Unit Mission Statement
The Human Resources Department and the Human Resource Committee are committed to working strategically with the diverse College community in identifying and responding to its changing needs. We will provide leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and equitable administration of policies and procedures, thus fostering a positive work environment.
Human Resource Staff will:
- serve its customers and stakeholders with respect, understanding, caring, and fairness.
- establish trust and confidence by addressing requests, questions, and concerns with consistency and equity.
- pursue excellence in all of their endeavors.
- use a team-oriented, proactive approach to examining issues and resolving concerns.
- promote and recognize the contributions made by all College employees.
Administrative Unit Outcomes (AUOs)
Upon successful completion of services rendered, the student will:
- commence classes at the start of the semester with quality teaching faculty and staff.
- receive a high standard of service by staff and faculty committed to improving their skills.
- experience a positive learning environment supported by student-focused employees.
Human Resources Services
Employee Benefits
Employees are provided with a range of benefits by the College and administered by the Human Resources Department:
- Leave
- RMI Basic and Supplemental Health care insurance
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability leave
- Housing
- Dependent Education Assistance
Performance Management
At CMI Performance Management is recognized as the process of creating a work environment or setting in which all CMI employees are enabled to perform to the best of their abilities. It is a whole work system that begins when a job is defined and an employee hired and ends when that employee leaves CMI. Employees are categorized into two groups Faculty and Non-faculty. Performance Cycle for Faculty follow the Academic Year and for Non-faculty it is the Fiscal Year.
- Faculty
- Non-faculty
- Performance Evaluation Moderating Committee
- Appeals Process
- Performance Rewards and Recognition
Employee consultations and customer service
- Employee Web Service (EWS)
- Policy interpretation and advice
- Problem Resolution
- Grievance process
- Employment Contracts
- Repatriation Services
Recruitment Management
- Job Advertising design and placement
- Selection process management
- Employee On-boarding and Orientation
- Immigration services
Position Management
- Classification Groups and Grade Levels
- Job Establishment and Job Descriptions
- Job Evaluation System
Compensation Administration
- Salary Scales
- Determination of pay levels
- Time-clock and Payroll submission
Professional Development and Training
Strengthen organizational development with a focus on growth management, transparency, communication, development of Marshallese, and institutional diversity through the:
- Professional Development and Continuing Education
- Jitdam Kapeel Programs
Policy development and maintenance
- Policy development
- HR Policy and Procedure Manual
HR Team
Yamaguchi-Kotton, Kayo
Director of Human Resources
Tel. (692) 625-3394/3291 Ext. 287
Email: kkotton@cmi.edu
Laaw, Angelina
Assistant Director – Organizational Development
Tel. (692)625-3394/3291 Ext. 293
Email: alaaw@cmi.edu
Redmond, Nering
Assistant Director – Recruitment and On-boarding
Tel. (692) 625-3394/3291 Ext. 295
Email: nredmond@cmi.edu
Makroro-Reimers, Nina
Benefits Specialist
Tel. (692) 625-3394/3291 Ext. 294
Email: nmakroro@cmi.edu
