President's Update 322

To:          All Concerned
From:      President
Subject:   President’s Update #322

College to dedicate Science Building at Yap Campus

The College will be dedicating its newly constructed science building at Yap Campus on January 22, 2009. The structure was inspected by Alfred Olter of the college’s Facilities, Maintenance and Security office earlier in January. The new structure was funded by FEMA Program and Yap State Government. The College of Micronesia-FSM has invited dignitaries from the FSM, US Embassy, Yap State Government, and the college’s Regents to the dedication ceremony.

The new building will add more classrooms and office spaces for Yap Campus. The science building is one of the three buildings that will be constructed at Yap this year. The other two buildings are the student services building and the vocational education classrooms.

Newly constructed Science Building at COM-FSM/Yap

Two Students Represent College at U.S. Presidential Inauguration in D.C.

As reported in update #317, two COM-FSM students attend the US Presidential Inauguration and the Academic Seminars organized by the Washington Center for Internship and Academic Seminars during the week of January 10-20, 2009. BJ B. Petrus and Marla Ongeset are in Washington, D.C. participating in the Academic Seminars and they were invited to attend the U.S. Presidential Inauguration festivities on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

The College paid for the travel expenses for the two students. The two are rexpected to be back by January 24, 2009. According to an email received at the college from Marla, they are doing fine and are trying to cope with the cold weather conditions.

COM-FSM Board Approves recommendations via Teleconference

The College of Micronesia-FSM Board of Regents held a teleconference meeting on January 14, 2009, and approved the following recommendations submitted by the college administration:

Investment Policy on COM-FSM Endowment
Use of $150,000 from fund balance for construction of the access road to Nantaku property

The Board has also scheduled its first Special Meeting to take place at Chuuk Campus during the week of March 9-10, 2009. The Board of Regents also requested the administration to provide talking points on future directions of the College for their discussion and action at the next meeting in Chuuk. Other items requested by the BOR had to do with the recommendations on the future of the FSM-FMI. Other possible action items that BOR will be considering at their March 2009 meeting include 1) a new AS degree in Teacher Education, 2) personnel policy on salaries for instructors, and 3) modifications to the existing reprogramming policy.

The preparation timeline for the March 9-13, 2009 meeting is as follows:

December 2008 Committees to determine policies and issues, if any, to be included on the agenda for the next BOR meeting

Begin development of the policies

January 2009 Gather inputs on draft policies from all concerned

Finalize policies

February 2 Submit policies to appropriate committees for approval

February 6 Deadline for submitting items for agenda

February 9 Confirm attendance and request for preference for hotel accommodations and car rental

February 16 Last Cabinet meeting for approval of agenda items

February 20 Deadline for submission of reports and agenda documents for the meeting notebook

February 27 Mail/distribute notebooks

March 9-13 Board Meeting

Pohnpei Campus Talent Search Program Students Visit to National Campus

One of the objectives of the Educational Talent Search Program (ETSP) at the College of Micronesia-FSM is to schedule college visits for participating students in the program so they can be informed about the College’s programs and services. This year, the program scheduled visit for the students to the National Campus during the week of January 12-15, 2009. The students were presented with information about the college and the program offerings by representatives of the divisions at the National Campus.

Pohnpei Campus-based Educational Talent Search Program students get oriented at the FSM-China Friendship Sports Center at the National Campus.

College to hold President’s Retreat during May 2009

The Steering Committee for the President’s Retreat 2009 was organized and held its first meeting on
January 12, 2009. The committee discussed the schedule for this year’s retreat dates and fixed them on the week of May 12-14, 2009. The committee also discussed the tentative agenda for the retreat and recommended the following:

I. Reflect on previous year
A. Outcomes and accomplishments
II. Review data and evidences III. Trends affecting the college
A. External Trends

1. Economic
2. Social including out migration
3. Technological
4. Political
5. Competition from other IHEs

B. Internal Trends

1. Enrollment
2. Programs/Academic Master Plan
3. Revenue vs. operations
4. Structure of the College

a) Programs at sites
b) Roles of Campuses

IV. Expected Outcomes of the Retreat

1. Develop institutional priorities for 2011
2. Recommendations on Structure of the college

The College will bring staff from all its campuses in Chuuk, Kosrae and Yap to attend the President’s Retreat 2009 at the National Campus. The College has set aside a total of $30,000 to fund the retreat.

The following are the official enrollment figures for all campuses after the close of the Registration for Spring Semester 2009 on January 13, 2009:

Chuuk                                                  401.5                                       620
Kosrae                                                 186.4                                       250
National                                               856                                          840
Pohnpei                                                546.3                                       500
Yap                                                      168.4                                       220

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	MEMORANDUM Jump to: To: All Concerned From: President Subject: President’s Update #322 College to dedicate Science Building at Yap Campus The College will be dedicating its newly constructed science building at Yap Campus on January 22, 2009. The structure was inspected by Alfred Olter of the college’s Facilities, Maintenance and Security office earlier in January. The new structure was funded by FEMA Program and Yap State Government. The College of Micronesia-FSM has invited dignitaries from the FSM, US Embassy, Yap State Government, and the college’s Regents to the dedication ceremony. The new building will add more classrooms and office spaces for Yap Campus. The science building is one of the three buildings that will be constructed at Yap this year. The other two buildings are the student services building and the vocational education classrooms. Newly constructed Science Building at COM-FSM/Yap Back to top Two Students Represent College at U.S. Presidential Inauguration in D.C. As reported in update #317, two COM-FSM students attend the US Presidential Inauguration and the Academic Seminars organized by the Washington Center for Internship and Academic Seminars during the week of January 10-20, 2009. BJ B. Petrus and Marla Ongeset are in Washington, D.C. participating in the Academic Seminars and they were invited to attend the U.S. Presidential Inauguration festivities on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The College paid for the travel expenses for the two students. The two are rexpected to be back by January 24, 2009. According to an email received at the college from Marla, they are doing fine and are trying to cope with the cold weather conditions. Back to top COM-FSM Board Approves recommendations via Teleconference The College of Micronesia-FSM Board of Regents held a teleconference meeting on January 14, 2009, and approved the following recommendations submitted by the college administration: Investment Policy on COM-FSM Endowment Use of $150,000 from fund balance for construction of the access road to Nantaku property The Board has also scheduled its first Special Meeting to take place at Chuuk Campus during the week of March 9-10, 2009. The Board of Regents also requested the administration to provide talking points on future directions of the College for their discussion and action at the next meeting in Chuuk. Other items requested by the BOR had to do with the recommendations on the future of the FSM-FMI. Other possible action items that BOR will be considering at their March 2009 meeting include 1) a new AS degree in Teacher Education, 2) personnel policy on salaries for instructors, and 3) modifications to the existing reprogramming policy. The preparation timeline for the March 9-13, 2009 meeting is as follows: December 2008 Committees to determine policies and issues, if any, to be included on the agenda for the next BOR meeting Begin development of the policies January 2009 Gather inputs on draft policies from all concerned Finalize policies February 2 Submit policies to appropriate committees for approval February 6 Deadline for submitting items for agenda February 9 Confirm attendance and request for preference for hotel accommodations and car rental February 16 Last Cabinet meeting for approval of agenda items February 20 Deadline for submission of reports and agenda documents for the meeting notebook February 27 Mail/distribute notebooks March 9-13 Board Meeting Back to top Pohnpei Campus Talent Search Program Students Visit to National Campus One of the objectives of the Educational Talent Search Program (ETSP) at the College of Micronesia-FSM is to schedule college visits for participating students in the program so they can be informed about the College’s programs and services. This year, the program scheduled visit for the students to the National Campus during the week of January 12-15, 2009. The students were presented with information about the college and the program offerings by representatives of the divisions at the National Campus. Pohnpei Campus-based Educational Talent Search Program students get oriented at the FSM-China Friendship Sports Center at the National Campus. Back to top College to hold President’s Retreat during May 2009 The Steering Committee for the President’s Retreat 2009 was organized and held its first meeting on January 12, 2009. The committee discussed the schedule for this year’s retreat dates and fixed them on the week of May 12-14, 2009. The committee also discussed the tentative agenda for the retreat and recommended the following: I. Reflect on previous year A. Outcomes and accomplishments II. Review data and evidences III. Trends affecting the college A. External Trends 1. Economic 2. Social including out migration 3. Technological 4. Political 5. Competition from other IHEs B. Internal Trends 1. Enrollment 2. Programs/Academic Master Plan 3. Revenue vs. operations 4. Structure of the College a) Programs at sites b) Roles of Campuses IV. Expected Outcomes of the Retreat 1. Develop institutional priorities for 2011 2. Recommendations on Structure of the college The College will bring staff from all its campuses in Chuuk, Kosrae and Yap to attend the President’s Retreat 2009 at the National Campus. The College has set aside a total of $30,000 to fund the retreat. Back to top Official Spring Semester 2009 Enrollments at Campuses The following are the official enrollment figures for all campuses after the close of the Registration for Spring Semester 2009 on January 13, 2009: Campus Enrollment (full-time equivalent) Projected Enrollment Chuuk 401.5 620 Kosrae 186.4 250 National 856 840 Pohnpei 546.3 500 Yap 168.4 220 Total full-time enrollment--------------2,158.42 Projected system wide enrollment-----2,430 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