The College of Micronesia-FSM is located in the 27
year old country of the Federated States of Micronesia. This former
trust territory is comprised of 607 islands covering almost 2 million
miles of the Western Pacific Ocean and contains a population of approximately
120,000 residents from fifteen different distinct traditional cultures
and languages. The College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) is a two-year,
English language institution offering certificates and degrees.
Structured to serve the needs of a developing nation,
COM-FSM is one college with six campuses located in the four island
states of the Federated States of Micronesia. The administrative
center is located at the national campus in Palikir, Pohnpei and
serves those students from the four FSM states who are interested
in the course offerings of the national campus and who score well
on a specialized admission test. Like the other states, the island
of Pohnpei also has a state campus in Kolonia, Pohnpei. The other
college sites are the state campuses on Kosrae, and state campuses
on the main island of the state of Yap, called Yap proper and on
the main island of Weno in Chuuk. The Chuuk campus is currently not
enrolling new students but offers courses to previously enrolled
students who are completing their programs. The situation in Chuuk
will be discussed under Recommendation #6. The newest site, the FSM
Fisheries and Maritime Institute, is also located on the island of
Yap.
Vision Statement
The College of Micronesia-FSM will assist the citizens of the Federated
States of Micronesia to be well educated, prosperous, globally
connected, accountable, healthy and able to live in harmony with
the environment and the world community.
Mission Statement
Historically diverse, uniquely Micronesian and globally connected,
the College of Micronesia-FSM is a continuously improving and student
centered institute of higher education. The college is committed
to assisting in the development of the Federated States of Micronesia
by providing academic, career and technical educational opportunities
for student learning.
Values Statement
In order for us to achieve our Vision, Mission, and Goals we agree
to uphold the following core values and behaviors. We value:
Learner-centeredness
- Learners are our primary focus and we provide quality instruction
and services in a nurturing and safe
environment.
Professional
behavior - We are competent, service-oriented professionals with
a commitment to life-long learning and a commitment
to
provide excellent and exemplary service to students, colleagues
and the community.
Innovation
- We provide a dynamic, creative, up-to-date, and innovative
environment to allow
the college community
to function effectively
in a global economy.
Honesty
and Ethical Behavior - We are honest and abide by the COM-FSM
Code of Ethics in all
our personal
and professional
interactions
to create and maintain trust and unity among ourselves
and with our community.
Commitment
and Hard Work - We commit and invest our time, energy and
resources to create a rigorous,
high quality
learning environment.
Teamwork
- We live in a community where collaboration, open-mindedness,
respect and
support for each other
help us achieve our mission.
Accountability
- We are responsible for and accountable
in our daily activities
to
our partners
and the community
we serve. We comply
with all applicable regulations and
use our resources efficiently and effectively
to maintain
a high
level of trust and confidence.
Goals
The College of Micronesia-FSM, through a cycle of assessment and
review, will continuously improve to meet or exceed current accreditation
standards and will:
1) Promote learning and teaching for student success and satisfaction.
2) Create an adequate, healthy and functional learning and working
environment.
3) Foster effective communication.
4) Invest in sufficient, qualified, and effective human resources.
5) Have sufficient and well-managed fiscal resources that allows
for financial independence.
6) Build a partnering and service network for student success, and
workforce and economic development.
7) Promote the uniqueness of our community, cultivate respect for
individual differences, and champion diversity.
Under the Policies
section, information is supplied to help the college community stay
informed about the Commision policies, procedures, and
activities.
College
of Micronesia-FSM, P. O. Box 159, Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941 - (691)
320-2480
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges' Accrediting Commission
for Community and Junior Colleges.
