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Board of Regents Vacancy Announcement

Northern Marianas College's Regent Nominating Committee is seeking prospective individuals to serve as members of its Board of Regents. These positions offer an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the College.

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Academic Council

Charge/Mission

The Academic Council assists the Dean of Academic Programs and Services on all matters related to instructional programs and academic regulations. It reviews and offers advice on the quality of and continued need for various instructional programs, and, as appropriate, offers advice on the deletion of academic programs. It facilitates assessment of Student Learning Outcomes at the course level, and works closely with PROAC on all assessment and program review activities. 

Charge/Mission

The Academic Council assists the Dean of Academic Programs and Services on all matters related to instructional programs and academic regulations. It reviews and offers advice on the quality of and continued need for various instructional programs, and, as appropriate, offers advice on the deletion of academic programs. It facilitates assessment of Student Learning Outcomes at the course level, and works closely with PROAC on all assessment and program review activities. 

Academic Council Members ▾

Voting Members

  • Dr. Yunzi Zhang - Academic Council Chair (Professor, School of Business)
  • Mrs. Velma C. Deleon Guerrero - Academic Council Vice Chair (Department Chair, SMHA)
  • Ms. Kelsey McClellan - Academic Council Secretary (Program Coordinator, Natural Resources Management  )
  • Mr. William Hunter - Coordinator, Distance Learning Education
  • Mrs. Breanna Lee - Instructor, Nursing
  • Dr. Barbara Hunter - Associate Professor, School of Business
  • Mr. Jesse Pangelinan - Director - Learning Support Services
  • Dr. Beylul Solomon - Professor, School of Education
  • Ms. Kathleen Winkfield - Assistant Professor, Science, Math, Health and Athletics
  • Ms. Lisa Lunde - Assistant Professor, Science, Math, Health and Athletics
  • Mr. Janson Sullivan - Registrar
  • Ms. Kaelani Demapan - Department Chair, Social Science and Fine Arts
  • Ms. Zerlyn Taimanao - Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice

Non-Voting Members

  • Mr. James Rayphand - Director, Office of Enrollment Services
  • Ms. Diana Benavente - Director / Program Coordinator, NMC Rota Center
  • Ms. Maria Aguon - Director, NMC Tinian Center
  • Mr. Clifford Aldan - Director, Information Technology
  • Vacant - Representative, ASNMC
  • Ms. Patricia Coleman - Program Leader and Extension Agent, CREES
  • Mr. Ray Muna - Director, Library Programs and Services
  • Ms. Vilma Reyes - Director, Office of Institutional Effectiveness
  • Vacant -  Assessment Specialist, Office of Institutional Effectiveness