COLLEGE OF MICRONESIA-FSM

P. O. Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei 96941
Federated States of Micronesia
Phone: (691) 320-2480 Fax: (691) 320-2479 E-Mail: national@comfsm.fm

President Daisy Invites Students to Give More at First COM-FSM Convocation

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (September 14, 2012) – The College of Micronesia-FSM held its first academic convocation ceremony today, to remind itself as a learning community of its responsibility to educate those under its care.

At the ceremony, attended by the college students, staff, administrators, regents and faculty, President Joseph M. Daisy, Ed.D. reminded the college community especially the faculty of its responsibility to fulfill the college’s mission.

“Each of us, regardless of our position and geographic location has an important role in fulfilling the promise we make to our students in the college’s mission statement, yet none is as central to our mission as our faculty. The faculty of this institution is at its core, and fundamental to its purpose,” said Dr. Daisy.

On behalf of the rest of the college community, the president said he offered his gratitude and thanks in recognition of the faculty’s contribution to the education of the students of COM-FSM and to the future of the FSM.

President Daisy noted that at convocations, the college welcomes its entering and returning students while it wishes graduates well and bids them farewell at commencement exercises.

“This is your life. Make every moment count. Make every person count. Leave a legacy. Leave this place better than you found it.

“Give more in service to your fellow students. Give more in service to your college. Give more in service to your community. Give more in service to your country,” said President Daisy.

A copy of President Daisy’s remarks is available online.