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The University System of HawaiiCommunity 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

1964The University of Hawaii Community Colleges system was established involving seven campuses.

1920William 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.

1912

1907Hawaii 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

InstitutionsPUBLIC 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 CollegeMaximizes 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 CollegeOffers 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

GOVERNANCEThe 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

REFERENCESHawaii Community College. (n.d.). About Hawaii Community College. Retrieved from http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/about/

Honolulu Community College. (n.d.) About Honolulu Community College. Retrieved from http://www2.honolulu.hawaii.edu/?q=node/22

Leeward Community College. (n.d.) About Leeward Community College. Retrieved from http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/

Windward Community College. (n.d.) About Windward Community College. Retrieved from http://windward.hawaii.edu/About_WCC/index.php

Kapiolani Community College. (n.d.). About Kapiolani Community College. Retrieved from http://www.hawaii.edu/campuses/kapiolani.html

Kauai Community College. (n.d.). About Kauai Community College. Retrieved from http://kauai.hawaii.edu/

Hawaii.gov. (2011). Official Website of the State of Hawaii. Retrieved from http://portal.ehawaii.gov/education/colleges-and-universities.html