Office of the Board of Regents
The affairs of the University of Hawai‘i fall under the general management and control of the Board of Regents, pursuant to Article X, Hawai‘i State Constitution, and Chapter 304A, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. 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, who volunteer to serve without compensation, and are nominated by the Regents Candidate Advisory Council, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature.
The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents also serves as the State Board for Career and Technical Education.
2017-2018 Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings
| January 26, 2017 | University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| February 23, 2017 | Honolulu Community College |
| March 23, 2017 | University of Hawai‘i--West O‘ahu |
| April 20, 2017 | Kaua‘i Community College |
| June 1, 2017 | University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center |
| July 20, 2017 | University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| August 24, 2017 | University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| September 21, 2017 | Leeward Community College |
| October 19, 2017 | University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| November 16, 2017 | Windward Community College |
| January 25, 2018 | University of Hawai‘i Maui College |
| February 22, 2018 | University of Hawai‘i at Hilo |
| March 22, 2018 | Kapi‘olani Community College |
| April 19, 2018 | Honolulu Community College |
| June 7, 2018 | University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center |
Testimony
Public Comment Period for Agenda Items. All written testimony on agenda items received after posting of this agenda and up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting will be distributed to the board. Late testimony on agenda items will be distributed to the board within 24 hours of receipt. Written testimony may be submitted via US mail, email at bor@hawaii.edu, or facsimile at 956-5156. Individuals submitting written testimony are not automatically signed up for oral testimony. Registration for oral testimony on agenda items will be provided at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the meeting and closed once the meeting begins. Oral testimony is limited to three (3) minutes. All written testimony submitted are public documents. Therefore, any testimony that is submitted verbally or in writing, electronically or in person, for use in the public meeting process is public information.
Accommodation required by law for Persons with Disabilities requires at least (5) five days prior notice to the board office at 956-8213 or bor@hawaii.edu.
Next Meetings
Notice of the April 19, 2018 Board of Regents Meeting.
