College Accreditation “Reaffirmed”

Palikir, Pohnpei (June 19, 2023) - The eagerly anticipated outcome of the College of Micronesia-FSM’s Accreditation status has been revealed, with the College receiving the esteemed designation of 'Reaffirmed'. The confirmation and comprehensive details of the decision were conveyed to Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono, the President of the College, through an official letter from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) on June 15, 2023. The letter explicitly stated that the Commission has taken action to Reaffirm the College's Accreditation for a period of seven years.

In a communication addressed to the College Community, Dr. Koroivulaono expressed her gratitude, stating, ”On behalf of the COM-FSM Board of Regents and the Senior Leadership Team, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your unwavering commitment and diligent efforts towards fulfilling our COM-FSM mission, with the primary focus on our students' accomplishments. This dedication is evident in our online engagements, classroom interactions, fieldwork endeavors, technical workshops, laboratory activities, and all other educational experiences meticulously designed to optimize student success.”

The College had submitted its Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) to the ACCJC in June 2022, outlining its thorough assessment. The visiting team’s findings are also available here at the Peer Review Team’s Report.

The Accreditation Visiting Team led by Chairwoman Dr. Rosevonne Pato, conducted its site visit to the College last March 13-16, 2023.