Board approves increase of Technology Fee

Palikir, Pohnpei - December 16, 2009 - The College of Micronesia – FSM Board of Regents at its December meeting in Yap gave their approval to increase the current technology fee to $100. The new increase will go into effect during spring 2010 semester.

According to the College administration, the new change will be applicable to all students including those who have pre registered during November this year.

The change in fee will help pay costs to improve Internet services at the College, help shoulder costs of replacing aging communications technology network equipment at all six campuses, and the rising need to keep technology upgraded at all campuses.

The College also considered that the rise in funds will also provide more flexibility in terms of being able to purchase more technical equipments for the college, for students and potentially for others. One of the goals for the use of the technology fee will be to maximize as much bandwidth as possible.