Senate committee holds public hearing on Janice Tenorio nomination to Northern Marianas College Board of Regents

The Senate standing committee on executive appointments and government investigations held a public hearing Oct. 2 to consider the nomination of Janice A. Tenorio to serve on the Northern Marianas College (NMC) Board of Regents representing the Third Senatorial District.

The hearing, chaired by Senator Francisco Q. Cruz, drew testimony from the governor’s representative, the nominee, NMC officials and a string of supporters from education and the private sector. Tenorio outlined her connection to the college and pledged to support students, workforce development and partnerships if confirmed.

Committee chair Senator Francisco Q. Cruz called the hearing to order and introduced members of the panel before inviting Jean Paul B. Regis, special assistant for administration in the Office of the Governor, to present the nomination. Regis said the appointment was made by Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis Mendiola and summarized Tenorio’s education and experience, noting a Bachelor of Science from Boise State University (1988) and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University (1998).

Janice A. Tenorio testified under oath. “Education has always been the center of my passion and my career,” Tenorio said. She said she would “work collaboratively with my fellow…