| Historically
diverse, uniquely Micronesian, and globally connected, the College of Micronesia-FSM
is the national institution of higher education of the Federated States
of Micronesia. Originally established to develop teacher education, its
current mission is to provide educational opportunity -- academic, vocational
and technical -- for all people. Aimed at nourishing individual growth and
national unity, scholarship and service, COM-FSM is dedicated to developing
integrity, critical thinking skills, a breadth of vision, and the habit
of reflection in an educational environment enriched by cultural traditions. |
| Instill and maintain pride in the unique heritage
of linguistic and cultural diversity in Micronesia. |
Promote national economic self-sufficiency/self-reliance
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Develop individual's capacity for reflection, vision, critical
thinking, and analytic problem solving in relation to local, national and
global issues. |
Provide relevant, up-to-date, quality, technical, and vocational
degree and certificate programs, continuing education activities, and services
enhanced by state-of-the-art technology to facilitate satisfying careers
or transfer to schools in any geographic setting. |
- Provide a safe, healthy, and attractive environment that promotes
a sense of achievement and belonging for students, faculty, and staff.
- Obtain and adequate, stable for of financial support for COM-FSM.
- Demonstrate fiscal, management, and programmatic accountability.
- Attract, employ, and retain highly competent faculty and staff who
pursue professional development and contribute to a positive institutional
culture which encourages honesty, appropriate moral values, and respect
for human and cultural diversity.
- Establish partnerships with educational institutions, national and
state governments, businesses, and other community agencies to identify
and address common goals
- Conduct necessary and appropriate research.
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