Oregon Coast Community College has been made aware that an employee was taken into custody on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

While the College does not comment on personnel matters, we can confirm that the employee, the director of the College’s Aquarium Science Program, has been placed on immediate administrative leave pending further information. The safety and well-being of our students and community is our highest priority.

The College will be fully cooperating with law enforcement to support a fair and thorough investigation.  For more information, email occc@oregoncoast.edu.