HAWAII The University System of Hawaii Community College Leah Holder

Importance of Community College The community college system plays a vital, probably irreplaceable role in our society, communities and our global competitiveness. Community colleges are and will continue to be the primary source of this education as demand for individuals with two-year technical degrees grows faster than that for those with a full university degree.

State of HAWAII Hawaii is comprised of 132 islands and considered the most ethnically and racially diverse state of any state in the union, a mix that includes Caucasians, Americans of Japanese descent, and Polynesians.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Timeline

1964 The University of Hawaii Community Colleges system was established involving seven campuses William Kwai Fong Yap petitioned the legislature for university status, and the campus became the University of Hawaii. The founding campus was renamed the College of Hawaii and moved to its present location in Oahu’s Manoa Valley Hawaii Territorial Legislature established the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Honolulu under terms of the U.S. Land grant legislation.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Areas of Excellence  Location - The 10 UH campuses and educational centers on six Hawaiian Islands provide unique opportunities for both learning and recreation.  Economic Development - UH is the State’s leading engine for economic growth and diversification, stimulating the local economy with jobs, research and skilled workers.  Opportunity - UH academic offerings range from certificate and vocational through doctoral programs.  Shared Values - UH system include aloha, collaboration, respect, intellectual rigor, integrity, service, access, affordability, diversity, fairness, leveraged technology, innovation, accountability and sustainability.  International Advantage - Hawai‘i’s position between east and west, in the middle of the Pacific, creates opportunities for international leadership and influence. Asia/Pacific expertise permeates the university’s activities.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Educational Objective The common purpose of the University of Hawaii system of institutions is to serve the public by creating, preserving, and transmitting knowledge in a multi-cultural environment.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Educational Vision Working together for the betterment of all the diverse ethnic populations that are now part of the state, The University System of Hawaii will help ensure the survival and prosperity of Hawaii’s people and the beautiful islands for generations to come.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Values  Collaboration & Respect  Academic Freedom &Intellectual Rigor  Institutional Rigor, Institutional Integrity & Service  Access, Affordability & Excellence  Active Learning & Discovery  Diversity, Fairness & Equity  Leveraged Technology  Hawaiian & Asian-Pacific Advantage  Innovation & Empowerment  Accountability & Fiscal Integrity  Sustainability

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Public Two-Year Institutions PUBLIC Two-Year Institutions  University of Hawaii  Hawaii Community College  Honolulu Community College  Kapiolani Community College  Kauai Community College  Leeward Community College  Maui Community College  Windward Community College

Hawaii Community College Maximizes the community in its mission through dialogue, planning, innovation, and assessment across traditional college. Invites students to celebrate their own individual skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Honolulu Community College Offers one of the best educational values in the United States, students can enjoy a high-quality education at very affordable tuition rates and receive instruction in small classes. Serving as an integral part of the University of Hawaii, students are provided direct transfer options to complete their four-year baccalaureate degree.

Kapiolani Community College Just minutes from Waikiki, Kapiolani Community College is home to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and programs in business, hospitality, health, legal education and arts and sciences.

Kauai Community College Offers lower-division, transfer-level courses for students who plan to transfer to a four- year college or university, occupational and general education courses are available to provide awareness of the ideas and ideals of society.

Leeward Community College Provides affordable, quality education from professional career studies to liberal arts, Leeward offers diverse and comprehensive opportunities.

Windward Community College Offers innovative programs in the arts and sciences and opportunities to gain knowledge and understanding of Hawaii and its unique heritage.

STUDENTS

FACULTY

GOVERNANCE The affairs of the University of Hawaii fall under the general management and control of the Board of Regents. The board formulates policy and exercises control over the university through its executive officer, the university president. The board has exclusive jurisdiction over the internal structure, management and operation of the university. The board is composed of 15 regents, nominated by the Regents Candidate Advisory Council, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature.

ADMINISTRATION

FINANCE

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community partnerships and collaboration are central to the mission of the College. To keep curricula and requirements current and relevant, the College has invited community leaders in business, industry, and the professions to serve as advisers to provide guidance regarding course content, selection of training equipment, employment needs, and the effectiveness of different programs. Program advisory councils are formed for each degree program. In addition, the Chancellor of the campus seeks advice from community and business leaders on ways the College can assist in development for the community. Members of these advisory groups are listed throughout the catalog. Hawaii Community College will expand the walls of the classroom into the larger community for students to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom so they may experience and learn from the challenges of the workplace and understand and begin to accept the responsibility of being a productive citizen of this community.

COLLEGIATE EDUCATION

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