Findings

Findings. The Northern Marianas Legislature finds that our people are faced with an accelerating rate of change in and challenge to their traditional and customary ways by the modern world. Positive adjustments to such change requires an understanding and knowledge by our people of society and its driving forces, and the ability to learn new skills. Such knowledge, understanding and training can best be achieved through study and learning. For the intellectual growth, rational development and general well-being of our people and our islands, there is a need for a center for postsecondary study and learning within the Commonwealth. Source: PL 4-34, § 3, modified.