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Volume 6, Issue 6 Free Copy June 2013

RemindersCHUUKJuly 1 Last Day to Withdraw with “W”July 1-5 Early Registration for Continuing StudentsJuly 16 Last Day of Instruction July 17-18 Final ExamsJuly 22 Deadline for Final Grades from Instructors

KOSRAE July 1 Last Day to Withdraw with “W”July 1-5 Early Registration for Continuing StudentsJuly 16 Last Day of Instruction July 17-18 Final ExamsJuly 22 Deadline for Final Grades from Instructors

POHNPEI and NATIONALJuly 1 Last Day to Withdraw with “W”July 1-5 Early Registration for Continuing StudentsJuly 16 Last Day of Instruction July 17-18 Final ExamsJuly 22 Deadline for Final Grades from Instructors

YAPJuly 1 Last Day to Withdraw with “W”July 1-5 Early Registration for Continuing StudentsJuly 16 Last Day of Instruction July 17-18 Final ExamsJuly 22 Deadline for Final Grades from Instructors

FSM-FMIJuly 26 Last Day of Instruction July 28-29 Final Exams

the activity was to raise funds for the Colleges Endowment Fund. The lady sharks raised a total of $4,512.00. The College would like to extend its appreciation to the following sponsors: 4-TYamaguchi, Ace Hardware, Ace Office Supply, Bank of the FSM, Crocodile Exports,

The COM-FSM Lady Sharks women’s organization held a successful bingo event at the Pohnpei campus gymnasium on June 22, 2013. The event was the first activity ever conducted by the Lady Sharks, which was established just early this year. Seventeen of the more than 300 participants who participated won special prizes. Raffle prizes were also given away throughout the event. According to Juvel Rempis, Chairman of the Bingo event, “ We were surprised with the turn out of the event, a lot of people came, at the same time we are very much thankful to all the sponsors who donated the prizes for this special event.” The sole purpose of

Lady Sharks Hold Bingo Bash Event

Bingo Players during the Bingo bash event at COM-FSM Pohnpei Campus

Maintenance personnel from the National Campus off-loads the metal book shelves from the container sent by Reach Out Pacific.

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Reach Out Pacific Donates Educational Supplies to the College

with those with fewer resources. Since it’s establishment in 2005, REPAC has helped numerous Micronesian organizations in need obtain more than $1.2-million worth of much-needed supplies.

Hawaii based organization Reach Out Pacific (REPAC) sent a 20ft container to COM-FSM National on June 26, 2013. Inside the container were a variety of educational supplies, bookshelves and study carols. According to a letter sent by REPAC’s President and Hawaii State Senator Glenn Wakai, all the items were generously donated by the University of Hawaii Richardson’s Law School and other public schools. He added that these supplies are gifts from the people of Hawaii to Pohnpei. Just May of this year REPAC sent a 40-foot container filled with office furniture to the College. All office supplies are now distributed to the college’s residential halls, offices, and classrooms. REPAC is a Hawaii non-profit organization that shares Hawaii’s prosperity Continuation on Page 4

Editor’s Notes

News & Information

Campus-wide Briefs

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We at the Development & Community Relations (DCR) Office are pleased to present to you the 6th edition of the COM-FSM Sharks Newsletter (Volume 6 Issue 6). We would like to thank the folks from Yap, Kosrae, and Pohnpei Campus for contributing their stories to this publication. Copies of the newsletter will continue to be available on the college website. As usual, we always welcome your inputs and comments.

Contact the COM-FSM Sharks Newsletter at P.O. Box 159, Pohnpei, FM 96941; Phone: (691) 320-2480; Fax: (691) 320-2479; Email: newsletter@comfsm.fm

FSM MiCare Open SeasonJuly is the open season for the FSM MiCare Plan. Employees who are currently enrolled and wish to make changes in their plans may do so at this time. Likewise, employees who are not enrolled but wish to; provided that they are full-time employees may also enroll at this time.Please submit your completed forms to Human Resources Office no later than July 30, 2013. They will be reviewed, complied and transmitted to MiCare office on July 31, 2013. Changes will be made effective on October 31, 2013. Employees at Yap, FMI, Chuuk and Kosrae Campuses are encouraged to submit completed forms to the campus administrative offices for transmittal to the Human Resources Office. Please DO NOT fax, scan, or email the forms to HR. 2013-2014 General Catalog is Now Available On-LineThe 2013-2014 COM-FSM General Catalog is now Available.

Campus Security Respond Swiftly to Residence Hall FireThe National Campus Security Officers led by Chief Warren Ching responded to a fire alarm triggered at the Male Residence Hall on June 17, 2013. An alarm was triggered at exactly 6:34PM, within minutes of the alarm, Security Chief Ching and Officers Roby and Louis arrived on the scene and observed black smoke emitting from the building. Tracing the smoke it was discovered to be coming from the 1stfloor of the Male Residence Hall. Resident Hall staff Hamilton and Officer Roby made an attempt to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers but the fire was already out of control. Hydrant hoses were laid out, hooked

up and activated. The fire was fully extinguished at 6:42PM. Police arrived on campus and

conducted their own investigation. After clearing the scene it was evident that a matress caught on fire. The cause of fire is still unknown as the police have yet to submit a copy of their findings. No injuries or fatalities

were reported during this incident. The National Campus

Security has been active in performing fire drills throughout the National Campus. Security personnel headed by Chief Warren Ching performed a fire drill on both Males and Female’s Residence Halls on Sunday, June 23,2013.President Daisy Appeared before the Accrediting CommissionCOM-FSM President & CEO Joseph M. Daisy, Ed.D will be

appeared before the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) on June 6, 2013. He presened on the college’s accreditation efforts and was only allowed 5 minutes. The commission however asked questions to the President . The President was joined by the Chairman of the Board of Regents, Kasio Mida, and Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness & Quality Assurance and college ALO, Frankie Harriss. The College will not be informed of the final action until an Action Letter is received during the first week of July 2013. The Action Letter will be released and published on the college’s website along with the copy of the visiting teams Evaluation Report.

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College of Micronesia Alumni

CTSI Logistics, David Adams, Drops of Life, Etscheit Enterprises, FSM telecom, Genesis Hospital, Isamu Nakasone Store, Kaselehlie Diner, Medpharm, Palm Terrace, 7-stars, Yoshie Enterprises, FSM Supply Products, COM-FSM Bookstre, Office of the President (COM-FSM), Office of the Vice President for Administrative Services, Office of the Vice President for the Cooperative Research & Extension, Office of the Vice President for Instructional Affairs, Pohnpei Campus, Cirilo Recana and Pelma Palik.

Bingo Bash EventFrom Page 1

Security Chief Warren Ching inspects the aftermath of the fire incident at the male residence hall.

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Kosrae Campus Holds Incentive Awards Day 2013Kosrae Campus held its Incentive Awards Day on May 31, 2013 to honor outstanding faculty and staff. Certificates and monetary awards were given to full-time faculty and staff members. The recipients of the awards are as follows: Faculty of the Year – Skipper Ittu; given to one full-time faculty member per year for outstanding teaching. The recipient received a certificate and monetary award of $250.00.Staff of the Year – Shrue Miako Sahm; Given to one non-teaching staff member per year who shows the following qualities or criteria for selection: outstanding work performance; active participation on committees and teams; contribution of time and effort to extra-curricular activities, special projects etc; demonstrated dedication to the College; and recognized for outstanding service to students and others. The recipient was given a certificate and monetary award of $250.00.Community Service Award – Hiroki Noda; This award is presented to an individual who has promoted the College in the community, or has performed outstanding community service. Recipient will be presented with a certificate and a gift.Award of Recognition – Michael Williams; to recognize an employee who goes beyond the call of duty for the good of the College. The recipient received a certificate

and monetary award of $250.00.Good Health/Wo Finsroa Award – Teodoro Bueno; to recognize non-faculty staff who has not taken a single sick day in a calendar year. The recipient received a certificate and a coupon for an extra vacation day.Students Choice Award – Shrue Miako Sahm; presented to staff or faculty who support, assist, encourage, advise, and serve as a role model for the students. The recipient received a certificate and a monetary award of $50.00.Service Awards for Years of Service - To recognize continuous years of service to the College. Recipients will be presented a certificate.15 Years: Salik Cornelius10 Years: Robert Jonas, Renton Isaac5 Years: Meryulyn Livaie

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Last Planned Phase of Student Information System (SIS) CompletedThe third and last planned phase of development of the Student Information System (SIS) was completed in May 2013 by contracted programmer Kenneth Girrard. The development of the software started in 2008. Mr. Girrard recollected that “COM-FSM had been looking for a new student database for many years, and had made two or three attempts to buy a commercial software product but ultimately none of them succeeded, either for technical reasons or because the software companies couldn’t support an institution located in the middle of the western Pacific. COM-FSM then decided to hire a programmer to develop student database software designed to meet the unique needs of COM-FSM.” Mr. Girrard had worked many years with student data systems, and had a long history assisting COM-FSM with IT projects such as network systems, Linux server administration, and a host of lesser known but critical IT systems before agreeing to develop the SIS software. According to Mr. Girrard

the SIS software was designed around the challenges present here in the FSM, with limited internet connectivity being the biggest obstacle. Information Technology Director Gordon Segal stated that “the SIS is now a fully functional, customized system built to meet the needs of students, faculty, and other users.” The development of SIS will “never really be finished, however.” He emphasized that this particular planned phase has come to a close, but the SIS itself will continue to grow and adapt. With all the planned phases implemented successfully, he anticipates there will be further needs as change continues for the college. “It all depends on what our needs are and how they evolve.”

SIS developer Kenneth Girrard.

Staff and Faculty members from Kosrae campus being awarded during the Incentive Awards Day 2013.

Announcements

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COM-FSM SHARKS Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 6 June 2013

Our MissionHistorically 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

employment Opportunities at COM-FSM

National Instructor – BusinessMusic InstructorAdministrative Assistant ISystem Specialist IEnglish Instructor

YapEnglish InstructorMathematics/Computer Instructor ChuukAccount Clerk I

Human Resources

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For Contributions to the COM-FSM Sharks Newsletter Please Submit to:

Juan Paulo SantosAdministrative Specialist

jpsantos@comfsm.fm

Contribute TODAY to the Endowment FundCut along the dotted line and mail it in an envelope along withdonations to the College of Micronesia-FSM

Alumni and community support for the College of Micronesia-FSM and its initiatives is imperative to its success and financial sustain-ability.This support enables the college to build its endowment for the future needs of the college.

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Name: Christopher GilmentePosition: System Specialist II Division: Information TechnologyCampus: NationalTel: 370-2480, Ext # 193Email: chrigili@comfsm.fm

Name: Vincent Masincupp Position: Instructor - EnglishDivision: Language & LiteratureCampus: NationalTel: 320-2480, Ext #224Email: vince_masincupp@comfsm.fm

Name: Steven Giltamag Young-Uhk Position: CRE CoordinatorDivision: Cooperative Research & ExtensionCampus: Yap CampusTel: 320-4319Email: syoung@comfsm.fm

Mr. Gilmente was recently promoted from specialist I to II after the position became vacant. He has been at the college since September 3, 2007 after completing his AAS degree in Electronics at Pohnpei Campus

Mr. Masincupp was introduced to the region in 2010 when he came to Yap under the U.S. Peace Corps. He completed 2 years working at Yap High School while teach-ing part time at COM-FSM Yap Campus. He returned to the region, this time filling in a vacant English Instructor Position at the National Campus and officially started on June 3, 2013.

MA in Teaching in Elementary from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2010BA in Sociology/Anthropology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2009

Mr. Young-Uhk has been at the college as an aquaculture agent since August 1, 2001. He was promoted to CRE Coordinator effective May 16, 2013.

BA in Agriculture from University of the South Pacific. He went back in 2009 and completed additional 1 year of study, earning a post graduate diploma in Marine Science.