Open Houses
and mandatory events.
Even though Ashley has chosen nursing as her
career of choice, she is an extremely talented
artist, and one of her ocean view paintings is
displayed in our office. She currently works as
an assistant art teacher at Imagine Art School
and also designs and creates original pieces.
Her medium of choice is acrylic and airbrush.
She hopes to pursue her bachelor’s degree in
sunny San Diego after graduation from OCC. ***2012-2013 First Year Seminar Dates: August 20, 21, 22***
Congratulations to OCC’s State EOF Academic Award Winners Outstanding Academic Achievement Cumulative GPA 3.5—3.99
Jason Asante Toni Benedetto
Vincenza Del-Console Prashit Desai Patricia Fenlon
Janie Foley Stephanie Guzman James Perotti
Academic Achievement Cumulative GPA 3.2—3.4
Stacy Bankel Outstanding Achievement To the graduate who best exemplifies the spirit and intent of EOF
Waydon Destin
