hawaii higher education edld 8434 the community college final project leah holder dr. barry dotson
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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.