WILLIAM Mendiola Cing of Tinian was recently sworn in by Governor Ralph DLG Torres to serve on the Northern Marianas College board of regents.
Cing served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1981 before being honorably discharged.
He was an NMC student in the 1980s, later earning his associate of arts degree in business administration and bachelor of arts in business administration with an emphasis in human resources management from Hawaii Pacific University.
Cing then took graduate courses in school leadership at San Jose State University.
He has held management positions in the government sector and also worked for the CNMI Public School System as a guidance counselor, high school teacher, and school principal.
In 1994, he became the NMC-Tinian administrator under former NMC President Agnes M. McPhetres.
During the public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Executive Appointments and Government Investigations, Cing said, “What I want to see happen, if confirmed as a member, is to find ways to bring back more courses or bring home more training sessions or certification programs that will benefit those students who cannot attend the main campus, or benefit those employees that might need to hone in on their skills. I know that cost is probably a factor in the reduction of course offerings or it may be low enrollment, but we must continue to strive to ensure that our people are given every opportunity to improve themselves without having to leave home.”
Cing’s nomination was confirmed by the Senate on Friday.
Northern Marianas College Regent William M. Cing, right, is sworn in by Gov. Ralph DLG Torres in the governor’s conference room last week.
