I. CALL TO ORDER

The monthly meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order by Chairperson Donald C.W. Kim, on Friday, March 19, 1999, at 8:31 a.m., in Hale Alaka`i Building, Room 102, Windward Community College.

Attendance

Present were Regents Billy Bergin, John A. Hoag, Bert A. Kobayashi, Ah Quon McElrath, Wayne K. Panoke, Stanley H. Roehrig, and Lily K. Yao; President and Chancellor Kenneth P. Mortimer (herein: President Mortimer); Secretary of the Board David Iha; and Administrative Officer Carl H. Makino. Regents Joseph F. Blanco, Everett R. Dowling, Clyde T. Kodani, and Nainoa Thompson were excused.

Also present were Dr. Dean O. Smith, Senior Vice President and Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Hawai`i at Manoa (herein: Senior Vice President Smith); Dr. Joyce Tsunoda, Senior Vice President and Chancellor for Community Colleges; Dr. Rose Tseng, Senior Vice President and Chancellor, UH-Hilo; Dr. Frank Perkins, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Division; Mr. Walter S. Kirimitsu, Senior Vice President and General Counsel; Mr. Eugene S. Imai, Senior Vice President for Administration; Dr. Doris Ching, Vice President for Student Affairs; Dr. Colleen Sathre, Vice President for Planning and Policy; Ms. Joanne Clark, Interim Chancellor, UH-West O`ahu; Dr. Peter Dyer, Provost, Windward Community College; Dr. Karla A. Jones, Acting State Director for Vocational Education; Mr. James Manke, Interim Director of University Relations; Dr. Judith Inazu, Executive Assistant to the President; Mr. Edward Yuen, Director of Human and Material Resources; Mr. Patrick McFadden, Interim President, UH Foundation; Dr. Charles Laughlin, Dean, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Ms. Helen Hamada, APT Representative; and others.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon motion by Regent Yao and second by Regent Hoag, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of its meeting held on February 19, 1999.

III. ITEMS FROM PRESIDENT'S MEMORANDUM NO. 66

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION AND

GENERAL INFORMATION

President Mortimer assured that the Regents had considered the following action items in their committee meetings the previous day at which time extensive discussions did take place.

Increases to Student Housing Rental Rates, University of Hawai`i at Manoa

Vice President Ching explained that the University Bond System was established pursuant to Chapter 306, Hawai`i Revised Statutes as amended, and by a January 18, 1993, resolution of the Board. Under these provisions, the Board is authorized to impose and collect rent, fees, and charges for the use of engagement and services of the facilities of the University Bond System. The Board is further authorized to revise rents, fees and charges whenever necessary to insure that the University Bond System remains self-supporting.

On September 13, 1996, the administration was required to annually inform the Board of the rental rates to be assessed and to conduct public information meetings on every campus at which rates are to be adjusted. The meetings were to be held no later than one semester prior to the semester to when the adjustments would take effect. Public information meetings, therefore, were held at UH-Manoa on October 7 and 21, 1998; at UH-Hilo on October 22, 1998; and at Maui CC on October 23, 1998. No one attended the October 21 and 22 public informational meetings. Two students were present during the October 7 meeting at Manoa and three people were present during the Maui meeting. No one spoke against the rate increase. The ASUH President supported the proposed rate increase.

Vice President Ching recommended that the Board authorize the increase of student housing rates at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa by 4% annually starting with Fall 1999 through Fall 2002. In addition, she recommended that the Board approve a reduction in the double and single occupancy rates of Gateway House rooms with private bath by 8.7% for Fall 1999 and increase it by 4% percent annually from subsequent years, Fall 2000 through Fall 2002.

The rate increases are needed to generate additional revenues to adequately operate and maintain the residence hall complexes and were considered in accordance with guidelines provided in Board policy. Operating costs are continually reviewed and analyzed for possible savings. During the last two years alone, operating costs were reduced by abolishing or not filling positions, charging live-in hall staff one-half of the computed value of their rooms/apartments, installing energy conserving devices, reducing the number of front desk services, consolidating residential halls and closing buildings.

Efforts to increase occupancy and revenues include the accommodation of community college students; offering different living options such as wellness halls; enforcing rules and regulations; strengthening safety and security; making installment payments a standard option; doing as much renovations as resources would allow; and reinstating the guaranteed return policy. Hale Aloha Lehua has been converted as a year-round conference facility to generate additional revenues. Interest income and food service commissions directly fluctuate with occupancy and both are expected to decline or level off at best. Single occupancy is also marketed more aggressively.

During fiscal years 1991 through 1999, $20,856,786 was spent on repairs and renovations including $4,210,000 in fire safety system upgrades (hard-wire smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, new control panels and emergency generators). This is an annual average of $2.6 million over the eight-year period. Funds came from reserve and general funds. Without the proposed rate increases, expenditures will exceed revenues starting fiscal 2002. The annual average amount available for repairs and renovations between fiscal years 2000 and 2003 is estimated at $642,870. It is evident that many of the repairs and renovation projects will have to be pushed back unless more revenues are generated through higher occupancy or lower operating costs or both. The proposed rate schedule would increase to $1,478,000 the amount available per year for repairs and renovations. This is still far below the projected need of $17.5 million over the next four years or $4.4 million per year.

Regent Yao moved to authorize a 4% annual increase to the student housing rental rates at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa starting from Fall 1999 through Fall 2002 and reduce the double and single occupancy rates of the Gateway House rooms with private bath by 8.7% for Fall 1999 only and increase that rate by 4% annually from Fall 2000 through Fall 2002, as presented in President’s Memorandum No. 66 (Agenda), Item A-1, dated March 19, 1999. Regent Hoag seconded the motion. A discussion followed.

In response to Regent McElrath’s inquiry, Vice President Ching said that more national student exchange and international students can now be accommodated due to the lower occupancy rates.

Upon call the motion was carried unanimously.

John A. Burns School of Medicine Tuition Proposal, 1999-2000 through 2001-2002

Senior Vice President Smith recommended that the Board approve increases to the John A. Burns School of Medicine tuition schedule from Fall 1999 through 2002.

The proposed tuition schedule for 1999-2000 would increase tuition by $1008/semester or $2016/year for full-time residents and $624/semester or $1248/year for full-time non-residents. For the years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, the increases would be 3% for both residents and non-residents.

In response to Strategic Plan directives, professional schools are seriously exploring other sources of revenue to supplement declining state appropriations. When examining its major revenue sources outside of general funds, the Medical School's budget is comprised of contracts and grants (38%), tuition (10%), and endowments and gifts (2%). The School's strategy is to increase funds from these areas to decrease dependence on state appropriations.

If enrollment is kept at its present level of 58 and without a significant increase in the number of non-residents, it is anticipated that the proposed tuition schedule will generate approximately $566,000 in additional revenue over the 1998-99 academic year. Increasing enrollment by up to eight students may also provide additional tuition revenue without compromising the educational experience of any student. This assumes that sufficient clinical resources can be identified to support the increase in enrollment and that non-residents will be able to meet the total student budget.

Under the proposed tuition increases, the cost of education borne by medical students will increase, but continue to be modest and reasonable. It is estimated that for 1999-2000, the proposed resident tuition will represent approximately 18% of the average cost per student and non-resident tuition for the same year will represent approximately 37% of average cost as compared to 16-20% of cost of resident education at other western region medical schools. Institutions such as the University of Colorado charges its non-residents full cost.

In comparison with the 1998-99 U.S. state averages for public medical schools, the proposed 1999-2000 resident and non-resident rates would rank JABSOM 12th among 42 states (including Puerto Rico). Between 1997-1999, the national average increased 4.5% for residents and 4.2% for non-residents. Assuming similar increases for 1999-2000, the proposed increase will likely rank JABSOM 14th to 16th compared with the other states.

A second method of comparison is with public medical schools at UH Manoa's benchmark institutions. The proposed increases for 1999-2000 rank JABSOM 11th in comparison with 1998-1999 rates. Over the last year, tuition increases at these medical schools have varied widely, averaging about 15%. For a subset of institutions of this sort, it is very difficult to anticipate future increases. At a minimum, we know that the 1998-1999 benchmark group averages exceed the JABSOM proposed rates for 1999-2000, thus JABSOM rates will continue to be less than the benchmark group averages. Among the 14 public medical schools in the western U.S. region, available data indicates that JABSOM will rank below Oregon and Colorado.

Every effort has been made to give students and all interested parties an opportunity to provide input and feedback on tuition setting for Fall 1999 and beyond. Board policy states that "every effort will be made to provide advance notice of tuition increases." Information on the proposal was presented first to current students with background provided on the mandate to the school to work toward increased self-support as well as tuition assistance initiatives.

Regent Hoag moved to increase the John A. Burns School of Medicine tuition schedule from Fall 1999 through 2002, as presented in President’s Memorandum No. 66 (Agenda), Item A-2, dated March 19, 1999. Regent Roehrig seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.

University of Hawai`i at Manoa School of Nursing Tuition and Fee Proposal, 1999-2000 through 2001-2002

Senior Vice President Smith recommended that the Board approve changes to the tuition and fee schedule for the University of Hawai`i at Manoa School of Nursing. The proposed changes would increase the tuition for graduate students in the School of Nursing and establish fees for undergraduate students in nursing and dental hygiene.

The purpose of the proposed increase in graduate tuition and the establishment of undergraduate professional fees is to have tuition and fee revenues cover a larger share of program costs. The goal is not a self-supported school but rather a recognition of decreasing general funds, resulting in a greater reliance on tuition and fee revenues. This is consistent with the University of Hawai`i Strategic Plan, 1997-2007, which suggests greater reliance on tuition and private support, especially for professional schools.

In general, planned use of revenues includes support for instruction and technology upgrades. Increasing personnel costs may require the use of funds for items such as fringe benefits. More specifically, however, the proposed tuition and fee increases will help support existing programs that address several on-going strategic initiatives such as distance education offerings and would enable the School to maintain information technology capacities. The School needs to provide meaningful undergraduate research experiences and bolster research opportunities for graduate students in the new Ph.D. program. Resources will also support rapidly burgeoning areas such as complementary nursing care and help the State meet its need for professional dental hygienists.

Nursing and dental hygiene, like medical education, incur costs that differ substantially from nonpatient-oriented professional programs. Required low student/faculty ratios along with the need for specialized equipment, supplies and library needs make such programs very expensive to operate. In 1997-98, for example, the average upper division cost per full-time nursing student was approximately $22,598 compared with the Manoa campus average of approximately $13,733. At the graduate level, the average cost per student was approximately $35,086, whereas the Manoa campus averaged approximately $27,599 per graduate student. It is estimated that the proposed graduate nursing tuition rates will represent approximately 17% to 18% of average cost per full-time resident student and 34% to 36% of average costs for non-resident graduate nursing students in these programs.

The School of Nursing's total general fund and base tuition budget for FY 2000 is $3,172,567 which is less than the amount required to maintain operations. The tuition/fee increase, therefore, is needed to address this problem. In addition, current general funds are 4% below FY 99 levels. Given an uncertain funding future and the need to reallocate funds within UHM, additional reductions in general funds are anticipated. If approved, the proposed graduate tuition rates and undergraduate professional fees would generate approximately $300,000 in 1999-2000. This projection assumes no change in graduate nursing enrollment, a 20% increase in undergraduate nursing, and no change in dental hygiene enrollments. This projection is discounted for and assumes the waiver of the proposed increases for students with tuition waivers.

The proposed graduate nursing tuition rates are new since currently there are no differential rates for graduate nursing students. In the absence of the proposal, the already approved tuition rates for 1999-2000 would apply next year. Those previously approved graduate tuition rates for full-time students are $2,016 for residents and $4,920 for non-residents. Beyond 1999-2000 graduate tuition has not been set. Graduate nursing students typically attend on a part-time basis. In terms of additional dollars, the average graduate nursing student would pay approximately $581 more per semester. The $500 per semester fee proposed for undergraduate nursing and dental hygiene students is a new fee and charged for six semesters. The fee was established as a means to cover some of the clinical costs associated in providing nursing and dental hygiene programs. This new fee would increase the total cost of the degree by $3,000.

Regent Hoag moved to approve the new graduate tuition schedule and undergraduate nursing and dental hygiene professional fee for the School of Nursing, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, effective Fall of 1999 through 2002, as presented in President’s Memorandum No. 66 (Agenda), Item A-3, dated March 19, 1999. Regent Roehrig seconded the motion.

Regent McElrath asked how the proposed increases would affect the direction of health care in the State of Hawai`i. Senior Vice President Smith assured that the administration would work with the Deans to track the effects of the increases.

Regent Panoke expressed that the proposed increases had been through the informational hearing process, and it was his understanding that the affected students agreed to the tuition increases.

Upon call the motion was carried unanimously.

Awarding of a Regents' Medal of Distinction to Dr. Noel P. Kefford

Senior Vice President Smith recommended that the Board award the Regents' Medal of Distinction to Dr. Noel P. Kefford. Dr. Kefford served as Dean of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) for 15 years, prior to his retirement in 1995.

In addition to his tenure as Dean, Dr. Kefford had a lengthy record of outstanding service to the University of Hawai`i. His first appointment was as chair of the Botany Department at UH-Manoa in 1965. In 1966, he was also named chair of the Plant Physiology Department. While in this capacity, he became active in the CTAHR (then CTA) Faculty Senate and served as its chair in 1975-76. His service to the University took a major leap when in 1976 he was appointed Acting Associate Director of the Hawai`i Agricultural Experiment Station. He was later named Director of the Hawai`i Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. In 1980 he became the Interim Dean of CTAHR and was appointed to the position on a permanent basis in 1982.

The position of Dean of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources can only be described as extremely complex as it requires leadership for a multitude of constituencies. In his thirty-year career with the University of Hawai`i, Dr. Kefford gave unselfishly of his time to ensure that the College was a vital part of the University system and continued to meet the needs of the people of the State of Hawai`i. However, Dr. Kefford's service extended well beyond his own college as evidenced by his participation on boards, committees and councils dealing with broader university matters. He was instrumental in establishing international links by seeking extramural funding, cooperative agreements, information exchanges, training, and other activities.

One of his most important legacies is the Industry Analysis System, a system for analyzing agricultural commodities or systems and ways to realize their potential. The system brings together all sectors of the agricultural community to identify and prioritize problems and projects. The system has provided guidance for the direction of research efforts at the College for the last 15 years and has been recognized across the nation as a unique model for agricultural research and planning.

Dr. Kefford's nomination for a Regents' Medal of Distinction was evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in the Board's policy. A committee appointed by the President recommended that Dr. Noel P. Kefford, former Dean of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, be awarded the Regents' Medal of Distinction for his leadership and service to the University of Hawai`i and the State of Hawai`i in promoting research, education, and service in Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

Regent Bergin moved to award the Regents' Medal of Distinction to Dr. Noel P. Kefford, as presented in President’s Memorandum No. 66 (Agenda), Item A-4, dated March 19, 1999. Regent Roehrig seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.

The Regents’ medal was presented to Dean Laughlin who represented Dr. Kefford.

Gifts, Grants, and Contracts

Associate Vice President Perkins recommended the acceptance of research and training grants and contracts representing 88 awards for a total value of approximately $7.7 million for the period January 16, 1999 to February 15, 1999. In comparison to the same time period last year, the total number of awards decreased by 21% and the dollar amount decreased in value by 49%. The number of funded research grants received is down by 34% as compared to the same time period last year and the dollar amount of research funding as compared to the same period last year is down 53%. The number of non-research awards increased by 2% but decreased in value by 45%.

Those figures are not indicative of the overall figures for this fiscal year. An examination of the year-to-date data indicates that total awards were down by 7% but the total value of those awards year-to-date was up by 6% with an accumulative dollar value of $105 million. Last fiscal year the total awards were $160 million.

A breakdown of the year-to-date figures revealed that the number of research awards for the 7.5 months was down slightly but the dollar value of those awards was up 17% or over $9.4 million. The number of non-research awards remained almost the same dropping by 2%. The value of those awards declined by 8%. The improvement in the dollar value of the awards thus far in this fiscal year is due to the research grants and contracts received.

Regent Yao moved to accept with thanks the gifts and grants and ratify the actions of the administration in executing the contracts, as presented in President’s Memorandum No. 66 (Agenda), Item A-5, dated March 19, 1999. Regent McElrath seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Regent Kobayashi seconded the motion.

In response to Regent McElrath’s inquiry, Associate Vice President Perkins explained that a change was occurring towards funding of multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional grants. Senior Vice President Smith added that the cost of scientific research has gone up at a greater rate than the national inflation rate as reflected in the size of individual research grants. Almost all federal agencies have seen an increase in monies to invest in research. In most major research universities, it is quite common to have a constant increase in the value of extramural grants.

Upon call the motion was carried unanimously.

Associate Vice President Perkins introduced Dr. Richard Rocheleau, Research Chemical Engineer at the Hawai`i Natural Energy Institute. Dr. Rocheleau reported on his research grant on "Hydrogen from Renewable Resources, Phase 5" from the Department of Energy.

Appointments, Changes in Appointments, Leaves of Absence, Promotion, Tenure, Waiver of Minimum Qualifications, Emeritus Title, Shortening of Probationary Period, Salary Adjustments and Merit Adjustments

President Mortimer requested that the agenda be amended to include the appointment of Ms. Joanne E. Clark as Director of University Relations and Interim Chancellor (M10-E), University of Hawai`i-West O`ahu, with the understanding that the appointment as Interim Chancellor at UH-West O`ahu would continue until a permanent appointment is made.

Regent McElrath moved to amend the personnel agenda as requested. Regent Hoag seconded the motion which was unanimously passed.

President Mortimer then recommended the appointments, changes in appointments, leaves of absence, promotion, tenure, waiver of minimum qualifications, emeritus title, shortening of probationary period, salary adjustments and merit adjustments as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MANOA

Regent Hoag moved to approve the personnel actions, as presented in President’s Memorandum No. 66 (Agenda), Item B-1, dated March 19, 1999, and amended. Regent Roehrig seconded the motion.

Regent Hoag noted the service of Dr. Charles Araki of the College of Education. He said a debt of gratitude was owed to Dr. Araki for serving the University during the interim period.

Upon call, the motion which was carried unanimously.

University of Hawai`i Foundation Report

President Mortimer announced the resignation of Ms. Donna Howard from her position as President of the University of Hawai`i Foundation effective March 15, 1999. The Board of Trustees of the Foundation appointed Mr. Patrick McFadden, Chief Financial Officer, as Interim President while the search for a permanent replacement goes on. The search will be lead by Mr. Tom Leppert, the incoming chair of the Board of Trustees and is expected to be completed in several months. The Board’s current chair, Ms. Connie Lau, emphasized that the Foundation’s operations and programs are expected to continue without change. Because of the change in leadership there was no report by the Foundation. However, Interim President McFadden will present a comprehensive report on Foundation activities at the next Board meeting.

Resignations and Retirements of Board of Regents’ Appointees and Civil Service Employees

President Mortimer presented for information the resignations and retirements of Board of Regents’ appointees and retirements of Civil Service employees. He expressed the University’s appreciation for their special contributions to the University and wished them well in their future endeavors. (The list of resignations is presented in President’s Memorandum No. 66 (Agenda), Items C-2 and C-3 dated March 19, 1999.)

IV. ORAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

President Mortimer thanked Provost Dyer and the faculty and staff of Windward Community College for hosting the meeting.

President Mortimer congratulated Vice President Ching on her being elected as the President of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). NASPA is the leading national association for college and university student affairs administrators, with over 7,000 individual members and over 1,000 institutional members. Vice President Ching is the first Asian-American to be elected president of NASPA. He introduced Ms. Sandy Matsui, Dean of Student Services at Windward Community College, who will chair NASPA’s Hawai`i Executive Committee.

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) will be completing their interviews on the UH-Manoa campus after a week long site visit. Final action from WASC will be received in the Fall.

Senior Vice President Imai provided an update on legislative matters. He reported that the Governor introduced an emergency bill at the Legislature to cover the $6.2 million deficit created by the payroll lag. The bill did not pass the House of Representatives and no additional funds were included for the School of Medicine.

He also reported on other bills including SB 538 giving the University full control over expenditures and accounting of its monies. Objection came from the Department of Budget and Finance which states that the Governor requires flexibility due to his responsibility for fiscal solvency of the entire State.

HB 1431 and SB 906 would require the Regents to disclose their financial interests. SB 43 increases the Board to 15 including three nonresidents. The three nonresidents are intended to be fundraising type of appointments. SB 456 is a tuition waiver bill and HB 38 and SB 1284 are the retroactive pay raises for other bargaining units besides faculty and teachers.

Regent Panoke asked for a clarification of autonomy for the University. Senior Vice President Imai responded that the University will always be a State entity since it will continue to receive general funds. The University will continue under the Constitution and still be subject to laws of statewide concern which is in the constitutional provision for the University.

Regent Panoke inquired about the appointment of three nonresidents to the Board and their capacity as non-voting members serving in an advisory fundraising capacity. Regent McElrath followed as to how the three individuals would fit into the fundraising activities of the University of Hawai`i.

Senior Vice President Imai responded that the intent behind the bill was to use those three positions as an incentive for fundraising. Other colleges use this means to gain major donors.

Regent Hoag added that he would be testifying against the addition of three guest trustees. Chairperson Kim concurred indicating that the Board’s position had been enunciated during a previous meeting.

President Mortimer said the Foundation is under no obligation to listen to the Legislature. The wall between state funding and the Foundation must be preserved without legislative interference.

Regent McElrath said that while the concept of autonomy could be interpreted in many different ways, the Legislature must remain mindful of its financial and philosophical devotion to education, for if not, the students of the State of Hawai`i would truly suffer. President Mortimer concurred adding that discussions about autonomy generally hinge around two basic points. It is not about money because autonomous institutions get substantial appropriations from state governments. In our legislative attempts we are looking for procedural autonomy. Act 115 allow us considerable flexibility regarding State controls that had hampered our ability to be effective. These are procedural controls that we need to be freed from. People think that because we are asking for autonomy we want to be independent like a private university. We argue that the obligation of the State to support the University is increasing, not decreasing.

President Mortimer announced that on April 23, 1964, John A. Burns signed Act 39 which directed the University of Hawai`i Board of Regents to develop and administer a system of community colleges in Hawai`i. On that day 35 years ago, the Community Colleges were created with the purpose of providing affordable, accessible, quality education for Hawai`i’s people. More than 100,000 people enroll in either credit or noncredit programs each year. The Community Colleges are planning a special anniversary event to mark its 35 years of existence on April 16, 1999, at the Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom.

President Mortimer highlighted a grant for internet services received by the National Science Foundation. The $343,668 grant will enable the University to be connected to the next generation of internet and international networks. The principal investigator for the grant is Dr. David Lassner, Director of Information Technology Services. He congratulated Dr. Lassner and the many individuals involved for bringing this project to fruition and for the help received from Hawai`i’s congressional delegation.

Ms. Lyvier Conss, Executive Director of the Campus Compact National Center for Community Colleges reported on projects funded by the Center. Examples are Windward and Hawai`i Community Colleges’ mentoring programs. Leeward Community College has developed a video to recruit more faculty to implement service learning into their curriculum. Honolulu Community College will be mentoring over 200 students in basic skills this summer. UH-Hilo through their sociology of aging has developed a home safety program for the elderly. UH Manoa has various programs, one of them includes East West Center scholars teaming with 4-H kids in the community on America Reads and the future America counts program. Kapi`olani Community College has been working very closely with the Center for Community Colleges since 1995 and through their efforts and leadership, will continue to have not only a local impact in the State of Hawai`i but a major impact nationally.

President Mortimer introduced Provost Dyer who highlighted Windward Community College’s science curriculum display. They recently received a $93,000 grant from NASA to establish a training and environmental monitoring center that compliments their marine and space science program. Windward Community College is the only community college in the nation to receive this grant.

V. OTHER OR NEW BUSINESS

Appointment to Special Committee

Chairperson Kim appointed the following Regents to serve on a planning sub-committee for the Regents’ workshop: Regents Yao, McElrath, Roehrig, Hoag, Kodani and himself as presiding member.

VI. ANNOUNCEMENT

Next Meeting

Chairperson Kim thanked Provost Dyer and the faculty, staff, and students of Windward Community College for their hospitality. He announced that the next meeting of the Board of Regents would be held on April 23, 1999, at 8:30 a.m., at Leeward Community College.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,