Progress 09/01/16 to 05/31/20
Outputs
Target Audience:The COM-FSM project will support the more than 240 students currently studying during their time at the college and graduates through scholarships. Changes/Problems:The only change for this grant was not to implement the Certificate of Agriculture in Food Technology at Chuuk Campus. A needs study was completed and provided positive results to implement the program. Approval was received from the accrediting body of the college (ACCJC), but it was never a priority for the campus and there were no instructors available on island. The college requested and received permission to redirect the funds to cover salaries of part-time instructors teaching agriculture in Yap and Pohnpei. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? The college hosted the experiential learning trip in summer 2017. 12 students participated from Univerisity of Guam, Palau Community College, American Samoa Community College, University of the Virgin Islands and Kosrae Campus. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results were disseminated throught the college newsfeed on the website at www.comfsm.fm, COM-FSM Board of Regent reports, on the COM Land Grant website, FaceBook, and through the local newspaper, Kaselehlie Press. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The college has provided instruction to at least 396 college students each year of the grant and over 402 high school students through science fairs. Software packages called effective games were purchased from Progressive Computer Services for each high school in FSM. 18 laptops and projectors were purchased and distributed to college campuses and high schools in Yap and Pohnpei. 3 projector microscopes were purchased for agriculture classes at National Campus, CTEC, and Yap. A total of 8 students participated in the internship program. 3 students did not complete the allowed time, so new students were selected to fill the vacancy. The Certificate of Agriculture and Food Technology was not implemented in Chuuk. The college requested and received approval to use the money for salaries for part-time instructors teaching at CTEC and Yap. The college hosted the experiential learning trip inviting 12 students from Palau, Guam, American Samoa and the Virgin Islands. The college used grant money to support nine students working on baccalaureate degrees. The enrollment for agriculture programs at COM-FSM is:AY 2016-2017 = 396; AY 2017-18 = 489; AY 2018-19 = 497; AY 2019-2020 = 379 (not including summer)
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Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience during this reporting period is underrepresented students attending college courses. Changes/Problems:There was still a problem with starting the certificate Agriculture and Food Technology program at Chuuk Campus. There were not qualified instructors and hence no program. This prompted the request to use this salary for part time agriculture instructors teaching in Yap and Pohnpei. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?A no cost extension was requested to use the salary for the instructor position to fund part-time instructors teaching in Yap and Pohnpei fall 2019. Any remaining funding will be used for scholarships for students completing a bachelors degree in agriculture and food related sciences. The notice of scholarship has been advertised.
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What was accomplished under these goals?
To have 250 students register at COM-FSM with a major in agriculture and food related sciences. A total of 396 students in agriculture and food related sciences for fall 2018 and spring 2019.
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience reached during this reporting period includes college students, faculty, high school teachers, high school students. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Hosted the 2017 Summer Experiential learning trip. 12 students participated from Palau Community College, University of Guam, American Samoa Community College, University of the Virgin Islands, College of Micronesia-FSM and Kosrae Campus. 3 students were provided scholarships to attend university. 15 students taking summer courses 2017 at the college were provided scholarships. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results are disseminated to the Board of Regents at the quarterly meetings, posted on the college website, and individual accomplishments and highlights are featured on the college newsfeed. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Implement the certificate in Agriculture and Food Technology at Chuuk Campus
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What was accomplished under these goals?
18 laptops and projectors purchased and distributed to high schools across the four states microscopes and laptops purchased and distributed at three campuses 5 interns were assigned to faculty and agriculture staff Hosted the 2017 summer Experiential learning trip for students across the Pacific 3 graduates transferred to a four-year program in agriculture. 82 new freshmen selected agriculture as their major.
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for this project is 240 COM-FSM students and graduates and high school agriculture instructors. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? 6 interns are working with instructors to increase interest in teaching agriculture. Only one student is currently working on a bachelor's degree at the University of Guam. 82 new students were recruited into agriculture and food science related fields for fall 2017. 200 students are currently registered in agriculture and food science related fields at COM-FSM. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results are reported to the Board of Regents at the quarterly meetings (COM-FSM and COM Land Grant). The college website also features news stories such as the summer experiential learning trip, the science fair in Yap, and others. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue to enhance the internship experience by providing continued opportunities to work with teaching faculty. Provide teaching materials and supplies as needed. Submit the AFT for Chuuk proposal to the Board of Regents and to the accrediting agency for approval. Provide a one week experiential learning trip for students. Promote scholarships available for summer, and bachelor's and master's degrees. Continue to participate in the college fairs to recruit new students.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
A software program titled "Effective Games for High Schools" was purchased and is now located at each campus library. Equipment and supplies such as a video camera to document students learning, potting soil, garden sprayer, and teaching supplies have been purchased and distributed to the college agriculture programs. Laptops and projectors were purchased for the high schools to use the new software. 6 photography capable Microscopes have been purchased for the state campuses. COM-FSM hosted the summer experiential learning trip for the Resident Instruction for Insular Areas colleges and universities. 6 interns are working with instructors to increase interest in teaching agriculture. Only one student is currently working on a bachelor's degree at the University of Guam. 82 new students were recruited into agriculture and food science related fields for fall 2017. 200 students are currently registered in agriculture and food science related fields at COM-FSM. The proposal for the AFT program in Chuuk is ready for Board of Regent approval with a intended start date of fall 2018.
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