2. HAWAII Higher Education EDLD 8434 The Community College Final Project Leah Holder Dr. Barry Dotson

3. TOP TEN REASONS For Choosing Community College 1.Affordability 2.Convenience 3.Open Access 4.Teaching Quality 5.Class Size 6.Transfer Options 7.Support Services 8.Diversity 9.More Choices 10.Access to Technology

4. HAWAII The state of Hawaii is like no other place on earth. Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the world’s tallest sea mountain. Hawaii is one of the youngest geological formations in the world and the youngest state of the union. Hawaii’s most unique feature is the aloha spirit. The warmth of Hawaii’s people that wonderfully compliments the Island’s perfect temperatures.

5. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII The University System of Hawaii includes 10 campuses and dozens of educational, training and research centers across the Hawaiian Islands. As the public system of higher education in Hawaii, UH offers opportunities as unique and diverse as the island home they share.

6. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Community College Fast Facts Total Enrollment: 30,285 Gender: Men 42%, Women 57% Full-Time: 36% Part-Time: 34% General & Pre-Professional Education: 47% Career Technical Education: 29% Non-Degree Seeking: 24% In-State Tuition: $4,332.00 Out-Of-State Tuition: $12,456.00

7. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Areas of Excellence Location Economic Development Opportunity Shared Values International Advantage

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII 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

12. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Governance Governing Body - Composed of 15 regents, nominated by the regents Candidate Advisory Council, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature. They serve staggered terms, without compensation. President & Senior Management Team – The senior management team is headed by the university president. Council of Chancellors – Chief executives of the UH System’s three university and seven community college campuses comprise the Council of Chancellors, which reports to the university president.

13. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Faculty Demographics

14. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Student Diversity

15. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Faculty Diversity

16. THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Revenue Sources

17. THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Expenditures

18. HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu 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.

19. HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu 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.

20. KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu 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.

21. KAUAI COMMUNUTY COLLEGE http://www.kauai.hawaii.edu 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.

22. LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu Provides affordable, quality education from professional career studies to liberal arts, Leeward offers diverse and comprehensive opportunities.

23. WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.windward.hawaii.edu Offers innovative programs in the arts and sciences and opportunities to gain knowledge and understanding of Hawaii and its unique heritage.

24. THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Vocational, Developmental & Community Education CORE VALUES Learning: Student-centered learning environment Access: Open-Door admissions policy Collaboration: Shared accomplishments, governance, community engagement and experiential learning Respect: Cultural awareness Innovation: Creative use of research and technology Sustainability: Stewardship of interrelated natural resources

25. In Closing….. The purpose of community colleges is to serve their community and people. They try to fulfill the educational needs of individuals and businesses. Community colleges are meant to provide an affordable education to their communities and because of their funding, they are able to offer classes up to 50 percent less than public universities.