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New ASNMC president outlines goals
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Posted on Oct 07 2011
By Moneth Deposa
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The newly elected president of the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College, Lawrence Camacho, promises to fill the “gaps” between students and management and align his leadership’s goals with that of the only community college on island.
Camacho met with the council’s new set of officers yesterday to plan for the first upcoming general assembly of students where he will lay out the target missions for his leadership for the school year.
A 45-year-old hospitality management major and father, Camacho, has spent most of his life in the hotel industry. He said it was his family who inspired him to run for election to make a difference in the lives of NMC students. This year marks his last at the college.
In developing plans for ASNMC, Camacho vowed to align them with the college and Board of Regents’ missions and goals. This, he said, will aid in building collaboration and an effective link between students and management.
Among his top priorities are the enforcement of developmental projects to enhance creativity, resourcefulness, and cooperation among students.
Camacho also vowed to promote camaraderie and respect among enrollees as well as mentoring for those who need guidance and assistance.
“I want to help each student become well-rounded individuals where they can be good leaders in their own way. I also believe that promoting respect and appreciation for each other’s differences is a sure way of getting everyone involved,” he said.
NMC is home to over 1,000 students of various ethnic backgrounds and cultures.
Camacho is also thinking of helping the college management in finding alternative resources for students’ needs. A list of fundraisers will be finalized at a later date.
Camacho also plans to change the current setup of the college student center to make it more friendly and inviting to students.
With delayed scholarship assistance from the local government negatively affecting student performance, Camacho plans to work with both the CNMI Scholarship Office and the Saipan Higher Education Financial Assistance to ensure better communication. Camacho, a scholar himself, is still waiting for his check to be disbursed for his summer classes.
