ASCC Business Students End Year on High Note

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Business students at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) concluded their activities for the year with a donation to Hope House, along with entertainment for its residents.

The donation consisted not only of food, but also medical supplies which Hope House had difficulty procuring.

ASCC Business Department chair and advisor Dr. Faofua Fa’atoafe said they raised the funds through a pick-a-thon and  sale of plate lunches.

Part of the club’s mission is to offer service to others and to the community.

The Business Club also provides peer tutorials for both members as well as for non-members majoring in business.

This peer support among the Business majors has helped many of them go on to successful studies and subsequent careers in the field.

Dr. Fa’atoafe shared that she has heard a number of “marvelous stories” about achievements by her former students.

Some are certified bankers, and others are now top accountants, marketing managers and supervisors.

The ASCC graduating class of spring 2016 included 10 BAOA members and another five Business majors.

Dr. Fa’atoafe has also received word that this semester’s graduating class at Chaminade University in Honolulu included no less than four former ASCC business members.

The high success rate helps keep her inspired as well as insistent that her students meet her standards of study and participation. “
Citing ASCC data, Dr. Faatoafe said about 67% of their Business majors go on to complete their Bachelors degree in the subject.

And she knows personally of 79 who’ve earned Masters degrees and another 21 currently pursuing their MA.

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