On April 22, 2025. – The COM LGP Board of Regents convened its second quarterly meeting at the COM-FSM National Campus in Palikir. This assembly brought together key stakeholders from across the region, including the Regents led by Chairman Emais Roberts, partner college Presidents and Cooperative Research & Extension (CRE) Vice Presidents, the central office team led by the Acting Director/AES Associate Director Dr. Manoj Nair, and extension teams.
The meeting marked a significant point in time where new Regent from the RMI Hon. Minister of the Ministry of Education Gerald Zackios was elected the new Secretary/Treasurer replacing former Minister Joe Bejang, and new CMI President David Newnham who attended this particular board meeting for the first time in person.
Discussion highlights included the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held in Yap, budget updates, and a comprehensive review of investment performance presented by Raymond James. The central office and partner colleges’ Vice Presidents also delivered quarterly progress reports, showcasing the ongoing initiatives/activities and collaborative efforts among the colleges.
The event concluded with a networking reception hosted by the COM LGP central office at the Mangrove Bay restaurant, providing a significant avenue for the attendees to strengthen relationships and discuss strategies for effective institutional governance and delivery within the educational landscape and the communities in the region.
Sitting from Left to Right (front row) Dr. David Newnham, President of CMI, Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono, President of COM-FSM,Vice chair of COMLG Board of Regents to the FSM, Suzanna L. Gallen, Chairman of the Board of Regents, Dr. Emais Roberts of Palau, newly elected Board of Regents, Hon. Gerald Zakios of RMI and Dr. Patrick Telley, presidents of PCC. The rest are central office administration personnel and partner college CRE Vice Presidents and program coordinators.