Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, June 29, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 26
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Palau Community College MESEKIU'S NEWS |
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Friday, June 29, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 26 |
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Educators Continue Pursuit of Degrees By: PCC Work-Study Student Katosang Katosang, Upward Bound Work-Study Students, |
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short and too few for these teachers to progress quickly enough towards the attainment of their degrees. With the Ministry of Education now requiring them to complete their degrees by the Summer of 2008, these teachers are hard-pressed to reach their goals. All of these teachers have been teaching in classrooms for a number of years ranging from two (2) years to fifteen (15) years. Those interviewed were seasoned teachers, some commute daily from Babeldaob, others relocate to Koror from the islands of Angaur, Beliliou, and Kayangel during the summer to live in Koror and attend classes. Even though they may seem older and not used to the life of an average college student, these teachers are applauded for their hard work in pursuing their degrees, which will ultimately benefit their students in their respective schools throughout Palau. |
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Over 100 Students Participate in CE Summer Programs |
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A total of seventy- four (74) elementary students, both from public and private schools, are taking the summer classes from morning to late afternoon, Monday to Friday. Koror Elementary School teachers: Miriam Anastacio, Julia Wally, and Mayleen Ngiriou are teaching the students in English, Math, and Palauan. |
Twenty-three (23) high school students gather daily from Monday-Friday at Leeboo Bai and Mesekiu Bai to learn (Continued on page 2) |
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(Continued from page 1) Basic Japanese and Basic Mandarin each have fifteen (15) participants from private companies such as Palasia Hotel, Carp Corporation, Nishimatsu Construction Company, as well as PCC and other self-employed individuals who just wanted to learn the language. Basic Japanese is in its third week and Carlissa Ngiralmau has been teaching her students some basic Japanese reading and conversation and will continue to do so until July 25th, when her class is scheduled to end. On the other hand, Huan Yin Wei, who has been teaching the Mandarin
class for the past three weeks, ended her class today and will be returning back home
at the end of the week. All the participants of the Mandarin class would like
to thank Huan Yin Wei for teaching them and bid her farewell. |
Summer 2007 Teachers' Academy |
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Free Mandarin Class Available at PCC By: Upward Bound Work-Study Student Elway Ikeda Have you ever been to a Chinese restaurant and not understand a word on the menu card? What about the Chinese farmers who sell vegetables around the neighborhood... Have you ever tried to buy vegetables from them and found it difficult to communicate with them? Well, don't let a language barrier stop you from enjoying the finest cuisines or the best bargain price for produce. Now is your chance to learn and understand the language spoken by over a third of the world's population. PCC-Continuing Education (CE) office can help you. Beginning July 23rd, free Mandarin classes will be offered to anyone interested. Classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration is now open so if you are interested, please call Taruu Nakamura or Leona Blaluk at CE office at 488-6223. |
Library Welcomes Everyone
The library is open from 8pm-8pm on weekdays; 9am-6pm on Saturday; and 12-6pm on Sunday. For more information, please call the Library at 488-3540.
Congratulations to all the Athletes of the 2007 Belau Games! |
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BITS AND PIECES... WIA Office Employs Over 200 Students... The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) has made available work opportunities this summer to over 200 students and the youth. The program offers job shadowing, mentoring, and career exploration to its participants who are ages 14-21. Of the 200 plus youth workers in the program this summer, 26 were assigned to PCC, working at various offices throughout the campus. Academic Calendar - Last Day to Remove Incomplete
Grades for Spring 2007 - Holiday: Constitution Day - Mid-Term Period - Last Day for Withdrawals - Last Day of Instruction - Final Examination Period - Grades Due |
UB, SWEP, WIA Students Attend
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Held every summer, students from Upward Bound (UB), Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP), and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) gathered for the three-day Student Partnership Conference (SPC). |
This year, a total of over 300 students attended the conference which started on Wednesday and concludes today. Among other topics, students learned about real life situations such as prevention of sexually transmitted diseases/infections and alcohol abuse. |
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OMIP Sponsors |
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Sponsored by the Operations & Maintenance Improvement Program (OMIP), the Microsoft Excel Training began this week and will continue |
until July 19th, 2007 at OMIP computer lab. Fourteen (14) participants from Utility Collection, Public Works, and U.S. Embassy, as well as the Bureau of Agriculture are taking this training.
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Our Condolences |
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of
2003 (PCC) Class of 1997 (PCC) Class of 1974 (MOC) 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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Scholarship All recently graduated high school seniors as well as the current PCC students from Palau who will attend PCC this coming school year 2007-2008, applications for the following PCC based scholarship programs are now available this summer at PCC Development office. 1. Prince Leeboo Scholarship Additional scholarship opportunities are available at Palau National Scholarship office adjacent to Palau High School. For further information, please contact the Palau National Scholarship office at telephone number 488-3608.
Books For Only $2.00
The College Bookstore is having a summer sale so come and check it out! Books, Palauan posters, and coffee mugs are on sale for only $2.00! A variety of interesting books such as Forbes' Great Minds of Business, Gift and Mystery by Pope John Paul II, Reinventing Public Education by Hill/Pierce/Guthrie, American Literature and the Culture Wars by Gregory S. Jay, Rosa Lee- A Mother and Her Family in Urban America by Leon Dash, Do we still need Doctors? by Dr. John D. Lantos, A Time to Love by Barbara Delinsky, The Green Mile by Stephen King, and many more. The bookstore is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. so, hurry before this sale ends!
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Job Opportunities Available at PCC!!! Position: Academic Advisor/Counselor Salary: $15,000 to $18,000 per annum (Depending on qualifications) Location: Talent Search Office
Examples of Duties: ~ Refers ineligible students to appropriate social and other services. ~ Coordinates campus and college day field trips. ~ Assists participants in completing admissions and financial aid forms. ~ Assesses participants' tutoring needs and recommends tutorial services. ~ Assists participants in choosing a post-secondary institution. Minimum Qualification Requirements: • Master's Degree preferred or Bachelor's Degree in guidance and counseling, social work, psychology, or counseling, skills in human relations, knowledge in career counseling, educational opportunities, and financial aid. • At least two years experience with TRIO Programs or has worked with disadvantaged students. General Information: Application forms can be obtained from Human Resources Division at P. O. Box 9 Koror, Palau 96940 or at our website: www.palau.edu. Send completed application with transcripts, resume, and verification of previous employment (s), if any, to same address. For further information, call 488-2470/ 2471 or come in and see us. PCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACTION EMPLOYER |
