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April 2007

April 4, 2007 - ASCC Chamber Singers Prepare to Debut at Hawaii International Choral Festival

This month, the 15 members of the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) Chamber Singers will depart for Honolulu to participate in the Hawaii International Choral Festival, which takes place from April 15th to 22nd on the Manoa campus of the University of Hawaii. This marks the first occasion when a choral group from American Samoa will perform at the festival, which will bring together ensembles from across the mainland and the Pacific region. Read More...

April 10, 2007 - Board of Higher Education Renews ASCC President's Contract

The Board of Higher Education (BHE) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has unanimously voted to renew the contract of College President Dr. Adele Satele-Galea’i for the next two years. According to BHE Chairman Pemerika Tauiliili, “We felt that with an accreditation review taking place this year, and also with our ongoing progress towards establishing a four-year program, we should maintain a consistency of leadership during this crucial time for the College. The Board also gave careful consideration to concerns over the President’s recent illness, but she has received a clean bill of health from her doctors, and the enthusiasm she has displayed since her return from off-island has removed any doubts we may have had regarding her capability to continue the fine work she has done so far as the leader of ASCC:”   The new contract will mark a fourth term as ASCC President for Dr. Satele-Galea’i. Read More..

April 11, 2007 - ASCC Nursing Department Announces 2007 Courses

The Nursing Department at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will accept applications through the end of this month for students wishing to enroll in classes for Practical Nursing (PN) for 2007-2008 and Registered Nursing (RN) 2007-2009.  Chairperson Lele Ah Mu-Mageo says that those interested can pick up applications for either program at the Nursing Department, and must hand them in by April 30th. Read More...

April 11, 2007 - ASCC Prepares for 2008 Accreditation Review with Self-Study Workshop

In preparation for an Accreditation Visit scheduled for next year, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) this week hosted a Self-Study Workshop conducted by a staff member of the  WASC Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), the agency who will review the College’s accreditation in 2008. During the three-day workshop, ACCJC staff member Garman “Jack” Pond familiarized members of the College’s administration, faculty and staff with the purposes and methods involved in the Self-Study they will prepare as part of the accreditation process. Read More...

April 13, 2007 - Record Number of Contestants Vie for Miss ASCC 2007-2008 Title

Eight young ladies attending the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will compete during this year’s Miss ASCC Pageant, which takes place on Saturday, April 28th at 7 p.m. in the College gymnasium. “Most years we have five or maybe six contestants, and last year we ended up with only four, but I cannot recall the last time we ever had this many young ladies entering the competition,” said Student Government Association (SGA) advisor Maxine Tuiolemotu. According to Dean of Student Services Dr. Emilia Le’i, the increased number of participants in the pageant reflects a rise in school spirit among the various student clubs and organizations who sponsor contestants. “We made a conscious effort to get more of the clubs interested this year,” said Dr. Le’i, “and happily, this resulted in a very diverse group of young ladies vying for the title this time around.” Read More...

April 16, 2007 - ASCC Career Fair Highlights Opportunities for Students

When it comes to choices, sometimes it seems we have too few, and other times it seems we have too many. For young adults, making choices can prove one of the most challenging aspects of their student years. Should they continue their education or seek employment? How do their classes prepare them for either college or the work force? What kind of academic direction has enough appeal for them to pursue an advanced degree in that area? What kind of employment opportunities does the local business sector have to offer? Would joining the military help them achieve their personal goals? Read More..

April 27, 2007 - ASCC to Stage Broadway Classic "Guys & Dolls"

The Fine Arts Department at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will present the Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” on Thursday and Friday, May 3rd and 4th, at 7 p.m. in the College auditorium. In order to learn the songs, dances, dialogue and character development for this romantic comedy, the students involved in the production have put in four to six hours a day, six days a week since the beginning of the semester, according to Artistic Director Carmela Gallace, who also teaches Drama and Dance at the College. Read More...

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