The courses are offered as part of the college’s mission to provide customized, continuing educational and professional development opportunities in response to community needs.
Additionally, the classes, which are designed to improve individual knowledge and specific skills, are geared around actual workforce needs and experiences based on course surveys, community needs assessments, and interviews with employers.
For a more detailed description of each course, contact CDI at 234-5498 ext. 1005 or log on to www.nmcnet.edu.
CDI will also be offering its customer service and administrative training courses in November running into December. For a schedule of these classes, log on to www.nmcnet.edu.
It is recommended that all interested individuals register before the start of the first day of class.
Certificates of attendance and competence will be awarded to registered students who complete all course requirements.
Full payment is required for admission to a class. Full payment is required for admission to a class.
To register or for information about these classes, visit the CDI Office in Building P on the NMC campus in As Terlaje or call Les Ogumoro-Uludong at 234-5498 extension 1010 or e-mail [email protected].
Northern Marianas College warns residents about degree mills
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College is advising CNMI residents to become more vigilant as they explore their options for higher education.
More particularly, residents are warned to watch out for institutions that qualify as what the U.S. Department of Education calls “degree mills.”
According to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, degree mills are usually universities or schools that offer questionable online degrees at a low cost with little or no work needed.
The work assigned by such mills is usually unrelated to the degree being pursued.
These mills may also advertise that a person’s life experience is sufficient for that person to be awarded a degree.
These degrees are usually offered through overly attractive deals, which is why many individuals fall for these traps.
These mills also usually claim to be accredited by false accrediting bodies and agencies.
The U.S. Department of Education Web site at www.ed.gov has a list of all the accrediting agencies it recognizes.
For more information on how to distinguish and avoid degree mills, log on to www.ed.gov or www.chea.org.
“We want to ensure that our students who transfer to four-year universities are aware of and avoid these programs that offer degrees that hold no value,” said NMC P resident Carmen Fernandez. “We also aim to inform employers of measures that can be taken to distinguish whether or not credentials submitted by prospective employees were awarded by degree mills.”
Laura Callahan, a senior director at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the time, was reportedly asked to step down from her post in 2004 after the revelation that her credentials were received from a degree mill operating out of a motel room in Wyoming.
DFS honors employees of the month
DFS Saipan Ltd. recently recognized Maryann Cruz and Machiko Cruz as July employees of the month.
Maryann Cruz was nominated by her boss, Millie Faisao.
“Cruz worked effortlessly during a very challenging month in her department. She took the initiative to work extra hard to overcome retagging for the price change, shortage of staff and ensuring the new floor display,” Faisao said.
Cruz’s customer service, dependability, and most especially her teamwork are super.
In addition, she stays focused on her goals, and she thinks positively throughout her “never ending working days.”
Cruz was hired in Aug. 1997.
Machiko Cruz was nominated by her manager, Izumi Castro.
Machiko Cruz served VIP customers with elegant and excellent but quick service so that they were greatly satisfied with her assistance to upgrade their memberships.
She makes constant efforts to keep good correspondence with our valuable customers.
Machiko Cruz has been with DFS since Feb. 2007.
Both employees received a framed employee of the month certificate, a $100 cash award, and VIP parking for one month. They are now eligible candidates for the 2009 DFS Employee of the Year Award in their categories.
Mayoral forum
THE Saipan Chamber of Commerce will hold its general membership meeting at the Pacific Islands Club, Charley’s Cabaret, Wednesday, Oct. 7.
All of the Saipan mayoral candidates have been invited to explain why citizens should vote for him or her.
Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30, and the meeting will begin at noon. The fee is $15 for members, $20 for guests of members, and $25 for the general public.
Live fire training
(EMO) — The U.S. military will conduct live fire training on Farallon De Mendenilla, Oct. 6, from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Gov. Benigno R. Fitial is strongly advising the general public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators, to stay away from this area during the time and date indicated.
For more information, call 322-9528, 322-9529, VHF marine channel 16, HF single sideband Radio on 5.205.0., or dial CNMI 211.
NMC campuses reopen today
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College campuses on Saipan, Rota, and Tinian will reopen, and classes will resume as scheduled today.
For more information log on to www.nmcnet.edu or call 235-NMC1 (6621).
CEC relocation
(CEC) — The Commonwealth Election Commission will relocate from its Capital Hill office to the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe on Oct. 5, and will remain there until after the duration of the election.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12:30 noon-4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 noon.
The meeting scheduled for Oct. 2, 5 p.m., at the governor’s office on Capital Hill has been rescheduled and relocated to Oct. 5, 5 p.m. at the multi-purpose center.
Veterans Day
(Military/Veterans Affairs) — Nov. 11, Veterans Day, is the day to pay tribute and thank all who served and are serving in the U.S. armed forces.
The Veterans Day committee will plan and execute this year’s ceremony.
It meets every Tuesdays at 9 a.m. starting on Oct. 6, at the Office of Military/Veterans Affairs at Capital Hill Building 1364.
Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend. For more information, ncall 664-2650.
