Palau Community College

Palau Community College

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Friday, June 1, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 22

Commencement Exercises not the End,
but the Beginning!

New Japan Charge d` Affaires Pays Courtesy Visit

Kunio Nakamura, the new Japan Charge d`Affaires , paid a courtesy visit to President Dr. Tellei last week. The College is very excited with the arrival of Mr. Nakamura and looks forward to further strengthening the College's relationship with Japan Government. Japan Government has always been a great supporter of the College through donation of study materials and volunteer support.

NCPACE Instructor Visits College

President Tellei with M. Wayne Guillory, Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) instructor aboard the USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) that was here on the island last week. Guillory teaches Political Science courses to enlisted sailors during the ship's current Western Pacific (WESPAC) deployment.

President Patrick U. Tellei, EdD was the commencement speaker for Palau Community College's 44th Commencement Exercises last week Friday, May 25th, 2007 at the Cafeteria. This is his first time to address the graduating class since he became President in 1999. He is also the first alumni of Micronesian Occupational College (MOC), now PCC, to become commencement speaker at a PCC graduation. See page 2 for more pictures of the President as commencement speaker at Mindszenty High School and Palau Mission Academy.

Environmental Science graduate, Carmin Pipit receives her Valedictory Award from His Excellency President Remengesau.

Student Trustee Shane Salvador receives his Outstanding Citizenship Award from Paramount Chief Reklai Raphael Bao Ngirmang.

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Message of Condolences
PCC Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Students extends heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the family of Late Adelbairureor el Ngirauchuladokou Ubal Tellei, most especially PCC President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei, Frutoso Tellei, and Byron Tellei. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time of sorrow and grief.

President Tellei Commencement Speaker for the First Time this Past Weekend		*(Continued from page 1)* The School of Arts and Sciences saw its twenty five (25) students march last week under the programs: Agricultural Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Environmental/Marine Science, Liberal Arts, and Nursing. Most of these students graduated with honors. Twenty five (25) students graduated from the School of Business under the different programs under such as Business Accounting, Business Administration, Office Administration, and Tourism & Hospitality.
An alumni of Mindszenty High School (MHS), President Tellei was the commencement speaker for Mindszenty High School's 42nd Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 26th, 2007 at the Fr. Felix K. Yaoch S.J. Gymnasium. That was a special day for President Tellei as his daughter, Diliaur Tellei was one of the students graduating from MHS that day.	President Tellei was also the commencement speaker for Palau Mission Academy's commencement exercises on Sunday, May 27th, 2007 at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center. Posing with President Tellei is Palau Seventh-Day Adventist Schools' Chairman of the Board, Frank Kyota, and Palau Mission Academy Principal, Eric Johnson.
Takeo New SBA President Outgoing SBA President, New President-Elect, Ramon Adelbai Emrei Takeo Congratulations to the outgoing SBA President Ramon Manny Adelbai. Adelbai graduate on last week Friday, May 25th with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. He also won a 5-year Taiwan Scholarship to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering. He will spend the 1st year studying Mandarin Language and subsequent 4 years in his major. The College takes this opportunity to thank Adelbai for his numerous accomplishments in the SBA programs/activities and community services as well. We also congratulate and welcome the President-Elect Ms. Emrei Takeo for the remaining of the current term until the next SBA election in September 2007.	Chuukese and Pohnpeian Students Thank Student Services Written by Ioakim Rodriquez
	Some of the students posing for a picture at Ngkesiil Island. What's the best way to take a much needed rest and relaxation after exams? This was the question the Chuukese and Pohnpeian students asked themselves before they decided to have a picnic at the rock island to get what they were looking for i.e. R&R they so needed. Thirty-eight (38) students along with two staff from Student Life & Housing Unit left on November 19th around 9:00 a.m. to Ngkesiil Island. Students indeed enjoyed eating barbecue, swimming, playing cards, playing volleyball and tetherball and simply enjoying each other's company	at the rock island. On the way back to Koror, they were even more fortunate because they were given a chance to see the uniqueness and beauty of the famous Milky Way where they were given time to swim before heading back to Koror around 4:30 p.m. The Chuukese and Pohnpeian students want to thank Student Services for making it possible for them to have a picnic. They also extend their gratitude to the boat drivers, the Cafeteria staff, and particularly Ismael Anastacio who chaperoned the students the entire time. Thank you everyone and have a great summer. See you all in Fall Semester, 2007! Chuukese and Pohnpeian students enjoying the uniqueness of Milky Way.

*BITS AND PIECES...* PCC Alumni Graduates from UH-Hilo... (l-r): Project Director, Vernice Rechebei, PCC alumni, Fredrick Ikertang, and Senator Alfonso Diaz at a party after the University of Hawaii-Hilo (UH-Hilo) graduation ceremony. A PCC alumni who received his Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science and the son of a retired Cooperative Research & Extension (CRE) secretary, Sue Ikertang, Fredrick Ikertang graduated on May 21st at the University of Hawaii-Hilo with his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science. Congratulations Ikertang! Also, special congratulations to Senator Alfonso Diaz's son, Kelandy Faustino Diaz who also graduated at UH-Hilo with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Senator Diaz is a regular supporter of the College's Endowment Fund. Library Workshop Next Week Starting June 4^th 8^th Librarians, Collections Managers, Clerical Staff from both private and government agencies will converge on Palau Community College to attend the annual Library Workshop. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Ministry of Education, and Palau Community College sponsors this year's workshop. There will be a number of topics covered in the area of Library Procedures, Management, Promotion, Cataloging, Filing procedures and much more. The workshop will be held at the Btaches Building in Rm. 68. Palau Community College welcomes all attendees!	Palau Community College 44th Commencement Exercises "Faces in the Crowd"
	Seventeen (17) students who majored in Automotive Mechanics Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, General Electronics Technology, and Small Engine & Outboard Marine Technology graduated from the School of Technical Education.	Four (4) out of six (6) graduates of the 2nd Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling Program under the collaboration of the Ministry of Health and Palau Community College received their certificates at the commencement exercises last week.
	(Pictured left): Twenty one (21) graduates of Adult High School pose before the 44th Commencement Exercises began last Friday. Three students from Adult High School were recognized for their hard work namely: Olylai Aderiano who received the Academic Excellence Award and Haidy Beltau and Sekang Tatsuo who both received the Exemplary Student Award.
	President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., Paramount Chief Ibedul Yutaka M. Gibbons, Paramount Chief Reklai Raphael Bao Ngirmang, Bilung Gloria G. Salii, Minister Katosang, Minister Yano, and Public Health Director Dr. Stevenson Kuartei along with PCC Board of Trustees and President Tellei were the Commencement Officiators (on stage). PCC graduates with their friends after the ceremony.	Family and friends of the graduates crowd the basketball court to congratulate their loved ones. Former Student Body Association (SBA) President, Ramon Adelbai with his family outside the basketball court.

ALUMNI NOTES:
Class of 2000 (PCC)
Ngoriakl Olmetelel - 2000 PCC graduate with an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Nursing (NU). Olmetelel works at the Ministry of Health- Outpatient Department (OPD) as a Registered Nurse (RN). He has been working there for the past 12 years.

Class of 1995 (PCC)
Trina Renguul - 1995 PCC graduate with a Certificate of Achievement (CA) in Secretarial Science (SEC). Renguul works at the Ministry of Health- Dental Clinic as a Dental Assistant. She has been working there for the past 3 years.

Class of 1975 (MOC)
Michael Rafael - 1975 MOC graduate with a Vocational Certificate of Achievement (VCA) in Plumbing (PL). Rafael works at the Ministry of Justice- Bureau of Public Safety as a Police Sergeant and has been working there for the past 24 years and 10 months.

Alumni Notes showcases MOC/PCC alumni who contribute to the quality of life in their local community and are postive role models for other PCC students to emulate. If you are that alumni or know someone who is, please contact the PCC Development Office at telephone number 488-2471. We would like to feature you in future issues of the Mesekiu's News.

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Mesekiu Men's Volleyball Places 2nd

2007 Open Men's Volleyball 2nd place winners, Mesekiu Volleyball Team.

The men's volleyball championship game between PCC Mesekiu and Kayangel State team, Velasco, was an exciting 5-set game. Velasco won the first set with 25 points against Mesekiu's 18 points. Mesekiu won the 2nd set with 25 points against Velasco's 21 points. Then, in the 3rd set Velasco won with 25-17, but PCC came in strong in the 4th set with a score of 25-22. In the last set, Velasco won with a score of 15-6. This was by far the most entertaining championship game and both teams have displayed incredible strength this past few months. Winning 2nd place is a great achievement for Mesekiu team as it is the first ever PCC volleyball team to make it to the championships. Well done team! We are proud of you!

2007-2008 Revised
Financial Aid Policies

1. Financial Aid Appeal

A student will be allowed one appeal only, once he/she loses financial aid eligibility for the first time. Reasons for appeal must be based on circumstances that are beyond a student's control, and supported by appropriate documents of those circumstances.

2. Financial Aid Reinstatement

Financial aid eligibility may be reinstated when student do the following:
� Complete a minimum of 12 credits at his/her own expense AND/OR
� Achieve and/or maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Note: If financial aid eligibility is reinstated for the 1st time and a students becomes ineligible again for the 2nd time, he/she must achieve the same requirements stated above and his/her financial aid eligibility will be reinstated for the last time. There will be no reinstatement after this point if a student becomes ineligible, while attending Palau Community College.

3. Change of Major

A student may change his/her major one time only prior to earning his/her first degree. A revised eligibility time frame will be determined based on the results of official program evaluation by the Registrar.

About 40 Students Complete Mandarin Class

Students complete Mandarin Class at PCC.

Nothing is more exciting then to end a class with a competition. After one month of class, Instructor Huan Yin Wei held a competition for about forty students to recite poems in Mandarin. The students were grouped together to recite poems and were judged by Mr. Jin-Yinn and Jan Jeng Dar of First Commercial Bank, Fei-yu Lo of Taiwan Embassy, and Kuo-che Lin of Taiwan Technical Mission. The students from various government and non-government agencies such as First Commercial Bank, Palau Hotel, Palau International Coral Reef Center, Environmental Quality Protection Board, Public Works, Moylan's Insurance, Division of Job Placement, Division of Customs, and other private companies participated in this program. The next Mandarin class will be held from June 5th- June 29th from Tuesday-Friday at 6pm-7:30pm.

Celebrating Birthdays

Frutoso Tellei                  June 2
Leonard Ngiramengior     June 4

       Happy Birthday To You!