COM-FSM Leadership Inspects Residential Halls
PALIKIR, Pohnpei — College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) President & CEO Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono accompanied the new Chairwoman for the Board of Regents Chairwoman Ms. Lynn Sonden on a recently conducted hands-on inspection of the National Campus Residential Halls.
Acting VPEMSS Loatis Seneres & Maintenance Director Francisco Mendiola and residence halls staff showed the leadership team the facilities, visiting individual rooms to meet the spring semester students as they settled in for the start of classes. Additionally, it was also an opportunity to assess residence hall living conditions and identify any required improvements that prioritize student needs.
During the visit, Dr. Koroivulaono highlighted the college’s proactive approach to facility management “ The college has developed a multi-phase master plan to replace aging furniture and renovate outdated structures within the residential halls,” she stated. “We have already processed orders for new, light metal furniture specifically chosen to withstand Pohnpei’s humid climate and resist termite damage ”
Dr. Koroivulaono expressed optimism regarding the timeline, noting that if current orders arrive as planned, the first phase of the upgrades should be completed by Fall semester of this year.
Beyond infrastructure, the visit focused on student engagement. Both Dr. Koroivualono and Chairwoman Sonden spoke directly with student residents, encouraging them to communicate any concerns or suggestions to the Residential Hall staff to ensure a better living experience that ultimately contributes to successful studies at COM-FSM.
Director Mendiola also guided Chairwoman and President through the two buildings, identifying specific structural areas slated for improvement. Chairwoman Sonded concluded the visit by reassuring students of the college’s dedication to improving and maintaining a study-conducive and enabling environment.
“The Board of Regents is committed to doing its best to accommodate the needs of our current and future students.” Chairwoman Sonden said.
