CMI Catalog 2014-15: Accredited College in Marshall Islands

College of the
Marshall Islands
Catalog 2014-15
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Catalog
2014-2015
P.O. Box 1258 Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands MH 96960

Phone (692) 625-3394 / 3291 / 3236
FAX (692) 625-7203
E-Mail: info@cmi.edu
www.cmi.edu
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The College of the Marshall Islands is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges
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Note to the Reader

This catalog provides general information about the College of the Marshall
Islands, its programs and services, and it summarizes major policies and
procedures of relevance to the students.
The College of the Marshall Islands reserves the right to withdraw or modify
courses of instruction at any time. Review of academic, financial, and other
considerations may lead to changes in the policies, rules and regulations applicable
to students, faculty, and staff. The College therefore reserves the right to make
changes at any time. These changes may affect such matters as tuition and all other
fees, degrees and programs offered (including the modification or possible
elimination of degrees and programs), degree and other academic requirements,
academic policies, rules pertaining to student conduct and discipline, fields or areas
of study, and other rules and regulations applicable to students.
While every effort has been made to ensure that this catalog is accurate and up-todate, it may include typographical or other errors. Changes are periodically made
to this publication and will be incorporated in supplements and/or new additions.
This catalog was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a
contract.
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Table of Contents
Letter from the President .......................................................................................................................... xii
Our College ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Mission ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Philosophy .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Vision.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Values ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Institutional Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................... 3
General Information ................................................................................................................................... 4
Accreditation Status ................................................................................................................................... 4
Administrative Organization ..................................................................................................................... 4
Freedom of Expression and Dissent ........................................................................................................... 4
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination .............................................................................................. 4
Sexual Harassment Policy ......................................................................................................................... 4
Drug-Free Workplace ................................................................................................................................. 4
History ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Campus and Resources ............................................................................................................................... 6
Uliga Campus ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Arrak Cooperative Research and Extension Science Station ..................................................................... 6
Library ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Nuclear Institute ......................................................................................................................................... 7
CMI Librarys Patron Policies .....................................................................................................................
Admission Information ............................................................................................................................... 8
Application Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 8
Admission and Financial Aid Application Deadlines ................................................................................ 8
Admission Standards ................................................................................................................................. 9
Offers of Admissions ................................................................................................................................. 9
Conditional Admission .................................................................................................................... 9
Admission Appeal ........................................................................................................................... 10
Admission Appeal Procedure ......................................................................................................... 10
Readmission .................................................................................................................................... 10
Reinstatement .................................................................................................................................. 10
Transfer Student .............................................................................................................................. 10
International Student ........................................................................................................................ 11
Dual Enrollment .............................................................................................................................. 12
Benefits .............................................................................................................................. 12
Courses Offered ................................................................................................................. 12
Eligibility ........................................................................................................................... 12
Admission Requirements ................................................................................................... 12
Placement ........................................................................................................................... 12
Financial Assistance .......................................................................................................... 13
Tuition, Fees, and Textbooks ............................................................................................. 13
Registration ........................................................................................................................ 13
Services .............................................................................................................................. 13
Transportation .................................................................................................................... 13
Semester Calendar ............................................................................................................. 13
Compliance ........................................................................................................................ 13
Available Courses .............................................................................................................. 13
Grades/Credits ................................................................................................................... 14
Admissions Calendar ................................................................................................................................ 15
Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Federal Pell Grant ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Use ............................................................................................................ 16
Basic Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid ..................................................................................... 17
Financial Aid Application ............................................................................................................... 17
Application Deadlines ..................................................................................................................... 17
Applicants Selected for Verication ............................................................................................... 17
Financial Award Calculation .......................................................................................................... 18
Determination of Enrollment Status ............................................................................................... 19
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy.......................................................... 19
Financial Aid Sanctions ............................................................................................................................. 20
Probation .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Suspension ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Appeals and Exceptions............................................................................................................................. 21
Reinstatement ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Special Circumstances .............................................................................................................................. 21
Change of Enrollment ..................................................................................................................... 21
Change of Major ............................................................................................................................. 21
Remedial/Developmental Coursework ........................................................................................... 21
Transfer Credits .............................................................................................................................. 21
No Progress Grades ......................................................................................................................... 21
Repeat Courses ............................................................................................................................... 21
Return of Title IV Funds ........................................................................................................................... 22
Unofficial Withdrawals ............................................................................................................................. 22
Scholarships .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Financial Information ................................................................................................................................ 23
Payments ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Tuition and Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 23
2014-2015 Fee Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 24
Application Fee ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Late Registration ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Special Fees and Charges ......................................................................................................................... 24
Residence Hall Charges ............................................................................................................................. 25
Registration .................................................................................................................................................. 26
New Student Registration and Advising ................................................................................................... 26
Early Registration ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Adding a Course ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Withdrawing from a Course ..................................................................................................................... 26
Administrative Withdrawals ..................................................................................................................... 26
Classication of Students ......................................................................................................................... 27
Student Records and Responsibilities ....................................................................................................... 27
Credit Load ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Auditing Classes ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Major Subject Areas and Degree Programs .............................................................................................. 27
Student Support Services .......................................................................................................................... 29
New Student Orientation .......................................................................................................................... 29
Student Athletics, Recreation, and the Fitness Center .............................................................................. 29
Residential Life.......................................................................................................................................... 29
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Counseling and TRACC ............................................................................................................................ 29

Student Leadership Council ....................................................................................................................... 29
Student Conduct ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Student Grievance...................................................................................................................................... 30
Academic Support Services ........................................................................................................................ 31
Program Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................................................... 31
Writing Center ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Dev Ed Lab ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Open Computer Labs ................................................................................................................................. 32
Study Halls ................................................................................................................................................ 32
STAMP Labs ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Big STAMP ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Small STAMP .................................................................................................................................. 32
Academic Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Attendance Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 33
Academic Good Standing .......................................................................................................................... 33
Academic Probation .................................................................................................................................. 33
Continued Academic Probation ................................................................................................................ 33
Academic Suspension/Dismissal .............................................................................................................. 33
Student Leave of Absence Policy ............................................................................................................. 33
Academic Appeal....................................................................................................................................... 34
Readmission .................................................................................................................................... 34
Honor Roll ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Course Grading System ............................................................................................................................ 34
Repeating and Incomplete Course Work .................................................................................................. 35
Course Numbering System ....................................................................................................................... 35
Credits ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
Credit by Examination .............................................................................................................................. 35
Independent Study .................................................................................................................................... 35
Transfer Credits ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Mid-term Evaluation Reports ................................................................................................................... 36
Final Grade Report ................................................................................................................................... 36
Change of Grade ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Academic Freedom Policy ........................................................................................................................ 36
Policy for Elimination or Revision of Degree Programs .......................................................................... 37
Catalog Year Policy .................................................................................................................................. 38
Continuing education after CMI ............................................................................................................... 39
Academic Honesty Policy.......................................................................................................................... 40
Cheating ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Plagiarizing ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Committing Other Acts of Dishonest Conduct ................................................................................ 40
Engaging in Collusion...................................................................................................................... 41
Procedures for Dealing with Violations of Academic Honesty Policy ............................................ 41
Core Requirements, Degrees, Majors, Graduation Requirements ....................................................... 42
Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 42
General Education Requirements ............................................................................................................. 42
General Education Mission ............................................................................................................. 42
General Education Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................... 42
Course Sequencing for General Education Core Requirements ...................................................... 42
General Education Core Requirements ........................................................................................... 42
Department of Developmental Education ................................................................................................ 44
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Program Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................................................... 44

First Year College Experience Program ................................................................................................... 45
Building a Learning Community .............................................................................................................. 45
Components of the First Year Experience Program ................................................................................. 45
Department of Liberal Arts ...................................................................................................................... 46
A.A. in Liberal Arts .................................................................................................................................. 46
Program Learning Outcomes .................................................................................................................... 46
Program Requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) ..................................................... 46
Sample Course Sequencing for Liberal Arts Degree ...................................................................... 47
Certicate of Completion in Counseling ........................................................................................ 47
Marshallese Studies Certicate ....................................................................................................... 48
Program Requirements .................................................................................................................... 48
Department of Science, Technology, and Mathematics ........................................................................... 49
Learning Outcomes (Liberal Arts) ................................................................................................... 49
Learning Outcomes (Developmental Education) ............................................................................. 49
Department of Business Studies ................................................................................................................ 50
Business Studies Certificates .................................................................................................................... 50
Certificate of Accounting Clerkship ................................................................................................ 50
Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................... 50
Sample Course Sequencing ............................................................................................................. 51
Department of Elementary Education ..................................................................................................... 52
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Elementary Education .............................................................................. 52
Program requirements for an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Elementary Education ..................... 52
Sample Course Sequence ................................................................................................................. 53
Certicate of Completion in Teaching ...................................................................................................... 54
Program Application ....................................................................................................................... 54
Certicate in Special Education................................................................................................................. 54
The Third Year Program (3+1 Program) .................................................................................................. 55
Admissions Requirements .............................................................................................................. 55
Entry Requirements for USP .................................................................................................. 55
English Requirement .............................................................................................................. 56
Admission Process ........................................................................................................................... 56
Sample Course Sequence ................................................................................................................. 57
Program Sheet .................................................................................................................................. 57
Katakin Program ........................................................................................................................................ 58
What Is It? ........................................................................................................................................ 58
Target Population ............................................................................................................................. 58
Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 58
Conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 58
Benefits ............................................................................................................................................ 58
Expression of Interest ...................................................................................................................... 58
Department of Nursing and Allied Health ............................................................................................... 59
A.S. in Nursing ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Program Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 59
Sample Course Sequencing ....................................................................................................................... 60
Department of Vocational Education ........................................................................................................ 61
Certificate of Completion in Carpentry .................................................................................................... 61
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Program Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 61
Sample Course Sequencing ....................................................................................................................... 62
Department of Vocational Education Maritime Vocational Training Center ...................................... 63
Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Certificate ......................................... 63
Program Requirements..................................................................................................................... 63
Basic Crew Member Certificate ................................................................................................................ 63
Program Requirements..................................................................................................................... 64
SPC Basic Fishery Observer Certificate ................................................................................................... 64
Special Programs ....................................................................................................................................... 65
Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE/CMI) ................................................................................... 65
Certicate of Completion (CC) in Marine Science Conservation ............................................................ 65
Marine Conservation Certicate Admission Policy ........................................................................ 65
Adult and Continuing Education .............................................................................................................. 65
Course Offerings ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................... 67
Course Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................... 67
Accounting (ACC) .................................................................................................................................... 67
Allied Health (AH) ................................................................................................................................... 67
American Sign Language (ASL) ............................................................................................................... 68
Anthropology (ANTH) ............................................................................................................................. 68
Art (ART) ................................................................................................................................................. 68
Business (BUS) ......................................................................................................................................... 68
College Experience (CMI) ........................................................................................................................ 69
Computer Application (CAP) .................................................................................................................... 69
Economics (ECON) .................................................................................................................................. 69
Education (EDU) ...................................................................................................................................... 70
English Courses (ENG) ............................................................................................................................ 71
Ethics (ETH) .............................................................................................................................................. 73
Geography (GEO) ..................................................................................................................................... 73
History (HIS) ............................................................................................................................................ 73
Information Computer Services (ICS) ...................................................................................................... 74
Japanese (JPN) .......................................................................................................................................... 74
Linguistics (LIN) ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Marine Science Certificate (MSC) ............................................................................................................ 75
Marshallese Studies (MAR) ..................................................................................................................... 75
Vocational Maritime (MART) ................................................................................................................... 76
Mathematics (MATH) ............................................................................................................................... 77
Music (MUS) ............................................................................................................................................ 78
Nursing (NURS) ....................................................................................................................................... 78
Pacific Issues (PI) ...................................................................................................................................... 79
Philosophy (PHIL) .................................................................................................................................... 79
Political Science (POL) ............................................................................................................................ 79
Psychology (PSY) ..................................................................................................................................... 80
Religion (REL) ......................................................................................................................................... 80
Science (SCI) ............................................................................................................................................ 80
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Social Science (SOC) ................................................................................................................................ 81

Spanish (SPN) ........................................................................................................................................... 82
Special Education (SPED) ........................................................................................................................ 82
Vocational Carpentry (VCARP) ............................................................................................................... 82
The CMI Campus Community ................................................................................................................. 85
Board of Regents ...................................................................................................................................... 85
Administration .......................................................................................................................................... 85
Ofce of the President .............................................................................................................................. 85
Vice President of Administration .............................................................................................................. 85
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs ..................................................................................... 85
Academic Affairs ....................................................................................................................................... 85
Student Services ....................................................................................................................................... 85
ARRAK Campus ....................................................................................................................................... 86
Library Services ........................................................................................................................................ 86
Information Technology ........................................................................................................................... 86
Nuclear Institute ........................................................................................................................................ 86
Human Resources Office ........................................................................................................................... 87
Financial Affairs and Business Office ....................................................................................................... 87
Adult and Continuing Education .............................................................................................................. 87
Cooperative Research Extension/Land Grant ........................................................................................... 87
Safety and Security ................................................................................................................................... 88
Physical Plant ............................................................................................................................................ 88
Research, Planning, and Grants ................................................................................................................. 88
Our Teaching Faculty ...............................................................................................................................89-97
Academic Calendar..................................................................................................................................... 97
CMI Campus Map .................................................................................................................................... 101
CMI ARRAK Campus .............................................................................................................................. 102
A Glossary of Academic Terms ................................................................................................................ 103
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Office of the President

College of the Marshall Islands
P.O. Box 1258
Majuro, MH 96960
Tel: (692) 625-6895

Fax: (692) 625-7203
kwe and welcome to the Catalog of the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI),
The College of the Marshall Islands is the national college for the Republic of the Marshall Islands
(RMI). We are educating the future leaders of the RMI here, today.
Simply put, our mission is to provide quality, student-centered educational services at internationally
recognized standards to the people of the Marshall Islands and the region. In fulfilling our mission, we
offer Associate degree programs in Education, Liberal Arts, and Nursing; certificate programs in
accounting clerkship, carpentry, and special education; and we offer a pathway with Bachelor of Science
granting institutions both in the region and out in the areas of Nursing and Elementary Education. An
exciting addition this school year is the CMI Learning Communities which will allow students to select
courses arranged around themes or issues.
Among our many community services, CMI also operates a U.S. Land Grant Cooperative Research and
Extension program out of our Arrak location which are now able to broadcast via Distance Education to
other major atolls in the country. New to CMI this year is the TRACC Center which has information on
transfer, internships, scholarships, and testing available to the RMI community. Also new this year is the
Peer-To-Peer program which focuses on substance abuse counseling.
Please read our catalog and learn more about CMI-our people, programs, and services. Then, come join us
and see for yourself what a difference the College of the Marshall Islands can make for you.
Carl Hacker
President
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Our College
Mission
The mission of the College of the Marshall Islands is to provide quality, student-centered educational services
to Marshallese people who desire access to a postsecondary education.
1.
2.
3.
As a community college we provide access to students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and
help them acquire the skills necessary to succeed in higher education, work, and in life.
As part of the larger Pacific community we provide selective higher education programming to regional
audiences.
As the national college of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the College serves as a research and
intellectual resource to the nation and prepares students in our island nation to succeed in a global
community. (Adopted 2009)
Philosophy
The Board of Regents, administration and faculty of CMI believe that quality education is essential to the well-being
of individuals and to the well-being of the Marshallese people as a whole, now and in the future. We are therefore
committed to the creation of an educational environment where individual differences of gift, potential, and belief
are recognized; where personal choice, responsibility, and growth are encouraged; and where educational content
addresses the general and specific needs of the students, the local community, and the nation. We further believe that
integration of theoretical knowledge and practical experience is a fundamental value of successful education in our
rapidly changing society. Achieving this integration of the theoretical and the practical requires a blend of flexibility
and consistent evaluation. Students of CMI are acknowledged individually as whole beings capable of reflective
thinking and prepared to make wise choices concerning their present and future. (Adopted 2000)
Vision
The College of the Marshall Islands will be a model
community college for the Pacific Island region.
The four major components of the Vision are that
the College of the Marshall Islands will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
be a source of national hope and pride;

provide tailored, quality, educational
opportunities;
provide a window on the global
community;
serve as a center for research and inquiry for national advancement. (Adopted 2007)
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Values
Balance (
): CMI works to help its students and employees lead balanced lives, by
teaching how to possess physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
Communication (
): CMI expects its students and
employees to respectfully share ideas with others, regardless of difference in opinions or viewpoints.
These are the traits of good communication, which is critical for learning, teamwork, and success for
individuals and the College.
Excellence
): CMI expects its students and employees to work toward
superiority and strive for the best. When we finish a task, we should ask ourselves, Have I done
everything possible to make this the best that I have ever done? If I have not, then I have not finished the
task.
Honor or High Character
): CMI acknowledges the importance of
having students and employees of high honor and high character, which result from developing personal
integrity, a delicate quality that, once lost, is almost impossible to regain.
Lifelong Learning (
): CMI encourages its students and
employees to develop a desire for education as a means of putting forth effort to reach goals. Lifelong
learning should involve seeking and undertaking professional development opportunities, obtaining
knowledge of other cultures, and becoming a well-rounded person.
Respect (Kautiej): CMI expects its employees to be respectful and tolerant of others. We are all members
of the community of the Earth.
Creativity
): CMI fosters students and employees ability to
create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations and to make imaginative use of limited
resources. To dream is to advance.
Self-worth
): CMI is an organization that supports students and
employees development of self-worth, encouraging them to protect themselves from abuse by others and
helping them believe in their ability to tackle challenges head-on.
Stewardship
- ): CMI students and employees are expected
to realize the importance of being active, productive members of society who work to give back to the
social, civic, environmental, and cultural realms of the world around them.
Truth seeking
): CMI seeks to develop student and employees who desire and are
determined to search for what is true. Truth seeking is the ultimate purpose of learning. (Approved by BoR
2011)
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Institutional Learning Outcomes

1. The CMI graduate will have life-goals and will know how to use available resources to achieve
those goals.
2. The CMI graduate will be knowledgeable and respectful of his or her own culture and respect the
cultures of others.
3. The CMI graduate will use skills and knowledge to the economic, political, intellectual, social,
and ethical benefit of local communities, the RMI, and the global community.
4. The CMI graduate will make innovative, informed, and responsible decisions based on evidence.
5. The CMI graduate will understand the importance of mental and physical wellbeing and be able
to make personal decisions leading to a healthy lifestyle.
Approved by BoR 2011
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General Information
The College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is a regionally accredited autonomous community college offering high
school equivalency, community extension, student development, certificate, and associate degree programs in Liberal
Arts & Sciences, Elementary Education, and Nursing. The College serves primarily students from within the
Micronesian region and is designated as the national postsecondary institution for the Republic of the Marshall Islands
(RMI), as enacted in RMI PL 1992-13, The College of the Marshall Islands Act.
Accreditation Status
The College of the Marshall Islands is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
(ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Administrative Organization
The College of the Marshall Islands is governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the RMI Cabinet. The Board of
Regents sets institutional policies and appoints the President, who is responsible for the operation and general
administration of the College.
Freedom of Expression and Dissent

The College of the Marshall Islands prizes and defends freedom of speech and dissent. It affirms the right of instructors
and students to teach and learn, free from coercive force and intimidation, subject only to the constraints of reasoned
discourse and peaceful conduct. It also recognizes that such freedom and rights entail responsibility for ones actions.
The College assures and protects the rights of its members to express their views so long as there is neither use of threat
nor interference with the rights of others to express their views. The College considers disruption of class or other
academic activities to be a serious offense that damages the integrity of an academic community.
Respect for the rights, dignity, and integrity of others is essential for the well-being of a community. Actions by any
person which do not reflect such respect for others are damaging to each member of the community and damaging to
CMI. Each member of the community should be free from interference, intimidation, or disparagement in the work
place, the classroom, and the social, recreational, and residential environment.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The College of the Marshall Islands complies with Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College affirms its commitment to the goal
of equal opportunity for its faculty, students, staff, and administrators. The College does not discriminate in matters of
employment or of admission to educational programs and activities because of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual
orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Sexual Harassment Policy

The College is committed to providing its staff, faculty and students the opportunity to pursue excellence in their
academic and professional endeavors. This can only exist when each member of our community is assured an
atmosphere of mutual respect, one in which he or she is judged solely on criteria related to academic or job
performance. The College is committed to providing such an environment, free from all forms of harassment and
discrimination. Each member of the College community is responsible for fostering mutual respect, for being familiar
with this policy, and for refraining from conduct that violates this policy. Sexual harassment of employees by students,
coworkers, or superiors as well as sexual harassment or sexual intimidation of students by peers, staff, faculty, or
administrators is unacceptable to the College.
Drug-Free Workplace
The College adheres to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. CMI is committed to maintaining a work environment
which is drug and alcohol free. Compliance with CMIs drug and alcohol policy is a condition of continued employment
and is clearly stated in the Personnel Manual.
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History
The community college now known as the College of the Marshall Islands came into official existence when the
Board of Regents of the Community College of Micronesia issued its charter on October 10, 1989, designating it as
the College of Micronesia-Majuro. Less than two years later, in January 1991, it was given its present name and
accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. In April 1993, CMI became an
independent entity with its own Board of Regents and was chartered to serve as the post-secondary agency for the
RMI.
As an institution, CMI can trace its origins to several earlier programs. The oldest of these was a school of nursing
established by the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Begun on Moen Island in Chuuk in 1953, it was later moved
to Pohnpei, then to Palau, then to Saipan in the Northern Marianas, and finally, in 1986, to Majuro. This School of
Nursing was affiliated with the University of Guam in 1972 to confer the Associate of Science degree in Nursing. In
1975, the Trust Territory Department of Public Health assigned responsibility for the school to the Community
College of Micronesia under the Trust Territory Department of Education. Responsibility was then shifted to the
Board of Regents of the College of Micronesia in 1978.
The origins of the elementary education courses at CMI can be traced to the Micronesia Teacher Education Center,
opened in 1963 on Pohnpei for in-service instruction. This center soon established a branch on Majuro, known as the
Marshall Islands Teacher Education Center. In 1970 the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory issued a directive
making the educational centers into the Community College of Micronesia (CCM). Majuros program then became
an extension of CCM, offering pre-service elementary teacher education. Three years later it added a Curriculum,
Learning, and Training Center which awarded graduates a two-year degree in education. The dual focus of this
Center was on teacher education and curriculum development. Curriculum development covered most elementary
subjects and was tested in Majuros Rita Elementary School. In 1990 the program, now called the Continuing
Education Center, ceased to be an extension of the Community College of Micronesia and was renamed the CMI
Division of Instructional Services.
A third component dates from 1981, when the Community College of Micronesia, based in Pohnpei, was awarded
U.S. Land Grant status. It began operations on Majuro in 1983, offering non-credit courses in agriculture and home
economics, among others, and it continues to do so. By 1987, all three programs nursing, education, and the Land
Grant extension were housed together in Majuro on the present College campus. In 1988, they were integrated
under a single administrator by directive of the College of Micronesia Board of Regents. In 1989, they were
combined to constitute the College of Micronesia-Majuro, which became independent in April 1993 as the College
of the Marshall Islands.
In 2006, the College entered a phase of rapid improvement in its Uliga facilities, including the opening of new
Residence Hall facilities (2007), Tolemour Hall -- a new Math, Science and Nursing Building with a state-of-the-art
Simulation Nursing Laboratory (2008). Since then, the College built a new energy building housed in the Physical
Plant. Another classroom building, Wapepe Hall was added in 2009. The inside of Rebellip and deBrum Halls was
completed in 2010. The new Administration Building which houses the Office of the President, the Board of
Regents Conference Room, Financial Affairs and Business Services, as well as Human Resources was completed in
2011. The College Center, which contains the Library, Special Collections, Nuclear Institute, and Instructional
Technology upstairs and Academic Affairs and Student Services downstairs was completed in late 2012.
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Campus and Resources

Uliga Campus
The main campus of the College of the Marshall Islands is located in Uliga, Majuro Atoll.
Oscar deBrum Memorial Hall, renovated in 1999 and dedicated in memory of CMIs first Chairman of the Board of
Regents in 2002, originally housed the Student Services One-Stop Center on the first floor and faculty offices on the
second.
In 2000, the completion of an additional two-story building added three large new classrooms, a science and
mathematics computer lab, and science research facilities, including an agricultural growth room. The Education
Dormitory, a building funded through the Asian Development Bank, was also completed in 2000. During 20012002, the road and parking area in front of the campus were paved through the generous support of the Republic of
China.
In 2006, the College entered a phase of rapid improvement in its Uliga facilities, including the opening of new
Residence Hall facilities (2007), Tolemour Hall -- a new Math, Science and Nursing Building with a state-of-the-art
Simulation Nursing Laboratory (2008). Since then, the College built a new energy building housed in the Physical
Plant. Another classroom building, Wapepe Hall was added in 2009. The inside of Rebellip and deBrum Halls was
completed in 2010. The new Administration Building which houses the Office of the President, the Board of
Regents Conference Room, Financial Affairs and Business Services, as well as Human Resources was completed in
2011. The College Center, which contains the Library, Special Collections, Nuclear Institute, and Instructional
Technology upstairs and Academic Affairs and Student Services downstairs was completed in late 2012. In 2013,
the US Army Corp of Engineers built a roof over the Basketball court and the ROC generously funded additional
solar panels. For a detailed map of the current and planned CMI campus, please see the maps at the back of the
catalog.
Arrak Cooperative Research and Extension Science Station

The Marshall Islands Science Station in Arrak, located at the western tip of Majuro Atoll, is a modern and
multidisciplinary facility that fosters aquaculture research, agriculture research, science education and research, and
demonstration/live exhibits. In addition, offices for CMI Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) and the
Carpentry Vocational program are housed at this facility. In 2013, Arrak began housing the Maritime program. The
Marshall Islands Arrak Science Station also offers opportunities for other government and private agencies to use
the facilities for conferences and meetings including a kitchen and dormitories.
Library
In 2012, the Library was re-located to the second floor of the College Center at the front of campus facing the Uliga
Road. The CMI Library offers services to students and the community. Over 15,000 books have been selected for
courses, general information, and reading enjoyment. The library subscribes to newspapers from Palau, Guam,
Northern Marianas, and the Marshall Islands. Over 2,000 videos support the curriculum.
Maps, microfilms, posters, and reference materials offer both general and specialized information resources. The
computerized Reference Center provides access to the librarys catalog and basic reference tools as well as
electronic databases on a variety of topics: language, marine science, etc. EBSCO host databases, accessible through
the Internet, provide up-to-date indexing and full-text articles for thousands of general and academic journals.
Childrens and young adult books are located in the Reading Room and there is an extensive paperback fiction
collection for leisure reading.
The Micronesian Collection contains articles, books, government proceedings and documents, and reports on the
area. Materials on the Marshall Islands are collected in depth and works on the local environment are well
represented, as well as historical and cultural materials. Books in the collection are included in the librarys catalog
and other materials are indexed in the Micronesian Collection Reference Files (MCRF) database by keyword,
subject, geographical location, and author.
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Tables and study carrels and computers are located throughout the library. Instructors can have materials put on
reserve for use in the library. Photocopies of library materials can be made by the library staff for a reasonable fee.
Rules and regulations for checkout and library hours are posted. Reference computers are available for accessing the
library catalog and electronic databases to support research and class assignments.
Notices
Faculty must arrange library use for classes at least 48 hours in advance (or by Thursday for Monday use) by
completing a request form or the calendar at the Circulation Desk.
For questions about the Library policies and procedures, please see the Library Director or the Associate Library
Director.
Nuclear Institute
The Nuclear Institute was established by CMI in 1997 to promote research and public understanding on the history
of nuclear weapons and their cultural and diplomatic effects, including the post-World War II U.S. nuclear testing
program in the Marshall Islands. The Institute is currently located in the in the Library on the second floor of the
College Center.
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ADMISSIONS
The admissions policy is established by the Board of Regents and administered by the President of the College
through the Enrollment Management Committee. The committee includes representatives from the faculty, student
services and administration. All admissions applications are submitted to the Office of Admissions, and will not be
returned in any form to the applicant.
Application requirements
CMI requires the following from the prospective students by the deadline; admission is not guaranteed by
completing these requirements.
1.
File a complete application for admission by the published deadline

a. CMI Application for Admission
b. $5.00 application processing fee
c. An official High School Transcript or official copy of GED test results or a RMI Equivalency Diploma
d. Health Evaluation Form
e. Copy of Birth Certificate
f. Copy of Social Security Card
2.
Complete the CMI Placement Exam

a. Must be taken within three 3 years prior to the semester the student intends to enroll.
b. English and Math levels must be of sufficient to ensure the ability of the applicant to benefit from CMI
instruction/courses.
Placement tests are given to prospective students only once per calendar cycle. Once a person has taken the
placement test, they are not allowed to re-take the placement test again in that cycle.
3.
Complete application for financial aid

a. CMI Financial Aid application
b. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Students will not be allowed to register without confirmation of finances available to cover college costs, even
if offered admission to CMI.
4.
Complete application for housing, if needed
Admission and Financial Aid Application deadlines

For admission beginning Fall -------------------------------- June 30
For admission beginning Spring ----------------------------- November 30
For admission beginning Summer -------------------------- April 30
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Admission Standards
Admission to the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is based primarily upon the evidence of the
applicants ability to benefit from the educational programs at the College. Once a complete application is
submitted, the following will be evaluated to assess applicant ability:
High School Transcript with Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)

GED/RMI/NVTI transcript
Placement test scores
Application essay (optional)
Offers of Admission
The Enrollment Management Committee oversees the reviewed of all applications; each file is reviewed to
determine if the applicant will benefit or will not benefit (at the time) from the educational programs
available at the College. The Enrollment Management Committee may request more information from
applicants during the review if deemed necessary to make a final determination.
Applicants are given offers of admission if the following conditions are satisfied:
1.
2.
3.
There is a complete application for admission. See Application Requirements

The applicant is identified as will benefit from the educational programs available at the college.
The college is able to offer admission and maintain education services.
Applicants offered admission must deliver a signed Letter of Acceptance/Intent to enroll prior to
registration.
Conditional Admission
The Director of Admissions may establish a Conditional Admission for missing application documents (not
including required financial aid documentation). The Director of Admissions will provide a letter to the
applicants, and place a copy in the applicant file, providing the specific date missing documents must be
submitted.
Conditional Admissions related to missing documents automatically requires the specific documentation to
be submitted on or before the final day of registration for that semester.
Admission Appeal
If an applicant with appeal conditions is offered and accepts admission, that student is identified as having
Conditional Admission until such time as those requirements are met. Conditions and/or requirements from
an appeal must provide specific deadlines. See Admission Appeal Procedure for more information.
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Admission Appeal Procedure

Applicants may submit appeals on admissions decision, in writing, to the Dean of Student Services. The
applicant must provide circumstances related to why they believe the decision should be changed.
Additional information may be requested of the student once an appeal has been submitted/ failure of the
applicant to respond to this request is grounds to deny the appeal.
The Dean of Academic Affairs and the Dean of Student Services will consult on appeals and either may
grant/deny appeals. If they disagree, the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs will decide. If an
appeal is rejected, the applicants will be informed by the Dean of Student Services in writing and a copy
will be placed in the applicants file.
If an appeal is accepted, the decision, conditions, and requirements or the granted appeal will
1.
2.
3.
Have a deadline for completion (when applicable)

Be provided to the applicant in writing
Be documented in the application file
Re-admission
Inactive students
CMI students that have not registered for three 3 years are classified as inactive. Inactive students must
meet all application requirements as listed. Re-admitted students must meet current (year of re-admittance)
catalog requirements for graduation.
Re-instatement
After Academic Dismissal
Students dismissed for academic reasons may apply for reinstatement by letter no sooner than three 3 full
semesters after the semester dismissal. Students are readmitted based on the recommendation on the
Enrollment Management Committee and will re-enter on academic probation.
After Disciplinary Dismissal

Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons may apply for reinstatement by letter no sooner than three 3 full
semesters after the semester dismissal. Students are readmitted based on the recommendation of the
Student Conduct Board and may re-enter with conditions established by the board.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must meet all application requirements as listed, unless otherwise indicated. The CMI
placement exam may be waived if the applicant has previous credit-level coursework. Students with
satisfactory grades (C or above) from another accredited college or university may apply for admission
with advanced standing at the College of the Marshall Islands. The transfer student is responsible to
provide the College with official college records for transfer credit. Transfer credits will not be calculated
into CMIs grade point average and the final twelve (12) credits in any CMI degree program must be
earned at CMI.
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International Students
Applicants from countries other than the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Federated States of
Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of Palau (ROP), the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
(NCMI,) Guam, or the United States (USA) are classified as international students. International students
should write to the Office of Admissions at least six months prior to their expected date of enrollment to
ensure admission and registration for courses.
International students must submit all standard application requirements as listed. In addition, the
following must be provided to the Office of Admissions.
Additional Application process fee of ($10.00)

Proof of English proficiency with a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum
score of 500 for any applicant whose first language is not English OR completion of CMI
placement test.
International students must also obtain several documents/permits before arriving in the Republic of the
Marshall Islands to attend the college.
A valid passport
Medical and Police clearance forms from his/her home country-if the applicant has not resided in
the RMI for five 5 or more years.
The RMI student entry permit. The entry permit must be obtained from the Marshall Islands
Immigration Office before arrival. To receive a student entry permit, applicants must send a copy
of their letter of acceptance to CMI and a request for entry permit to:
RMI Immigration Office, PO Box 890, Majuro, MH 96960, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Confirmation of financial resources for tuition, fees, and living expenses for one year
Confirmation of a round trip ticket to the Marshall Islands
International students who graduate from high schools within the Republic of the Marshall Islands and are
not citizens of the RMI, FSM, ROP, CNMI, Guam, or the USA must meet the additional requirements for
international students as specified.
Prospective international students who have gained independent status and wish to attend CMI must return
home and follow the international student admission procedures. If the international student is a dependent,
he/she must obtain the necessary immigration documents from the RMI Immigration office.
Contact information
Office of Admissions & Records
College of the Marshall Islands
P.O. Box 1258
Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands 96960
Phone (692) 625-3291/3394 ext: 323, (692) 625-6823
Fax (692) 625-7203
Email: cmiadmissions@cmi.edu
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Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment is an acceleration program that allows students to simultaneously earn credit toward high school
completion and college programs. It allows students to pursue advanced curriculum relevant to their individual
interests that otherwise would not be available in secondary education.
Benefits
Dual enrollment offers several beneficial outcomes. First, college credit earned prior to high school graduation
reduces the average time to degree and increases the likelihood of graduation for participating students. Second,
evidence supports the assertion that dual enrollment increases academic performance and educational attainment.
Third, it increases opportunity for students to develop skills and knowledge. Lastly, dual enrollment provides for
active connection between the college and high schools.
Courses Offered
College-level courses in English, mathematics, science, social science, or foreign languages; occupational/technical
courses; or other courses agreed upon by the school system and the College are open to eligible students. Students
must meet course prerequisites prior to enrollment in any of these courses.
Eligibility
Students enrolled in schools in the 11th or 12th grade with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be at least 16 year old
by the first day of class are eligible.
Students must complete the CMI Dual Enrollment Application
Students must have written recommendation from their high school principal or his/her designee provided
to the CMI Admissions Office. CMI reserves the option to deny a request based on academic behavior
records that indicate the student would not be best served by this program.
Students must attend a Dual Enrollment orientation prior to beginning classes.
Admission Requirements
Eligible and interested students are responsible to ensure the following items are submitted to the CMI admissions
office by the admissions deadlines (Nov. 30th for Spring and June 30th for Fall) to be considered for dual enrollment:
Dual Enrollment Application

Health Evaluation form
Recommendation from High School Principal (or designee)
Current Official High School Transcript
Placement
Eligible high school students will be required to complete the CMI Placement Test prior to being accepted as a dualenrollment participant.
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Financial Assistance
High School students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid as federal regulations require students to have a high
school diploma or GED to qualify.
Tuition, Fees, and Textbooks

Tuition, fees, and textbook costs are waived for accepted participants.
Registration
Participants will be registered for classes during dual-enrollment orientation. They will not register through the
typical registration process.
Services
Participants may access all CMI services relevant to the completion of their courses.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for transportation to and from classes/school. Participants may use transportation
services already offered by CMI.
Semester Calendar
Participating students will follow the CMI Academic Calendar.
Compliance
Participating students are subject to all college policies, procedures, and regulations.
Available Courses
Only specific courses offered by CMI will be available for dual enrollment.
Participating students must meet course prerequisites prior to enrollment in any of CMIs courses.
Academic departments within CMI may require additional information (for example, an interview, subject-area
teacher recommendations, etc.) from an applying student before she/he is permitted to enroll in a course within that
department.
Each participating student will have an individual articulation document. This form will be completed and signed
by the participants high school principal and CMIs Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Completed at
the start of each semester, the form will outline the credits earned at both levels (high school and college) by the
participant, pending successful completion of the dual-enrollment course.
Participating students may enroll in no more than (1) CMI course without special permission from CMIs Vice
President of Academic and Student Affairs.
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Grades/Credit
Participants and parents must sign a release allowing CMI faculty and staff to communicate grades (and other
information) to high school staff and teachers.
A student must officially be enrolled under this policy in order for the principal to accept (as high school credit) the
credit earned at CMI.
Students must complete all college courses with a grade of C or better to: 1) earn college credit; and 2) be eligible
to continue as a dual enrollment program student.
CMIs registrar will ensure that grades earned by participants are sent to the appropriate high school after
completion of the courses.
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Admissions Calendar
SY 2014-2015
Fall Semester, 2014
August 22
August 27
September 6
October 4
October 6 - 31
October 16
October 31
November 7
November 30
Graduation Application deadline for Fall 2014

Admissions deadline for Audit student
Placement test for community for Spring Semester 2015
Placement test for community for Spring Semester 2015
Recruitment for Fall semester 2015
Placement test for GED students for Spring Semester 2015
Placement test results released
Graduate Candidate list for SY2014-2015 released to Program Chairs
Admissions deadline for Spring semester 2015
Spring Semester, 2015

January 10
January 21
February-March
April 24
April 30
Graduation Application deadline for Spring semester 2015

Placement test for Fall semester 2015
Admissions deadline for Summer semester 2015
Summer Semester, 2015

May 2
May 18
May 29
June 30
July 04
July 08
Placement test for community for Fall Semester 2015

Graduation Application deadline for Summer 2015
Admissions deadline for Fall semester 2015
Placement test for teachers for Summer 2016
Placement test for GED students for Spring 2016
Fall Semester, 2015

August 21
August 26
September 5
October 3
October 5 - 30
October 15
October 30
November 6
November 30
Graduation Application deadline for Fall 2015

Placement test for community for Spring semester 2016
Placement test for community for Spring semester 2016
Recruitment for Fall semester 2016
Placement test for GED students for Spring Semester 2016
Graduate Candidate list for SY2015-2016 released to Program Chairs
Admissions deadline for Spring semester 2016
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Financial Aid
The purpose of the Office of Financial Aid at CMI, within the bounds of its own limitations, is to assist a student in
meeting his/her financial need and bridging the gap between the cost of education and a students ability to pay. Awards
may be offered singly or in a variety of combinations. Certain personal financial disclosures are required from a student
in order for financial need analysis to be completed. Determination of financial need will be made based on the
information a student submits. All information is kept confidential.
Although various assistance programs are available, financing a students education is the primary responsibility of the
student and parents.
The U.S. Department of Education has varieties of federal student aid programs.
The College of the Marshall Islands administers following U.S. Department of Education Title IV financial aid and
scholarship assistance programs through the Federal Pell Grant Program.
Federal Pell Grant

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to undergraduate
students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a
post-baccalaureate teacher certification program might receive a Pell Grant.) Pell Grants are considered a foundation of
federal financial aid, to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added. To qualify for a Pell Grant,
students must be enrolled at least One-Fourth (1/4) time. The amount of the Grant is based on the Expected Family
Contribution (EFC), the student enrollment status (whether full-time, three-quarter, half-time, or less than half-time), the
period of enrollment, the cost of education, and the payment schedule issued to all eligible institutions by the U.S.
Department of Education. The maximum grant for the 2014-2015 academic year is $5,645.00 for students enrolled on a
full-time basis. Awards for students enrolled less than full-time are adjusted based on enrollment status.
Any Pell Grant eligible student whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after
Sept.11, 2001 will receive the maximum annual award. You must be under 24 years old or enrolled at least part-time in
college at the time of your parent's or guardian's death.
Beginning with the 2012-2013 award year, students can only receive a Pell Grant for up to a maximum of 12 semesters
or the equivalent.
Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Use (LEU)

The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student may receive over his or her lifetime is limited by a new federal law to
be the equivalent of six years of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell Grant funding a student can
receive each year is equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%.
Students who are required to take remedial courses should be aware that their financial aid eligibility is limited.
Students may only receive Pell Grant for 30 credit hours of developmental coursework. Students may resume their Pell
Grant eligibility once they reach credit-level coursework
Samp e f Pe Awards based n 0 EFC for School Year 2014-15
Enrollment
Two Semesters
Per Semester
Status
Credits
Pell Amount
Credits
Pell Amount
Full Time
24 and more
$5,730
12 and more
$2,865
Three Quarter
Time (3/4)
18 - 22
$4,298
9 - 11
$2,149
Half Time
12 - 16
$2,865
6-8
$1,432
One Quarter
Time (1/4)
6 - 10
$1,432
3-5
$716
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Basic Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid

Students applying for any Federal Financial Aid Program must meet the following requirements:
1. Demonstrate financial need;
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent or GED certificate;
3. Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate
program;
4. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; (citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Federated
States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Republic of Palau are all eligible.)
5. Have a valid U.S. Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau);
6. Certify that use of Federal Student Aid only for educational purposes. Students must also certify that they are
not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on federal student grant (which could happen if
they withdraw from school, for example). See pages 17-20.
7. Must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for an Academic Competitiveness Grant;
8. Register (if havent already) with the Selective Services, if youre male between ages of 18 and 25.
9. Returning students must also demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress towards the completion of a degree
or certificate.
Financial Aid Application

To receive financial aid, students must:
Apply for CMI admission. Students must be accepted for admission to the College before a financial aid award
can be issued;
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) form, listing the College of the Marshall
Islands, Code Number 030224, to receive the Student Aid Report (SAR). Students are strongly encouraged to
complete the FAFSA on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The priority filing date is March 1 of every year;
Sign the financial aid award letter from CMI within three 3 weeks of the date of the letter;
Submit to the Financial Aid Office the CMI Financial Aid Application, birth certificate, verification worksheet,
and proof of income from the previous fiscal year.
CMI processes financial aid applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, but the process must be started at least
eight weeks in advance of the semester attended in order to prevent delays in payment. Students who submit an
application after the deadlines may receive less financial aid. Assistance is offered to CMI students and high school
students through Financial Aid Workshops and through individual consultations.
Application Deadlines
Students must have a complete financial aid application with the Financial Aid Office at CMI by the following
deadlines:
Semester Deadlines for:
Fall Deadline June 30
Spring Deadline November 30
Summer Deadline April 30
Note: Aid from the federal programs is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Students must apply every year.
Applicants Selected for Verication

Students should save all records and other materials used to prepare their applications. Applications for federal student
aid may be selected for a process known as verification. The verification process requires students to prove the
accuracy of what is reported on their application by providing verification worksheets, federal tax returns, and/or other
supporting documents. Applicants selected for verification cannot be issued a financial aid award until their information
has been verified. Students will be notified in writing if they have been selected for verification. They will normally
have 60 days to submit the required verification documents. Failure to submit the verification documents will result in
their financial aid file being closed and no award being issued. If any of the data reported on the FAFSA is found to be
incorrect, the students financial aid eligibility will be recalculated.
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Financial Aid Award Calculation

Eligibility for financial aid is determined by the following equation:
COA EFC = FAN
Where: COA is the Cost of Attendance,
EFC is the Expected Family Contribution, and
FAN is the Financial Aid Need
The Cost of Attendance (COA) budget for the period covered by the financial aid award is comprised of the following:
Tuition & Fees
Room & Board
Books & Supplies
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Dependent Care Expenses
Personal Computer
The U. S. Federal Government determines a students Expected Family Contribution (EFC) based on the income and
family information submitted in the FAFSA. The amount of a students EFC determines the students eligibility for the
Federal Pell Grant and the amount the student and/or parents are expected to contribute towards payment of the
students budget.
Sample FAFSA calculation:

Cost of Attendance
$9,220.00
- Expected Family Contribution

$0.00
= Financial Aid Need
$9,220.00
The sample Cost of Attendance is based on an offcampus student. The Financial Aid Office at CMI will
try to meet students Financial Aid Need, subject to
student eligibility and the availability of financial aid
funds.
The figures stated above reflect the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) at CMI for a full-time student taking a
minimum of 24 credits during the 2014-2015 academic year and 6 credits during the summer.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition
Fees (activity, health,
tech) w/out lab
Textbook Voucher Fee/
Supplies
Room & Board
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Total
Off-Campus Student
Fall & Spring
Summer
$3,500
$780
$795
$408
$1000
$500
$0
$960
$1,250
$7,505
$0
$480
$625
$2,793
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition
Fees (activity, health,
tech) w/out lab
Textbook Voucher Fee/
Supplies
Room & Board
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Total
On-Campus Student
Fall & Spring Summer
$3,500
$780
$795
$408
$1000
$500
$1,320
$960
$1,250
$8,825
$660
$480
$625
$3,453
Determination of Enrollment Status

Enrollment at the end of the add/drop period of each term determines a students enrollment status for that term.
Enrollment for 12 credit hours or more are considered full-time; 9-11 credit hours are considered three-quarter time; 6-8
credit hours are considered half-time; and 1-5 credit hours are considered less than half-time. During Summer semester,
6 credit hours is considered full-time.
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

U.S. Department of Education Title IV financial aid (Pell Grant) will only be awarded and disbursed to those students at
CMI who are making satisfactory academic progress. CMIs Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy is in
accordance with the U.S. Department of Educations guidelines. This policy includes both a qualitative and a
quantitative measure.
The Qualitative Measure is the students Grade Point Average (GPA). The standard of good academic standing is a
cumulative GPA of 2.00. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.00 will be placed on financial aid probation aid
given two (2) consecutive semesters to achieve the standard. Students whose cumulative GPA is still below 2.00 after
two (2) consecutive semesters will be suspended from financial aid eligibility (see Financial Aid Sanctions).
The Quantitative Measure is based on the students credit load and time frame in which the student must earn his/her
educational objective, degree or certificate. Regulations set the maximum time frame in which a student must complete
his/her educational program as 150% of the normal completion time for degree/certificate the student is seeking to earn.
Quantitative Measure Example:

Credit Loads Student must successfully complete a minimum number of credits per semester based on enrollment
status (see Table 1 below).
Table 1: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Table per Semester

Enrollment Status
FALL/SPRING
Number of Credits
Attempted
Number of Credits Earned/

Completed
Full-Time
12 or more credits
10
(3/4) Three Fourth Time
9-11 credits
(1/2) One Half-Time
6-8 credits
Less Than Half-Time
1-5 credits
All
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Quantitative Measure Example:

Time Frame - Student must complete his/her educational program within 150% of the published length of
educational program based on enrollment status (see Tables 2 & 3 below).
Table 2: Degree Programs

Enrollment Status
Full-Time
Three Fourth (3/4) Time
One Half (1/2)- Time
Less Than (1/2) Time
Maximum Terms of Eligibility*

* 6 semesters or 3 yrs.
* 8 semesters or 4 yrs
* 12 semesters or 6 yrs
* 24 semesters or 12 yrs.
Table 3: Certificate Programs

Enrollment Status
Full- Time
(3/4) Three-Fourth Time
(1/2)-One Half Time
Less Than Half Time
Maximum Terms of Eligibility*

3 semesters or 1 yrs.
10 semesters or 5 years.
Note: The tables above for Satisfactory Academic Progress refer to academic programs of 63 credit hours. Programs
that require additional credits will have their timetables proportionally adjusted to reflect a longer expected time to
completion.
*All semesters of attendance apply whether financial aid was received or not.
Financial Aid Sanctions

Probation
A student is placed on Financial Probation if:
1. His/her Cumulative GPA falls below 2.00 and is placed on Academic Probation. AND/OR
2. He/she fails to successfully complete (pass) the minimum required number of credits attempted during each
semester.
A student placed on financial aid probation and/or academic probation will continue to be eligible to receive
financial aid in the subsequent semester he/she will enroll. If the student fails to meet the financial aid
requirements(s) after the probationary period, the student will be placed on financial aid suspension for one term.
Financial aid suspension means that the student is ineligible to receive financial aid until the satisfactory academic
progress requirements are met. During the period of financial aid suspension, students may (unless they have been
placed on academic suspension) attend the College of the Marshall Islands without financial aid. It will be the
students responsibility to secure other financial resources during this period.
Suspension
A students financial aid will be suspended or terminated if:
1. His/her cumulative GPA falls below 2.00 after two consecutive semesters and is placed on Continued
Academic Probation AND/OR
2. He/she fails to successfully complete the minimum required number of credits attempted during each
semester after two consecutive semesters AND/OR
3. He/she fails to complete program requirements for graduation within the period of eligibility
*Letter of Suspension Notification will be prepared by the Financial Aid Office within 3-5 working days after the
receipt of grades at the end of each semester.
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Appeals and Exceptions

1.
2.
3.
Students may appeal determination of ineligibility to the Financial Aid Office and Dean of Student Services
by submitting an appeal in writing stating the reasons for non-achievement of minimum academic standard
measures (qualitative or quantitative) requirements, and the non-academic reasons why the students aid
should not be terminated (i.e. illness or death in the family, personal injury or illness, or other special
circumstances).
Appeal(s) must be received by the Financial Aid Office and Dean of Student Services within five 5 weeks
upon receipt of the suspension notice.
Appeal(s) will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office to determine whether or not appeal for financial aid
is valid and contains sufficient reason for reinstatement. The student will be notified in writing of the
decision within ten (10) days after the receipt of the letter of appeal.
Reinstatement
Students whose financial aid eligibility has been suspended due to lack of satisfactory academic progress may be
reinstated when they have made up all prior credit deficiencies and achieved the required Grade Point Average.
Upon re-entry into the financial aid program, students will be placed on financial aid probation. If the students fail to
meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements thereafter, they may be terminated from any financial aid.
Special Circumstances
Change of Enrollment
Should a student change his or her enrollment status from semester to semester (for example within an academic
year attend Fall Semester full-time and Spring Semester half-time) CMI will average the full- time and part-time
course load based on the above credit load requirements.
A student enrolled for only one (1) semester within an academic year will have his/her academic progress
determined at the end of the academic year based upon the one (1) semester of attendance.
Change of Major
Students who change majors (programs), have previous degree or certificate will be assessed on the number of
remaining credits needed to complete the current major, degree, or certificate. A students financial aid eligibility
will be limited to only those courses required to complete the new major (program).
Remedial/Developmental Coursework
Developmental coursework may be funded up to a maximum of 30 hours according to U.S. Federal
regulations. Developmental courses will be included to determine the financial aid students GPA and
completion requirements.
Transfer Credits
Transfer units from another institution are considered in determining the student status for federal student aid at CMI
if the credits are accepted toward a degree or certificate.
No Progress Grades
The following grades will be considered as credits enrolled but not successfully completed:
Incomplete grades: I; and Non-passing grades: NP, F, W and NC.
I (Incomplete) F (Failure) W (Withdrawal) NC (No Calculation) NP (No Passing)
Repeat Courses
Courses that are repeated will count in the calculation of hours attempted and completed hours earned for the time
frame. A student may attempt a course a second time and still be eligible for financial aid. However, a student will
not receive financial aid after attempting the same course for the third time.
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Return of Title IV Funds

Withdrawal from all classes during a term may also result in a change in the financial aid award for that term. U.S.
Department of Education policy states that students who withdraw before the 60 percent point of the term (as
calculated by the number of days in the term) will have their financial aid award reduced. Upon withdrawal the
Financial Aid Office will calculate the percentage of the term in which the student was enrolled prior to withdrawal.
This percentage will be applied to the amount of aid received for the term, with the student retaining only the
amount of aid for the percentage of the term actually completed. The unearned portion of the financial aid award
must be returned.
Students considering withdrawal from classes should consult the Financial Aid Office prior to initiating the
withdrawal process. Withdrawal can have a significant impact on institutional charges, the current financial aid
award, and future financial aid eligibility. Complete financial aid regulations concerning withdrawals and the Return
of Title IV Funds Policy may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
Unofficial Withdrawals
Students who cease attending all classes during a term may also be subject to the Return of Title IV Funds Policy
outlined above. In all cases, official withdrawal procedures should be followed. Students who fail all classes during
the semester will be reviewed to determine if the failure was due to attendance. Students who stopped attending
classes before the end of the term may be administratively withdrawn.
Scholarships
National and State scholarships are available for students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI),
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Palau. The Financial Aid Office at CMI provides assistance to interested
applicants in filling out the State Scholarship Application forms, then completes and certifies the expense section of
the forms and forwards the applications to each respective scholarship office for review and action. The Financial
Aid Office can also assist students with applications for other scholarship programs, including the Australian
Scholarship, Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship, and the Mobil Scholarship.
Scholarship Deadlines
Australian Scholarship
March 31
RMI (Marshall Islands Scholarship, Grant, and Loan Board Program)
Summer
April 1
Fall
June 30th
Spring
November 15
Mobil Oil Scholarship
June 15
FSM States (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap)
June 30
Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship
August 15
Palau National Scholarship
August 15
Recipients of the Australian Scholarship must continue their college education at an institution located in Oceania
under the RDS program. See the Director of Financial Aid for further information.
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Financial Information
For students needing financial aid to pursue their education, the Financial Aid Office at CMI is available to help identify
sources of financial assistance. While the primary responsibility for financing your education lies with you and your
family, students are encouraged to apply for a Pell Grant and other local government scholarships to cover tuition, fees,
and other educational costs.
Financial aid is awarded primarily on the basis of verifiable need. Need is determined by calculating the cost of
attendance (including personal expenses while at school) and the contribution by parents, spouse, and/or student towards
his or her education. More information is available through the CMI Financial Aid Office; financial aid arrangements
need to be made at least three months before registration.
The College reserves the right to withhold grades, transcripts, records, diplomas, and to deny registration until all College
charges have been paid and the students account is cleared. Registration is not officially completed until all financial
arrangements have been approved.
Payments
For registration to be official, all tuition and fees must be paid. Students who are eligible for Pell Grants and have received
a valid Institutional Student Informational Record (ISIR) may charge their tuition and fees (except for registration fees)
against their Pell Grants up to the amount of their awards. Any tuition, fee and other school charges in excess of the Pell
grant should be paid in cash during registration.
Textbooks for use in college courses are included in the Textbook fee. Students pay for the service of having college
texts available to them at the beginning of each semester.
Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are approved by the Board of Regents. The College reserves the right to change the fee schedule
and tuition rates for a given term without prior notice.
Refund Policy
All requests for withdrawals must be made on an official add/drop form and submitted to the Registrars office for
approval before refund requests are granted. Students will not receive refunds for tuition and fees until their grantin-aid accounts have first been reimbursed.
Tuition is refundable while all other fees are non-refundable.
College refunds will be made in full when changes by the College in published schedules precipitate a complete
withdrawal by the student. Partial refunds equal to the difference in fees will be made to students changing from one
status to another as a result of changes in the published schedule of classes by the College. The College will not
assess penalty charges when CMI, not the student, is in error.
Tuition and room & board refund amounts are calculated using the following formulas. The Refund Table, with
specific refund dates, will be distributed to student services departments and posted on the Business Office website
and bulletin boards. Refunds will be issued only when there is a negative amount due, without Pending Financial
Aid.
Refund Deadlines
Before the beginning of classes
Before the close of the 11th day from the start of classes
Before the close of the 21st day from the start of classes
Before the close of the 28th day from the start of classes
Thereafter
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% of Refund
Fall/Spring
Summer
100%
100%
75%
50%
50%
25%
25%
0%
0%
0%
2014-2015 Fee Schedule

Tuition
Each additional credit over
18 (special academic
permission required)
International Student
(Fall/Spring)
Each additional credit over
18 (special academic
permission required)
Audit (non-refundable)
Credit by Examination
Registration Fee
Activity Fee
Health Fee
Technology Fee
Book Fee (Full-Time)
Book Fee (9-11 Credits)
Insurance Fee
ID Fee
Facilities Fee
Computer Lab Fee
Science Lab Fee
Full-Time Students Part-Time Students

Summer Semester
$1750.00
$130.00/credit
$130.00/credit
$130.00/credit
$1,860.00/semester
$200.00/credit
$200.00/credit
$75.00/credit
$30.00/credit
$30.00
$15.00
$20.00
$115.00
$75.00/credit
$30.00/credit
$30.00
$15.00
$20.00
$115.00
$235.00
$170.00
$105.00
$15.00
$2.50
$12.00/credit
$60.00
$60.00
$235.00
$170.00
$105.00
$15.00
$2.50
$12.00/credit
$60.00
$60.00
$200.00/credit
$75.00/credit
$30.00/credit
$30.00
$35.00
$35.00
$115.00
$300.00
$15.00
$2.50
$170.00
$60.00
$60.00
Application Fee
A $10 fee is charged to residents and non-residents upon application. This fee is not refundable, not
transferable to another semester, and is required each time an application is submitted.
Late Registration
Students will be assessed a $40 fee for registering during the late registration period, which begins on the
first day of instruction.
Special Fees and Charges
Fee/Charge
Amount
Matriculation Fee (O ne-time charge for new students)
$100.00
$25.00
Graduation Application Fee

Transcript of Record (24 hrs)
$2.00
Rush Transcript (same business day)
$5.00
Replacement of laboratory equipment and other item(s)- Cost of broken or lost item(s)
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Residence Hall Charges

The Dorm Manager will check to see if the student has her/his own linens and other supplies. If not, the student will
be charged this amount in addition to the $370 fee and will get the linen package at the bookstore. This amount is
subject to the selling price at the bookstore.
FALL/SPRING
AMOUNT
Regular Fee per Room

Bedding/linen package (optional)
Total Cost
$ 370.00
$ 80.00
$ 450.00
SUMMER SEMESTER (7 WEEKS)
AMOUNT
Regular Fee per Room

Bedding/linen package (optional)
Total Cost
$ 180.00
$ 80.00
$ 260.00
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Registration
Registration is the process of officially enrolling in the College, selecting a program of study, and paying all tuition
and fees. All students are assigned a Faculty Advisor and will meet with this advisor before they can register for
classes.
New Student Registration and Advising

Students registering for the first-time at CMI are given placement tests and attend Orientation prior to registration.
All students are assigned to an advisor, who is a faculty member at the College. The student and advisor work
together to create an appropriate schedule of classes for the upcoming semester. The signed copy of the class
schedule by the Advisor allows the student to proceed with processing his/her registration materials. The student
will also need to pay all tuition and fees, attend the New Student Orientation, pick up textbooks from the College
Bookstore, and confirm contact information.
Early Registration
Returning and continuing students must meet with their advisors prior to open registration to choose courses for the
upcoming semester.
Early Registration dates:
Spring 2014
November 10-14, 2014. With the Student portal open until Nov. 28th.
Summer and Fall 2015 Semesters April 20-24, 2015. With the student portal open until April 30th.
Adding a Course
Courses may be added during the first week of the semester. Drop/Add forms are available from the Office of
Admissions and Records.
Withdrawing from a Course

To withdraw at any time, students must contact the Office of the Registrar, located in the College Center. Students
may withdraw from a course or courses, without record, up to ten (10) calendar days during the regular semester and
five 5 calendar days of the Summer semester.
A student may withdraw from a course or courses and receive a W on their official record until October 24 2014,
for the Fall semester and March 27, 2015, for the Spring semester. Students may withdraw from a course or courses
and receive a W on their official record only during the first week of the Summer semester. Students who fail to
meet the time frame will receive a failing grade of F or NP for withdrawals after mid-semester.
Administrative Withdrawals
Faculty may administratively withdraw students from classes according to the CMI Attendance Policy guidelines
(please see the Academic Policies for more information). A W is recorded for administrative withdrawals
before October 24, 2014, for the Fall semester, and March 27, 2015, for the Spring semester. A grade of F or
NP is issued for withdrawals after those dates.
A student who has been administratively withdrawn will not be readmitted to that class during that semester.
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Classification of Students
Non-matriculated students may take up to 12 academic credits without pursuing a degree or a certificate.
Matriculated students are those who are officially admitted to pursue a degree or certificate. Students are ranked
according to the total number of semester credits they have successfully completed.
Freshmen: 0 - 30 college-level credits earned (includes developmental students).
Sophomores: 31 or more college-level credits earned.
Full-time Students: 12 or more semester credits in Fall/Spring; 6 or more credits in Summer.
Part-time Students: 11 or fewer credits in Fall/Spring; 5 or fewer credits in Summer.
Degree/Certificate Students: have met all admission requirements and are officially admitted to a degree or
certificate program.
Non-Degree/Non-Matriculated Students: have not completed admission requirements for a degree or
certificate program.
Student Records and Responsibilities

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures that student academic records are confidential and
access to them is limited to the student and, for advisory or other educational purposes, to designated administration
and faculty, and outside funding agencies supporting the students education. The students academic record may
not be released to other persons or agencies outside the College without the permission of the student. Students,
upon request, may inspect and review their academic records in the Records Office.
A students identification number is used for reference in all of the students college records. Any change of
personal data, such as address, name, or marital status, should be reported to the Office of Admissions and Records
immediately. Students planning to continue studies at U.S. schools are advised to acquire a permanent U.S. Social
Security number well before the transfer process. (U.S. Social Security numbers beginning 888 are temporary and
used only for financial aid papers. The 888 numbers are not acceptable at U.S. campuses. See the Financial Aid
Director for assistance.)
Credit Load
The number of semester credits that a student carries is called the credit load. The minimum full-time credit load is
12 semester credits (6 credits in the Summer semester). No more than 18 credits per semester (10 credits in the
Summer semester) may be taken without special approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Auditing Classes
Any student may audit CMI courses upon receiving approval from the instructor. International students wishing to
audit courses must follow the CMI international student admissions guidelines. Permission to audit courses is
granted after students registering for credit have been enrolled if spaces remain available. Auditing laboratory
science courses is generally not allowed. Auditors register and pay the non-refundable auditor fee. No credit is given
at any time for an audited course, and the symbol AU is recorded for the course on the students transcript.
Major Subject Areas and Degree Programs

A major subject area is a selected program of study leading to a degree or certificate. For financial aid and other
purposes, a major must be declared at the very beginning of course work at the College, as part of the registration
process. Students may change their major at any time; however, doing so may slow their progress towards a CMI
degree.
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution after graduating from CMI should generally pursue the
Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences (with or without specialization.) Certificates in
Accounting Clerkship, Special Education, Marshallese Studies, Marine Science, and Carpentry are also offered. The
A.A. degree is designed to provide competencies essential for the successful completion of a baccalaureate degree at
a four-year institution.
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees at CMI generally lead to immediate employment at the end of the program.
CMI offers A.S. degrees in Elementary Education and Nursing. Students pursuing A.S. degrees at CMI who want to
continue their education in a four-year program at another college or university are advised to consider entering the
A.A. in Liberal Arts program. Not all A.S. degree courses are transferable to four-year institutions.
Should they not choose this path, they should consider very carefully the transfer requirements in their preferred
program at the college of their choice. Faculty Advisors and Counseling and Career Center staff are available to help
students identify the transfer requirements at other institutions and to select appropriate courses that will transfer
most easily. The key for students planning to go on to bachelors degrees is to work closely with Faculty Advisors.
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Student Support Services

Student Support Services creates purposeful experiences for students that promote leadership, life skills, and
personal development while enhancing campus life. SLD collaborates with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and
community members to provide innovative and intentional programs, services, and activities.
New Student Orientation

New Student Orientations are held for all new and transfer students entering CMI in the Fall and Spring. The NSO
Program includes insightful and helpful advice from currents students, the opportunity to interact with a NSO
Leader, meet with CMI faculty from different departments, tour campus, attend priority registration, and network
with other students new to CMI.
Student Athletics, Recreation, and the Fitness Center

Get Fit! Get Active! Get Involved! This department organizes sports and activities to meet students needs for
physical exercise and recreation. Intramural recreation provides students with an opportunity to take part in
individual and team activities. The Fitness Center keeps hours for students and faculty to make use of exercise
equipment. Athletes take part in community-wide events throughout Majuro. Other events include community
service, parties, movies, picnics, sporting events, and community outreach.
Residential Life
CMI provides on-campus accommodations for approximately 80 students. Student Housing strives to create an
atmosphere conducive to student learning and to foster community among the residents. Live-in staff members are
available to help assist students in their campus experience. Amenities include community lounges, laundry
facilities, study lounges, cable TV, internet, wi-fi, and community kitchens.
Counseling and TRACC

Counseling and TRACC (Tilmaake Resource and Career Center) offers a variety of services to meet the counseling
and testing needs of CMI students and the community. It is our mission to uphold excellence in quality of care and
be respectful to the socio-cultural diversity of our clientele. We offer walk-in, individual, and group counseling, as
well as career assessments and standardized testing (TOEFL, SAT, ACT & GRE). When a clients needs are best
addressed by providers outside of the Counseling and TRACC, we offer appropriate referrals. We also provide
outreach events to increase awareness of issues relevant to healthy campus lifestyle.
Student Leadership Council

The Student Leadership Council is a student organization whose membership includes all full-time (12 credit hours
or more per semester) students classified as undergraduates. It is governed by the Student Body Association, elected
annually every Fall semester. The Council is made up of Student Body Association Officers, Student Ambassadors,
STAMP & Writing Center Tutors, and Club Officers who represent the students in the various academic college
areas and the student body at large. Any CMI student in good academic standing may seek elective office. The
Council works towards improving the quality of undergraduate students and represents the needs, interests, and
concerns of its constituents through policy-making committees, lobbying actions on campus and community issues,
and sponsorship and funding of a variety of programs and activities. The Student Body Association President chairs
the Council and is also a voting member of the Colleges Board of Regents.
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Student Conduct
The College is committed to ensuring safe, civil, learning and working environments in which the dignity of every
individual is respected. All members of the College community, students, faculty, staff and administration share
responsibility for its growth and continued welfare. Choosing to join the College obligates each student to abide by
the CMI code of conduct. Students accept the responsibility to become fully acquainted with the Colleges
regulations and comply with the Colleges authority. The College expects students to maintain standards of personal
integrity that are in harmony with the educational goals of the institution; to respect the rights, privileges, and
property of others; and to observe national, state, and local laws as well as College regulations.
The College views the disciplinary process as a learning experience which aims to promote growth and
understanding of ones responsibilities and privileges within the College environment. To this end, the process
attempts to balance an understanding and knowledge of students and their needs with the needs of the academic
community. CMI does not absolve students from accepting responsibility for their behavior in their pursuit of a
college education; rather, it reaffirms the principle of student freedom that is coupled with an acceptance of
responsibility for ones actions and the consequences of such actions.
Student Grievance
Each student at CMI is encouraged to pursue academic studies and other college-sponsored activities that will
promote growth and personal development. In pursuing these ends, the student should be free from unfair improper
action by any member of the CMI community.
The college student grievance procedure is to be used in the event that a student feels he or she has been unfairly
treated. When a student feels the he or she has been subjected to such unjust action or denial of rights as set forth by
the Student Handbook by a member of the CMI community, he or she can seek redress according to the prescribed
procedures. The grievance action may be initiated by a student against another student, an instructor, an
administrator, or any member of the College staff.
A full explanation of the Student Grievance Policy and Procedures is available in the Student Handbook.
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Academic Support
Better students, better educators!
We serve students and educators by offering services and resources such as providing learning environments,
tutoring, staffing computer labs, providing technical support, providing professional development.
Students who wish to learn to produce better work are welcome to use academic support to help them accomplish
their educational goals. Academic Support is offered in many ways: Tutoring for Math, Science, Technology, and
Writing is offered in the STAMP labs (TH 209 and TH 105), the Writing Center (WH 201), and the Developmental
Lab (WH 204). There are also open computer labs for students to use as well as quiet study areas for those who have
a busy home life.
We value and encourage lifelong learning, high character, creativity, stewardship, collaboration and respect.
Program Learning Outcomes

We value and encourage lifelong learning, high character, creativity, stewardship, collaboration and respect.
Those who use our services will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Be provided with quiet study areas and access to computers, printers, internet, and specialized software
Be provided with assistance in using equipment, software and reference resources
Increase their skills in discipline areas to allow them to pass to the next level
Improve in knowledge of high impact practices
Writing Center
The Writing Center (WH 201) is a workplace where students can get help on writing assignments in all classes.
There are several services available in the Writing Center which include: technical support for e-portfolio,
traditional tutoring, computer access, technology support, and printing.
Traditional tutoring sessions are face-to-face between the tutor and a student engaged in the writing process talking
about the various concerns of the writer writing good sentences, organizing papers well, and locating and
documenting sources among other topics. Students can get help in the Center anytime they decide to drop in, or by
setting up an appointment, or by being referred by their Instructor.
Dev Ed Lab
Students in Developmental Education have a lab dedicated to them. WH 204 now serves as the Developmental
Computer lab. This lab was opened at the request of the Developmental Students who felt more comfortable in a lab
designed to meet their needs. The Dev Ed Lab offers the same basic services as the Writing Center, but it is also
available to Developmental Instructors to reserve for lessons which include computers. Developmental Instructors
may reserve the lab by contacting the Director of Learning Centers.
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Open Computer Labs

Open Computer Labs, like RH 119, are dedicated workstations for students to access computers, research, and or
type/print an assignment.
Currently, RH 119, TH 105, and WH 201 are open computer labs.
Study Halls
Study Halls are mandatory for ENG 067 students, they are meant to provide students spaces to work on course
assignments. There is a highly qualified specialist placed in study halls to assist with tutoring and providing a quiet
workspace.
STAMP Labs
The Science Technology and Mathematics Playground (STAMP) is a computer laboratory that offers students the
following services:
(1) Tutoring in Moodle, ALEKS, WebAssign, Dropbox (2 GB free online storage for every student) and
other technologies.
(2) General Math (Math 066, 086 and 096), CAP 066 and ICS 101 tutoring.
3 Computer demonstrations and videos for math, science, and ICS classes.
The primary responsibility for tutors is to help the students learn the Math 066 or CAP 066 course material. This
usually means working one-on-one or in a small group. Secondarily, tutors are responsible for general math or
computer tutoring and lab monitoring.
Big STAMP
TH 209 is a lab which houses many of the Developmental Math and Technology classes, but is open to students in
the evening.
Small STAMP
TH 105 is a dedicated open lab where students can get tutoring in Math or ICS class work. Access to computers is
also available for computer-based work in any class.
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Academic Policies
Attendance Guidelines
Instructors may administratively withdraw a student who misses 10 percent of the semesters classes before the
midterm withdrawal date. Such students will receive a W (withdrawal) on their transcript. After the mid-term
withdrawal date, instructors may give students accumulating a 10 percent absenteeism rate an F (fail). Students
should inform the instructor prior to being absent for funerals and/or family or business emergencies. Such prearranged circumstances will be left to the discretion of the instructor and student involved. It is up to the student to
make up all work missed when absent from class. Students who have a valid add slip to begin class after the first day
of instruction will be not be penalized for classes missed during the add/drop period. (Adopted 2007.)
Students administratively withdrawn from a class cannot be reinstated for that class in that semester. (Adopted
2014).
Academic Good Standing

A student is in academic good standing when his or her cumulative GPA is 2.00 or above. To graduate from the
College of the Marshall Islands, a student must be in good academic standing. A student may not graduate while on
academic probation.
Academic Probation
A student whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.00 is placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation
will be notified of their status by the Registrars Office and encouraged to seek counseling. A student who transfers
to CMI from another college with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 is placed on academic probation. A student is
removed from academic probation if his or her cumulative GPA is 2.00 or higher at the end of the semester.
Continued Academic Probation

Following a semester on academic probation, a student will be placed on continued academic probation if his or her
cumulative GPA remains less than 2.00.
Academic Suspension/Dismissal
A student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.00 at the end of a semester of continued academic probation will be
suspended from the College for one (1) full academic year. CMI reserves the right to suspend, dismiss or otherwise
sanction at any time, a student whose conduct or health is such that the administration believes continuance at the
College is undesirable, subject to the Board of Regents Rules and Regulations.
Student Leave of Absence Policy

A student may request and be granted an approved Leave of Absence (LOA) when extraordinary circumstances,
such as a serious illness or injury prevent the student from continuing classes. The Leave of Absence Policy covers
both physical health and mental health difficulties. For the purpose of this policy, only cases of verified accident,
illness or other extraordinary circumstances, beyond the control of the student such as (but not limited to) grievous
personal loss will be considered. A copy of the Leave of Absence Policy and Leave of Absence request forms are
available from the Financial Aid office.
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Academic Appeal
A student who has been suspended for academic reasons may appeal the decision in writing to the Dean of
Academic Affairs within ten (10) working days of receiving the notification.
Readmission
A student who has been suspended from the College for academic reasons may be readmitted for the semester
beginning one year after the date of academic suspension. A student readmitted to CMI following an academic
suspension loses eligibility for Pell Grant assistance and returns on academic probation. During the first term after
readmission, a suspended student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.00. Failure to earn this minimum
semester GPA will result in suspension for one academic year. Pell Grant eligibility will not be reinstated until the
student has attained a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Honor Roll
Each semester the College publishes an Honor Roll recognizing full-time and part-time students with a semester
GPA of 3.50 or higher:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
Presidents List GPA of 4.00
Deans List GPA of 3.80 and 3.99
Honors List GPA of 3.50 and 3.79
Part-time Students (Less than 12 credits)
Honors List GPA of 3.50 or Higher
Course Grading System

Grades given in all credit courses indicate the quality of scholastic performance. Each letter grade earns the
indicated number of grade points which are used to determine the grade point average (GPA). A students GPA
is computed with the following formula: total grade points earned divided by total credits attempted = GPA. Only
courses taken at CMI are used in computing a cumulative GPA. Both semester and cumulative GPAs are calculated.
Courses numbered below 101 do not apply toward a degree and are not computed in the GPA.
Letter Grade, Percent, Interpretation, and Grade Point Per Semester Credit
Letter Percent Interpretation Grade Point (per Semester Credit)
Course Grade
Percentage
Quality
Grade Point
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
90 100
85 89
80 84
75 79
70 74
65 69
60 64
0-59
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Fair
Poor
Poor
Fail
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.00
In place of grades, the following symbols may be given but may be given but are not used in computing GPA:
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal
P Pass
NP No Pass
AU Audit
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Repeating and Incomplete Course Work

A student may repeat a course in which he or she has earned a grade of D, F, or NP. Both the original and
repeated course(s) remain on the transcript, but only the recent grade is calculated in the cumulative GPA and credit
is awarded only once. If a student receives an F in a required course, the course must be repeated and a passing
grade attained. A student will not be eligible for Pell Grant assistance for any course repeated more than two (2)
times.
A grade of Incomplete (I) indicates that the student, for serious reasons approved by the instructor and the Dean of
Academic Affairs, has not completed all required coursework by the end of the semester and has a reasonable
probability of passing the course when all requirements are completed. A Report of Incomplete Work form specifies
the requirements to complete the course and change the grade. The instructor shall retain the original of the form and
provide the student, the department chair, and Dean of Academic Affairs with a copy. A grade of I must be
converted to a passing grade by the end of midterms of the next regular semester after the incomplete grade was
issued. A grade of I is removed by the instructor who assigned it, or, in exceptional circumstances, by the Dean of
Academic Affairs.
Course Numbering System

Course Number Explanation of Number
000 100 Development course do not fulfill any degree requirements
101 - 199 Courses applicable toward a degree and taken primarily by first year students
200 299 Courses applicable toward a degree and taken primarily by second year students
Credits
The unit of credit at CMI is the semester credit. Sixteen (16) 50-minute contact lecture hours per semester equal one
(1) credit. Laboratory, workshop, seminar hours and nursing clinical hours vary and are equal to one (1) credit.
Practicum and internships also vary both in hours and credits; please refer to the specific course for credit
information.
Credit by Examination
A student may apply for credit by examination of appropriate CMI courses but need approval by the Dean of
Academic Affairs. The student must be in good academic standing and present evidence of competence in the
subject to challenge the course by examination. The course may be challenged only once. Application forms for
credit by examination are available from the Office of Admissions and Records. The student must submit the
application to the Dean of Academic Affairs; if the application is approved, the student is given a testing date and
time. The student must pay a non-refundable credit by examination fee per course to the Business Office before the
examination will be administered. Credits for courses earned by examination will be entered on the students
permanent record as credit by examination, and no grade will be awarded or calculated into the cumulative GPA.
Credits so earned will not count toward the twelve (12) credits per semester requirement for full-time student
classification. No more than a total of sixteen (16) semester credits may be earned by examination.
Independent Study
An independent study course is recommended by the students advisor and approved by the Dean of Academic
Affairs, which permits a student to work independently under supervision of a Faculty member. Tuition per credit is
the same as for regular courses. The course is listed on a student transcript with the prefix Ind St typed in before
the course title, and the letter grade awarded is calculated into the cumulative GPA.
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Transfer Credits
Transfer credits are accepted from United States accredited colleges and universities or from international colleges
and university if accreditation equivalency has been established with the following restrictions:
Transfer credits must have a minimum grade of 1.70 (C-) on a 4.00 scale. Transfer credit must be at the
College level.
A maximum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of academic credit is accepted toward a CMI associate
degree.
Transfer credit is evaluated through a course-by-course analysis.
The transfer of credit is based on factors such as currency of the transfer study, applicability to the CMI program,
and quality of grades. All official transcripts are received by the Director of Admissions and evaluated by the Dean
of Academic Affairs to determine if courses are relevant and apply to a college major. The decision to accept or
deny credit will be made by the Dean of Academic Affairs. The student will be informed of the decision to accept or
deny credit by the Director of Admissions. CMI has the right to award or deny transfer credit depending on the
relevance and applicability of such credits to the total degree program. The final 12 credits in any CMI degree
program must be earned at the College of the Marshall Islands.
Midterm Evaluation Reports

Halfway through each semester, instructors officially evaluate the students work. If a student is doing D, F, or
NP work, his or her current academic performance is considered deficient and unsatisfactory
All students receive instructor feedback on their progress in the semester. Student grades can be accessed at any time
by students through our Student Information System.
Final Grade Reports

Student Final grades can be accessed at any time after the Monday after Finals by students through our Student
Information System.
Change of Grade
A student who believes an error has been made in the assignment of a grade must initiate contact with the faculty
member involved, the Department Chair, or the Dean of Academic Affairs by the last instructional day of the next
regular semester. Failure to act within that time period disqualifies the student from further pursuit of the matter. A
Change of Grade form is available in the Registrars Office and must be approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs
before being submitted to the Registrars Office.
Academic Freedom Policy

CMI supports and protects academic freedom for each faculty member. Academic freedom is guaranteed to all
faculty members acting within the scope of their employment. Faculty members are free within their classrooms to
discuss their fields of expertise, to conduct research in their fields of special competence, and to publish the results
of their research. Also, CMI recognizes that when faculty members speak and write on their own time and as private
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individuals outside their CMI assignments, duties and responsibilities, they are absolutely free from censorship by
CMI, by any administrator, and by the Board of Regents; they are also free from any form of CMI retaliation (such
as discipline or dismissal) which affects their employment status.
When a faculty member believes that academic freedom has been violated, he or she may seek redress. The
procedures attempt to resolve the alleged infringement informally, prior to initiating a formal grievance procedure.
If, however, these preliminary steps fail to achieve a resolution satisfactory to the infringed faculty member, the
faculty member may initiate the formal procedure.
Policy for Elimination or Revision of Degree Programs

This policy describes the process by which the College of the Marshall Islands will critically review a program for
possible discontinuance, which may lead to elimination of the program or to recommendations for enhancement that
will result in a viable program.
The College of the Marshall Islands is committed to support programs that fulfill the goals of the mission statement
and vision of the college. Programs with low or declining enrollment, decreasing demand for service, clear
obsolescence, or other factors shall be considered for discontinuance. Primary consideration in the decision to
consider discontinuance should be given to the service the program provides to the college and the community with
emphasis on its relation to the mission and vision of the college. While important, budget considerations should not
be the primary consideration; in time of fiscal emergencies the principles of this document should be used as a
guideline. Any member of the college community may contact the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
or the Dean of Academic Affairs to request a program be considered for discontinuance if the request is
accompanied by evidence supporting one or more of the criteria delineated below. The Vice President or Dean may
also initiate the process.
In evaluating an instructional program for revitalization, reduction, or discontinuance, the following criteria
may be considered alone or in combination:
A. Low or declining enrollment:
1. A decline of enrollment throughout the program over a two-year period (summer sessions excluded).
2. Consistently low enrollments over a two-year period.
B. Decreasing demand for service:
1. A decrease in the number of students pursuing that particular educational goal, based on actual
enrollment behavior rather than student declaration.
2. Declining market/industry demand or community needs.
3. Curriculum and Assessment Committee recommendation.
C. Clear Obsolescence:
1. No longer central to the college mission and educational master plan.
2. No longer in line with current technology.
3. Decline in importance of service to the community in related disciplines.
D. Recommendation for discontinuance from program review
E. Other Factors
1. Poor rate for student achievement of program goals (i.e., completion rate, numbers of degrees and
certificates).
2. Programs without a full time faculty member.
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Once a program is considered for discontinuance, the Curriculum and Assessment Committee shall identify
the factors causing the decline and set a course of action.
A. In keeping with the spirit of good intentions as well as future enrollment management and planning, the
Curriculum and Assessment Committee should consider the following factors:
1. Needs of the community
a. Jobs which this program leads to, including earning a living wage and needs of local employers.
b. Analysis of local labor market information through EDD and / or employer program advisory
committees and surveys.
2. Validity of the program
a. The effect of program reduction on other programs, certificates, and interdisciplinary courses.
b. Reputation of the program.
c. Percentage of faculty who have documented updated skills (staff development, industry
externships, conferences, classes, etc.).
d. Flexibility of the program
e. Goals and requests of the most recent Program Review Report for the program.
3. Fiscal considerations
a. Evaluation of the FTES generated by program.
b. Possibility of other funding sources, such as grants or contributions from business and industry.
B. The Curriculum and Assessment Committee by consensus may:
1. Agree that the program is obsolete, cannot be sustained due to low enrollment, lack of market demand,
low quality of service or lack of centrality to the colleges mission; in which case it will establish plans
to discontinue and will ensure that students enrolled in the discontinued program will be able to
complete their courses of study in that program and will also attend to the needs of the students
affected by the discontinuance and the needs of faculty and staff affected by the discontinuance. Upon
establishment of the plan, the Board of Regents shall have the final determination if the program is to
be discontinued.
2. Accept the program in its current state as it serves a community, instructional or training need.
3. Establish a process / plan to revitalize the program and a timetable to accomplish this. Some areas to
be considered are: in-depth revision of the program courses, update of facilities, and workshops (to
provide re-training, changes in methodology / approaches to teaching, etc.). Other considerations will
include Student Support Services, which promote student success and retention.
Portions of this policy are adapted from the Enhancement Program policy of the Glendale Community College
as published in their catalog
Catalog Year Policy

Students fulfill catalog requirements in effect either at the time of their admission to CMI or requirements from a
newer catalog if the student agrees to the new requirements. Readmitted students, who have not attended CMI for
three 3 or more years, enter the degree program under the catalog requirements specified at readmission. The
complete degree requirements of only one (1) catalog must be followed. Programs are subject to change and all
courses may not be available on a continuing basis. Substitutions for discontinued courses may be required and
authorized by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
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Continuing Education after CMI

CMI graduates are encouraged to seek further education. Assistance is available from Faculty Advisors and Student
Advocates to explore and research university options for a four-year degree and beyond. Both types of advisors are
available to help students obtain university catalogs and degree information and to assist in the completion of the
application process. The TRACC encourages students to explore a variety of transfer options.
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Academic Honesty Policy

The College of the Marshall Islands has the responsibility to ensure that grades assigned are indicative of the
knowledge and skill level of each student. Acts of academic dishonesty make it impossible to fulfill this
responsibility. Faculty have the primary responsibility to ensure that academic honesty is maintained in their
classes. Students share the responsibility for maintaining academic honesty by refraining from acts of academic
dishonesty and by notifying instructors and/or appropriate administrators about observed incidents of academic
dishonesty. The following procedures shall be applied to any violation of academic honesty.
Examples of Violations of Academic Honesty:
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Cheating
Obtaining answers to specific examination questions from another student before or during an
examination.
Communicating answers to another student during an examination.
Knowingly allowing another student to copy one's work.
Taking or giving information during an examination by any means, including foreign languages,
sign languages, hand signals, secret codes, or electronic transmission.
Taking an examination for another student or having someone take an examination for oneself.
Using unauthorized material during an examination
Sharing answers for a take-home examination unless otherwise authorized by the instructor.
Altering a graded examination or assignment and returning it for additional credit unless otherwise
authorized by the instructor.
Misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects.
Plagiarizing
Offering all or a portion of another person's work as one's own: copying all or a portion of a speech,
essay, report, project or paper from another person or from books or other sources.
Using the content of thought in outside sources (books, periodicals, the Internet or other electronic
sources, or other written or spoken sources) without giving proper credit (by naming the person
and putting any exact words used in quotation marks).
Allowing another person or company to do the researching and/or writing or creating of an assigned
speech, essay, report, project or paper for oneself.
Writing or creating a speech, essay, report, project or paper for another student.
Doing research for another student's project or report.
Committing Other Acts of Dishonest Conduct

Stealing or attempting to steal an examination or answer key.
Stealing or attempting to change official academic records.
Forging or altering grade change cards.
Submitting all or part of the same work for credit in more than one course without consulting all
instructors involved.
Intentionally impairing the performance of other students and/or a faculty member, for example, by
adulterating laboratory samples or reagents, by altering musical or athletic equipment or by
creating a distraction meant to impair performance.
Forging or altering attendance records.
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Engaging in Collusion
Collusion occurs when any student knowingly or intentionally helps another student perform an act
of academic dishonesty.
Collusion in an act of academic dishonesty will be disciplined in the same manner as the act itself.
Procedures for Dealing with Violations of Academic Honesty Policy

Action by the Instructor: An instructor who has evidence that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred shall,
after speaking with the student, take one or more of the following disciplinary actions:
Issue a reprimand.
Give the student an "F" grade, zero points, or a reduced number of points on all or part of a particular
paper, project, or examination.
Assign an "F" grade for the course.
NOTE: A grade of "F" assigned to a student for academic dishonesty is final and shall be placed on the
transcript. If the student withdraws from the course, a "W" will not replace an "F" assigned for academic
dishonesty.
For any incident of academic dishonesty that is sufficiently serious for the instructor to take disciplinary action
that can lower the student's grade (for example, an "F" given for all or part of an assignment), the instructor shall
report the incident to the Dean of Student Services, Dean of Academic Affairs, and VP of Academic and Student
Affairs on an Academic Dishonesty Report form.
Action by the Administration: Upon receipt of the first "Academic Dishonesty Report" form concerning a
student, or upon satisfactory investigation of allegations brought by other staff or students, the Dean of Academic
Affairs shall send a letter of reprimand to the student.
Upon receipt of a second reported incident of cheating by the student, the Dean of Academic Affairs shall
suspend the student for one calendar year. If, after the student returns from a suspension for Academic
Dishonesty, Dean of Academic Affairs receives yet another Academic Dishonesty Report form concerning the
same student, the Dean shall recommend to the College President that the student be expelled from the College.
For more serious incidents of academic dishonesty, the student shall be suspended from the College on the first
offense and could be recommended for expulsion. Offenses warranting suspension or expulsion on the first
offense include, but are not limited to, the following:
Taking an examination for another student or having someone take an examination for oneself.
Altering a graded examination or assignment and returning it for additional credit.
Having another person or a company do the research and/or writing of an assigned paper or report.
Stealing or attempting to steal an examination or answer key.
Stealing or attempting to change official academic records.
Forging or altering grades.
Portions of this policy are adapted from the academic honesty policies of the University of California Irvine,
Cypress College, California State University Long Beach and Golden West College as published in their
catalogs.
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Core Requirements, Degrees, Majors, Graduation

Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Associate of Arts Degree (A. A.)
Associate of Science Degree (A. S.)
A degree is awarded upon completion of the required credits for the selected degree program, including the
satisfactory completion of the General Core requirements and of the required courses in the selected major. A
cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 is required for graduation. A student may not graduate while on
academic probation. Students who expect to graduate must submit an Application for Graduation form no later than
the last day of registration in the semester in which they expect to complete the degree requirements. Application
forms are available from the Office of Admissions. A $25.00 graduation fee must accompany the application.
General Education Requirements

The core curriculum is at the heart of the undergraduate experience. Courses selected and developed for the core
curriculum are designed to provide a foundation in inquiry and critical thinking, communication both written and
spoken, the diversity of the human experience and ethics and social responsibility. It includes a basic knowledge in
the fields of English, Technology, Science, Social Issues, Mathematics, and Humanities.
General Education Mission

The mission of the general education core program is to empower students to make intelligent life choices by
providing a foundation in:
Inquiry and critical thinking;

Communication, both written and spoken;
The diversity of the human experience;
Ethics and social responsibility.
General Education Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the General Education Core, the student will
1. Communicate complex ideas and information effectively through writing, oral presentations and technological
resources;
2. Demonstrate civic awareness;
3. Process, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources in order to solve problems, and to
formulate reasoned and substantiated individual points of view;
4. Use the scientific method to analyze information and solve problems;
5. Demonstrate quantitative literacy;
6. Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the creative process.
Course Sequencing for General Education Core Requirements:

I.
First Semester
ENG 101 English Composition I
ENG 105 Fundamentals of Speech
ICS 101 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MATH (Mathematics Elective)
CMI 101 First Year Experience (if not previously taken) or SOC (Social Issues elective)
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II.
Second Semester
ENG 102 English Composition II
SCI (Science Elective)
SOC (Social Issues Elective)
HUM (Humanities Elective)
General Education Core Requirements

English (9 credits)
First Year Experience (3 credits)
CMI 101 First Year Seminar
Humanities (3 credits from the following list)
ART 101 Introduction to Art
ASL 101 American Sign Language I
CHN 111 Chinese I
ENG 151 Pacific Literature
ENG 201 Creative Writing
ENG 210 Introduction to Literature
ENG 211 Childrens Literature
ENG 230 Critical Thinking in Film
HIS 201 World History I
HIS 202 World History II
JPN 101 Japanese I
MAR 101 Marshallese I
MAR 130 Marshallese Culture
MUS 101 Music Appreciation
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy
REL 198 Religions of the World
Social Issues (6 credits from the following list)

ANTH 111 Cultural Anthropology
ETH 101 Ethics
GEO 120 Introduction to Human Geography
GEO 121 Pacific Geography
HIS 201 World History I
HIS 202 World History II
MAR 101 Marshallese I
MAR 140 Marshallese Government
PI 122 Issues in Pacific Studies
PI 260 Nuclear Tests in the Pacific
POL 101 Introduction to Political Science
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 130 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 140 Contemporary Social Issues in
Micronesia
Technology (3 credits)
Math (3 credits from the following list)

MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics
MATH 110 College Algebra
MATH 120 College Trigonometry
MATH 160 Statistics
Science (4 credits from the following list)
SCI 101 Introduction to Agriculture
SCI 110 Anatomy and Physiology I
SCI 111 Environmental Science
SCI 120 Introduction to Biology
SCI 135 Introduction to Marine Science
SCI 230 Introduction to Chemistry
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Department of Developmental Education

The Department of Developmental Education was created in fall 2007. It provides a program for students
who aspire to a college education, but do not yet have the English language, quantitative and student
engagement skills necessary for college level-work. The Developmental Education Program helps
students develop the skill level necessary for a successful college experience.
The Developmental Studies Program and the associated First Year College Experience Program at the
College of the Marshall Islands offer a multi-faceted approach to facilitate and support learning among all
CMI students. Developmental Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are driven by the need to develop and
integrate courses to bridge under-prepared students to college-level courses, to provide outreach from the
entire college community to students, and to implement best teaching practices in the classroom so as to
fully engage students in their learning.
Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of Developmental Education courses, students will in their credit courses will be able
to:
1. Understand lectures and class discussions.
2. Communicate clearly and effectively in classroom discussions, activities, and presentations.
3. Write coherently.
4. Read with understanding.
5. Recognize, construct and use equivalent mathematical expressions in order to simplify or solve
quantitative problems.
6. Formulate and solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
7. Through the creation and analysis of graphs, demonstrate the abilities to both compare and
quantify change.
8. When solving word problems, demonstrate the ability to (i) understand the conditions, (ii)
formulate a plan appropriate to the conditions, (iii) execute the plan, and (iv) logically examine
the solution.
9. Use appropriate study skills to learn effectively.
10. Access college resources.
As part of the admissions process all prospective CMI students take the College Board's ESL Accuplacer
Placement Exam which is used to determine academic eligibility to take college classes and also to
determine the appropriate level of English and mathematics courses in which to begin academic studies at
CMI. The ESL Accuplacer English test includes an objective assessment of the students grammar,
vocabulary, and reading skills. In addition, students are required to submit a writing sample based on a
provided writing prompt. The mathematics test assesses the students quantitative skills from simple
arithmetic through beginning algebra.
The criteria for math and English placement levels are determined by course learning outcomes. Students
receiving satisfactory scores on the tests will be placed on one of the three levels of developmental
English and/or math, or they may be placed in first-semester freshman credit courses.
Developmental Studies is divided into a three-tiered program. The first level is an intensive five-day a
week, three- hour per day program, designed to give students daily exposure to spoken and written
English in their English, math, and technology classes. There is a required study hall.
The second level of the Developmental Studies Program meets two and a half hours every day of the
week. Subjects at this level include: Reading/Writing, Speaking/Listening, Mathematics, and First Year
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Experience (CMI 101). The third level also meets five days a week for English skills classes in 75-minute
periods, math classes in 75-minute periods four days a week, and includes a choice from a list of elective
classes.
Diagnostic Placement Test
Developmental Level I (intensive program) English 067: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
MATH 066 Basic Mathematics, CAP 066 Computer Applications
Developmental Level II English 086/089: Intermediate Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
MATH 086 Beginning Algebra and CMI 101 First Year Experience
Developmental Level III English 096/099 Academic Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
MATH 096 Math Applications, and elective courses
Credit Level Classes: Degree and Certificate Programs
First Year College Experience Program

All entering students participate in the Colleges First Year College Experience Program offering a range of support
services to promote students academic and personal success. The First Year Experience program combines course
work with tutor support and student life programs for all entering students, whether at credit or developmental
placement levels. The First Year College Experience involves members of the college community-faculty, staff, and
administration in engaging students in their program of study at CMI.
Building a Learning Community

Research shows that community-college students, who often come from disadvantaged backgrounds and are
academically underprepared, benefit from being placed in learning communities where they take classes together
and give each other support. Learning-community students are more likely than the others to report feeling engaged
in their studies and are more positive in progressing intellectually. CMI 101, First Year Seminar, orients new
students to the First Year Experience and facilitates new students in their transition to becoming active members in
the CMI college community.
The College of the Marshall Islands, through a competitive selection process, was accepted into the Foundations of
Excellence in the First College Year to assess and improve its first year student support program. This association,
initiated in Fall 2008, brought additional campus-wide support to an already successful learning community-based
program.
In Fall 2013, Developmental Level 1 agreed to pilot a program of integrated study. Each of four cohorts were majorbased investigations. One cohort was residential. The instructors of the cohorted classes coordinated their
curriculum so that topics of study and projects from one class were echoed in a students other classes. Dedicated
tutoring was provided. Each Learning Community included a wider Community component.
The Fall 2014 review of the Learning Communities suggested that the program would be more enduring if it ran
only in the fall semesters. So starting Fall 2015, the learning communities will be run in the fall semester allowing
for planning in the spring.
Components of the First Year Experience Program

Skills and Information Component
The First Year Experience builds:
Academic, Written, and oral communication skills
Academic support skills for the use of Technology (internet/email), the Library, and Student Life programs
Personal skills for improved Study habits, note taking, time management, and test taking
Goal oriented skills for program completion and career exploration
Advising Component
Each student works with a faculty advisor to track progress, identify needs, and provide support.
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Department of Liberal Arts

A.A. in Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts Department offers an Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree in Liberal Arts. The Liberal Arts major is
designed to integrate an interdisciplinary core of studies with a specialization of courses for those who wish a
specialization. Students who do not choose a specialization may take open electives to reach the required 65 credits.
A specialization of interest may supplement and enhance entry into a baccalaureate degree program. Available
specializations are Business, Information Technology, English, Mathematics, Science/Marine Science, and Social
Science.

Upon graduation a student will
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Communicate complex ideas and information effectively through (a) writing, (b) oral presentations, and (c)
technological resources.
Demonstrate civic awareness and an understanding of multicultural perspectives.
Process, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of sources in order (a) to solve problems and
(b) to formulate reasoned and substantiated individual points of view.
Demonstrate and use quantitative literacy and scientific method to analyze information and solve problems.
Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the creative process.
Be prepared for transfer to a four-year institution.
Program Requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)

I. General Core Requirements:
31 credits
II. Liberal Arts Requirements:

22 credits
ENG 220 Writing Research Papers
3
Humanities elective
6
Literature
3
Mathematics
3
Science with lab
4
Social Sciences
3
III. Electives or one of the following specializations: 12 credits
Business
Information Technology
English
Mathematics
Science/Marine Science
Social Science
IV. Total Credits Required for Graduation: 65 credits
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Sample Course Sequencing for Liberal Arts Degree:

I. First Semester
15 Credits
CMI 101 (if not taken previously) 3
or Elective
ENG 101 (required)
3
ENG 105 (required)
3
Math (placement)
3
ICS 101 (required)
3
II. Second Semester
ENG 102 (required)
Math (placement)
Social Issues
Humanities
Electives
15-18 Credits
3
3
3
3
3-6
III. Third Semester

Science with lab
Literature
Humanities
Social Issues
Electives or Math
16-18 Credits
4
3
3
3
3-6
III. Fourth Semester

ENG 220
Science with lab
Humanities Electives
or Math Electives
or Capstone Course
16 Credits
3
4
3
3
3
IV. Total Required for Graduation: 65 Credits
Certicate of Completion in Counseling

The study of counseling as a discipline helps prepare a student to work in many areas including schools, public
health programs, human service programs, social service programs, churches, and a variety of other organizations.
Counselors learn how to help others understand themselves, adjust, grow, and change in their own development.
Counselors also learn how to help others to understand, cope with, and recover from life problems.
The Certificate in Counseling Program is designed to allow the student to acquire information and skills which are
especially relevant to the counseling field in Micronesia, but is not a professional qualification.
This certificate is not accepting new candidates pending review. Students who have already declared their
interest will be allowed to continue, but the program is not accepting new students.
I. Program Requirements for candidates declared during or before SP12

PSY 101 General Psychology
3
PSY 201 Human Growth and Development
3
3
SOC 140 Contemporary Social Problems in Micronesia
3
SOC 210 Counseling in Micronesia
3
SOC 240 Counseling Techniques and Placement
3
II. Total for Certificate of Completion:
18 credits
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Marshallese Studies Certicate

This certificate program is intended to provide all CMI students with a broad general background in issues related to
Marshallese language, culture, politics, history, and their applications. The Marshallese Studies certificate has three
required component parts: language, humanities, and social science. Many of the courses that already count towards
a students graduation requirements also fulfill the Marshallese Studies certificate requirements. It is our hope that
students pursue courses focusing on issues related to Marshallese knowledge and perspectives. Specialized
certificates are being developed in Marshallese Language Arts and Marshallese Social Studies.
Program Requirements
Liberal Arts and Business Students
Required courses:
6 credits
Language: Choose one

MAR 120 Marshallese Orthography
MAR 230 Marshallese Grammar
3 credits
Humanities: Choose one

HIS 132 Marshallese History
3 credits
Social Science: Choose one

3 credits
GEO 121 Geography of the Pacific
PI 260 Nuclear Issues in the Pacific
POL 299 Politics of Development
SOC 140 Contemporary Social Issues in Micronesia
Elective: Choose any one (1) from list above
Total:
3 credits
18 credits
Education Students
Required Courses:
12 credits
Humanities: Choose one

3 credits
Social Science: Choose one

3 credits
GEO 121 Geography of the Pacific
PI 260 Nuclear Issues in the Pacific
POL 299 Politics of Development
Total:
18 credits
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Department of Science, Technology, and

Mathematics
In conjunction with the Department of Liberal Arts, the STEM Department offers curriculum in support of the
Liberal Arts Major (A.A.) with specialization in Mathematics and Science. An A.S. General Science Degree is
currently under development. The Department primarily supports, assesses and reviews Liberal Arts Outcomes.
Learning Outcomes (Liberal Arts)
Process, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of sources in order (a) to solve problems and
(b) to formulate reasoned and substantiated individual points of view.
Demonstrate and use quantitative literacy and scientific method to analyze information and solve problems.
Be prepared for transfer to a four-year institution.
The STEM Department also supports the other learning outcomes of the Liberal Arts Program.
Learning Outcomes (Developmental Education)

In addition to this, STEM Department supports the Department of Developmental Education in achieving its
Program Learning Outcomes in the following:
Recognize, construct and use equivalent mathematical expressions in order to simplify or solve quantitative
problems
Formulate and solve algebraic equations and inequalities
Through the creation and analysis of graphs, demonstrate the abilities to both compare and quantify change
When solving word problems, demonstrate the ability to:
(i) understand the conditions,
(ii) formulate a plan appropriate to the conditions,
(iii) execute the plan, and
(iv) logically examine the solution.
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Department of Business Studies

Business Studies Certificates
To meet the dynamic demands of current business, certificate programs are currently being developed to meet
student business educational needs in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Office Management. Please contact a
representative of the Business Studies Department for information about these programs.
Certificate of Accounting Clerkship

The Certificate of Accounting Clerkship was developed in 2012 to meet the workforce needs of businesses in this
area. The certificate program focuses on examining theories, methods, and concepts of an inclusive approach to
accounting work. It introduces methods used in lower level accounting work. The program also focuses on
business related issues for personnel engaged in todays accounting office.
CMIs Business Studies Department will provide a venue for learning that is accessible to non-degree seeking
students interested in personal enrichment opportunities offered through an accounting-oriented certificate of
achievement program.

Students who complete the Accounting Clerk program will
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Use proper accounting terminology

Communicate ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
Demonstrate use of technology effectively in an accounting setting
a. MS Office programs
b. Basic Computer Accounting procedures
Perform typical accounting transactions and calculations
Demonstrate the audit mechanisms employed in a sound accounting system
Explain the ethical responsibilities imposed on those engaged in business.
Certificate in Accounting Clerkship (30 credits)

Required Courses:
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BUS 101 Introduction to Business
BUS 106 Business Math
ACC 133 Basic Accounting
ACC 250 Financial Accounting
ACC 251 Managerial Accounting
ETH 101 Ethics
BUS 296 Internship
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total
30 credits
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Sample Course Sequencing for Certificate in Accounting Clerkship

Semester One
Semester Two
BUS 106 Business Math
ACC 250 Financial Accounting
ACC 251 Managerial Accounting
BUS 101 Introduction to Business

ACC 133 Basic Accounting
ETH 101 Ethics

BUS 296 Internship
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Department of Elementary Education

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Elementary Education
The Education program leads to an Associate of Science in Elementary Education degree. Additionally, for those students
desiring to become certified for teaching by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, a Certificate of
Completion in Teaching, which includes the Teaching Practicum, must be completed.
Program Learning Outcomes Certificate of Completion in Teaching

1. Display knowledge of school curriculum, emphasis on RMI.
2. Identify cognitive and affective needs of students in the classroom.
3. Practice self-reflection and professionalism in the classroom.
4. Apply appropriate classroom teaching and management methods to promote a positive learning
environment.
5. Develop and promote elementary students critical thinking skills through reading to develop a
community of readers.
Program Requirements for an Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) in

Elementary Education
I. Core Requirements
31 Credits
English Requirements
9 Credits
3
3
3
Mathematics
EDU 150 Math for Elementary Teachers
3 Credits
3
Science with lab
4 Credits
Social Science
SOC 140 Cont. Issues in Micronesia
6 Credits
3
3
Humanities
3 Credits
3
Technology
ICS 101 Intro to Microsoft Office
3 Credits
3
First Year Experience

3 Credits
3
II. Other Requirements

PSY 201 Human Growth & Development
Marshallese Studies (pick two)
9 Credits
3
6 Credits
3
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3
3
3
3
III. Education Requirements

EDU 109 Philosophical Foundations
EDU 210 Introduction to Teaching
EDU 211 Classroom Methods and
EDU 241 Classroom Management
EDU 250 Math for Elementary Teachers II
EDU 251 Science for Teachers/with lab
EDU 285 ESL Language Arts Methods
IV. Electives
SPED 260 Introduction to Special Education
EDU 261 Issues in Exceptionalities
EDU 266 Special Education Field Experience
Total Credits Required for Graduation
22 Credits
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
62 Credits
*Graduation requires completion of ALL course requirements with a C or better.
Sample course sequence for completion of an Associate of Science in

Elementary Education degree:
I. First Semester (Summer)
CMI 101 College Experience
ICS 101 Intro to Computers
3
3
II. Second Semester (Fall)

EDU 150 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
SOC 140 Contemporary Issues in Micronesia
3
3
3
3
3
III. Third Semester (Spring)

SPED 160 Intro to Special Education I
EDU 251 Science for Teachers/with lab
3
3
3
3
4
IV. Fourth Semester (Summer)

SCI ___ Science w/lab
3
4
V. Fifth Semester (Fall)

EDU 285 ESL Language Arts Methods
EDU 211 Classroom Methods and Strategies
EDU 250 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
3
3
3
3
3
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VI. Sixth Semester (Spring)

EDU 296 Teaching Practicum
3
4
Total Credits Required for Graduation
74 credits
Certificate of Completion in Teaching

This includes the Teaching Practicum and 12 hours of coursework that is completed during the A.S. in Elementary
Education program. Students who wish to teach in the RMI must complete this certificate program to be eligible
for teacher certification by the Ministry of Education.
Program Application
Application and acceptance into the Certificate Program is based on completion of an A.S. in Education degree from
CMI.
The Certificate of Completion in Teaching qualifies A.S. in Elementary Education graduates for a Professional
Certificate I certification from the Ministry of Education in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Completion of the following with a C or better
EDU 211 Classroom Methods & Strategies
OR
24 Credits
3
3
3
3
12
Completion of Associate Degree other than Education from an accredited college with a GPA of
2.75 or better
Students who have completed an Associate degree in a field other than education must complete the
Certificate of Completion in Teaching plus four 4 additional hours to be eligible for the Professional
Certificate I certification from M.O.E.
Completion of the following with a C or better
EDU 211 Classroom Methods & Strategies
EDU ___ Must be an EDU 200 level class
28 Credits
3
3
3
3
4
12
Certificate in Special Education

This is a 34 credit program that focuses on examining theories, methods and concepts of an inclusive approach to
teaching students with special learning needs in elementary schools. It introduces statutes that govern learning
needs. The program also centers on designing practical differentiated methods and skills that will accommodate
learning needs for exceptional students. This program includes a research and capstone project.
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Program Requirements for Certificate in Special Education Program

General Education Courses
ENG 101 Introduction to Composition I
ASL 101 American Sign Language I
13 Credits
3
3
4
3
Acceptance into the Certificate of Special Education Program

Required Courses
34 Credits
EDU 109 Introduction to Philosophical Issues
3
3
SPED 260 Introduction to Special Education
3
EDU 261 Issues in Exceptionality
3
ASL 102 American Sign Language II
4
3
3
12
*Students can do their AS degree in Elementary Education simultaneously with the Certificate in Special
Education.
Total Credits
34 credits
The Third Year Program (3+1 Program)

The government of the RMI has requested that USP and CMI collaborate on a Bachelor of Education
Primary (in-service) in which CMI provides the first three years of a four year program and USP provides
the final year. USP will confer a Bachelor of Education on those students who satisfy USPs regulations
and requirements for graduation.
Admissions Requirements
Entry Requirements for USP
CMI students will meet the following requirements to be admitted to a Bachelor of Education Primary
(in-service) degree program at USP:
An Associates in Sciences degree in Elementary Education; or
An Associates in Arts degree in Liberal Arts plus a CMI Certificate in Teaching;
Have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 in either the AS or AA degree; and
Have taught for a minimum of two years (This requirement may be waived on a case by case
basis).
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English Requirement
CMI students will take USP ELSA test (or equivalent, e.g. IELTS) and pass at the required Band
5 . Those who do not meet this requirement will be required to take and pass the course EL001;
and
CMI students must also complete and pass with a grade of C, USPs course UU114 English for
Academic Purposes before progressing to the second year courses in the 3+1 program.
Admission Process
Students interested in the third year program need to consult with the USP Majuro centre where they will
take the UU 114 course before applying to CMI. Upon successful completion of the UU 114, students
then come to CMI to register into the 3rd year program. All students are expected to go through the
regular CMI Admission process. New students entering CMI for the first time and re-admitted students
need to check with CMI what the requirements are so that they will meet the deadline of submitting the
required documents.
CMI Course Number and Name
Satisfies USP Course
EDU 313 Literacy and Literature I

EDU 314 - Literacy and Literature II
ED217
EDU 322 Elementary Social Studies

EDU 323 - Elementary Science
ED216
EDU 324 Elementary Mathematics I

EDU 325 - Elementary Mathematics II
ED215
EDU 312 Foundation & Curriculum Instruction

EDU 352 Educational Psychology
ED250
ED252
EDU 300 Ethics and Governance
UU200
EDU 304 Pacific Worlds
UU204
Upon completion of the above CMI 300 level courses and if the student has maintained a pass grade of C
(2.0) or Raw score of 70/100 to 74/100 or higher on the CMI grading system, he/she shall be eligible to
complete their final year at USP subject to completing the following courses needed to obtain their
degree:
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Sample Program Sequence

Summer/Fall Semester: UU114 (USP Center)
First Semester CMI
EDU 313
Second Semester - USP

UU 204
Third Semester- CMI

EDU 314
EDU 322
EDU 323
EDU 324
EDU 325
EDU 312
EDU 304
EDU 341
EDU 352
Program Sheet Third year 3 + 1 Program

Completion of A.S. in Elementary Education degree requires C or better in ALL courses or
Effective date: Spring 2014
Completion of A.A in Liberal Arts + Cert. of Completion in Teaching
Achieved a GPA of 2.5 in either A.S or A.A degree and
Pass in USP ELSA test at Band 5 and/or C or better in UU 114
English
EDU 313 Literacy & Literature I 3
EDU 314 Literacy & Literature II 3
EDU 324 Elementary Mathematics I 3
EDU 325 Elementary Mathematics II 3
EDU 323 Elementary Science 3
EDU 322 Elementary Social Studies 3
EDU 312 Foundations & Curriculum Instructions 3
EDU 341 Perspectives of Classroom Management 3
EDU 352 Educational Psychology 3
EDU 300 Ethics & Governance 3
EDU 304 Pacific Worlds 3
SPED 360 Foundations of Inclusive Education 3
Term
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Approved for continuation into 4th Year Program at USP ________
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Katakin Program
What is it?
Katakin RMI is a pre-service teacher education program that will be implemented in the Fall 2012 Semester to fulfill
the urgent needs for trained, qualified and certified classroom teacher in RMI schools.
This is a joint program between the MoE and CMI. Both institutes recognize the value of the establishment of an
official KATAKIN-RMI Pre-service Teacher Education Program at CMI as a means of addressing these expressed
needs.
The MoE and CMI recognize the mutual benefits of a pre-service teacher education program to meet RMIs need
for quality teachers.
This two year pre-service teacher education program, KATAKIN-RMI, under CMIs AS degree in teacher education
program and its practicum component namely the Certificate of Completion in Teaching for the purpose of training
potential teachers to meet classroom teacher needs of the MoE. The first cohort began in the Fall semester of 2012
with a group of 30 students.
Target Population
The program hopes to enlist 30 pre-service students (student hoping to be teachers in the future) from among its
student population (current non-education majors), and others, who are interested in teaching in public elementary
schools, and are qualified to undertake necessary academic requirement for the program. Apart from current
students, the program also hopes to enlist students who are CMI graduates but had never taught before.
Requirements
Current students or graduates must have a GPA of 2.75 or better in order to apply to the program.
Students vying for a place in the Katakin program must seriously consider teaching in the RMI as a career.
Must be pursuing or have graduated from a major other than Education.
Have never taught before.
Conditions
Students registering into the Katakin-RMI will sign an MOU or an Agreement:
To be committed to work hard to complete required courses
To express their intention to work with MOE as classroom teachers upon successful completion of
program.
That they understand that stipends will not be paid for a repeated course
Benefits
Students in the Katakin Program will be:
Provided with counseling, guidance and tutorial programs throughout the academic term as needed to
ensure successful completion of the two-year program.
Receiving a weekly stipend of $50
Hired by the MOE to fill teaching vacancies as they become available in schools.
Contributing professionally to the RMI Educational System.
Expression of Interest
If you are interested in this program, see the Chairperson of the Education Department:
Va Savu at CMI or call 625-4902, 625-3394, or send an email to vsavu@cmi.edu.
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Department of Nursing and Allied Health

A.S. in Nursing
The Department of Nursing & Allied Health at the College of the Marshall Islands prepares students to provide
basic nursing care in the Marshall Islands and the Micronesia region. The curriculum offers an Associate of Science
degree in Nursing. A Certificate of Completion in Public Health is under development.
The mission of the program is to provide quality, student-centered nursing education to Marshallese and Pacific
Islands citizens who desire a career in the nursing profession and to fulfill the need for well trained nurses in the
country. The goal of the program reflects the goal of the college to be a model nursing program for the Pacific
region, providing state-ofthe-art technology in teaching, combined with innovative curriculum and programming to
improve the welfare of our community through quality care nursing and to offer students opportunities to transfer to
institutions of higher learning.

Upon graduation a student will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Use the nursing process in the promotion of health, prevention of diseases, and in caring for those suffering
from illnesses
Demonstrate effective critical and decision making skills in all areas of nursing care based on evidencedbased practice
Demonstrate civic, legal, ethical, and cultural responsibilities as a professional nurse and citizen
Be a role model in personal decision making that leads to a healthy lifestyle
Acquire skills to pursue personal and professional development
General Core Requirements
31 credits
English
9
3
3
3
Mathematics
MATH 160 Elementary Statistics
3
3
Social Issues
6
3
3
Science with Lab

SCI 230 Introduction to Chemistry
4
4
Technology
3
3
Humanities
Choose one class from HUM
3
3
College Experience (CMI)

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Other Requirements
15 credits
SCI 110 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

SCI 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
SCI 215 Microbiology
4
4
4
3
Nursing Requirements
33 credits
AH 114 Nutrition
NURS 110 Fundamentals of Nursing
NURS 113 Pharmacology
NURS 122 Nursing of Adults I
NURS 222 Nursing of Adults II
NURS 235 Family Health Nursing
NURS 256 Community & Mental Health Nursing
NURS 260 Senior Nursing Seminar
3
4
3
5
5
5
5
3
Degree Total
79 credits
Grade of C or better is required in all required courses in order to graduate
Sample Course Sequence

for completion of an Associate of Science degree with a major in Nursing:
(This sequence assumes that the student has completed all developmental math and English courses)
First Semester
ENG 101
ENG 105
ICS 101
SCI 120
MATH 160
19 credits
3
3
3
4
3
Second Semester
ENG 102
SCI 110
SCI 230
NURS 110
15 credits
3
4
4
4
Third Semester (SU)

AH 114
PSY 101
6 credits
3
3
Fourth Semester
SCI 210
NURS 113
NURS 122
SCI 215
16 credits
4
3
5
4
Fifth Semester
PSY 201
NURS 235
SOC 130
Humanities
14 credits
3
5
3
3
Sixth Semester
NURS 222
NURS 256
NURS 260
13 credits
5
5
3
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Department of Vocational Education

Certificate of Completion in Carpentry
The Vocational Education Department offers a Certificate of Completion in Carpentry. The One year certificate
program exposes students to the knowledge and skills relating to the construction industry, with a focus on
carpentry. Among major topics to be covered are blueprint reading, building construction (footing and foundation,
floors, walls, ceiling, and roof framing/finishing) construction materials, tools, and safety.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Demonstrate basic construction fundamentals

Demonstrate basic framing and finishing fundamentals
Practice construction safety precautions
Identify and use basic hand tools and power tools
Read and interpret plans and drawings
Perform basic masonry/concrete work
Demonstrate and practice essential employability skills
Program Requirements for a Certificate of Completion in Carpentry

I. General Core Requirements:
VCARP 050 English for Specific Purposes Vocational Education I
VCARP 051 English for Specific Purposes Vocational Education II
VCARP 060 Math for Construction I
VCARP 061 Math for Construction II
13 credits
3
3
3
4
II. Carpentry Requirements:

VCARP 101 Introduction to Construction
VCARP 102 Construction Safety: Tools and Equipment
VCARP 103 Blueprint Reading for Construction
VCARP 104 Footing and Foundation
VCARP 105 Interior Finishing and Cabinet Making
VCARP 201 Roof Framing and Exterior Finishing
VCARP 202 Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Framing
VCARP 210 Carpentry Internship
30 credits
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
10
III. Total Credits Required for Graduation: 43 credits
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Sample Course Sequencing for Certificate of Completion in

Carpentry:
I. First Semester
VCARP 050
VCARP 060
VCARP 101
VCARP 102
VCARP 103
VCARP 104
17 Credits
3
3
3
2
3
3
II. Second Semester

VCARP 051
VCARP 061
VCARP 105
VCARP 201
VCARP 202
16 Credits
3
4
3
3
3
III. Third Semester

VCARP 210
10 Credits
10
IV. Total Required for Graduation: 43 Credits
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Department of Vocational Education

Maritime Vocational Training Center
CMI in cooperation with the Marshall Islands Maritime Resources Authority (MIMRA), the RMI Government, and
the private sector developed the Maritime Vocational Training Center (MVTC) to offer internationally accredited
training for maritime professionals. The core student population will consist of currently-employed seafarers aboard
commercial fishing boats and domestic vessels; fisheries observers requiring internationally compliant safety
training; entry-level seafarers planning to go abroad in search of shipboard job opportunities and students from
neighboring countries with no programs of their own but who require this training.
Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping

(STCW) Certificate
This certificate provides maritime and fisheries industry workers of all levels of experience with mandatory basic
safety training. The certificate covers basic marine firefighting; first aid/CPR; personal safety and responsibility; and
personal survival. This certificate meets the requirements of the IMO Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and is also suitable for first-responders such as
municipal and airport firefighters, industrial workers, police officers, and ambulance attendants.
This Certificate provides 80 hours of training across a two week period.

Upon graduation, a student will
1. Practice skills necessary to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
2. Prevent, fight and extinguish shipboard fires
3. Demonstrate appropriate responses to shipboard accidents and medical
emergencies
4. Demonstrate shipboard safe work practices and personal responsibilities
Approved February 3, 2014
Program Requirements for a Certificate of Completion in STCW

I. STCW Maritime Requirement:
MART 070 STCW Basic Safety Training
80 hours
Basic Crewmember Certificate

This certificate is being developed according to the recommendations included in the Secretariat of the Pacific
(SPC) Purse Seine Crew Course (2012). This certificate provides entry-level fisheries industry works with the
basic skills needed to successfully function as a member of a deck crew on a purse seiner or long line fishing vessel.
This Certificate provides 160 hours of training across a four week period.
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Upon graduation, a student will:
1. Identify basic fishing vessel types and functions
2. Identify main commercial tuna fishing target species
3. Safely operate fishing gear and handle catches
4. Perform watchkeeping duties required of entry-level crew
Program Requirements for a Certificate of Completion in Basic Crewmember

I. Basic Crewmember Requirement:
MART 080 Basic Crewmember
160 hours
SPC Basic Fisheries Observer Certificate

This program was designed to meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community
(SPC) for the training and certification of Fisheries Observers employed aboard purse seiners and long line vessels.
It includes internationally recognized qualification under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). As well as additional instruction in
the use of electronic information gathering, professional ethics, navigation and seamanship to better prepare students
for the challenges and responsibilities of working at sea as an Observer.
This Certificate provides 240 hours of training across a six week period.

Upon graduation, a student will:
1. Describe the main commercial fishing methods used in the Western and Central
Pacific Ocean (WCPO) fisheries
2. Identify commercial tuna species and by-catch species of concern
3. Use national and Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) ethics policies for observers
4. Operate digital and manual data reporting systems
Program Requirements for a Certificate of Completion as an SPC

Basic Fisheries Observer
I. Prerequisites
MIMRA/SPC Approval
II. SPC Basic Fisheries Observer Requirement:
MART 090 SPC Basic Fisheries Observer
80 hours
160 hours
240 hours
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Special Programs
The College of the Marshall Islands provides community education and services in response to local needs for
lifelong learning. Community services are provided through the following special programs:
Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE/CMI)

CRE/CMI seeks to improve the quality of life in the Marshall Islands by promoting:
An improved agricultural production system.
A safer and more secure food and fiber system.
A healthier, better-nourished population.
Greater harmony and balance between agriculture and the environment.
Enhanced economic opportunities and the quality of life among families and communities.
CRE/CMI programs are delivered through:
Extension outreach offering information to the community through non-formal education.
Research-based projects in agriculture and aquaculture, addressing specific needs and concerns in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Credit-level instruction offered at the College.
Certificate of Completion (CC) in Marine Science Conservation

Designed to meet the implementation strategy of the RMI Vision 2018 Strategic Development Plan, the Marine
Science Conservation certificate program provides practical skills and academic background essential for marine
scientific support for coastal management and aquaculture. With practical training in both the water and classroom,
the program prepares students to use and maintain sophisticated equipment, employ techniques of underwater
assessments, and prepare reports based on those assessments.
Marine Conservation Certificate Admission Policy

Students seeking to enroll in Marine Conservation Certificate Program shall:
Be over the age of 18.

Be able to speak and write in English and have basic math skills.
Complete all necessary paperwork prior to registration.
Note: This program does not carry college credit
Adult and Continuing Education

The Adult and Continuing Education program at the College of the Marshall Islands offers Adult Basic Education
(ABE) to mature students who have not completed a high school education or who have special educational
needs. Students in the Continuing Education program may take classes preparing for the General Education
Development (GED) diploma or the RMI Adult High School (AHS) diploma.
Classes are offered in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and computer literacy. The classes are open
to all interested persons 16 years of age or over who desire to improve academic basic skills or prepare for taking
the GED Tests and other tests required to obtain a high school equivalency certificate.
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Course Offerings
Course Abbreviations
ACC Accounting
AH Allied Health
ANTH Anthropology
ART Art
ASL American Sign Language
BUS Business
CAP Computer Applications
CMI College Experience
ECON Economics
EDU Education (including SPED Special Education)
ENG English
ETH Ethics
GEO Geography
ICS Information Computer Studies
JPN Japanese
LIN Linguistics
MAR Marshallese Studies
MART Maritime
MSC Marine Science Certificate
MUS Music
NURS Nursing
PHIL Philosophy
PI Pacific Issues
POL Political Science
PSY Psychology
REL Religion
SCI Science
SOC Social Science
SPN Spanish
SPED Special Education
VCARP Vocational Carpentry
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Course Descriptions
Accounting (ACC)
ACC 133 Basic Accounting (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 102 or BUS 106, and BUS 101
Provides an orientation in the field of accounting and basic accounting fundamentals and a preparatory course for Financial and
Managerial Accounting. Course may not transfer.
ACC 250 Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in ACC 133 or BUS 131 and, BUS 101
Examines the theory and practice of accounting applicable to recording, summarizing, and reporting of business transactions for
external uses. Topics include asset valuation, revenue and expense recognition, and appropriate accounting for various asset,
liability, and capital accounts.
ACC 251 Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 250
Introduces students to accounting for corporations for evaluating financial performance, including cost accounting, budgeting,
break-even analysis, ratio analysis, and sources and uses of cash.
Allied Health (AH)

AH 101 Essential Public Health Functions and Primary Care (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: English 090s or Placement in Credit English
Explores the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) including the concept, principles, and components of Primary Health
Care (PHC). Includes the fundamental roles of PHC in improving the health of people in the Pacific Island communities. Health
disparity reduction is emphasized.
AH 103 Introduction to Information Systems for Health Managers (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: Eng ish 090s r P acement in Credit, and ICS 101
Introduces basic concept of health information systems management for health managers. Emphasizes the importance of
accurate, relevant, timely, and complete data collection, analysis, and reporting for effective decision making in health care.
AH 104 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 80s or higher English placement
Introduction to health promotion and disease prevention practices. Discusses cultural, social, environmental, and economic issues
and influences in disease process and prevention. Explores theories and best practices in health promotion and disease
prevention.
AH 105 First Aid and CPR (3 Credits)
Prepares students to give first aid, including CPR, at the site of injury or sudden illness. Consideration will be given to such
situations as falls, fires, explosions, poisonings, electrical accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other accidents. Emphasis will
be placed on safety measures to prevent injury as well as to prevent complications for the injured person.
AH 107 Community Health Education (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: Eng ish 090s r P acement in Credit, and ICS 101
Introduction to community health education techniques using practical skills in the area of oral communication, media writing,
and the construction and utilization of audio-visual materials. Emphasis is given to the importance of using audience appropriate
communication methods.
AH 114 Nutrition (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Presents basic nutrition concepts and their application in planning nutritional meals for persons of various age groups.
Consideration is given to physiological, economic, psychological, geographic, and cultural factors of food acceptance and
availability. Special and therapeutic diets and their rationale are studied.
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AH 195 Personal Health and Wellness (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: ENG 080s level or Placement in higher level English
An introduction to the principles and practices positively affecting individual levels of wellness, hygiene, and physical fitness as
related to self-care. Materials will be delivered through a seminar series from health and wellness professionals in the
community. A 12 hour physical activity lab is also required.
AH 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in 99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/or an instructor is
available. In such cases, an approved course outline and syllabus are required.
American Sign Language (ASL)

ASL 101 American Sign Language I (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 90s, Placement into Credit English, or Permission of Instructor
Introduces American Sign Language through finger spelling and Deaf culture by immersion in the visual language in order to
communicate with other signers. Includes the manual alphabet for letters and numbers, use of one and two handed signs,
classifiers for shape size and location through lessons for everyday vocabulary.
ASL 102 American Sign Language II (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: ASL 101
Finger spelling and Deaf culture through immersion in the visual language in order to communicate with other signers. Includes
more advanced one and two handed signs, advanced classifiers for shape size and location, ASL syntax and grammar through
lessons for everyday vocabulary.
Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH 111 Cultural Anthropology (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 090s or Placement in Credit English
A survey of various designs for cultures found throughout the world in both place and time. A comparative multicultural
approach to how societies develop behaviors to meet biological, psychological, environmental, and economic needs.
Art (ART)
ART 101 Introduction to Art (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 060s or Placement in higher level English
Introduces basic art techniques, terminology, art criticism, a variety of media and concepts of art through hands-on projects, art
exploration, problem solving and evaluation. Practices the basic techniques of drawing, perspective, pen and ink, color theory,
painting, watercolor, and value. Provides basic art information and techniques and encourages application of learning to develop
individual artistic abilities.
ART 201 Art History (3 Credits)
Introduces a survey of art history from the Paleolithic era to the Renaissance. Examines, analyzes and evaluates the major
stylistic periods, time periods, movements, and trends in the visual arts. This course will acquaint students with the critical
processes in how to achieve a well-balanced appreciation for art and its influence on cultural development.
Business (BUS)
BUS 101 Introduction of Business (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in ENG 101, 105, and ICS 101
Examines the role of business in a modern economy, its growth, structure, organization and relationship to the changing
environment. Surveys types of business, production, marketing, management, accounting, human resources and government
requirements.
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BUS 106 Business Mathematics (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Math 90s or Placement in Credit Math
Practical mathematical applications with emphasis on solving business problems. Reviews fundamental processes including
percentages, fractions, decimals, percent, discounts, payroll, inventory, depreciation, cash and discounts, markup and
markdowns, simple and compounded interest, present value, annuities, stocks and bonds.
BUS 121 Business Communication (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 102, ENG 105, and BUS 101
Explores the principles and forms of effective written, oral, and non-verbal communication as applied to businesses with
emphasis on the ability to convey ideas to others.
BUS 296 Business Internship (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Business majors who have completed 24 credits of business courses all with a C or better
Provides the student with a supervised, real-world and practical field experience in a governmental department or a private
business.
BUS 199/299 Special Topics
College Experience (CMI)

CMI 101 First Year Seminar (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 067 or Placement in higher level English
Introduces students to higher education and first year college experiences to better prepare students to be successful in their
college careers. Emphasis is placed on acquiring skills for college work. Students also are introduced to college resources to learn
how to effectively take advantage of those resources.
CMI 290 Liberal Arts Capstone (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Student must have completed 30 credits toward their Liberal Arts degree, completed or concurrently enrolled in
ENG 220 and have an approved proposal.
Acts as a culminating experience for Liberal Arts majors who are in the year of graduation. Applies student research to a service
learning and a writing/presentation component.
Computer Applications (CAP)

CAP 066 Learning and Communicating Technologies (3 Credits)
Co-requisite ENG 067
Provides a general introduction to computer use and terminology. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, the use of a learning
management system, and internet based communication and personal organization. Focuses on using software and internet
resources to support learning across classes. Familiarizes the student with word processing and electronic presentations.
Economics (ECON)
ECON 110 Introduction to Economics (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: B or better in BUS 101, ACC 133, and Math 102
Introduces basic theories and concepts in the modern field of economics which combines the macro and micro perspectives and
application of basic economic principles to analysis of public policy questions.
ECON 130 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in BUS 106
Designed to help students build an understanding of the economics of the market place by looking at how individual prices are
determined. In particular, it focuses on microeconomic principles that demonstrate the role and limitations of both competitive
and imperfectly competitive markets in motivating socially efficient consumer, business, and public sector services.
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ECON 131 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: C or better in ECON 130
Teaches students the fundamental principles and methods of modern macroeconomic theory. Topics include the determination of
output, employment, unemployment, interest rates, inflation, monetary and fiscal policies, public debt and international economic
issues.
Education (EDU)
EDU 109 Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 105
An introduction to various philosophies of education at work in contemporary schooling. Examines conditions of knowing,
teaching, and learning and their extension in everyday practices in and out of the classroom.
EDU 111 Teaching Climate Change (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in ENG 101 and ENG 105
Pedagogically content based course designed to instruct teachers and resource managers in the science behind climate change and
methods to teach culturally- and locally-relevant general and climate science. The knowledge and tools will be geared to teaching
climate change to 6th - 9th grade students and community members.
EDU 150 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 80s and MATH 90s or Placement into Credit
Designed to provide students with a broad understanding of basic mathematics concepts, their properties and applications.
Emphasis on the use of problem solving and reasoning through hands-on activities such as manipulatives, models, and diagrams.
Intended for pre-service and in-service elementary school teachers.
EDU 210 Introduction to Teaching (3 Credits)
Designed to provide students with basic information about the teaching profession and possible education career choices.
Students will explore the history and development of education, teaching and learning theories, learning styles, teaching methods,
and learners needs. Develops beginning level competencies in basic instructions and classroom designs and management.
EDU 211 Classroom Methods and Strategies (3 Credits)
Examines the methods employed in teaching elementary school. It emphasizes the practical methods and skills needed by an
effective elementary school teacher to facilitate student learning in all subject areas, and development of skills and practice in the
use of a variety of teaching strategies.
EDU 215 Reading and Writing: The Early Years (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in EDU 210 or EDU 211
Designed for Pre-K, K, 1st and 2nd grade teachers. Students will apprentice in a primary classroom examining and using varied
teaching, methodologies for reading and writing. Students will take an active role in planning and implementing primary
classroom curriculum, supervising students, participation in peer feedback, and will prepare materials and resources for
classroom use and participate in literacy instruction discussions.
EDU 241 Classroom Management (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in ENG 102
Designed to give students the basic knowledge and practice needed to plan, develop and implement classroom management tasks
that encourages learning. Addresses decisions effective teachers must make including building a positive classroom learning
environment, establishing classroom guidelines and classroom/school procedures and routines, and establishing effective
communication with parents regarding student behaviors and academic progress.
EDU 250 Mathematics for Elementary Teacher II (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in EDU 150
Part II of a two-part course series designed to provide students with a broad understanding of basic mathematical concepts, their
properties, and applications. Emphasis continues on the use of problem solving and reasoning through hands-on activities.
Students will develop methods for teaching mathematics in the elementary classroom and students will participate in field
experience to observe and apply mathematics activities.
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EDU 251 Science for Teachers (4 Credits)

Prerequisites: ENG 102 and Education Majors Only
This content-based science course surveys topics in Biology and Environmental Science that are found in the RMI science
curriculum. Through a hands-on approach, this class will help the prospective teacher acquire the necessary laboratory skills and
knowledge of content matter to become a more effective classroom teacher. Topics will be presented through an inquiry-based
teaching strategy and will model how to create student-centered, activity-based classroom.
EDU 285 ESL Language Arts Methods (3 Credits)
Designed to provide education students with ESL methods for teaching reading and writing and listening and speaking mid to
upper elementary levels. Students will develop effective strategies to engage students in the reading/writing adn
listening/speaking experience.
EDU 295 Teaching Practicum (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in all required Education courses
Designed to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with an authentic teaching experience in a local classroom. The course
includes a minimum of six hours field experience per day five days per week for 11 weeks in a public or private school,
participation in a two-week workshop prior to placement in a school, two-weeks of post-practicum activities, and an hour weekly
meetings with the CMI faculty supervisor.
EDU 296 Teaching Practicum (12 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in all required courses and acceptance into the Certificate of Completion in Teaching Program
Designed to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with an authentic teaching experience in a local classroom. The course
includes a minimum of six hours field experience per day five days per week for 12 weeks in a public or private school,
participation in a two-week workshop prior to placement in a school, two-weeks of post-practicum activities, and weekly
meetings with a CMI faculty supervisor.
SPED 260 Introduction to Special Education (3 Credits)
Examines the concept of the least restrictive environment for special education students in the elementary school. Introduces
disabilities prevalent in Micronesia and the practical methods of instruction and skills needed to provide for students with special
needs and learning differences. Promotes the purpose of improving self-determination prospects of students with disabilities.
SPED 261 Issues in Exceptionalities (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in SPED 260
Examines issues of exceptionality for special education students. in elementary school settings. Reviews legislation and theory
relevant to exceptional classrooms and disabilities prevalent in Micronesia. Explores practical methods of instruction and skills
needed 10 provide gifted students and students with special needs. Promotes self-determination prospects for exceptional
students. Studies a teacher's role in a holistic learning experience.
English Courses (ENG)

NOTE: ENG 067, ENG 086, ENG 089, ENG 096, ENG 099 do not earn college degree credits.
ENG 067 Basic English Communication (6 Credits)
Prerequisite: Placement testing
This course focuses on the development of proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English in order to be able
to perform day-to-day communication tasks. The course includes instruction in the use of basic communication skills to develop
and transmit ideas and thoughts.
ENG 086 Intermediate Listening and Speaking (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 060s or Placement in higher English level
Develops intermediate level listening comprehension and speaking skills through a variety of task-based exercises designed to
help students gain greater experience and confidence in listening to and speaking English.
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ENG 089 Intermediate Reading and Writing (3 Credits)

Designed to further expand vocabulary and reading skills. Emphasis is on building intermediate level vocabulary through reading
and writing. Students will interpret relationships between words and ideas, improve reading comprehension, and write multiparagraph pieces.
ENG 096 Introduction to Academic Listening and Speaking (3 Credits)
Provides advanced instruction in oral and aural English skills designed to prepare students for college credit courses. Emphasizes
listening comprehension, note taking skills, as well as oral proficiency at a reasonable level of complexity.
ENG 099 Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing (3 Credits)
Designed to prepare students for academic reading and writing. Facilitates appropriate strategies for improving reading
comprehension and critical reading skills for success in academic reading. Develops writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills
needed for success in college courses. Emphasizes the development of organizational and rhetorical strategies students may use
as they engage in academic essay writing.
ENG 101 English Composition I (3 Credits)
Introduction to composition emphasizing the composition process and the application of basic rhetorical patterns and
organizational strategies. Applies the concepts of purpose, audience, and tone in writing. Stresses unity, development,
organization, coherence, and other basic skills necessary in college writing.
ENG 102 English Composition II (3 Credits)
Continuation of English Composition I. Designed to develop critical thinking, reading, writing, and research skills beyond the
level of English Composition I.
ENG 105 Fundamentals of Speech (3 Credits)
Develops concepts of oral communication, with practice in speaking for formal and informal occasions. Provides development of
critical listening skills as well as objective evaluation of others oral presentations.
ENG 151 Pacific Literature (3 Credits)
Compares different forms of Pacific literature including oral forms, short stories, novels, poems, and plays.
ENG 201 Creative Writing (3 Credits)
Introduces techniques/approaches to creating original prose and verse. Investigates conventions, devices, and techniques both
traditional and contemporary in the actual writing of poems, essays, and stories. Develops students critical sense of writing and
the process of revision. Allows students the opportunity to publish.
ENG 210 Introduction to Literature (3 Credits)
Introduces major literary movements and critical approaches to literature perspectives. Emphasizes formalist, historical,
biographical, psychological, and mythical critical approaches to various genres of literature.
ENG 211 Childrens Literature (3 Credits)
Designed to provide students with a foundation in childrens literature and literacy processes. Examines the historical background
and development of works written for young people. Concepts and strategies will be highlighted to help cultivate childrens love
of reading appropriate literary works. A variety of genres will be explored, created, and taught
through field experiences and classroom work.
ENG 212 Survey of American Literature (3 Credits)
Examines a wide view of the periods of American literature and of the geographic, social, and historic events which influenced
its development.
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ENG 213 Survey of British Literature (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 102 or Permission of Instructor
Gives the student a wide view of the periods of British literature and of the geographic, social, and historic events which
influenced its development.
ENG 220 Writing Research Papers (3 Credits)
Masters skills needed in writing college-level research papers, methods of gathering and evaluating primary and secondary
resource materials, and presenting research.
ENG 230 Critical Thinking in Film (3 Credits)
Introduction to methods of viewing and analyzing film, emphasizing the ability to think, theorize, and argue critically. Focuses on
viewing, interpreting, and communicating about various aspects of film style, composition, and narrative in relation to different
critical approaches to films and the values and ideas which they embody.
ENG 199/299 Special Topics
available. In such cases, an approved course outline and syllabus are required
.
Ethics (ETH)
ETH 101 Ethics (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 090s r P acement in Credit Eng ish
Provides an overview of the many ethical challenges, regulations, and behaviors commonly encountered in various situations.
Develops an understanding of personal and workplace integrity and procedures used in resolving ethical dilemmas.
Geography (GEO)
GEO 120 Introduction to Human Geography (3 Credits)
Introduction to geography emphasizing the relationships between humans and the environment.
GEO 121 Pacific Geography (3 Credits)
Surveys the physical and cultural geography of the Pacific region, including weather and climate, natural history and features,
past and present human migration and settlement patterns, human-environment interaction, regional and sub-regional concerns
and problems, economics, and politics.
History (HIS)
HIS 132 History of the Marshall Islands (3 Credits)
A comprehensive search into the origins, migration, and development of the Marshallese nation from a group of loosely-bound
warring clans led by hereditary chiefs to an independent and sovereign nation-state within the wider world community.
HIS 201 World History I (3 Credits)
Introduction to world cultures and civilizations from prehistory until the start of the Industrial Revolution. Provides opportunities
to see how the world developed through its different cultures.
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HIS 202 World History II (3 Credits)

Introduces trends and influences of civilization from the 1600s through modern times. Investigates modernization resulting from
improved transportation, communication and the Industrial Revolution.
HIS 290 US History I (3 Credits)
An introduction to American culture and civilization from prehistory through post-Civil War Reconstruction. Examines the
historical experience of the American people through the major ideas.
Information Computer Studies (ICS)

ICS 101 Introduction to Microsoft Office (3 Credits)
Introduces the basic principles and techniques of data processing through hands-on experience with Microsoft Office. Provides
an Introduction to computer applications focusing on a hands-on approach to Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
ICS 104 Spreadsheets (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ICS 101
Expands students understanding of spreadsheet programs. Examines extensive uses of spreadsheets that are commonly used in
todays business world. Provides a project-driven approach to creating spreadsheets to meet todays diverse business demands.
ICS 125 Computer Repair and Maintenance (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 90s and ICS 101 or Permission of Instructor.
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining microcomputers. Prepares students for the CompTIA
A+ certification exam. Topics include: Identifying components, understanding the function of each component, safety,
installation procedures, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operating system fundamentals.
ICS 220 Advanced Computer Studies (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: B or better in ICS 101 and Permission of Instructor
Examines information technology (IT) issues, application and security of IT for business needs, and implementing computer
networks. Introduces concepts and theory of database management systems, with emphasis on database application using the
Relational Model.
ICS 230 Visual Basic Programming (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: B or better in ICS 101 and Permission of Instructor
Introduces structured programming using the Object Oriented Program (OOP) Visual Basic programming language. Designing,
writing, and customizing programs that run in the graphical user interface (GUI) environment of Microsoft Windows. Covers
flowcharts, object identification, and algorithm development.
Japanese (JPN)
JPN 101 Japanese I (3 Credits)
Introduces the principal elements of spoken Japanese. Develops vocabulary for devising simple sentences. Presents aspects of
Japanese culture.
JPN 198C Japanese for Tourism (1 Credit)
Introduces the Japanese language for tourism purposes. Develops vocabulary for devising simple conversation. Emphasizes
listening and speaking strategies. Presents aspects of Japanese customs and manners especially in regards to Japanese tourism.
JPN 201 Japanese II (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in JPN 101
Enhances contemporary usage in expression of ideas, vocabulary development, and grammar. Emphasizes vocabulary enrichment
and conversational fluency through intensive practice in context. Focuses on the connection of verbal and non-verbal language.
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JPN 202 Japanese III (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: C or better in JPN 201
Enhances listening and speaking strategies and fosters an appreciation for Japanese culture in a variety of situations, including
daily conversations. Emphasizes reading and writing of Japanese characters.
Linguistics (LIN)
LIN 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3 Credits)
This course is an introduction to linguistic precepts for those with an interest in languages. It outlines the larger areas of linguistic
inquiry including phonetics, phonology, morphology, and grammar (both sentence level and discourse). It will also explore the
difference between theoretical and applied linguistics.
Marine Science Certificate (MSC)

MSC 103 Open Water SCUBA (2 Credits)
Prerequisites: Swim 200 yards and float for 10 minutes
Teaches students PADI scuba diving techniques and issues relative to certification. Introduces first aid, safety and compressor
techniques, tools for dive tank inspection and scuba diving equipment maintenance. Upon successful completion, students will
receive PADI certified Open Water certificate.
Marshallese Studies (MAR)

MAR 101 Marshallese I (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Non- Marshallese Speakers
Introduction to the Marshallese language. Includes the basic phonetic system, Marshallese sentence structures, reading simple
texts, listening, speaking, basic writing, and culture.
MAR 102 Marshallese II (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in MAR 101 or Permission of Instructor
Enhances contemporary usage in expression of ideas, vocabulary development, and grammar. Emphasizes vocabulary enrichment
and conversational fluency through practice in context.
MAR 120 Marshallese Orthography and Lexicon (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Fluency in Marshallese
Introduces the Marshallese alphabet, dialects, and old, words that are in danger of becoming extinct. Includes correct spelling and
pronunciation of words. Stresses the relationship between the spelling system to the phonetic system using the approved Ministry
of Education spelling system.
MAR 130 Marshallese Culture (3 Credits)
Designed to examine the Marshallese people, their unique way of life and their unique abilities to adapt to their environment
through assimilation and accommodation. Examines the gradual changes that have affected elements of traditional culture,
environment, government and people in the RMI.
MAR 140 Marshallese Government (3 Credits)
A comprehensive search into the development of the Marshallese government, its constitution and Bill of Rights.
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MAR 230 Marshallese Grammar (3 Credits)

Offers basic Marshallese grammar acquired from three Marshallese important phrases: Aelon kein Ad which stand for Ae for
the ocean, lon from the sky, kein from the land. Designed to give the student a basic knowledge of Marshallese grammar
relevant to the various uses of the language in a language arts curriculum.
MAR 199/299 Special Topics
Vocational Maritime (MART)

NOTE: MART 070, MART 080, MART 090, MART 104, MART 105, MART 106, and MART 107 do not earn college degree
credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Provides maritime and fisheries industry workers of all levels of experience with mandatory basic safety training. Covers basic
marine firefighting; first aid/CPR; personal safety and social responsibility; and personal survival. The course meets the
requirements of the IMO Convention on Standards of Trainings, certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers and is
also suitable for first responders such as municipal and airport firefighters, industrial workers, police officers and ambulance
attendants.
Prerequisite: MART 070
Provides entry-level fisheries industry workers with basic skills needed to successfully function as a member of a deck crew on a
purse seiner or long line fishing vessel. This course is being developed according to the recommendations included in the SPC
Purse Seine Crew Course
MART 090 SPC Basic Fisheries Observer
Prerequisite: MIMRA/SPC Approval, MART 070, and MART 080
Designed to meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Secretariat of the Pacific community (SPC) for the training and
certification of Fisheries Observers employed aboard purse seiners and long line vessels. Includes internationally recognized
qualification under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Also includes additional instruction in the use of electronic information gathering,
professional ethics, navigation and seamanship to better prepare students for the challenges and responsibilities of working at sea
as an Observer.
MART 104 Shipboard Life Skills
Designed to provide instruction in safety, health and hygiene in a shipboard environment.
MART 105 Mathematics for Mariners 1
Designed to provide instruction in basic math skills necessary for employment aboard seagoing vessels. Emphasizes practical
application problems relating to shipboard work.
MART 106 Seamanship 1
Designed to provide instruction in basic seamanship skills necessary for employment aboard ocean vessels.
MART 107 English for Maritime Students
Designed to provide instruction in the fundamentals of writing, reading, listening and speaking in English with emphasis on
nautical terminology.
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Mathematics (MATH)
NOTE: MATH 066; MATH 086; MATH 096 do not earn college degree credits.
MATH 066 Pre-Algebra (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Placement testing
This course is a comprehensive study of foundational mathematical skills which should provide a strong mathematical
underpinning for further study. Topics include principles and applications of decimals, fractions, the number line, ratio, signed
operations, properties of operations, order of operations, numerical factoring, measurement, unit conversion, perimeter, and area.
Upon completion, students should be able to perform fundamental computations and solve multi-step mathematical problems
using the four problems solving steps in Polyas How To Solve It.
MATH 086 Introductory Algebra (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 60s or Placement in higher Math level
This course establishes a foundation in algebraic concepts and problem solving. Topics include signed numbers, exponents, order
of operations, variables, algebraic expressions, proportions, introductory planar geometry, simplifying, linear equations, graphing
lines in the plane, formulas, polynomial operations, and factoring. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the above
concepts in problem solving using Polyas four steps.
MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 080s or Placement in higher Math level
This course strengthens students understanding of algebraic concepts and problem solving. Topics include an introduction to
statistical analysis, systems of equations, rational exponents and radical expressions and equations, rational expressions and
equations, Quadratic Equations & Inequalities, and Functions.
MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 090s or Placement in Credit Math
Introduces students to a broad variety of mathematical applications. Emphasis on topics that are applicable to students lives.
Develops students understanding of topics such as problem solving, geometry and measurement, personal finance, counting
techniques, probability and statistics.
MATH 110 College Algebra (3 Credits)
Builds on the fundamentals of Algebra developed in basic and intermediate algebra courses. This course is to extend the students
knowledge and skills in Algebra through practical applications related to real world situations.
MATH 120 College Trigonometry (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 110
Designed for students interested in pursuing other courses in mathematics, sciences, or engineering. It develops proficiency in
trigonometry and its underlying concepts. It relies on technology and critical thinking in solving and analyzing real world
problems.
MATH 140 Pre-Calculus (5 Credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 110
Designed to prepare students for success in calculus by enabling students to develop a thorough understanding of relations and
functions (algebraic, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic), matrices, sequences and series,
trigonometry, and analytic geometry.
MATH 160 Elementary Statistics (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 90s or Placement in Credit English and MATH 90s or Placement in Credit Math
Develops statistical literacy and the ability to think statistically. Emphasizes application of concepts of data gathering, variability,
random sampling, statistical significance, interpretation of statistical results in context, and critique of stories and/or articles that
include statistical results.
MATH 201 Calculus 1 (4 credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 110 and MATH 120 and permission by instructor or C or better in MATH 140 and
permission by instructor
Provides a standard introduction to differential and integral calculus, and covers topics ranging from functions and limits to
derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
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Music (MUS)
MUS 101 Music Appreciation (3 Credits)
Introduces the fundamentals of music and provides for an appreciation of music and an overview of music history in various
periods and countries around the world.
MUS 199/299 Special Topics
Nursing (NURS)
NURS 101 Math for Nurses (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 90s or Placement in Credit English and MATH 90s or Placement in Credit Math
Introduces a variety of problem solving techniques that are useful for applications in nursing and allied health fields. Includes
calculations of drug dosages and intravenous flow rates. Reviews basic arithmetic operations. Introduces the apothecary and
metric systems of measurements, as well as conversions between the two systems, and basic statistics.
NURS 102 Medical Terminology and Abbreviations (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 90s or placement in Credit English
Introduces medical terms used in nursing and allied health fields. Origin of root words will be explored. Root word, prefixes, and
suffixes of medical terms will be identified.
NURS 110 Fundamentals of Nursing (4 Credits)

Prerequisites: SCI 110 and SCI 230 or concurrent with department approval
Provides an orientation to the profession of nursing and to the conceptual framework of nursing practice and skills. Nursing skills
practice is provided by demonstration and return demonstration in simulated patient setting in the nursing and simulation labs.
NURS 113 Pharmacology (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in NURS 101
Introduction to the types of drugs, drug sources, action and metabolism of drugs within the body, uses of drugs in treating
disease, and drug side effects. Reviews the apothecary and metric systems of measurement along with abbreviations and dosage
calculations. Includes recognition of drug misuse and nursing actions relative to drug administration and control.
NURS 122 Nursing of Adults I (5 Credits)
Prerequisite: NURS 110 or concurrent with department approval
Focuses on illness in young and middle-aged adults. Includes normal and pathological functions of all body systems and
structures, focusing on the acute, non-critical condition. Includes classroom instruction and clinical practicum.
NURS 204 Communicable Diseases (3 Credits)
Examines communicable diseases in depth. Explores the theories and best practices in disease prevention. Discussion of issues
and influences of the health care system in disease process and prevention.
NURS 222 Nursing of Adults II (5 Credits)
Examines the care of adults, primarily the elderly, the critically ill, and those with compromised self-care ability. Focus is given
to the changes of aging and diseases and the management of persons experiencing loss of one or more bodily functions. Key
components of rehabilitation nursing are utilized.
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NURS 235 Family Health (5 Credits)

Prerequisite: NURS 110
Focus on family centered care of the pregnant woman from conception to delivery and the care of the child from neonate to
adolescent. Includes the care of the high-risk mothers, infants and children with emphasis on the Micronesian culture. Reviews
growth and developmental theories as a basis for care during health and illness.
NURS 256 Community and Mental Health Nursing (5 Credits)
Examines nursing care directed toward clients of all ages in a wide variety of settings. Includes health education, maintenance,
restoration, coordination, management, and evaluation of care of individuals, families, and aggregates, including communities.
Explores the theories of personality, human interaction and communication, normal and abnormal psychosocial adaptation, and
the care and treatment of persons with maladaptive psychosocial behavior.
NURS 260 Senior Nursing Seminar (3 Credits)
Discusses specific nursing care and issues in greater depth. Integrates the nursing process in case study reviews focusing on the
disease process. Introduces the nursing management process, trends, and issues in nursing.
NURS 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in 99 are not described in the Catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/or an instructor
is available. In such cases, an approved course outline and syllabus are required.
Pacific Issues (PI)

PI 122 Issues in Pacific Studies (3 Credits)
Provides a comparative study of newly independent Pacific nations facing the challenges of socio-economic and political
development and of globalization.
PI 260 Nuclear Tests in the Pacific

Designed to examine the history of nuclear weapon testing in the Pacific region, and to consider the consequences of testing on
the local people and their environment. Compares Japanese and French Polynesian case studies to events in the Marshall Islands.
Philosophy (PHIL)
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)
The course asks five important questions: what is real, what is knowable, what is good, what is beautiful, and where are we
headed? The last question is how should we live? Students develop a personal philosophy.
PHIL 199/299 Special Topics
Political Science (POL)

POL 101 Introduction to Political Science (3 Credits)
Introduces the basic terminology, typologies, and development of western political thought, as well as the contributions of
various political and non-political groups to the structures and practices of the contemporary state.
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POL 290 Politics of Development (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: C or better in ENG 101, ENG 105, and PI 122
An introduction to the origins, purposes, and prospects of global and regional development. Examines issues of political, social,
and economic development as well as the effects of western development agendas on the non-western world.
Psychology (PSY)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
Surveys the fundamentals of Psychology, including modern theory, research, and relevant topics.
PSY 201 Human Growth and Development (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in PSY 101
Surveys human growth and development with emphasis on the prenatal period through the school years. Emphasizes the
physical, cognitive, emotional, and moral issues related to each developmental stage.
PSY 199/299 Special Topics
Religion (REL)
REL 198 Religions of the World (3 Credits)
A comparative study of contemporary Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism, with brief examinations of other
religions or religious movements. The role of religion in human culture will be emphasized.
REL 199/299 Special Topics
Science (SCI)
SCI 101 Introduction to Agriculture (4 Credits)
Introduces the basic agricultural technologies, concepts and practices that can be applied to the Marshall Islands environment.
Shows how agricultural development in the Marshall Islands can help the Marshallese people improve nutrition, help reduce the
trade deficit, and gain independence.
SCI 110 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credits)
Integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including cellular and tissue organization, as well as integumentary, skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems.
SCI 111 Environmental Science (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 105
Introduces students to the concept of ecosystems and their main functions. Exposes students to the global and local ecological
communities, resources, and human impacts. Presents environmental problems including their causes, effects and possible
solutions.
SCI 120 Introduction to Biology (4 Credits)
Introduction to molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biological kingdoms, and ecology.
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SCI 135 Introduction to Marine Biology (4 Credits)

Introduces students to the field of marine biology in a broad sense, including geological, physical, chemical, and biological
aspects, with an emphasis on the ecology of the marine environment. Describes the organization of marine communities and the
factors that regulate their functioning. Uses tropical marine communities as the primary focus for both comparison with other
systems and for the laboratory and field component of this course.
SCI 210 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: MATH 90s or Placement in Credit Math and SCI 110 or SCI 120
Integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including review of cellular biology and levels of organization; endocrine,
digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive systems; development and inheritance. .
SCI 215 Microbiology (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: SCI 120
Involves the study of the structure, growth patterns, classification, metabolism, and genetics of pro-karyotic and eukaryotic
microorganisms and viruses. Aspects of control of pathogens are emphasized. Infectious diseases are studied with a focus
appropriate for students entering health care occupations.
SCI 225 Principles of Aquaculture (4 Credits)
Introduction to the world of aquaculture with an emphasis on marine species particularly those species in the Pacific that have
traditional or commercial value. Emphasizes seaweed, corals, giant clams and pearl oysters. Shows different production systems
used in aquaculture and introduces marketing, economics and the production process.
SCI 230 Introduction to Chemistry (4 Credits)
Introduces chemical calculations, elementary atomic theory and a conceptual approach to some fundamental principles of
chemistry, and fundamental laws and theories of chemistry with emphasis is on chemical substances and reactions.
SCI 235 Tropical Marine Ecosystems (4 Credits)
Introduces students to marine ecosystems of the tropical Pacific and explains their production cycles. Discusses the natural and
human factors affecting tropical marine ecosystems and shows the importance of traditional and commercial fisheries. Introduces
sustainable management strategies involving fishery management and aquaculture.
SCI 240 Introduction to Physics (4 Credits)
Presents the fundamentals of conceptual physics covering measurements, force, motion, energy, matter, heat, thermodynamics
and electricity.
SCI 245 Integrated Coastal Management (4 Credits)
Introduces coastal resource management. Includes both living and non-living resources and investigates integrated management
in the context of sustainability.
SCI 250 Internships in Marine Science (6 Credits)
Prerequisites: Three courses in Marine Science, 2.0 GPA and Permission of Internship Advisor
Provides students majoring in liberal arts with specialization in marine science a hands-on experience working with a Business or
government agency involved in some aspect of marine science. Includes weekly discussions with the internship advisor,
maintaining a journal of work experience and a final report analyzing the project.
Social Science (SOC)

SOC 130 Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Eng ish 90s r p acement int Credit Eng ish
Introduces basic theories of, concepts of and contributions to the modern field of sociology. Utilizes these concepts to show how
culture relates to the world as a whole and the individual citizen.
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SOC 140 Contemporary Social Issues in Micronesia (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Eng ish 90s r p acement int Credit Eng ish
Designed to help students explore, analyze, and cope with critical social problems that exist in Micronesia, such as physical and
mental health, social and population problems, and other issues related to cultural values and changes.
SOC 210 Multicultural Counseling (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in SOC 140, PSY 101, and SOC 130, and PSY 201 or concurrent
Explores counseling models appropriate to Pacific Island cultures compared to other cultures when addressing human service,
schools, social service, and/or public health issues. Surveys fundamentals of the counseling field, to include referral, assessment
and follow-up services with individual, group, family, school and community settings.
SOC 240 Counseling Techniques and Placement (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: SOC 210
Provides a series of structured lessons on cultural competency in counseling. Training seminars offering counseling techniques
are conducted in conjunction with supervised field placement in a counseling setting.
SOC 199/299 Special Topics
Spanish (SPN)
SPN 101 Spanish I (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 090s or Placement into Credit English
Introduces basic grammar structures of Spanish to build sentences and a basic working vocabulary and conversation skills.
Special Education (SPED)

SPED 260 Introduction to Special Education (3 Credits)
Examines the concept of the least restrictive environment for special education students in the elementary school. Introduces
disabilities prevalent in Micronesia and the practical methods of instruction and skills needed to provide for students with special
needs and learning differences. Promotes the purpose of improving self-determination prospects of students with disabilities.
SPED 261 Issues in Exceptionalities (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in SPED 260
Examines issues of exceptionality for special education students. in elementary school settings. Reviews legislation and theory
relevant to exceptional classrooms and disabilities prevalent in Micronesia. Explores practical methods of instruction and skills
needed 10 provide gifted students and students with special needs. Promotes selfdetermination prospects for exceptional
students. Studies a teacher's role in a holistic learning experience.
Vocational Carpentry (VCARP)

NOTE: VCARP 050, VCARP 051, VCARP 060, VCARP 061 , VCARP 101 , VCARP 102, VCARP 103, VCARP 104, VCARP
105, VCARP 201, VCARP 202, and VCARP 210 do not earn college degree credits.
VCARP 050 English for Specific Purposes Vocational Education 1 (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Placement testing into vocational education
Provides basic conversational, reading, and writing skills for students seeking vocational employment.
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VCARP 051 English for Specific Purposes Vocational Education 11 (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Placement testing into vocational education or VCARP 050
Provides beginning high conversational, reading, and writing skills for students seeking vocational employment.
VCARP 060 Math for Construction 1 (3 Credits)
Covers all mathematics and mathematical manipulations required for a construction worker to successfully complete his
assigned activities. Teaches students to read and utilize properly measurement tools and to manipulate and interpret the readings,
as well as to employ algebra and geometry needed to transfer written or verbal instructions into a finished project.
VCARP 061 Math for Construction 11 (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: VCARP 060
Enables students to apply the mathematical knowledge and skills they have learned in Math for Construction 1 to construction
applications.
VCARP 101 Introduction to Construction (3 Credits)
Covers common construction materials, products, and systems as well as construction efficiency and safety in the delivery,
handling, and installation of building materials.
VCARP 102 Construction Safety: Tools & Equipment (2 Credits)
Designed to give students knowledge of how to safely use hand and power tools to perform construction work. Emphasis is on
skills needed to effectively perform layout, measurements, cutting, fastening, and finishing operations. Maintenance of tools and
equipment will be addressed.
VCARP 103 Blueprint Reading for Construction (3 Credits)
Designed to help students gain skills in blueprint reading. Covers the importance and use of blueprint reading in construction.
Use os measuring tools, mathematics, lines, sketching, pictorial drawings, orthographic projection drawings, dimensioning
techniques, construction materials, specifications, reading plans, and interpretation are also included.
VCARP 104 Footing and Foundation (3 Credits)
Provides students with a working knowledge of different types of footing and foundation construction, Includes site preparation
and layout of structures, use of builders levels, and erection of batter boards. Covers materials, planning, reinforcement, and
construction of footing and foundation.
VCARP 105 Interior Finishing & Cabinet Making (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: VCARP 101 and VCARP 102
Covers principles and methods of interior carpentry construction. Includes installation of interior trim, doors, stairs, tiling, wood
working techniques, and cabinetry.
VCARP 201 Roof Framing & Exterior Finishing (3 Credits)
Covers types of roofs, parts of roof systems, layout terms, rafter sizing and layout, and use of framing square. Roof framing
principles and applications, gable hip and intersecting roof designs will be emphasized. Also includes selection and installation of
sidings and roof materials, windows, exterior door, cornice work, and other exterior applications.
VCARP 202 Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Framing (3 Credits)
Familiarizes students about floor framing, wall parts, wall construction, and installation of ceiling joists. Students will gain
knowledge and skills through construction of a full-scale house.
VCARP 210 Carpentry Internship (10 Credits)
Prerequisite: Permission of Advisor
Provides practical training in construction work. With the assistance of an instructor and/or Coordinator, the student is assigned
to work under a Supervisor in a governmental department or a private business in order to learn through actual work experience
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The CMI Campus Community
Board of Regents
Ben Chutaro .............................................................................................................................. Chair, Board of Regents
Joseph Bigler ..................................................................................................................................................... Member
Mary Margaret Milne ........................................................................................................................................ Member
Marie Maddison................................................................................................................................................. Member
Gerald M. Zackios ............................................................................................................................................. Member
Jelton Anjain ...................................................................................................................................................... Member
Patrick Chen ...................................................................................................................................................... Member
Ramona Levy-Strauss ........................................................................................................................................ Member
Evelyn Konou ................................................................................................................................................... Member
Sana Grace Anien .......................................................................................... Student Body Association Representative
Administration
Under the supervision and direction of the President, the Vice Presidents, Deans and Directors are responsible for
administering educational policy, managing the programs, and maintaining proper function of the College of the
Marshall Islands.
Office of the President

President ........................................................................................................................................ Carl S. Hacker, MPA
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President ................................................................................ Marilyn Harry
Vice President of Administration

Interim Vice President, Administration .......................................................................................... William Reiher, MA
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs ......................................................................... Donald Hess, JD, MS
Academic Affairs
Dean of Academic Affairs ............................................................................................................... Ruth L Abbott, MA
Administrative Assistant .....................................................................................................................Mommity Subillie
Director, Learning Centers ......................................................................................................... Hermon Lajar, AA, AS
Student Services
Dean of Student Services ............................................................................................................... Rachel Salomon, BA
Secretary .............................................................................................................................................. Kimiko Keju, AS
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Director, Admissions and Records ............................................................................................... Jomi M. Capelle, AA

Director, Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................... Jacinta Samuel
Financial Aid Counselor .................................................................................................................... Bonitha Lard, AA
Financial Aid Technician .............................................................................................................. Daryl Motellang, AS
Director, Counseling and TRACC ................................................................................................ Terry Hazzard, M.ED
Career & Transfer Advocate ...............................................................................................................Pranson Eliou, BS
Counselor/Student Advocate .............................................................................................................. Ninitha Note, AA
Counselor/Student Advocate ............................................................................................................... Risi Karben, BA
Student Activities and Recreation Coordinator ..................................................................................... Kalani Nii, AA
Registrar ........................................................................................................................................ Monica Gordon, AA
Residence Hall Coordinator ............................................................................................................... Begonia Alik, AA
Nurse/Clinic Manager .................................................................................................................. Susanna Kamram, AS
ARRAK Campus
Director of Residential Life & Security/Maritime ..... ......................................... Edward Adiniwin, AS, AA
Assistant to the Director of Residential Life & Security ........................................................................ Wanda Graham
Security Guard ................................ .......................................................................................................... Herton Harry
Security Guard ......................................................................................................................................... Ranny Kaibot
Security Guard ................................ ....................................................................................................... Isaack Thomas
Maintenance Supervisor .................................................................. ............................................................... Jack Juna
Maintenance Technician .......................................................................................................................... Willie William
Junior IT Technician ............................ ........................................................................................... Ranny Kumtak, AS
Library Services
Director of Library Services for Instruction & Public Services ............................. ...............................................Vacant
Interim Director, Library Services ............................. ..................................................................... John K Pagolu, MA
Teaching Librarian ................................................................................................................................ Lola Schutz, BS
Micronesian Specialist ........................................................................................................................... Lisa Jeraan, AS
Library Systems Librarian ............................................................................................... Christian Sebastian, BS
Information Technology
Information Technology Administrator & Chief Network Engineer . ....................... ........................ Boni Sanchez, BS
Junior IT Technician ............................. ......................................................................................... Jemlok Jr Titus, AA
Junior IT Technician ............................. ............................................................................................ Bruce Kattil, AAS
Nuclear Institute
Director, Nuclear Institute .............................. ..................................................................................Mary Silk, AA, AS
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Human Resources Office

Director, Human Resources ........................ ................................................................................ Robert B Willson, BA
Assistant Director ............................. ................................................................................... Angelina G Laaw, AA, AS
Assistant Director ............................... ........................................................................................ Nering Redmond, AA
HR System & Benefit Specialist ............................ ...................................................................... Ruthy Maun, AA, AS
HR System Administration ................................................................................................................Nina Makroro, AA
Financial Affairs and Business Office

Chief Finance Officer .............................. ................................................................................ Stevenson Kotton, BBA
Accounts Payable Accountant ................................ ...................................................................................... Sepe David
Accounts Receivable Accountant/Student Accounts. ............................. ........................................... Lilly Michael, AS
Bookstore/Auxiliary Service Manager ............................ ............................................................. Camilla Betwell, AS
Business Office Systems Administrator ............................ ................................................................ Richard Jally, AA
Director, Accounting Services/Assistant CFO ....................... .................................. Wilfredo Cristobal, BS, BA, CPA
Director, Budget/Grants & Project Management ................................ .......................................Valyn Chong-Gum, AS
Director, Procurement & Materials Management .............................. ................................... Roberto J Santos, BS, CE
Media Center Operator ............................... ...............................................................................Johnson Langidrik, AA
Payroll Officer ............................. ....................................................................Lilly Michael, AS
Accounting & Treasury Specialist .............................. ...................................................................... Tatiana Sawej, AS
Procurement Officer ............................... ........................................................................................ Johnny Senight, BS
Adult and Continuing Education

Director, GED ............................... .................................................................................................. Rosana Jericho, BA
Administrative Assistant ........................................................................................................................... Lucinda Peter
Instructor .......................... ............................................................................................................... Tone Herkinos, AA
Instructor ................................ ................................................................................................. Moarieta Ientaake, MSM
Instructor................................. .......................................................................................................... Agatha Rollis, AA
Instructor.................................. ........................................................................................................... Werter Olter, AA
Instructor................................. ........................................................................................................... Ribon Rubon, BA
Instructor ................................ ........................................................................................................ Charles Jacklick, BS
Instructor................................. ............................................................................................................. Jobidrik Ittu, BA
Instructor................................. ............................................................................................................... Tarry Enos, BS
Instructor............................... ...................................................................................................... Mothey Andrew, MEd
Cooperative Research Extension/Land Grant

Dean of CRE/Land Grant ............................. .................................................................................. Biuma Samson, BA
EFNEP Extension Agent .................... ...................................................................................................... Lizabeth Jack
Water Quality Extension Agent ............................... ..................................................................................... Jina David
Agriculture Extension Agent ............................... .............................................................................. Foster Lanwe, AS
Agriculture Researcher ................................ .................................................................................Alberto Acebeto, MS
Aquaculture Researcher .................................. .....................................................................................................Vacant
Aquaculture Research Aide .............................. ........................................................................................... Tabwi Aini
Aquaculture Extension Agent .............................. .......................................................................... Harry Langrine, AA
4-H/Youth Extension Agent ............................... ............................................................................... John Zedkaia, AA
Secretary ................................. .................................................................................................................. Annsely Keju
Custodian ................................. ..................................................................................................................... Katline Nii
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Safety and Security

Director, Safety and Security ............................... ........................................................................... David deBrum, AA
Safety & Security Manager . .......................................................................................................................Mill Helkena
Security Guard Shift Supervisor ............................... ............................................................................ Resmond Tabto
Security Guard Shift Supervisor .............................. ........................................................................ Anti Abner-Muller
Security Guard Shift Supervisor ............................... ............................................................................... Rulbert Heine
Security Guard ............................... ..................................................................................................... Boklon Zackious
Security Guard ................................ ............................................................................................................... Terry Joel
Security Guard ................................ ....................................................................................................... Lakije Edmond
Security Guard ................................ ...................................................................................... .................. Clanton Boon
Security Guard ................................................................................................................................................ Mack Joel
Physical Plant
Director, Physical Plant ............................ ........................................................................... William Reiher, BS, MBA
Assistant Director, Physical Plant ............................... .................................................................................. Johnny Silk
Sr. Maintenance Technician ............................... ..................................................................................... Arthur Razlan
Maintenance Technician .......................................................................................................................... Johnny Johnny
Maintenance Technician .................................. ........................................................................................ Vetran Annam
Maintenance Technician .................................. ......................................................................................... Romer Joseph
Sr. Maintenance Technician Supervisor ............................... ................................................................. Gaston Gideon
Maintenance Electrician Supervisor ................................. ..................................................................................Vacant
Assistant Mechanic ................................ ....................................................................................................... Joni Anien
Sr. Maintenance Technician ............................... ........................................................................................ Letpy Jacob
Maintenance Technician/Plumber . . ...................................................................... Rosen Bationg
Custodian/Grounds Supervisor .................................. ............................................................................. Anthony Jason
Custodian ................................ ................................................................................................................ Bina Langidrik
Custodian ................................... ............................................................................................................... Marmar Anko
Custodian/ Grounds Keeper ............... .......................................................................................................... Noon Livai
Custodian ................................. .................................................................................................................. Baine Lemot
Custodian ................................. ............................................................................................................... Siewing Amlej
Groundskeeper ................................. .......................................................................................................... Archie Lewis
Groundskeeper .................................. ....................................................................................................... Johnny Muller
CMI Bus Driver ............................... ................................................................................................. Drebel Alex Juano
CMI Bus Driver ............................... .................................................................................................... Clender Leyrose
Maintenance Supervisor .................................................................................................................................. Jade June
Maintenance Electrician .............................................................................................................................. Taai Tamare
Research, Planning, and Grants

Dean of Resource Development/Grant Writer ................................... ............................................... Bart Deemer, MA
Director of Research and Assessment ......... ..............................................................Cheryl Vila, MS
Communication Officer ................................. ......................................................................................................Vacant
Database/Web Developer . .......................................................... .........................................................................Vacant
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Our Teaching Faculty

ABBANG, Jeremias. Vocational Carpentry Program
B.S., Industrial Arts, Technological Institute of the Philippines,
Post Graduate, Lyceum of Aparri, Philippines
Advance Philosophy of Education, Advance Administration, Supervision
jabbang@cmi.edu
ALIK, Wilbert. Marshallese Studies
A.A., Liberal Arts, College of the Marshall Islands, RMI
walik@cmi.edu
ALISON, Emily. Developmental Education
M.A., Spanish Literature, University of Arkansas- Fayetteville
B.A., Anthropology, Grinnell College
ealison@cmi.edu
ANDREW, Mothey. GED/ACE Program
M.Ed., Educational Administration, University of Guam
Dip. Ed., English as a Foreign Language, University of Sydney
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Guam
A.A., Elementary Education Special Education, Community College of Micronesia
amothy@cmi.edu
ATHERTON, Rinnel. Education
Ph.D., Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Music Education, University of South Florida
B.A., Music, Minor Education, Brooklyn College, NY
ratherton@cmi.edu
BALEIKOROCAU, Waisiki. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
M.S., Pure Mathematics, University of South Pacific
B.E., Secondary - Mathematics, University of South Pacific
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Mathematics, University of South Pacific
Diploma in Information System Management, APTECH Computer Education
Diploma in Education (Mathematics & Basic Science), Fiji College of Advanced Education
wbaleikorocau@cmi.edu
BENNETT, Anne Marie. Developmental Education
M.A., Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Central Michigan University
M.S., Education and Single Subject Credential (English), Mount Saint Marys College
B.S., Linguistics: Syntax, Phonology, Sociolinguistics, Michigan State University
B.A., French and English with Creative Writing Emphasis, Western Michigan University
abennett@cmi.edu
BERGER, Jon. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics/Education, Fayetteville State University
B.A., Business Administration, University of Florida
jberger@cmi.edu
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BOHANNY, Walton. Nursing and Allied Health

M.S.N., Nursing, National Taipei College of Nursing
B.S.N., Nursing, Viterbo College, Wisconsin
wbohanny@cmi.edu, walt96960@yahoo.com
BOJOS, Rosalie. Developmental Education
M.A., English, University of Bohol, Philippines
B.S.E., English, Bohol Institute of Technology, Philippines
B.A., English, Bohol Institute of Technology, Philippines
rbojos@cmi.edu
BRADY, Ashley. Liberal Arts
M.A., English, Southern Illinois University
P.B.C., TESL, Southern Illinois University
B.S., Business Administration, Southern Illinois University
abrady@cmi.edu
BRECHTEFELD, Maximillian David. Continuing Education
M.A., Education, University of South Pacific
B.E., Language and Social Studies, University of Papua Guinea
Diploma in Education, Pacific Adventist College
Diploma in Educational Administration, University of South Pacific
Diploma in Management, University of South Pacific
Post-graduate Diploma in Education, University of South Pacific
mbrechtefeld@cmi.edu, markzbrektafaeld@yahoo.com
BROWN, John. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
Ph.D., Computational Mathematics (Specialization in Numerical PDE Control Theory), Louisiana Tech
University, Louisiana
M.S., Mathematics & Statistics, Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Guyana, Guyana
jbrown@cmi.edu
CANONIGO, Ernest Tabagan. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
M.S., Applied Mathematics, California State University
B.A., Applied Mathematics, University of California
ecanonigo@cmi.edu
CASTANO, Luciana. Education
M.Ed., Education, University of the Philippines
B.A., Far Eastern University, Philippines
lcastano@cmi.edu
CHUTARO, Chuji. Liberal Arts (Adjunct)
M.P.H. Public Health, University of Hawaii
B.A., Political Science, Heidelberg College, Ohio
cchutaro@cmi.edu
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CLINTON, Joel. Vocational Maritime Program

MTTAGES2 course
jclinton@cmi.edu
ENDICOTT, Nicholas David. Developmental Education
M.A., Anthropology-Linguistics, Northern Arizona University
B.A., Anthropology, Kansas State University
A.A., Social Studies/Social Science, Cowley College
nendicott@cmi.edu
ENRIQUEZ, Emiliana. Developmental Education
M.A., English Literature, Ateneo The Manila University
B.A., English Literature, Far Eastern University, Manila
eenriquez@cmi.edu
GIARDULLO, Laura. Liberal Arts
M.A., Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Antioch University
B.A., Liberal Arts and Social Science, Evergreen State College
lgiardullo@cmi.edu
GOOD, Catherine. Developmental Education
M.A., Education TESL, University of Kansas
B.A., Anthropology, Kansas State University
A.A., Liberal Arts, Butler County Community College
cgood@cmi.edu
HAZEL, Cassandra. Liberal Arts
M.S., Psychology, Capella University
M.S., Mental Health Counseling, Nova Southeastern University
B.S., Psychology, Liberty University
chazel@cmi.edu
HAZEL, Justin. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
M.A., Mathematics, Nova Southeastern University
B.A., Social Work, University of Montana
jhazel@cmi.edu
HAZZARD, Andrea S.D. Developmental Education
M.A., English as a Second Language, University of Hawaii at Manoa
B.A., Psychology, Case Western Reserve University
ahazzard@cmi.edu
HENOS, Tarry. GED/ACE Program
B.S., Education, Brigham Young University, Hawaii
A.S., Education, College of the Marshall Islands, RMI
thenos@cmi.edu
HERKINOS, Tone. GED/ACE Program
A.A., Liberal Arts, Community College of Micronesia
Third Year Certification of Achievement in Elementary Education
therkinos@cmi.edu
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HESS, Janet. Chair, Liberal Arts

M.A., Humanities, Emphasis in History California State University
B.A., Liberal Studies, English Concentration California State University, Long Beach
Certificate, TESOL, Trinity College, London
jhess@cmi.edu
IENTAAKE, Moarieta. GED/ACE Program
M.S.M, Port Management, World Maritime University, Sweden
Post Graduate Degree, Transport Management, IMTA/STC, Netherlands
B.S., Economics & Business Studies, University of PNG, Papua New Guinea
mientaake@cmi.edu
ITTU, Jobirik. GED/ACE Program
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Guam, Guam
A.S., Elementary Education, Community College of Micronesia, Pohnpei
Third Year Special Education Program, Special Education, Pohnpei
jittu@cmi.edu
ISHIGURO, Amanda. Developmental Education
M.Ed., Literature and Technology, Walden University
B.A., Language Arts, Warner Pacific College
aishiguro@cmi.edu
JACKLICK, Charles. GED/ACE Program
B.S., Education, Brigham Young University, Hawaii
A.S., Education, College of the Marshall Islands, RMI
ESL Certification of Completion, College of the Marshall Islands
Certification of Completion in Business, Job Corps Center, Nevada
cjacklick@cmi.edu
JERICHO, Rosana. GED/ACE Program
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Guam
A.S., Elementary Education, College of the Marshall Islands, RMI
rjericho@cmi.edu
JETNIL-KIJINER, Kathy. Liberal Arts
M.A., Pacific Island Studies, University of Hawaii-Manoa
B.A., English, Mills College, Oakland, CA
kkijiner@cmi.edu
KENDALL, Meitaka. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
M.B.A., Accounting, Chaminade University of Hawaii
B.S., Accounting, Chaminade University of Hawaii
mkendall@cmi.edu
KENNEDY, Bethany. Developmental Education
M.A., History, Wichita State University
B.A., History, Southwestern College, Winfield, KS
A.S., History, Cowley County Community College, KS
bkennedy@cmi.edu
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KNOBLOCH, Nicholas. Liberal Arts

M.A., English Studies, Western Washington University
B.S., Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
nknobloch@cmi.edu
LAJAR, Hermon. Marshallese Studies (Adjunct)
hlajar@cmi.edu
LOMETO, Henry. Liberal Arts (Adjunct)
Professional Artist
MANASE, Manase. Developmental Education
M.Ed., Education, University of South Pacific, RMI
B.A., Education, University of South Pacific, Suva Fiji
mmanase@cmi.edu
MULLER, Richard. Vocational Carpentry Program
A.S., Aeronautics Maintenance Technology, Honolulu Community College, Hawaii
Certificate in Core Curricula Instructor, National Center for Construction Education and Research
Certificate in Dash-8-100 Series line maintenance course
Certificate in Dornier 328 Prob-line maintenance course
Certificate in Pratt & Whitney PW100 Series line maintenance
Certificate in Dornier 228 Engine TPe331
Certificate in British Aerospace 748-2B aircraft
Certificate in Dornier 228 maintenance type familiarization course
rmuller@cmi.edu
OLTER, Werter. GED/ACE Program
A.A., Liberal Arts, Community College of Micronesia
Third Year Certification of Achievement in Elementary Education
wolter@cmi.edu
PEREZ, Benjamin. Liberal Arts
M.F.A., English-Creative Writing, Mills College, CA
M.A., American Indian Studies, University of California
M.A., American History, University of California
B.A., Religious Studies, University of California
bperez@cmi.edu
PERKINS, Pamela. Education
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of Arizona
M.Ed., Reading, University of Maine at Orono
B.A., Psychology, University of Southern Maine
pperkins@cmi.edu
PETER, Florence. Chair, Nursing and Allied Health
M.P.H., Public Health, University of Hawaii
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Guam
fpeter@cmi.edu
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REED, Douglas. Developmental Education

M.I.M., International Management, American Graduate School of Management
M.A., English as a Second Language, University of Hawaii-Manoa
B.A., German, University of Missouri
dreed@cmi.edu
RIBIERO, Ricardo. Liberal Arts
M.A., Second Language Teaching, Utah State University
B.S., Hospitality Management, Brigham Young University, Hawaii
rribiero@cmi.edu
ROLLIS, Agatha. GED/ACE Program
A.S., Education, College of Micronesia
arollis@cmi.edu
ROYKA, Jerry. Developmental Education
M.A.,TESL/TEFL, University of Birmingham, U.K.
B.A., Literature and Creative Writing, University of Windsor, Canada
jjroyka@cmi.edu
ROYKA, Judith. Developmental Education
M.A.,TESL/TEFL, University of Birmingham, U.K.
B.A., Dramatic Arts, University of Windsor, Canada
B.A., Education, University of Windsor, Canada
jlroyka@cmi.edu
RUBON, Ribon. GED/ACE Program
B.A., Elementary Education, Brigham Young University,
A.S., Elementary Education, Community College of Micronesia
lejotai@yahoo.com
SAVU, Silipa. Developmental Education
M.Ed., Education, University of the South Pacific
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education, University of South Pacific
Certification in Teaching English as Second Language, University of South Pacific
Post-Graduate Certificates in Education, University of South Pacific
B.A., Linguistics/History Politics, University of South Pacific
ssavu@cmi.edu
SAVU, Vasemaca. Chair, Education
B.A., Geography and History, Minor, English, University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Certificate, G.I.S., University of the South Pacific, Fiji
P.G. D.Ed.-University of the South Pacific, Fiji
vsavu@cmi.edu
SERU, Jennifer. Chair, Developmental Education
M.A., Education, University of the South Pacific, Fiji
B.A., Geography, University of the South Pacific, Fiji
jseru@cmi.edu
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SILK, Mary. Marshallese Studies (Adjunct)

Certificate, TESOL, College of the Marshall Islands, RMI
msilk@cmi.edu
SIMPSON, Trevor. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
P.G.C.E., Sec ndary Mathematics Teachers Certificate, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Ph.D., Groundwater Hydrology and Catchment Management, Cranfield University, UK
M.S.C., Theoretical and Applied Fluid Dynamics, Manchester University/UMIS Manchester, UK
B.S.C.(Hons), Mathematics and Statistics, Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK
tsimpson@cmi.edu
SOJE, Gabriel. Education
Ph.D., Special Education Administration, Gallaudet University, Washington D.C.
M.Ed., Special Education, The University of Ibadan, Nigeria
B.E., Special Education and English Language, The University of Ibadan, Nigeria
gsoje@cmi.edu
SOLOMON, Beylul. Liberal Arts
Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, Yeshiva University
M.A., Psychology, Pace University
B.A., Social Science, University of Bridgeport
bsolomon@cmi.edu
SUMAOANG, Moses Facun. Nursing and Allied Health
M.A., Educational Management, Rizal Memorial College, Philippines
B.S.N., Nursing, Mountain View College, Philippines
msumaoang@cmi.edu
SUMAOANG, Rosalinda. Chair, Science, Technology, and Mathematics
Ph.D., Educational Administration, Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines
M.A., Education / Mathematics, Ateneo de Davao University, Philipppines
B.A., Education / Mathematics, St. Peters College, Philippines
rsumaoang@cmi.edu
SWITAJ, Elizabeth. Liberal Arts
Ph.D., English Literature (James Joyce) The Queens University of Bel. Northern Ireland
M.F.A., Poetics and Creative Writing, New College of California, CA
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, The Evergreen State College, WA
A.A.S., Bellevue Community College, WA
eswitaj@cmi.edu
TESHOME, Frehiwot. Nursing and Allied Health
D.P.H., Public Health, Adventist University of the Philippines
M.A., Public Health, Adventist University of the Philippines
B.S., Accounting, Mountain View College
fteshome@cmi.edu
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TESHOME, Seyoum. Chair, Business Studies

D.B.A., Business Administration, University of the East, Philippines
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of the East, Philippines
B.S., B.A., Accounting, Mountain View College, Philippines
steshome@cmi.edu
THAKUR, Bruce S. Business Studies
D.B.A., Business Administration, University of Sarasota, Florida
M.B.A., Business Administration, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York
M.S., Business Administration, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York
B.S., Business Administration, Post College, Connecticut
bthakur@cmi.edu
TREVOR, Michael. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
Postgrad Study, Educational Foundations, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
B.S., General Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
mtrevor@cmi.edu
TSUCHIYA, Yukiko. Liberal Arts, Japanese Volunteer
B.A., Business Administration, University of Kitakyushu
ytusuchiya@cmi.edu
VAN AUKEN, Mary. Liberal Arts, Dean of Faculty
M.Ed., TESOL, University of Guam
B.A., English, Wichita State University
mvanauken@cmi.edu
VILA, Curtis. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
B.S.C, Banking & Finance, University of Pangasinan
cmvila@cmi.edu
WILLSON, Nikolas. Developmental Education
M.A., Linguistics, Wayne State University, Michigan
B.A., English Language and Literature, Lake Superior State University, Michigan
nwillson@cmi.edu
WHY, Steve. Science, Technology, and Mathematics
M.S.C., Global Environmental Change, Plymouth University, UK
B.S.C., Botany with Marine Botany, Bangor University, UK
swhy@cmi.edu
ZACHAIAS, Jude. Vocational Carpentry Program
Certificate, Basic Computing, Continuing Education Program, RMI
Certificate, Marshall Islands Instructor Training and Skills Upgrading Program, Hawthorn Institute
Certificate, Skills Extension Program, Loddon Campaspe College of TAFE
Award, Trainer & Trades Training Officer and Carpentry Final Level, The National T3 Program, Pohnpei
Certificate, Carpentry, Pacific Management Services Corp, RMI
Certificate, Construction & Carpentry, Micronesian Occupational College
jzachaias@cmi.edu
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Academic Calendar
Fall 14- Summer 15
Fall 2014
August
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
Aug 13
Aug 14
Aug 15
Aug 18
Aug 20
Aug 27
September
Sept 2
Sept 5
Sept 16
Sept 23
Residence Hall Opens for New Students

Orientation for New Faculty
Orientation for Residence Hall Students
Orientation for New Faculty
All Faculty Orientation
Registration finalization for Early-Registered Students
Regular Registration
Dev. Ed L1 Returning Students (express their interest in returning FA 13)
New Student Registration
Late Registration
Dev. Ed L1 Priority Students Registration (waive late registration fee)
First day of instruction
Registration for Audit Students
Begin ADD/DROP Period
Withdrawal/drop on or before First Day, 0% PELL penalty
Last day to drop a class without penalty
Last day to withdraw without official record

Holiday: Dri-Jerbal Day-No Classes
Last day to withdraw from class with 25% payment penalty
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Sept 25
Sept 26
Sept 30
October
Oct 13-14
Oct 20
Oct 24
November
Nov 10-14
Nov 17
December
Dec 5
Dec 9
Dec 10-12
Dec 14
Dec 15
Faculty In-Service-No Classes

Holiday: Manit Day-No Classes
Mid-Term Evaluations
Mid-Term Progress Reports due to Registrar
Mid-Term Progress Reports Available for Students through SIS
Last day to withdraw from course with W on official record
Advising for Early Registration (Spring 2015)

Holiday: Presidents Day-No Classes
Holiday: Gospel Day-No Classes

Last Day of Instruction
Final Examinations
Residence Halls Close
Semester Grades Due to Registrar
Fall 2013 Grade Reports Available to students
Spring 2015
January
Jan 5-6
Jan 7
Jan 8
Jan 9
Jan 12
Jan 14
Jan 20
Jan 27
New Faculty Welcome -Orientation

Faculty Orientation
Registration completion for Early-registered Students
Dev. Ed L1 Returning Students (express their interest in returning SP 15)
Dev. Ed L1 Returning Students (express their interest in returning SP 15)
Late Registration
First Day of Instruction
Begin ADD/DROP Period
End ADD/DROP Period
Last day to withdraw from classes without payment penalty
Last day to withdraw from classes without official record
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February
Feb 4
Feb 11
Feb 18

March
Mar 16-20
Mar 27
Holiday: Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day (Celebrated)-No Classes

Faculty In-service: No Classes
Mid-Term Progress Reports Due to Registrar
Mid-Term Progress Reports Available for Students through SIS
Spring Break: No Classes
April 3
April 20-24
Holiday: Good Friday- No Classes

Advising for Early Registration (SU 15 and FA 15) begins
May 1
May 12
May 13
Holiday: Constitution Day - No Classes

Final Examinations
SIS System open for Grade Reporting by Faculty
Final Examinations
Grades Due to Registrar
Grade Reports Available Students
Graduation: Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremony
Residence Hall Closed
Mar 2
Mar 3
Mar 11-13
Mar 16
April
May
May 14-15
May 18
May 21
May 23
Summer 2015
June
June 3
June 4- 5
June 8
Residence Hall Open for Summer 2014 Students

Registration for Summer Classes
First day of Instruction
Late registration
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June 12
June 15
June 19
June 26
Begin ADD/DROP period

Last day to withdraw from class without penalty
End ADD/DROP period
July
July 3
July 23
July 24
July 27
July 28
Holiday: Fishermans Day- No Classes

Final Examinations
Final Grades due to Registrar
Summer 2015 Grade Reports Available to students
Residence Hall Closes
Tentative Schedule for FA 15

Aug 10-11
New Faculty Welcome-Orientation
Aug 12
All Faculty Orientation
Registration for Early Registered Students
Aug 13
Registration for Continuing Students
Aug 14
Registration for Continuing Students
Aug 17
Late Registration
Aug 19
First Day of Instruction
Sept 4
Holiday: Dri-Jerbal Day- No Classes
Sept 25
Holiday: Manit Day- No Classes
Oct 15-16
Oct 19
Mid-Term Reports Due to Registrar
Nov 17
Holiday: Presidents Day-No Classes
Dec 4
Holiday: Gospel Day- No Classes
Dec 9-11
Final Examinations
Dec 14
Grades Due to Registrar
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A Glossary of Academic Terms

Academic Advisor One who helps students
choose long-range educational goals and ways to
achieve them.
Academic load Credit or semester hours
attempted in any one semester.
Academic year Fall and subsequent Spring.
Summer session is not included in the academic
year.
Associates degree An academic title granted
by a two-year institution of higher education
upon successful completion of an undergraduate
program study which can include approved,
college-transfer courses.
Bachelors degree The academic title, also
called the baccalaureate degree, granted by
four-year institutions of higher education upon
successful completion of an undergraduate
program of study which can include approved,
college-transfer community college courses.
Certificate program Prepares students for
employment with the completion of shorter,
intensive training in a specific area, such as
Carpentry or Accounting Clerk.
College transfer course A course which
meets the guidelines of a four-year institution of
higher education and which can be credited
toward completion of a bachelors degree.
Developmental non-transferrable courses have
course numbers of 100 or below.
Concurrent enrollment requirement A
specified course that must be taken concurrently
with another specified course.
Electives Courses that count toward a degree
but are not needed to meet any other graduation
requirement.
Grade Point Average (GPA) A numerical
grading system determined by dividing total
points earned for a course grade by total credit
hours attempted.
itda
a eel The motto of the College of the
Marshall Islands. According to a Marshallese
proverb
itdam Kapeel means, seeking
knowledge guarantees wisdom.
itda
means to question. Traditionally it
refers to intensive training in a specific area,
such as the young people asking their elders
about their lineage. The road to knowledge
begins with questions that arise within a culture.
The beginning of an answer comes from these
queries. Questions about out origins are the most
basic of all questions. The answer begins to tell
our story-who we are, how we fit into the
scheme of things, and where we are going. From
it we sense our meaning, know our identity; and
shape our values, religion, laws, economy, and
society.
Kapeel means skillful. It refers not only to
manual skills but skills of the intellect and of the
heart as well. Educated people are those who
have honed the critical skills of analysis and
judgment, and who have become proficient and
creative in the skills of craft. Their creative
expressions are informed by the values, which
emanate from the story of who they are, where
they are from, and where they are going.
concurrently with another specified course.
Major A chosen academic field of study (e.g.,
Liberal Arts, Nursing, Education, Business).
Prerequisite A requirement that must be met
before taking a particular course.
Semester/credit hour The terms semester
and
credit
hour
are
often
used
interchangeably. For most, but not all, semesterlong courses the number of credits offered
equals the number of class hours per week.
(Example: a 3-credit semester-long course
requires three class hours each week.)
Student A person who is accepted for
admission to CMI and is currently attending.
Transcript Official copy of a students
academic record showing courses completed and
grades and credits earned
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Note to the Reader

Counseling and TRACC ............................................................................................................................ 29

Program Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................................................... 44

Program Learning Outcomes .................................................................................................................... 61

Social Science (SOC) ................................................................................................................................ 81

Office of the President

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be a source of national hope and pride;

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Approved by BoR 2011

Freedom of Expression and Dissent

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Sexual Harassment Policy

Campus and Resources

Arrak Cooperative Research and Extension Science Station

File a complete application for admission by the published deadline

Complete the CMI Placement Exam

Complete application for financial aid

Complete application for housing, if needed

Admission and Financial Aid Application deadlines

High School Transcript with Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)

There is a complete application for admission. See Application Requirements

Admission Appeal Procedure

Have a deadline for completion (when applicable)

After Disciplinary Dismissal

Additional Application process fee of ($10.00)

Dual Enrollment Application

Tuition, Fees, and Textbooks

Graduation Application deadline for Fall 2014

Spring Semester, 2015

Graduation Application deadline for Spring semester 2015

Summer Semester, 2015

Placement test for community for Fall Semester 2015

Fall Semester, 2015

Graduation Application deadline for Fall 2015

Federal Pell Grant

Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Use (LEU)

Basic Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application

Spring Deadline November 30

Summer Deadline April 30

Applicants Selected for Verication

Financial Aid Award Calculation

Sample FAFSA calculation:

- Expected Family Contribution

Determination of Enrollment Status

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

Quantitative Measure Example:

Table 1: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Table per Semester

Number of Credits Earned/

(3/4) Three Fourth Time

(1/2) One Half-Time

Less Than Half-Time

Quantitative Measure Example:

Table 2: Degree Programs

Maximum Terms of Eligibility*

Table 3: Certificate Programs

Maximum Terms of Eligibility*

Financial Aid Sanctions

Appeals and Exceptions

Return of Title IV Funds