The College of Micronesia-FSM will assist the citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia to be well-educated, prosperous, globally-connected, accountable, healthy and live in harmony with the environment and the world community.
Historically 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 developing of the nation by providing academic, career and technical educational opportunity for learners in the Federated States of Micronesia.
In order for us to achieve our Vision, Mission, and Goals we agree to uphold the following core values and behaviors. We value:
- Learner-centeredness - Learners are our primary focus and we provide quality instruction and services in a nurturing and safe environment.
- Professional behavior - We are competent, service-oriented professionals with a commitment to life-long learning and a commitment to provide excellent and exemplary service to students, colleagues and the community.
- Innovation - We provide a dynamic, creative, up-to-date, and innovative environment to allow the college community to function effectively in a global economy.
- Honesty and Ethical Behavior- We are honest and abide by the COM-FSM Code of Ethics in all our personal and professional interactions to create and maintain trust and unity among ourselves and with our community.
- Commitment and Hard Work - We commit and invest our time, energy and resources to create a rigorous, high quality learning environment.
- Teamwork - We live in a community where collaboration, open-mindedness, respect and support for each other help us achieve our mission.
- Accountability - We are responsible for and accountable in our daily activities to our partners and the community we serve. We comply with all applicable regulations and use our resources efficiently and effectively to maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
The College of Micronesia-FSM, through a continuous assessment and review process, will continuously improve to meet or exceed current accreditation standards and will:
- Promote learning and teaching for student success and satisfaction.
- Have sufficient and well-managed fiscal resources that allows for financial independence.
- Foster effective communication.
- Invest in sufficient, qualified, and effective human resources.
Create an adequate, healthy and functional learning and working environment.- Build a partnering and service network for student success, and workforce and economic development.
- Promote the uniqueness of our community, cultivate respect for individual differences, and champion diversity.
| # | Objectives | Activities | Who is responsible | Timeline | Resources Needed | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strengthen support for the remedial and developmental program that integrates student learning skills with academic instruction in English and mathematics and fosters behavioral changes necessary for student success. | DAP | ||||
| 2 | Provide, maintain, and make visible fully accessible student support services and academic advising to promote improved student success rates and satisfaction. | VPSSA | ||||
| 3 | Ensure enrollment management, especially student recruitment, and retention is an institutional priority. | VPSSA/VPIA | ||||
| 4 | Ensure students graduate in a timely manner with the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will prepare them to be effective and contributing members of the community. | VPIA | ||||
| 5 | Ensure quality of teaching, productivity, and increased learning-centered behavior to create an academic atmosphere that encourages and supports innovation in the teaching and learning environment. | Chairs | ||||
| 6 | To support faculty with the necessary resources for professional and personnel development. | VPIA/Staff dev/FC | ||||
| 7 | To assess effectiveness in the teaching and learning environment. | ??? | ||||
| 8 | To foster and promote student responsibility and involvement in his/her education. | ??? |