President's Update 321

To:          All Concerned
From:      President
Subject:   President’s Update #321

College Holds Fall Commencement Exercises at National Campus

The College of Micronesia-FSM held its 48th Commencement Exercises on December 18, 2008, at the FSM-China Friendship Sport Center. In his remarks, President James welcomed about 1000 guests, which consisted of dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, parents, friends, supporters, faculty, staff, students and 94 graduates to the commencement exercises. Father Francis Hezel, S.J. delivered the keynote. Six other graduates received their BA Degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Guam (UOG) through a partnership program established and implemented between COM-FSM and UOG during summer session 2007. Two of the program graduates were recognized for their high achievements. Ms Sylvia Henry of Pohnpei received the Magna Cum Laude and Mr Mike Ioanis also of Pohnpei received the Cum Laude awards. Both of these students are full-time employees at the College. The College president would like to extend the College’s congratulations to the two.

National and Pohnpei campuses students marching at graduationceremony.

Dr Verma Recipient of The Pacific Excellence in Extension and Outreach Service Award

The Pacific Island Extension Network (PIEN) of the Land Resources Division-Secretariat of the Pacific Community (LRD-SPC) announced at the 3rd regional meeting of Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (HOAFS) in Apia, Samoa that it has bestowed on Dr Virendra Mohan Verma, CRE Researcher at Kosrae Campus, “the Pacific Excellence in Extension and Outreach Service Award 2008” for Micronesia Region.

The Pacific extension award recognizes excellence in extension activities and services, and positive contributions toward community development in the region. The award aims to promote best practices, build capacity and encourage Pacific islanders who work with communities to strive for improved delivery of extension and outreach services. It seeks to recognize initiatives by groups or individuals in the field of agricultural extension development and implementation.

The College congratulates Dr Virendra Mohan Verma for receiving this prestigious award.

Dr Verma in his Research Lab at Kosrae Campus

Campus Directors Meet at Pohnpei Campus

The Campus directors, Cabinet members and directors of programs and serviced held a two-day meeting during the week of December 2-3, 2008 at Pohnpei Campus. The agenda of the meeting included the following:
Minutes of October 29, 2008 Campus Directors meeting in Yap
Renewable energy;
Action plans on urgent matters;
Accounting and budgeting for CRE Programs;
Advisory Council for CRE;
Conversion of librarians to 12-month faculty status;
Developing of responsibilities and functions of the key positions;
IDP update and timeline;
New formula for indirect cost;
AHEC Grant, and
The student information system (SIS).

Spring Semester 2009 Registration

The Spring Semester 2009 registration started at five of the college’s six sites. This is first time that the college used it student information system (SIS) in the registration process. The SIS provides direct access to and creation of student records in real time from any of the college’s campuses. The SIS network also allows for synchronous viewing of data and information from any campus.

As of 5 p.m. on January 7, 2009, the following are the results of the registration for Spring Semester 2009

Campus                                    Registered Students      Projected Enrollment
Chuuk                                      124                              620
Kosrae                                     184                              250
National                                   752                              840
Pohnpei                                    501                              500
Yap                                          186                              220

Left: National Campus; Center: Chuuk Campus; Right: Pohnpei Campus

Kenmanglay is Gates Millennium Scholar

Mr Ignatius Kenmanglay of Yap is a Gates Millennium Scholar at the College of Micronesia-FSM. The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program has a goal of increasing the number of high achieving African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic American and Asian Pacific Islander American students with significant financial need to enroll in and complete undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The scholarship can be renewed each year throughout Scholars undergraduate component of their degree, and funds will support enrollment to graduate school for Scholars who choose one of the seven disciplines: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.

More information can be found online at: http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/aboutus.aspx

Thank you.

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	MEMORANDUM Jump to: To: All Concerned From: President Subject: President’s Update #321 College Holds Fall Commencement Exercises at National Campus The College of Micronesia-FSM held its 48th Commencement Exercises on December 18, 2008, at the FSM-China Friendship Sport Center. In his remarks, President James welcomed about 1000 guests, which consisted of dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, parents, friends, supporters, faculty, staff, students and 94 graduates to the commencement exercises. Father Francis Hezel, S.J. delivered the keynote. Six other graduates received their BA Degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Guam (UOG) through a partnership program established and implemented between COM-FSM and UOG during summer session 2007. Two of the program graduates were recognized for their high achievements. Ms Sylvia Henry of Pohnpei received the Magna Cum Laude and Mr Mike Ioanis also of Pohnpei received the Cum Laude awards. Both of these students are full-time employees at the College. The College president would like to extend the College’s congratulations to the two. National and Pohnpei campuses students marching at graduationceremony. Back to top Dr Verma Recipient of The Pacific Excellence in Extension and Outreach Service Award The Pacific Island Extension Network (PIEN) of the Land Resources Division-Secretariat of the Pacific Community (LRD-SPC) announced at the 3rd regional meeting of Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (HOAFS) in Apia, Samoa that it has bestowed on Dr Virendra Mohan Verma, CRE Researcher at Kosrae Campus, “the Pacific Excellence in Extension and Outreach Service Award 2008” for Micronesia Region. The Pacific extension award recognizes excellence in extension activities and services, and positive contributions toward community development in the region. The award aims to promote best practices, build capacity and encourage Pacific islanders who work with communities to strive for improved delivery of extension and outreach services. It seeks to recognize initiatives by groups or individuals in the field of agricultural extension development and implementation. The College congratulates Dr Virendra Mohan Verma for receiving this prestigious award. Dr Verma in his Research Lab at Kosrae Campus Back to top Campus Directors Meet at Pohnpei Campus The Campus directors, Cabinet members and directors of programs and serviced held a two-day meeting during the week of December 2-3, 2008 at Pohnpei Campus. The agenda of the meeting included the following: Minutes of October 29, 2008 Campus Directors meeting in Yap Renewable energy; Action plans on urgent matters; Accounting and budgeting for CRE Programs; Advisory Council for CRE; Conversion of librarians to 12-month faculty status; Developing of responsibilities and functions of the key positions; IDP update and timeline; New formula for indirect cost; AHEC Grant, and The student information system (SIS). Back to top Spring Semester 2009 Registration The Spring Semester 2009 registration started at five of the college’s six sites. This is first time that the college used it student information system (SIS) in the registration process. The SIS provides direct access to and creation of student records in real time from any of the college’s campuses. The SIS network also allows for synchronous viewing of data and information from any campus. As of 5 p.m. on January 7, 2009, the following are the results of the registration for Spring Semester 2009 Campus Registered Students Projected Enrollment Chuuk 124 620 Kosrae 184 250 National 752 840 Pohnpei 501 500 Yap 186 220 Left: National Campus; Center: Chuuk Campus; Right: Pohnpei Campus Back to top Kenmanglay is Gates Millennium Scholar Mr Ignatius Kenmanglay of Yap is a Gates Millennium Scholar at the College of Micronesia-FSM. The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program has a goal of increasing the number of high achieving African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic American and Asian Pacific Islander American students with significant financial need to enroll in and complete undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The scholarship can be renewed each year throughout Scholars undergraduate component of their degree, and funds will support enrollment to graduate school for Scholars who choose one of the seven disciplines: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. More information can be found online at: http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/aboutus.aspx Thank you. Back to top Home · Computing · Directory · Employment · Library · News · Forum · Webmail Access © Copyright 2009 College Of Micronesia-FSM. P. O. Box 159, Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941 - (691) 320-2480 Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges To COM-FSM Home