Although Ocean County College is eager to reopen its Toms River and Manahawkin campuses for instruction, officials at the college emphasize that “a measured and gradual approach must be taken to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.” As such, President Jon H. Larson announced last week, OCC will offer most Fall 2020 semester for-credit and noncredit courses online or remotely.

If state regulations permit on-campus instruction in the fall, the college is prepared to offer some face-to-face…