Monthly Archives: August 2013
Chancellor’s Message
Aloha! Welcome back to campus for the 2013-2014 academic year! As of the first week of instruction, HawCC’s enrollment was at 3,454 students, down from 3,681 (-6.2%) compared to last year. The UHCC’s enrollment for Fall 2013 has decreased 3.7% … Continue reading
Kauhale Message
Aloha Kauhale Kākou! I write from atop Mauna Kea, our Piko O Ke Ao, Center of the Universe. We are here escorting UH President MRC Greenwood, who has offered a cup of ‘awa to the spirit of Mauna Kea as … Continue reading
Mahalo from Annie Maeda
The Faculty/Staff Development Committee has had another very busy academic year! It started out with the New Hire Orientation and included workshops on Contract Renewal and Tenure & Promotion, Civil Rights Compliance, Laulima training and various ITSO presentations, Fun with Mushrooms, … Continue reading
PHOTO: Nursing students get ready for fall semester
UHCCs launch ‘Agree to Degree’ initiative
About 400 Hawai’i Community College students and 120 faculty, staff and administrators signed the “Agree to Degree” pledge between Aug. 22 and Aug. 29, and those who did not are encouraged to sign. The seven community colleges in the University … Continue reading
Instructors hone welding skills at Hawai’i CC
HILO — Metal melted and sparks flew this summer at Hawai’i Community College’s welding facility as instructors from around the state and from the mainland convened for a “WeldEd” workshop in Hilo. The instructors, from as close to home as Hilo and as far … Continue reading
Delegates from India visit Hawai’i Community College
HILO — A three-member delegation from the University of Mumbai in India visited Hawai‘i Community College on Thursday, June 27, 2013 as part of a visit to the state, where the delegates have been studying the University of Hawai‘i system. … Continue reading
International Education Committee update
The Hawai’i CC International Education Committee has a busy academic year planned. Here are some highlights: International Education Week 2013 We would like to remind you that we will continue planning for this year’s International Education Week (November 18-22). … Continue reading
Schedule for College Hour meetings for 2013-2014 academic year
Haʻakūmalae announcements
Haʻakūmalae is the official orchestration of Hawaiʻi protocols leadership at Hawaiʻ i Community College and the University of Hawaiʻ i at Hilo’s Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center. As an active member in our Hawaiʻi Community College and Hawaiʻi Island Community … Continue reading
Hawai’i Community College attends Ethnomathematics Summer Institute
Leialoha Ilae-Kaleimamahu, Monica Burnett, Noe Noe Wong-Wilson and Kamaka Gunderson attended the 5th Ethnomathematics Summer Institute on Oʻahu in June, 2013. The Ethnomathematics Summer Institute program “allows University of Hawai‘i faculty, staff, and students to design and implement mathematics grounded … Continue reading
Blam! The amazing, super art faculty show opens Sept. 6!
As the saying goes: “Some do. Some teach. The best do both.” The “11 Voices, East Hawaii Art Faculty Show” at the Hawai’i Museum of Contemporary Arts (formerly the East Hawai’i Cultural Center) showcases the works of 11 art instructors … Continue reading
Culinary professor Paul Heerlein gets new certification
Hawai‘i Community College Culinary Arts professor Paul Heerlein has a new certification under his belt, and through the certification process he has gained new knowledge to share with his students. Heerlein, who has taught in the West Hawai‘i culinary program … Continue reading
First Annual Division of Student Affairs Family Day
Sometimes it takes a little help to get where you want to go…sometimes having the right tools makes the journey that much easier.
Spring 2013 Dean’s List
Hawai‘i Community College proudly releases the names of the following students who have achieved Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2013 semester. The Dean’s List requires students to have completed 12 or more credits for a letter grade achieving a … Continue reading
Recent culinary grads attend national ACF convention
The ACF Kona Kohala Junior Chef’s (in above photo) are all dressed up for the President’s Ball at the ACF National Convention, July 21-25, 2013. They mingled with Chefs, Cooks and Purveyors. Hands-on educational sessions, seminars, demonstrations, and workshops on … Continue reading
Construction academy students build success at competitions
HILO — Two students in the Kea‘au High School Construction Academy, which is administered by Hawai‘i Community College, had successful showings at two competitions earlier this year. Nicholas Moore and Baylen Guerrero participated in the statewide Skills USA competition in … Continue reading
Hawai‘i CC Nursing students graduate with certificates
HILO — Nine students from Hawai‘i Community College graduated from the Nursing program this week with Certificates of Achievement that have prepared them to become Licensed Practical Nurses. The students and their families, along with faculty and administrators from Hawai‘i … Continue reading