1. Review of Agenda & Objectives President’s Retreat 2008 College of Micronesia - FSM May 13 – 15, 2008 FSM China Friendship Sports Center

2. College’s Mission & Values  Mission Statement  Historically diverse, uniquely Micronesian and globally connected, the College of Micronesia-FSM is a continuously improving and student centered institute of higher education. The college is committed to assisting in the development of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical educational opportunities for student learning.  Values  Learner-centeredness, professional behavior, innovation, honesty and ethical behavior, commitment and hard work, teamwork and accountability

3. College’s Strategic Goals 1.Promote learning and teaching for knowledge, skills, creativity, intellect, and the abilities to seek and analyze information and to communicate effectively; 2.Provide institutional support to foster student success and satisfaction; 3.Create an adequate, healthy and functional learning and working environment; 4.Foster effective communication; 5.Invest in sufficient, qualified, and effective human resources; 6.Ensure sufficient and well-managed fiscal resources that maintain financial stability; 7.Build a partnering and service network for community, workforce and economic development; 8.Promote the uniqueness of our community, cultivate respect for individual differences and champion diversity; and 9.Provide for continuous improvement of programs, services and college environment.

4. Tuesday Morning  Welcoming  Overview of the College  Data College data Key student achievement data Reports (Quarterly & Annual) IPED Feedback Report 2007 President’s Retreat Web Site  Presentation: Self Study  Breakout session 1: Reflection on the year:  What has been accomplished at the college since the last retreat? What has been accomplished against the college’s institutional priorities? What has been accomplished against problem statements identified in last year’s retreat?

5. Tuesday Afternoon  Presentation: Program Review  Breakout session 1 (continued): Reflection on the year: What has been accomplished at the college since the last retreat? What has been accomplished against the college’s institutional priorities? What has been accomplished against problem statements identified in last year’s retreat?

6. Wednesday Morning  Breakout session 2: How effective are we? (The ACCJC Rubric for Evaluating Institutional Effectiveness – Part 1: Program Review; Part II: Planning; and Part III: Student Learning Outcomes will be used)

7. Wednesday Afternoon  Breakout session 2 (continued): How effective are we? (The ACCJC Rubric for Evaluating Institutional Effectiveness – Part 1: Program Review; Part II: Planning; and Part III: Student Learning Outcomes will be used)  Breakout session 3: Are we meeting our mission?

8. Thursday Morning  Breakout session 4: Review/revise the College’s Mission, Goals and Objectives  Breakout session 5: Review/revise Institutional Priorities for 2009

9. Thursday Afternoon  Breakout Session 6: Development of Institutional Priorities for 2010 & resource allocation priorities  Wrap up  Closing

10. Thursday Evening  Reception – Pohnpei Campus Nahs & Blue Plate Restaurant

11. What Do We Want to Accomplish?  Where are we? Reflect on the past year – what have we accomplished? Place the college against ACCJC Rubrics (Standards) Are we meeting our mission?  Where are we going? Review/revise college’s mission, goals & objectives (if needed) Review/revise Institutional Priorities for 2009 to guide improvement efforts Develop Institutional Priorities for 2010 to guide budget development and resource allocation  How do we get there? Understanding of college’s improvement process/cycle

12. Ground Rules  Everyone participates  Active questioning and dialogue is encouraged – there are no bad questions  This is a product oriented workshop – the result will affect you and others – so your active engagement is very important  We have a lot to cover – so facilitator retains the right to move along  We have a lot of work to do – so let’s start on time

13. Rules for a Good Meeting  Respect each other.  Listen to learn.  Think about ways things can be done.  Try to finish speaking in one minute.  Ask many questions,  Disagree agreeably.  Respect the positions of others even when they do not support your own.  Think twice; respond once.  Silence means agreement.  Have some fun.

14. Questions to ask periodically throughout the day  What possibilities for action exist?  What can I (we) do?

15. Time  Morning sessions 9:00 AM to Noon  Afternoon session 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM  A light breakfast will be available beginning at 8:15 AM each day with refreshments in the afternoons  The President will provide lunch at the college’s cafeteria for participants not on a college TA