Palau Community College
MESEKIU'S
NEWS
Friday, March 30, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 13
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Palau Community College MESEKIU'S NEWS |
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Friday, March 30, 2007 Weekly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 13 |
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14th Charter Day Celebration |
Public Health awards In a small ceremony at PCC CE Training room attended by Director of Bureau of Public Health, Dr. Stevenson Kuartei; Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program Adm. Specialist, Connie Olikong; TB Control Program Manager, Henrietta Merei, RN; (Continued on page 2) |
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The committee appointed by President Tellei met last week and has confirmed that the Celebration will be held on April 13th. Ephraim Ngirachitei who heads the committee, confirmed that the committee has approved the activities to be held on Charter Day, saying that they are the President's Run/Walk and the Babeldaob Island Tour. The run/walk will he held early in the morning, followed by the Babeldaob Island Tour which is expected to be an all-day excursion, highlighted by a guided tour of the new Capitol in Ngerulmud, Melekeok. "All sub-committees have been tasked accordingly to ensure that |
the Charter Day activities will be carried out successfully", said Ngirachitei. He also said that even though Charter Day is an official holiday for the College and that there will no classes, staff and students are encouraged to participate in the day's activities. Ngirachitei is assisted by Vice President of Cooperative Research & Extension Thomas Taro who serves as the co-chair of the organizing committee. For more information about the 14th Annual PCC Charter Day, please contact Chairman Ngirachitei at 488-3074 or Co-Chair Taro at 488-2746. |
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ACCJC Team Visit is Scheduled for April 2nd |
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As part of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) requirement, visits accompanying the Focused Midterm Report are normally one-day visits by a team of two members. Therefore, a two-member team, Chair Dr. Shirley Kelly, the former President of College of San Mateo and Dr. Lyn MacConnaire, the Interim Executive VP of Student Learning of Ventura College, will be visiting the College on behalf of (ACCJC) on April 2nd, 2007. This whole day visitation will allow the team ample time to meet with the President, Dean of Academic Affairs, Alvina Timarong; Dean of Student Services, Marensia Edward; Vice President of Administration, Jay Olegeriil; Associate Professor, |
Marianne Temaungil; and Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Dahlia Katosang and Director of Student Life, Deikola Olikong. The purpose of the team conducting the visit is to verify the accuracy and relevance of the report submitted by the College in response to the specific action of the Commission, determine the extent to which the institution now meets the Commission standards cited in the recommendations, and to report findings and recommendations to the Commission. The President encourages all to be available not only on April 2nd, but the rest of the week as well in case the two-member team needs to meet again. |
PCC Takes Part in Hokule'a and Alingano Maisu are scheduled to arrive on April 1st and Palau Community College (PCC) will be taking part in welcoming this historical event. Aside from having the President as the Master of Ceremony in the welcoming ceremony, PCC's Tourism Club will be providing its services to the honored guests and all PCC Yapese students will also take part in providing logistical support. Another fascinating factor is that one of PCC Yapese students, Barney Sesario, has a close relative who is part of the Hokule'a and Alingano Maisu crew. |
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PHS Career Mentoring Activity at PCC |
K.E.S. TS Participants Takes a Trip to Babeldaob This past weekend, PCC parking lot was crowded with excited Talent Search (TS) participants from Koror Elementary School's (K.E.S.) sixth grade class, tutors, and parents who were about to take a Babeldaob trip for the students' Science and Cultural (Palauan) classes. This trip included a visit to Ngerdok Lake in Melekeok State, Sualel a Iliochel and Debellel a Ngirngemelas in Ngiwal State, and Badrulchau in Ngarchelong State. After arriving at Ngerdok Lake, the students spent about two hours studying the different habitats living in the lake. Then, they departed to Ngiwal State where they were guided by a local elementary school student to Sualel a Iliuochel and Debellel a Ngirngemelas. As soon as they finished touring, they headed to the mysterious Badrulchau in Ngarchelong State. Afterwards, they ended their tour with a luncheon at Ollei Port. The students were exhausted, but enjoyed the beautiful scenic view as they were heading back to Koror later that afternoon. |
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There are eleven students from Palau High School who are participating in the PHS Work Based Activity Program called the Career Mentoring activity. PHS juniors: Ralph Mengidab, Warner Mitaro, Prince Rechebei, Jerome Renguul, Ucheliou Siangeldeb, Kiyoki Bells, Richelle Mechol, Norval Ngirachedeng, Verrette West, and Loserino Oran expressed interest in PCC's Construction Technology (CT) program so they are now working with the other CT students to gain some experience. One PHS junior, Isaiah Roberto showed interest in Auto Mechanics Technology so he is working with the AM students at the Auto Shop. |
These students started their Career Mentoring activity this Monday, March 26th and will finish on March 30th. This program is a one week work experience where students develop broad skills and knowledge through hands-on learning experience. This activity is designed to teach students some of the skills required in their career area.
As part of their grade, students will complete a guidebook that will help them understand the different careers in a particular field or industry in order to make a decision about their future careers. Students have gone through various career development requirements for the past two years and now have this opportunity to fulfill the real world of work experience based on classroom discussions and activities. |
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Work-Study Students' Success Stories- Part 4 |
(Continued from page 1) and Communicable Disease Unit, RN, SBA members were awarded certificates, some compensation, and gift bags for the excellent job they did in helping the Public Health office with their TB Awareness Day. The SBA members helped conduct a mock congress about TB in Senate Chambers for public information earlier last week. The SBA members would like to thank Public Health for the opportunity and the nice gifts they presented. They are happy that they could be of help and are looking forward to help the hospital in their next program to bring more awareness to the community about TB in the Republic. |
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Del Mad and Lance Ngiramengior are two PCC Electrical Technology (ET) students who are working at the Ministry of Health's (MOH)-Maintenance office. They both help service boilers, install computers, and work on anything that is ET-related and even help clean the office. |
"Since working here, we have gained more knowledge about ET. We hope that we can gain everything we can from our Supervisor before he retires, so that one day, we can take over", says Ngiramengior and Mad. Supervisor Saburo said that they work based on work order and they have completed all of them. The students are well informed and are excited about ET so it's easier to work with them. "We encourage PCC students to try work-study off campus because it gives one the opportunity to know different people and different offices", says the students. The supervisor and both the students believe that the program is very helpful, but they wish that more hours are included so that they can work on weekends as well. |
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BITS AND PIECES... Second Air-Condition Training Offered... For more information, please contact Sherman Daniel or Don Hanser at OMIP office at 488- 2470/ 2471 ext. 254. The College Thanks Chairperson. Palau Community College (PCC) Administration, Faculty, Staff, and most especially the students, would like to take this opportunity to thank Chairperson Bilung Gloria G. Salii for donating 90 pounds of delicious bananas to the College. Thank You! Deepest Condolences |
SDSU Professor Dr. Bresciani Conducts MA Course |
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Dr. Marilee Bresciani, a professor from San Diego State University (SDSU), is here to conduct another course for the master's (MA) program on PCC campus. This is the first time for Dr. Bresciani to travel to Palau and she is here to teach ARP 610-Educational Leadership from March 27th-30th. This is the 6th of the 10 course requirements for the current PCC/SDSU Master's (MA) cohort program. |
There are 22 students in the current MA program who are attending the
evening classes from 6:00pm-8:00pm on PCC campus. The PCC/SDSU MA
cohort program is still on schedule to be
completed by December 2007. |
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Yap State Organization Celebrates Yap Day at the Rock Islands
About 30 students went to the Rock Island trip including PCC Recreation Supervisor, Ismael Anastacio. The students had loads of fun, especially the new students, barbecuing and swimming at Ngkesiil and at Milky Way. YSO would like to thank the College for supporting YSO in their celebration and providing all their needs especially their Advisor Eugene Uehara, Chaperon Ismael Anastacio, Cafeteria, SBA, and Neco Marine for supplying two boats for their trip. |
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ALUMNI NOTES: Class of 2001 (PCC) Class of 1981 (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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More Show Support to PCC Endowment
Fund PCC Security Guard, Johnston Kloulubak is the newest member of the Endowment Fund. PCC welcomes the new supporters of the Endowment Fund and invites others who have not signed up to show their support as well. For more information about the PCC Endowment Fund, please contact Hulda, Dilubch, Rilla, or Koyungil at the Development office at 488- 2470 ext. 253. |
Message of I would like to thank my colleagues and friends of PCC for all your kind support and presence during the passing of my brother, Benjamin Kloulechad. Your sincerity will forever be remembered. May God bless you all. Veronica Kloulechad |
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Mesekiu Opens Third Round With a Win |
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On Saturday, March 27th the PCC Mesekiu baseball team defeated Ngerbeched for the third time this season. The ten-run rule win (15-4) keeps PCC atop the Major League Standing with a record of 14 Wins and 1 Loss. PCC ace pitcher Sureor Ngirailemesang earned a win, pitching the full seven innings with two strike outs and allowed 8 hits. Thomas Rumong of Ngerbeched singled to score Eric Kyota in the first inning. Madri Smus singled and scored in the fourth. Rumong doubled in the fifth to score Kyota and was brought home by a double by Brent Melairei.
New Library Hours... 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri.) 9am-6pm (Sat.) 12pm-6pm (Sun.) |
Once again, it was PCC's offense that made a difference as all PCC batters reached base and scored. In the first inning, Omsuul Yalap singled and stole second and Dekei Ngiramengior doubled off the left-field wall to score Yalap. Ngiramengior scored on an error by Ngerbeched third baseman Kyota. In the second, Caleb Meltel singled and Etitel Mad reached base on an error by Ngerbeched second baseman. Both Meltel and Mad scored on singles by Sureor Ngirailemesang and Bedor Kyota. PCC scored two more in the third to increase their lead at 6-1 when Ngiramengior reached first on base-on-balls and Melengis Uchel singled, both scored on consecutive singles by Meltel and Mad. PCC's big inning was the fifth when they scored 5 runs via singles by Uchel, Meltel, and Ngirailemesang and a double by Cleofas Iyar. In the bottom of the sixth, PCC scored three more runs on a triple by Ty Saiske and a solo homer by Omsuul Yalap, his second of the season. Yalap's homer increased PCC's total to 13.
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