Category Archives: Contributing Through Workforce
Culinary students work beside top-notch chefs at Fairmont Orchid fundraiser
Hawai’i Community College culinary students and top Hawai’i chefs alike came together last month for an event that raised money for local culinary scholarships and for Hawai’i Community College — Pālamanui, a new campus planned at a site near the … Continue reading
Dela Cruz named Phi Theta Kappa 2013 Faculty Scholar
Kenoalani Dela Cruz, a counselor at Hawai‘i Community College, was one of 25 community college faculty members from across the nation to be named a Phi Theta Kappa 2013 Faculty Scholar. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, … Continue reading
With two projects, POM beautifies Manono Campus
The Planning, Operations and Maintenance Department at Hawai’i Community College has been working on two projects adjacent to the walkway that leads between buildings 387 and 388 on the Manono Campus. Above is a garden that William Rodrigues-Kaiwa (pictured at … Continue reading
Spring volunteer opportunities announced for Kamoleao
Nursing students start clinical studies
First year Associate of Science in Nursing students at the University of Hawai’i Center at West Hawaii had their first day of clinical at Kona Community Hospital on Oct. 9. Students will be assessing patients, caring for patients, and administering medications … Continue reading
Mahalo to the Faculty/Staff Development Committee
“The Faculty/Staff Development Committee has had a very busy academic year! It started out with the New Hire Orientation and included workshops on Smart thinking, Turnitin, Introduction to Online Teaching and Laulima, Google Apps, various ITSO presentations, Universal Course Design, … Continue reading
Mahalo to Neal Uehara & Tom Logan
The Faculty/Staff Development Committee sends a mahalo nui loa to Neal Uehara, our vidcon man, and Tom Logan, our facilities man, for ensuring that the workshops run smoothly! They made sure that everything was ready and set to go!
Mahalo from the 24th Annual HawCC Earth Fair
Earth Day Fair 2012 was a wonderful event and due to construction at the UH-Hilo campus, the committee saw an opportunity to bring the Hawaii CC Earth Day Fair back home to Manono campus. This was our 24th year and … Continue reading
Mahalo to the Faculty Policy Committee (FPC) 2011-2012
From Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers –Faculty Policy Committee Chair During Fall 2011 the Faculty policy Committee was tasked with revising the Policies regarding Student Evaluation utilizing eCAFE for two groups: Lecturers and Tenure track faculty. Their recommendations were approved by the Academic … Continue reading
HawCC International Education News
Mahalo for Supporting International Education HawCC has continued to make significant progress in pursuing our international education goals. The International Education Committee couldn’t do it without the support of HawCC students, faculty, staff, and the local community. Mahalo to the … Continue reading
President M.R.C. Greenwood’s Annual Visit to HawCC
On Friday, May 4, 2012, President M.R.C. Greenwood conducted her annual visit to Hawaii Community College. She held an open meeting for faculty, staff, students, and administrators, which was later followed by a dinner in her honor. The delicious spread … Continue reading
End of the Year Breakfast Meeting
The HawCC End of the Year Breakfast Meeting was held on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Manono Campus Cafeteria. The Culinary Arts Program prepared a delicious breakfast. Awards/Recognition: State Service Awards: 10-year certificates: Leanda “Mamo” Bernabe, Office Assistant, ATE … Continue reading
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
On April 27, 2012, Chancellor Noreen Yamane invited Hawaii Community College to participate in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) Conference. The goal of the CEDS Conference was to develop stronger relationships between faculty, staff, administrators, industry leaders, and Hawaii … Continue reading
Another Exciting Class From OCET
Hawai`i National Great Teachers Seminar
The Hawai`i National Great Teachers Seminar will be held at KMC from August 5-10, 2012. Click here to view the brochure
HawCC Presentation in Dallas, Texas
On February 28 – March 2, 2012, HawCC attended the Achieving the Dream (AtD) Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Taupōuri Tangarō represented HawCC and addressed the theme – Tapping into the Culture of Underserved Populations to Improve Student Success. … Continue reading
Haʻakūmalae – Hawaiʻ i Protocols Leadership
Haʻakūmalae is the official orchestration of Hawaiʻ i 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 … Continue reading
UH Community Colleges Leadership Champions
OCET Schedule of Classes
OCET’s schedule of classes for April – June 2012 is ready for your viewing. There are many exciting classes and offerings. Please open attachment bellow to view the brochure. Thank you for your support! Click here to view brochure
Hawaii State Simulation Collaborative Workshop
In February, 2012, three instructors from the Division of Nursing and Allied Health attended a workshop at the University of Hawaii Translational Health Science Simulation Center http://thssc.nursing.hawaii.edu/. This three day workshop, presented by the Hawaii State Simulation Collaborative, concentrated on … Continue reading
Workshop on Universal Design Learning
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POM Reminders
Handicapped Parking: Please respect the handicap stalls. Stalls are for valid/approved handicap individuals. The handicap tag must be displayed at all times. If you are parked in a handicap stall AND you do no have a handicap tag prominently displayed, … Continue reading
Women Leaders in Higher Education Conference
The Hawaii State Network’s Women Leaders in Higher Education Conference is on Saturday, March 17, 2012. For more information, please check out the website http://wlhe.org The site provides information about the program and has photos and bio’s of our Keynote, … Continue reading
UH Hilo 2011-2015 Strategic Plan
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents unanimously approved the University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s new strategic plan for 2011-2015 at its meeting recently held at Kaua’i Community College. The plan places students … Continue reading
HawCC Campus Governance
Purpose: The interests of students, faculty, and staff are represented by three separate and equally important bodies: Associated Students of the University of Hawai’i – Hawai’i Community College (HawCC) Academic Senate College Council In order to ensure the integrity and … Continue reading
HawCC – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mission and Vision of Hawai‘i Community College? Mission: Hawai‘i Community College (HawCC) promotes student learning by embracing our unique Hawai‘i Island culture and inspiring growth in the spirit of “E ‘Imi Pono” (seeking excellence). Aligned with the … Continue reading
POM Reminders
Handicap Parking: Please respect the handicap stalls. Stalls are for valid/approved handicap individuals. The handicap tag must be displayed at all times. If you are parked in a handicap stall AND you do no have a handicap tag prominently displayed, … Continue reading
Faculty/Staff Development Workshop
The HawCC Faculty/Staff Development sponsored a workshop, “Standard Guidelines for Preparing Correspondence (Not Just for Clerical Support),” on September 30th, 2011. The workshop was facilitated by Anne Chung; Instructor of the Business Technology Program, and Doris Chang; Secretary to the … Continue reading
23rd Annual Hawaii National Great Teachers Seminar
Six Hawaii Community College faculty were able to participate in a week-long, high-energy summer retreat at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The 23rd Annual Hawaii National Great Teachers Seminar brought teachers together to learn from each other and exchange innovations … Continue reading