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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) celebrated its Spring 2022 Commencement last week, one graduate, Mr. Pita Rapi Vaouli, received an additional honor of being chosen as a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar by the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Educators Night, hosted by the Teacher Education Department (TED) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC), has become an anticipated bi-annual event among local teachers from all levels of the Territory’s public and private schools. “We hope teachers enjoy an...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will hold its 75th Commencement Ceremony this Friday, December 17, beginning at 10 a.m. outdoors on the lawn adjacent to the Multi-Purpose Center.
This semester, 117 prospective ASCC graduates will receive their degrees and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite the pandemic conditions, a number of classes at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) have persevered with their service projects on behalf of the community during the current fall 2021 semester. Among these classes supporting community causes were three...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASCC-Agriculture Community and Natural Resources Department (ACNR) Extension Program hosted its first annual “Halloween at the Farm” event at the ACNR Compound on October 29. The community-wide event served to educate the community about the work done by the ASCC-...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Alpha Elipson Mu chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been a part campus life at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) practically since the College’s beginnings, and even the current pandemic has caused no interruption to the regular...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With its fall 2021 semester now underway, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has joined the forefront of the government’s “Protect As One” movement by providing incentives for both its students and staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations if they have not...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notice from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of a $311,939 grant for the American Samoa Community College (ASCC). These two departments are part...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College is faced with a challenge heading into the new fiscal year, as instructors and other staff exit the territory’s only college, for higher salaries offered by the government and the local Department of Education (ASDOE) — which now has...
ASCC Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) students Evelynn D. Fetuao (far left) and Sofia F. Mafua (far right) receive their ACNR academic achievement certificates from ASCC Dean of Student Services Dr. Emilia Le’i and ACNR Greenhouse Technician Eirenei Tesimale (2nd and 3rd right)...

![During his tenure as PTK President for spring 2022, Pita Vaouli (left) helped organize a number of community service projects. Just prior to his recent graduation from ASCC, Vaouli received word from the nation-wide PTK that he has been selected as a New Century Pathway Scholar. The scholarship will provide tuition assistance when Vaouli continues his educational career this fall at California State University at Los Angeles, where he will study Electrical Engineering. [courtesy photo] Pita Vaouli (left)](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_vaouli_and_donations.jpg?itok=FfiOCBFn)
![Ms. Tafaimamao Tupuola (left) of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities gave a special presentation on Assistive Technology at the ASCC Teacher Education Department (TED) event Educators Night, which focused on Educational Technology. Joining Ms. Tupuola for this photo are ASCC talk show host Ms. Fatima Langkilde (center) and TED Program Director Ms. Shirley De La Rosa. [Photo: J. Kneubuhl] Ms. Tafaimamao Tupuola (left),Ms. Fatima Langkilde (center) and TED Program Director Ms. Shirley De La Rosa](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_educators_night_0.jpg?itok=jaqLGu_v)
![Mrs. Lelani Francis Iulio, co-founder and general managing partner of Lima Fesoasoani, will be the keynote speaker at the ASCC 75th Commencement Ceremony this Friday beginning at 10 a.m. Mrs. Iulio is herself an ASCC graduate who has had two daughters also graduate with honors from the college in the last three years. [courtesy photo] Mrs. Lelani Francis Iulio](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_leilani_iulio_photo.jpg?itok=QM_oOFub)
![Students in the ASCC class PSY 150 (3) put together a donation of supplies for the Department of Health Animal Shelter, which was accepted by the Shelter in late October. Three sections of PSY 150 supported three different community causes this semester, including the Quarantine Facilities and AP Lutali Elementary School on Aunuu. [courtesy photo] Students in the ASCC class PSY 150](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/animal_shelter_donation.jpg?itok=MPsNbvgf)
![Green Force student club members join in the fun at the American Samoa Community College – Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division’s “Halloween at the Farm” event held at ACNR on October 29th. The event was organized by the ASCC-ACNR Extension Program. [photo: D.Helsham/ASCC-ACNR] Green Force student club members](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_halloween.jpg?itok=7FuamuFk)
![ASCC President Dr. Rosevonne Pato (center) welcomes Ms. Anneliese Haleck (left) and her twin sister Lottie Haleck, who were the guest speakers at the Phi Theta Kappa honor society induction ceremony for fall 2019. [Photo: J. Kneubuhl] ASCC President Dr. Rosevonne Pato (center) welcomes Ms. Anneliese Haleck (left) and her twin sister Lottie Haleck](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_ptk_fall_2021_1.jpg?itok=LRx2anxh)
![During registration for the fall 2021 semester, staff from the American Samoa Community College’s Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) division held drawings for prizes, open to students who had received their first or second COVID-19 vaccination. The College has joined in the “Protect AS One” movement by offering incentives for students to get their COVID-19 shots, and supporting employees who seek vaccination for themselves or their families. [photo: J. Kneubuhl] ASCC STAFF](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_vaccinations_b.jpg?itok=0g1fFO1G)

![“We were asked by the Governor to submit in our budget needs for reclassification for our teachers,” she explained. “We met with the Governor in April this year before [AS]DOE put out their reclassification. And we were told, ‘move forward’, the Governor’s Office will take care of the shortfall for the reclassification.” SCC President Dr. Rosevonne Pato](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_-_dr_pato_2.jpg?itok=otpEC_qh)
