The college offers several degree and certificate programs, including a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, associate degrees in business, business administration (emphasis on accounting, business management, or computer applications), liberal arts, nursing, natural resource management, criminal justice, and hospitality management. Moreover, it offers short-term certificate programs in different vocational, academic, and professional areas.
New students are required to take the English and Math placement tests before they register. After taking the placement tests, students can obtain the required slip from the English and math departments and meet with their academic advisors. NMC academic advisors will help new students fill in registration forms and create class schedules. Students can then finish the registration process in Room D-1.
Application for admissions will still be accepted until the last day of registration on Saturday, Jan. 16 provided that both placement tests have been taken. Note the following dates below:
• Jan. 8 – Student Orientation for International Students at 10 a.m.-12 noon in the NMC Student Center (Building J)
• Jan. 8 – Early Registration for SOE Seniors and May 2010 Graduates only, 1 p.m.-5p.m.
• Jan. 8 – Student Orientation for Resident Students from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the NMC Student Center (Building J)
• Jan. 11 – Spring Registration for Students with 30+ credits, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Jan. 12-15 – Spring Regular Registration for all Students, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Jan. 16 – Late Registration, 9 a.m.-12 noon.
English placement test schedule
• Jan. 12 – 9 a.m. to 12 noon (A-6)
• Jan. 13 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (A-6)
• Jan. 14 – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (A-6)
• Jan. 15 – 9 a.m. to 12 noon (A-6)
Math placement test schedule
• Jan. 12 – 10 a.m. to 12 noon (A-9)
• Jan. 14 – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (A-9)
Ongoing students must clear any outstanding balances at the finance office, the library, or the Curriculum Resource Center before they can register for classes. To find out if any balances exist, students can visit the Office of Admissions and Records.
For additional information or inquiries, call 234-5498 ext. 1528, or log on to www.nmcnet.edu.
College hires new health instructor
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College recently hired a new health and physical education instructor in the science, health, mathematics, and athletics department.
Roland Merar, an educator for over 10 years, has taught at schools, such as Maris Stella School, Palau High School, and alau Community College. He holds extensive backgrounds in health, education, social studies, and music.
Merar is also a tireless advocate of the improvement of services and treatment for children with disabilities. He has been highly instrumental in the implementation of various physical therapy programs for students with disabilities and the raising of funds for the purchasing of assistive devices.
The newly hired instructor has also played key roles in many boards and committees, whose missions focused on enhancing the community’s health, educations, arts, and cultural preservation. These agencies include the Republic of Palau’s Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Mental Health Association Board, and the Tabesul Blengur (Balanced Diet) Committee.
“I am honored to have been selected for the position,” said Merar. “I look forward to working closely with the students and guiding them along their paths to success.”
Merar graduated with a master’s degree in educational leadership from San Diego State University and bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Guam.
Outside of the office and classroom, Merar is also actively involved in community activities, having represented Palau at tennis matches in the 2005 South Pacific Mini Games and serving in the Palau National Olympic Committee as both an athlete and a coach.
“We are pleased to welcome Roland to the NMC community,” said NMC President Carmen Fernandez. “His wealth of knowledge and experience will surely benefit the college and the CNMI community.”
Merar fills the position left vacant when Dr. Kurt Barnes retired in Aug. 2008.
NMC alumna to graduate from Gonzaga University
(NMC) — There is no question that Northern Marianas College continues to produce some of the finest and most talented college graduates.
This coming spring semester, Chellette San Nicolas, an alumna of NMC, will be graduating with a bachelor of arts in political science from Gonzaga University.
San Nicolas completed her associate of arts in liberal arts degree from NMC the same year she graduated from high school at Northern Marianas Academy, a college preparatory high school, in 2007.
“It was comforting to know that I was able to transfer a majority of my credits from NMC to Gonzaga,” said San Nicolas, who was able to transfer all but two classes taken at the college — philosophy and studio for non-majors.
Because of her minor in philosophy program at Gonzaga, San Nicolas was required to take the philosophy course there.
“The best thing about going to NMC was that I got to be prepared for some of the aspects of college life, most importantly when it came to important academic situations, like choosing and scheduling the right classes,” said San Nicolas.
After graduating from Gonzaga, San Nicolas plans to pursue a master’s degree in public administration and policy, a field about which she is extremely passionate.
Looking beyond that, she stated that law school may also be an option but her aim at the moment is to complete her master’s degree.
“Right now, my focus is on the next step because, like my dad says ‘Set a goal, achieve it, and then set another one,’” said San Nicolas.
NMC has played a major role in the great achievements of many of its alumni by thoroughly preparing its graduates for successful careers in a great range of professions.
“We are extremely proud of Chellette’s accomplishment,” said NMC President Carmen Fernandez. “We also applaud her continued efforts at Gonzaga and admire her future goals of attaining higher education.”
MMAC 2010 team captains to meet on Jan. 20
THE first team captains meeting for the Marianas March Against Cancer 2010 has been set for Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Chamolinian Room of the Hyatt.
Last year, 13 teams worked hard to raise money for cancer awareness, education and patient support for the Commonwealth Cancer Association.
This year, teams will unite once again as we journey as one community to help bring hope to our family and friends currently battling cancer.
Teams can consist of families, friends, non-profit or for profit organizations, schools, etc.
If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested in fielding a team, contact Reina Camacho at 2857677 or e-mail [email protected].
Kagman Friday Night Market
THE Kagman Friday Night Market is looking for interested vendors to sell food, drinks, produce, fish, clothing, and crafts starting on Jan. 15.
Puengin Inetnon is Kagman’s Friday Night Market which takes place at the Kagman Community Center every government payday Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Puengin Inetnon is a family oriented event.
Contact 256-7678 or e-mail [email protected] for more informatino.
