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Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program; Center for Access & Equity (C4AE
Laura F. Rickards Director, Educational Opportunity Fund/Center for Access and Equity Yvonne M. Doval Von Scheidt Assistant Director, EOF
Ana P. DeNise Michele Gioxaris Room C115 8:00am-5:00pm Wed 8:00am-7:00 pm is a state funded program designed to assist low-income New Jersey residents who are capable and motivated, but lack adequate preparation for college study. EOF supports a wide array of campus-based outreach and support services at 28 public and many private colleges and universities in New Jersey. Ocean County College is one of 19 participating community colleges.
EOF MISSION:
To provide access to higher education Students are evaluated for admittance based upon academic readiness, potential, motivation and a history of poverty;
Assistant Director, Educational Office Opportunity Fund/ Center for Coordinator
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Grunin Center (Bldg. #11)
732-255-0400 ext. 2026
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
Access and Equity an interview is recommended. Students must register full time (12 credits or more) and also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
EOF offers:
A Community of Like Learners A Network of Support Private Professional Tutoring Academic Advising A Small Financial Grant Opportunities for Growth Continued eligibility at your 4-year NJ university/college destination Comprehensive service and support All are welcome to apply, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. EOF enrollment is determined by state funding, apply early. For additional information, contact the EOF Office at 732-255-0400, extension 2026 or at eof@ocean.edu.
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Tikkun Olam ~ Repairing the World
Grunin Center (Bldg. #11), Room C115
732-255-0400 ext. 2026
oms@ocean.edu
PHILOSOPHY
C4AE works to give the voices of OTHERS opportunity for expression and recognition. We work to develop understanding of differences, bridge communication and create space for coming together in celebration of likeness.
MISSION
It is the mission of the Center for Access and Equity to promote inclusion and pluralism.
MISSION GOALS
To initiate, promote, and support programming in the areas of: inclusion, social justice, diversity, gender equity, pluralism and access To collaborate with like constituencies to develop, promote and support programs aligned with C4AE’s mission All are welcome regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, class, or country of origin. Contact C4AE at 732-255-0400, ext. 2026 for more information.
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Adapted from: What is Pluralism? by Diana L. Eck The Pluralism Project at Harvard
University, with permission (Eck)
PLURALISM IS (Eck) Energetic engagement with diversity
Opening up to experiences with others, with people who may appear different from yourself; being in relationships Active seeking of understanding across lines
Reaching across boundaries of difference; being curious, communicating with empathy Encountering commitments
Knowing yourself, being aware of your core values, beliefs, connection to self, and world view Based upon dialogue
Coming together in an experience of discovery
PLURALISM IS NOT
Isolation or silence The façade of peace or just getting along Tolerance without knowing and appreciation Ignorance Blinding stereotypes Fear The Melting Pot; losing identity and self Needing to agree
