American Samoa Community College
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| Motto |
Saili le Atamai Seek the Knowledge/To Seek Knowledge |
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| Type | 2-year community college |
| Established | 1970 |
| Endowment | Territory supported, grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration |
| President | (Acting) Dr. Rosevonne Pato |
Academic staff | 42 |
Administrative staff | 109 |
| Students | 1,537 undergraduates |
| Location |
Mapusaga (near Pago Pago), American Samoa 14°19′18″S 170°44′32″W / 14.3217°S 170.7422°WCoordinates: 14°19′18″S 170°44′32″W / 14.3217°S 170.7422°W |
| Campus | 20 acres (81,000 m2) |
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American Samoa Community College is a two-year WASC college located in the village of Mapusaga, on the island of Tutuila in American Samoa, an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States of America. Pago Pago, the capital of the territory and its center of commerce, is approximately 4.75 miles to the northeast of the school.
Only legal residents of American Samoa who have graduated from high school or obtained a General Equivalency Diploma are admitted to ASCC.
History
The college was established in 1970 as part of the American Samoa Department of Education to provide residents the opportunity to enjoy postsecondary education in the liberal arts, teacher training, vocational-technical education, and general education. The first freshman class had only 131 students. The school moved into a few buildings on the island before moving permanently to its current location in Mapusaga in 1974.
In 1979, the U.S. Economic Development Administration provided a grant that allowed the college to add five modern buildings for the fine arts, nursing, science, and vocational training. ASCC was also able to add a cafeteria and a gymnasium. A new library was added in 2003.
Academics
ASCC offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, as well as Certificate programs in the areas of liberal arts, teacher training, vocational-technical education, and general education. Other academic programs include:
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Notable faculty
- Salu Hunkin-Finau, former President of American Samoa Community College[1]
References
- ↑ "Woman in race for American Samoa governor". Associated Press. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2012-11-03.