PCC CTE Awareness Week Preparation Underway 58Th Commencement Exercises Planning Committee Commence

Friday, March 12, 2021 Weekly Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 11 PCC CTE Awareness Week Preparation Underway 58th Commencement Exercises Planning Committee Commence

Graduation Committee during an organization meeting On February 09, 2021, the Graduation Com- mittee held its organizational meeting and began planning and preparing for the Spring semester 2021 58th Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 14, 2021. As a college tradi- tion, the commencement exercises committee is charged with the event program, logistics, Automotive Mechanic Technology & Construction Technology students awards & publicity, including pomp & cir- setting up for the upcoming CTE Awareness Week cumstance. The 58th Commencement Exer- This week, Palau Community College Career & Techni- cises will graduate students from PCC, Adult cal Education programs are in full gear in preparation High School, CTE Lab Schools, and SDSU for CTE Awareness Week slated for March 17-18, 2021. Bachelor’s Cohort. The 2021 Graduation This annual college event provides practical hands-on Committee members are Dean Hilda Reklai information on various academic programs for Palau’s -Chairperson, Associate Dean Dr. McClain elementary and high school students in two-days during Worswick, Executive Assistant to the Presi- Ministry of Education’s public school awareness week. dent Todd Ngiramengior, ASPCC President There are 21 academic programs offered at the college. Minelli Olkeriil, Counselor Maurine Alexan- Schools are encourage to select academic stations for der, Director Clement Kazuma, FSA Presi- which they will visit during the tour. PCC had invited all dent Johvanna Yaoch, CTE Instructor Husto high schools in Palau including the follwing elementary Ulengchong, Associate Professor Renetta schools, Ngarchelong, Ngaraard, Melekeok, Ngeremlen- D. Meyar, Counselor Hedrick Kual, Direc- gui, Ngatpang, Aimeliik, Airai, Koror, Meyuns, Maris tor Isumchraard Ngirairikl, Advisor Angelio Stella School, George B. Harris, and Seventh Day Ad- Antonio, and Food Servie Supervisor Gurney ventist schools. Over 200 students are expected to par- Lee Umang. ticipate in the college awareness week event. Palau Community College is an accessible comprehensive public educational institution helping to meet the technical, academic, cul- tural, social, and economic needs of students and communities by promoting learning opportunities and developing personal excellence. Newest Contributors to the Request For Proposal PCC Endowment Fund Palau Community College would like to recognize its newest endowment fund contributors, Alexius Simon and Mr. Dylan Mekur Iechad from Mason’s Hardware-Surangel & Sons Com- pany.

Thank you for your contributions to Palau’s only institution of higher learning! Your donations will help sustain the future stability of our college.

PCC Maintenance Fencing Cafeteria’s Sidewalk

PCC Maintenance staff are currently putting up the cafeteria walkway fence and a gate to protect exist- ing split type airconditioning unit that were recenly installed. Director of Physical Plant Clement Kazu- ma acknowledge the need to safeguard the college valuable assets and regular maintenance.

PTHSE Student Club Fundraising

Palau Tourism & Hospitality School of Excellence Student Club fundraise to support their club activi- ties. Upcoming movie night fundraiser event will take place during CTE Awareness Week. PTHSE students and instructors are also participating in the CTE Awareness Week to showcase their program.

PAGE 2 PCC Library Reward Program BITS AND PIECES... Palau Community College (PCC) would Tan Siu Lin PCC Library like to recognize Calvin Ragmaaliu for fin- Hours of Operation ishing first with number of hours spent at th library. Mr. Ragmaaliu received a PNCC Mondays to Fridays 7:30AM - 7PM airtime card worth $10 dollars. Saturday 7:30AM - 5PM PCC extends its congratulations to Mr. Cal- Sunday & Holidays CLOSED vin Ragmaaliu for winning the month of February library reward program. For more information, call: Calvin Ragmaaliu 488-3540.

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March 17 - 18 (W-Th) CTE Awareness Week 2021

News/Stories Wanted Mesekiu’s News welcomes stories/ articles/announcements from students, faculty, and staff. Submission deadline is Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in hard and/ or electronic copies to tchuziet@palau. edu or [email protected]. Articles from MOC/PCC Alumni are also welcome. Please call 488-2470/2471 (extensions 251, 252, or 253) for more information.

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Steven Skilang Celebrating Birthday March 12 - 21, 2021 Vacancy Announcement PCC Endowment

(1) Computer Technician (Computer Service Office) Invest in the future salary ranges from $13,081 - $23,230 per annum To Support, (2) Extension Agent EFNEP Contact Us Today! (PCC Cooperative Research & Extension Program salary ranges from $11,010 - $19,552.00 per annum Thomas Borja Keith Ignacio (3) Director of Library Services (Administration) P.O. BOX 9 Koror, Palau salary range: $18,730 - 33,262 per annum 96940 (4) Instructor Assistant - Small Engine PCC Education and Training Department/ Academic Affaris Division) depending on Phone: 488-2470/2471 (ext. 251/253) qualifications and work experience salary range: $12,653.00 - 22,349 per annum Elicita Morei Ember Nakamura e-mail: [email protected] (5) Maintenance & Operations Supervisor Physical Plant - Administration Department depending on qualifications and work experience If you want to join the Bi-Weekly salary range: $16,941.00 - 30,085 per annum Allotment Program, contact us NOW! (6) Math Instructor Learning Resource Center Student Services depending on qualifications and work experience FIND PCC ONLINE FOR MORE INFORMATION salary range: $14,802 - 22,000 per annum Leeroth Wilhelm Bruce Rimirch

(7) Academic Advisor/Counselor PCC Talent Search Program salary range: $17,000 - 20,000 per annum Palau Community College up- (8) Director, Student Life coming training at CE Training (PCC Student Life Office) depending on http://www.palau.edu qualificatins and work experience Room. salary ranges from $16,010 - $28,431 per annum PALAUAN ORTHOGRAPHY For application forms and information, contact Harline Haruo at the PCC Palau Community College Human Resources Office at 488-2470/2471 extension 227, or e-mail: CLASS [email protected], or download forms at http://www.palau.edu. Registration is ongoing at

“PCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.” CE Office. For more information contact 488-2470/1 ext. 243 Alumni notes Rukebai Kikuo Palau Community College Criminal Justice Rukebai Kikuo is a th graduate of Palau 15 Year Institutional Master Plan Community College in 2019 with an As- Strategic Direction 3 - Resources soicate of Science in The College will diversify and increase resources to pro- Criminal Justice program. She is currently vide quality programs and services, facilities, technology, employed at the Pent- house Hotel. and human resources to support its mission and goals. The College will be prudent in the allocation of resources Mesekiu’s News to support operations and in support of its short, medium Palau Community College and long range plans in line with the strategic directions P.O. Box 9 Koror, Palau 96940 Alumni Notes and mission of the college. Alumni showcases MOC & PCC alumni who are positive role models and contribute to the quality of life in their local communities. stamp here If you are that Alumna/Alumnus or know someone who is, please contact the PCC Development Office at telephone numbers 488- 2470/2471 (extensions 251, 252, or 253). We would like to feature you in future Mesekiu’s News issues.