HAWAIIHigher Education

EDLD 8434The Community College

Final ProjectLeah Holder

Dr. Barry Dotson

TOP TEN REASONSFor Choosing Community College

1. Affordability2. Convenience3. Open Access

4. Teaching Quality5. Class Size

6. Transfer Options7. Support Services

8. Diversity9. More Choices

10. Access to Technology

HAWAIIThe 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.

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.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAIICommunity 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

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAII Areas of Excellence

• Location• Economic Development• Opportunity • Shared Values • International

Advantage

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

University of HawaiiHawaii Community College

Honolulu Community CollegeKapiolani Community College

Kauai Community CollegeLeeward Community College

Maui Community CollegeWindward Community College

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAIIGovernance

• 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.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAIIFaculty Demographics

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAIIStudent Diversity

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAIIFaculty Diversity

THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIIRevenue Sources

THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIIExpenditures

HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGEhttp://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.

HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGEhttp://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.

KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGEhttp://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.

KAUAI COMMUNUTY COLLEGEhttp://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.

LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGEhttp://www.leeward.hawaii.edu

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

WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGEhttp://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.

THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF HAWAIIVocational, Developmental &

Community Education

CORE VALUESLearning: Student-centered learning environment

Access: Open-Door admissions policyCollaboration: Shared accomplishments, governance,

community engagement and experiential learningRespect: Cultural awareness

Innovation: Creative use of research and technology Sustainability: Stewardship of interrelated natural resources

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.