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Community Activism/Service

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Community Ambassadors Club

The purpose of this club is to create opportunities for students to build community involvement and raise social awareness to homelessness, healthcare, immigration, and anti-bias/bullying.  The club directly responds to the needs of the OCC campus and local community.

Environmental Club

An organization dedicated to environmental education awareness and action. Emphasis placed on grass-roots environmental networking and participation in state and national organizations. Participation includes outdoor activities, fun, and friends.

NJ Stars Club

The purpose of this organization is to foster friendship and social networking among the NJ STARS I students at Ocean County College, and to promote interest in and information about the NJ STARS II program and the transfer process.

Soroptimist International of Toms River Sigma Club

Sponsored by our local club, Soroptimist International of Toms River, the club will serve the campus and the community by encouraging participation in group projects that promote leadership, mentorship, and volunteerism amongst women and girls for the encouragement of self-esteem and integrity.

Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

The Student Health Advisory Council is an organization that has a great impact of the students at OCC.  Working in conjunction with the Health Services Department, this council brings health information to the most important people on campus–our students.  Open to all members of the student body, this organization provides students with the opportunity to express their concerns and ideas on health-related issues.

Substance Use Disorder Advocates

The purpose of this organization is to raise public awareness and education for the disease which is addiction, offer community networking and resources, and work as an intercollegiate collaborative.

The following community activism clubs are looking for student leadership.  Please email studentlife@ocean.edu for more information and to express interest!

  • Circle K (friendship and service)
  • Democrats and Independents Club
  • Habitat for Humanity (campus chapter)
  • Paws for Cause
  • OCC Republicans
  • Students Learning About Politics (SLAP)

Student Life Fun Fact!

Student Life lists events and activities for clubs on the Student Life webpage and on the OCC app. If your club would like an event or activity included, please submit your content to studentlife@ocean.edu.