MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I BOARD OF REGENTS

June 22, 2001


I. CALL TO ORDER


The monthly meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order by Chairperson Lily K. Yao on Friday, June 22, 2001, at 8:52 a.m., in the Campus Center Conference Chamber, Room 220, University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

Attendance

Present were Regents Billy Bergin, Everett R. Dowling, Allan K. Ikawa, Sat Khalsa, Donald C.W. Kim, Bert A. Kobayashi, Ah Quon McElrath, Walter Nunokawa, Nainoa Thompson, Sharon R. Weiner; President and Chancellor Kenneth P. Mortimer; Secretary of the Board David Iha; and Administrative Officer Carl H. Makino. Regent Charles K. Kawakami was excused.

Also present were Dr. Dean O. Smith, Senior Vice President and Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Hawai'i at Manoa; Dr. Joyce Tsunoda, Senior Vice President and Chancellor for Community Colleges; Mr. Walter S. Kirimitsu, Senior Vice President and General Counsel; Mr. Eugene Imai, Senior Vice President for Administration; Dr. Doris Ching, Vice President for Student Affairs; Dr. Colleen Sathre, Vice President for Planning and Policy; Dr. William A. Pearman, Chancellor, UH-West O'ahu; Dr. Frank O. Perkins, Assistant Vice President for Research and Graduate Education; Ms. Joanne Clark, Executive Director for University and Community Relations; Dr. Karla A. Jones, State Director for Career and Technical Education; Mr. Harold S. Masumoto, Special Advisor to the President; Dr. Judith Inazu, Executive Assistant to the President; Mr. Patrick McFadden, President, UH Foundation; Mr. J.N. Musto, UHPA Executive Director; Ms. Helen Hamada, APT Representative; and others.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon motion by Regent Kim and second by Regent Dowling, the Board approved the minutes of its meeting held on May 18, 2001, as circulated.



III. ITEMS FROM PRESIDENT'S MEMORANDUM NO. 89
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION AND
GENERAL INFORMATION


Conveyance of Real Property in Kakaako Makai for the New University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Campus

Senior Vice President Imai requested that the Board authorize the administration to request the acquisition of real property interest in Kakaako Makai, TMK 2-1-60; 9 & 10, from the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA) for the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).

The 2000 Legislature appropriated $876,000 for plans and design for a University of Hawai'i at Manoa Biomedical Sciences project, and the State House of Representatives passed House Resolution No. 166 which requested that plans be developed to identify possible locations for JABSOM. A planning effort resulted in the preparation of a master facility development plan report which was completed and circulated in December 2000. Of the several sites studied, TMK 2-1-60; 9 & 10, a parcel of approximately 10.06 acres of state lands in Kakaako was the preferred site.

In October 2000, the Board of Regents adopted the University CIP Budget which included a request for state funding for the design phase. The Governor included in his Executive CIP Budget to the 2001 Legislature $150M for the land acquisition, design, and construction of a new JABSOM campus in Kakaako. In preparation for the Legislative session, HCDA adopted a resolution expressing support for the JABSOM project in Kakaako.

The 2001 Legislature appropriated $13M in State General Obligation Bond financing for the plans, land acquisition and design phase for the JABSOM. The University will be requesting that funding be released and made available in July 2001.

Regent Khalsa moved to authorize the administration to request the acquisition of the real property in Kakaako Makai, TMK 2-1-60; 9 & 10, from HCDA for a new JABSOM Biomedical Sciences Campus, as presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item A-1, dated June 22, 2001. Regent McElrath seconded the motion.

Regent Kim suggested that the University also acquire the adjoining five or six acres property for future expansion.

Upon call the motion was unanimously carried.

Establishment of a Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Ethnic Studies within the College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

In accordance with the Regents' policy on academic programs, Senior Vice President Smith recommended that the Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies be granted established status.

The Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies is offered by the Department of Ethnic Studies in the College of Social Sciences and is the only degree offered by this Department. Since 1995 there have been 81 degrees awarded. In Fall 2000, there were 28 students majoring in Ethnic Studies.

The Board of Regents approved the Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies as a provisional program on January 13, 1995. The program provides a high quality baccalaureate education for individuals interested in theories and practices involving ethnicity, race, and class. Course work involves the study of the history and experience of specific ethnic groups including Native Hawaiians, Japanese, Chinese, Caucasians, Koreans, Filipinos, and African Americans. Students are only admitted to the program after attaining a minimum B average in 9 credits of course work in Ethnic Studies.

The proposal to grant established status to this program was reviewed and endorsed by the Council on Program Reviews (COPR). The Council found the program to be efficient and of high quality. Enrollment in the program has remained consistent, and the curriculum is well organized to meet the specific requirements in the area, and the program reports that the graduates have little difficulty in finding employment in a range of fields including teaching, social work, journalism, and law. Employers find that graduates of this program are socially aware and sensitive to matters of race and ethnicity issues important to understanding society in Hawai'i.

Regent McElrath said that the ethnic studies department should collaborate with the Department of American Studies especially in light of demographic changes.

Regent McElrath moved to grant the Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies permanent academic status subject to the Regents' policy on established academic programs, as presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item A-2, dated June 22, 2001. Regent Kim seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

Establishment of a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

In accordance with the Regents' policy on academic programs, Senior Vice President Smith recommended the establishment of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, the Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i at Manoa. These degrees are the result of the reorganization within the College as approved by the Board of Regents in January 2000. Each of the proposed degrees has been carefully planned by the respective departments and is consistent with College and University objectives.

The programs have each been approved and endorsed by both the College Faculty Senate and the Manoa Faculty Senate. Details for each proposed degree are as follows:

Bachelor of Science in Plant and Environmental
Biotechnology

This will be an interdepartmental degree program replacing the existing B.S. program in General Agriculture. This change is consistent with the CTAHR Strategic Plan. Since biotechnology has become an essential and routine component of modern agriculture, the College has chosen to modernize this program to keep pace with the changing needs of agriculture in the State of Hawai'i. Students will be trained in the areas of molecular biology and biotechnology. The coordinated efforts of several CTAHR departments will provide society with highly skilled graduates who will become high school teachers, farmers, plant bioengineers, environmental biochemists, or insect biologists.

Students in the program will complete a core of 31 credits. These credits will be drawn from several departments within and outside of the College. Students will also complete 31 credits in one of five specializations: Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, General Biotechnology, Insect and Pathogen Biotechnology, or Aquaculture and Bioreactor Biotechnology.

No additional funds will be required to initiate and operate this program. The existing B.S. degree in General Agriculture will be terminated over a transitional period that will allow current students the option of completing their degrees within a reasonable time or switching to the new degree.

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and
Environmental Management

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) is composed of the faculty from the former Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and some faculty from the former Department of Agronomy and Soil Science. NREM embraces a holistic interdisciplinary approach to understanding and managing tropical terrestrial ecosystems. It is in this context that the proposed Bachelor of Science degree will provide students with the opportunity to study the management of Hawai'i's natural resources and environment. This program is different from other environmental degrees offered at the University of Hawai'i by emphasizing decision making and policy formulation on the use, protection, conservation, and restoration of Hawaii's natural resources. This program will provide a pool of skilled natural resource and environmental management professionals for local and regional government agencies and private employment.

The degree program will consist of a core of 26 to 27 credits in general science areas. There is also a College and program core of 25 credits followed by 30 credits of study in one of two program tracks: Resource Management and Conservation and Resource Development and Policy. Three new courses have been proposed in support of this new program and several other courses have been proposed for modification.

No additional funds will be required to initiate and operate this program. The existing B.S. degrees in Agricultural and Resource Economics and Agronomy and Soil Science will be terminated within a transitional plan that will allow current students the option of completing their degrees within a reasonable time or switching to the new degree.

Bachelor of Science in Tropical Plant and Soil
Sciences

The Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences (TPSS) is composed of faculty from the former Departments of Horticulture and Agronomy and Soil Science. The mission of TPSS is to enhance the competitiveness and economic sustainability of plant and soil sciences in the tropics. The proposed degree program would prepare students to become leaders and decision makers in the area of plant and soil sciences.

The proposal involves the consolidation of three options in the B.S. program in Tropical Horticulture and two options in the B.S. program in Agronomy and Soil Sciences into three options under the B.S. in TPSS. The first option is a conversion of the "Science" designation in Tropical Horticulture to a "Plant Sciences and Genetics" option in TPSS. The second option converts the "Soils" designation in Agronomy and Soil Science to a new "Environmental Soil Science" option. The third option is an integration of the remaining designations, "Production," "Business," and "Crops," into an option in "Plant Production and Management." Three new courses have been proposed in support of the proposed program and requests for modification of several existing courses have been proposed.

No additional funds will be required to initiate and operate this program. The existing B.S. degree in Agronomy and Soil Science and the provisional B.S. degree in Tropical Horticulture will be terminated over a transitional period that will allow current students the option of completing their degrees within a reasonable time or switching to the new degree.

Regent McElrath moved to establish the Bachelor of Science in Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and Bachelor of Science in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, effective Fall 2001, subject to the Regents' policy on provisional academic programs, as presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item A 3, dated June 22, 2001. Regent Nunokawa seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

Establishment of the Joanna Sullivan Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research, Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Senior Vice President Smith said the Maurice J. Sullivan Family Endowment for Cancer Research was established at the University of Hawai'i Foundation in September 1996, and the Maurice J. Sullivan Chair in Cancer Prevention and Control was established by the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents in September 1997. Since then this endowment has grown to $2 million and the University of Hawai'i Foundation has amended the original Memorandum of Understanding with the Sullivan Family to split the funds into two endowments to create two professorial chairs named for Maurice J. Sullivan and Joanna Sullivan.

The Board's policy provides that the Board may establish academic chairs in selected fields of study. The Board of Regents is therefore requested to approve the establishment of the Joanna Sullivan Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research, Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa effective upon completion of the endowment for this chair at the University of Hawai'i Foundation.

This proposed second chair from the Sullivan Family Endowment, the Joanna Sullivan Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research, will have its locus in the Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. The chair holder is expected to be a distinguished scientist with an excellent record of cancer research and education with the ability to provide leadership in cancer research in Hawai'i.

The endowment will provide annual income in perpetuity to support this chair holder which may include additional salary and/or research support. Additionally, the University of Hawai'i at Manoa will provide a 1.00 FTE faculty position and general funds to support this chair holder. The chair holder position is non-tenurable, with an appointment for three years and the option for renewal upon evidence of excellent performance.

Regent McElrath moved to establish the Joanna Sullivan Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research, in the Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, effective upon completion of the endowment at the University of Hawai'i Foundation, subject to University and state personnel policies, as presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item A 4, dated June 22, 2001. Regent Kim seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

Establishment of the Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair in Educational Leadership in the College of Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Senior Vice President Smith recommended the establishment of the Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair in Educational Leadership in the College of Education at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

The Dai Ho Chun Endowment at the University of Hawai'i Foundation has grown to $3.26 million. Of this, $1.2 million has been allocated to the College of Arts and Sciences to support the Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair, $1 million allocated toward graduate fellowships, $1 million to the College of Education to support its academic program, and the remainder to support a Distinguished Lecture Series in the Arts and Sciences. The College of Education proposes to use its allocation to fund the Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair in Educational Leadership.

The purpose of the proposed chair would be to support excellence in educational theory, research, and practices in public and private education. The chair holder would be a national or internationally recognized scholar with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and leadership related to collaborative multi-disciplinary research, comparative multi cultural education analysis, integration of learning theories with innovative teaching strategies and use of educational technologies, visionary approaches to administrative policy development, and/or the use of historical and contemporary perspectives toward the resolution of educational problems.

The endowed fund will provide annual income in perpetuity that would be used to supplement the chair holder's salary and provide financial support for professional and academic activities of the Distinguished Professor. While the College of Education will provide a permanent general-funded position for this professorial chair, the position would be non-tenurable, with an appointment period of one year, continuous review and option for renewal up to three years.

Regent McElrath moved to establish the Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair in Educational Leadership in the College of Education at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, effective July 1, 2001, subject to applicable statutes and University policies, as presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item A 5, dated June 22, 2001. Regent Kim seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

Establishment of the Soshitsu Sen Director of the Center for Japanese Studies, School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Senior Vice President Smith recommended the establishment of the Soshitsu Sen Director of the Center for Japanese Studies in the School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies, University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

The University of Hawai'i Foundation will receive a $1 million gift to establish the proposed Soshitsu Sen Director of the Center for Japanese Studies Endowment. This gift will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Urasenke International and the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Urasenke Hawai'i Shibu.

The endowed fund will provide annual income in perpetuity to be used to supplement the Director's activities and to support the Soshitsu Sen International Way of Tea Center. This proposed Center will have an international focus and serve to assist the School and Japanese Studies in fulfilling their missions. The School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies will provide a 1.00 general-funded faculty position for this professorial directorship. Additionally, the Office of the Senior Vice President and Executive Vice Chancellor will allocate $50,000 to the budget of the School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies to support this directorship. These additional funds will be used to increase the FTE of the Director's position from 0.50 to 1.00.

In the future, the donor may elect to construct a facility in which to house the Center's activities. At that time, the donor may propose to the Center for Japanese Studies to convert the $1 million-endowed directorship as the first installment of construction costs or to a permanent endowment for maintenance of the building.

Regent McElrath moved to establish the Soshitsu Sen Director of the Center for Japanese Studies, School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, effective July 1, 2001, or when the gift to the University of Hawai'i Foundation has been completed, subject to applicable statutes and University personnel policies, as presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item A-6, dated June 22, 2001. Regent Kim seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

Gifts, Grants, and Contracts

Assistant Vice President Perkins recommended that the Board accept the research and non-research grants and contracts for the UH system totaling 97 awards in the time period of April 16, 2001 through May 15, 2001 with a total value of $17.3 million. Last year, 101 awards with a total value of $14.2 were received in the same time period. This is a four percent decrease in the number of awards with a 22 percent increase in total value. Comparing the first 10-1/2 months of FY 2001, the University is $22.5 million ahead in terms of total awards received, representing a 14.5 percent increase.

Assistant Vice President Perkins introduced Professor Craig Smith of the Department of Oceanography, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, who gave a presentation on the stages that whales' carcasses go through at the bottom of the ocean. Their department has been collaborating with a biotechnology company to prospect for novel enzymes in the bacteria that live on the bones. A number of the enzymes have potential application for cold water detergents.

Regent Kobayashi moved to accept the gifts and grants and ratify the actions of the administration in executing the necessary contracts, as presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item A-7, dated June 22, 2001. Regent Dowling seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

Special Award

President Mortimer awarded retired Dean of the College of Education Dr. Andrew In with a diploma from the University. Dr. In graduated from the University of Hawai'i on December 6, 1941, one day before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The University of Hawai'i only held one commencement ceremony then and he was supposed to receive his bachelor of education degree in elementary education at the June 4, 1942 commencement. Regent McElrath also presented Dr. In with a copy of the June 1942 commencement program.

Dr. In thanked everyone for the honor.

Recess

Chairperson Yao recessed the meeting at 9:17 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:18 a.m.

Appointments, Changes in Appointments, Leaves of Absence, Promotion, Tenure, Waivers of Minimum Qualifications, Emeritus Titles, Shortening of Probationary Period, Salary Adjustments, Position Actions, Classification and Pricing

President Mortimer requested that the agenda be amended to include the following personnel items:

Appoint Mr. Michael Anderson as UH Men's and Women's Head Swimming Coach effective July 2, 2001 to April 30, 2004.

Appoint Mr. Mike Trapasso as UH Head Baseball Coach effective July 2, 2001 to June 30, 2004.

Above-Scale Salary for Dr. Heather Young Leslie as Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, effective August 1, 2001.

Reappoint Mr. Ramsey Pedersen as Interim Provost, Honolulu Community College, effective July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs sooner.

Reappoint Dr. Mark Silliman as Interim Provost, Leeward Community College, effective June 19, 2001 to June 18, 2002, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs sooner.

Above-Scale Salary for Dr. Peter Gorham as Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Natural Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, effective August 1, 2001.

Above-Scale Salary and Shortening of Probationary Period for Dr. Michael H. Morris as Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Information Technology, College of Business Administration, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, effective August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2004.

Leave Without Pay Beyond Two Years Within Seven Years for Ms. Naomi K.S. Fujii, UH Administrative Officer I, Office of the Senior Vice President for Administration, effective July 2, 2001 to June 30, 2002.

Above-Scale Salary for Dr. Paul Adams as Professor, School of Social Work and Waiver of Probationary Period for Tenure.

Performance Incentive Adjustments for Executive/Managerial Personnel effective July 1, 2001.

Regent Ikawa moved to amend the personnel agenda to include the items as requested. Regent McElrath seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

President Mortimer recommended the appointments, changes in appointments, leaves of absence, promotion, tenure, waivers of minimum qualifications, emeritus titles, shortening of probationary period, salary adjustments, position actions, classification, and pricing as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA

Executive

NACHTIGALL, PAUL E.
Interim Director, Inst of Marine Biol, E11E
Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Reappointment
July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002 or until a permanent director is appointed, whichever occurs first
Classification 5 (Professors and Equivalent)

ROBINSON, ROBERT J.
Barry and Virginia Weinman Distinguished
Professor of Entrepreneurship and E-Business, I5M09
College of Business Administration
Appointment, Approval of Above-Scale Salary and
Shortening of Probationary Period
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2004

Classification 4 (Associate Professors and
Equivalent)

GRIFFITH, DAVID
Associate Professor, I4M09
Dept. of Marketing
College of Business Administration
Approval of Above-Scale Salary
August 1, 2001

ITO, KIYOHIKO
Associate Professor, I4M09
Dept. of Management and Industrial Relations
College of Business Administration
Approval of Above-Scale Salary
August 1, 2001

Classification 3 (Assistant Professors and
Equivalent)

CHEN, QIMEI
Assistant Professor, I3M09
Department of Marketing
College of Business Administration
Approval of Above-Scale Salary
August 1, 2001

COX, SHARON
Assistant Professor, I3M09
School of Accountancy
College of Business Administration
Approval of Above-Scale Salary
August 1, 2001

GUAN, LIMING
Assistant Professor, I3M09
School of Accountancy
College of Business Administration
Approval of Above-Scale Salary
August 1, 2001

HUANG, WEI
Assistant Professor, I3M09
Dept. Of Financial Economics and Institutions
College of Business Administration
Approval of Above-Scale Salary
August 1, 2001

Regent Ikawa moved to approve the personnel actions as amended and presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Item B-1, dated June 22, 2001. Regent Kim seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

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 and retirements is presented in President's Memorandum No. 89 (Agenda), Items C-1 and C-2, dated June 22, 2001).


IV. ORAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

President Mortimer introduced Coach Andy Johnson and the members of the UH Wahine Sailing Team. He congratulated them for winning the national championship competition against women's teams from seventeen other schools in the Intercollegiate Sailing Association in Cambridge, Massachusetts last month.

The Board presented the team with certificates of recognition. Coach Johnson introduced the team members and thanked the Board for the certificates.

UH Foundation President McFadden highlighted some of the key points of the major fundraising campaign. Over the course of four years the campaign received over 120,000 gifts from over 50,000 people. Over 9,000 alumni gave their first gift ever and most of them will be giving a second and third gift. There were 22 gifts of over $1 million during the campaign. Over the four year campaign, UHF received almost as many $100,000 gifts as had ever been received in the life of the Foundation.

Prior to the campaign, development officers were assigned to three units throughout the system, one development officer at Maui Community College, one at health sciences, and one at the law school. At that time, other development officers were centrally located but only three units had coverage. Now 15 units have a development officer assigned to colleges working on private fundraising.

The challenge for next year working with Dr. Dobelle is how to fulfill the needs throughout the system. There is an awareness of what private fundraising can do for future programs. Mr. McFadden said the calling center which was started prior to the campaign still is very effective. For every $1 spent, $3 is raised at the center. The bar has been raised. He thanked President Mortimer for his insight, foresight and initiative.

President Mortimer thanked the UH Foundation staff for their support in the campaign. He also thanked the Chairperson Yao and the Regents for their support over the years.

Chairperson Yao mentioned the contributions of former chair of the Foundation Ms. Diane Plotts for the successful campaign. In 1997, the Board of Regents approved a five-year $1 million contract with the Foundation to start this campaign.


V. NEW OR OTHER BUSINESS

Briefing by Office of Information Practices

Ms. Carlotta Dias from the Office Of Information Practices, State of Hawai'i, provided an in-depth briefing to the Board on the Sunshine Law.

Report of the Regents' Committee on Personnel and Legal Affairs on the 2000-2001 Promotion and Tenure Recommendations

Regent Ikawa, Chairperson of the Committee on Personnel and Legal Affairs reported that, having been assured that the respective reviews for promotion and tenure were conducted in accordance with established University criteria and procedures, his Committee recommended approval of the 2000-2001 promotion and tenure recommendations.

Regent Ikawa moved to approve the recommendations for promotion and tenure for 2000-2001. Regent Kim seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.

Board of Regents' Resolution Honoring Regent Sat Khalsa

Regent Weiner introduced the following resolution honoring Regent Sat Khalsa:

WHEREAS, Sat Khalsa, a proud son of the island of Kaua'i earned his baccalaureate degree in government from Cornell University prior to attending the University of Hawai'i's William S. Richardson School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in May of 2001; and

WHEREAS, recognized as one of Hawai'i's future leaders, he was appointed to the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents by Governor Cayetano in July of 1999; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Board of Regents, Regent Khalsa served with dedication on several Regents' committees including the Committee on Academic Affairs, Committee on Community Colleges, Committee on Budget and Long-Range Planning, and Committee on Student Affairs, serving as its Vice Chairperson for two years; and

WHEREAS, while serving as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Student Affairs he made it a point to meet with student leaders at each University campus in order to share their concerns with his fellow Regents; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his service as a member of the Board of Regents, he also gave unselfishly of his time to community and civic organizations such as the Hawai'i State Student Council, the Governor's Advisory Council for Children and Youth, and as a member of the American Bar Association's Law Student Division, Delta Theta Phi, and the Environmental Law Society; and

WHEREAS, Regent Khalsa consistently represented the interest and concerns of all students, speaking passionately on their behalf, often convincing his fellow Regents on measures supported by the majority of students; and

WHEREAS, Regent Khalsa, despite criticism from a minority segment of his extensive constituency, demonstrated courage and resolve in remaining steadfast in his endeavor to do what he believed was right for all students, the entire University of Hawai'i, as well as the State of Hawai'i; and

WHEREAS, Regent Khalsa will culminate his term on the Board of Regents in June of 2001; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i extends its appreciation to Regent Sat Khalsa for his dedicated service, contributions, and untiring sacrifice on behalf of the University of Hawai'i and the State of Hawai'i, and for having enriched the Board through his integrity, courage, and maturity of perspective, traits which have now served to establish a lofty standard for succeeding student regents; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Regents' Medal along with this resolution be presented to Regent Sat Khalsa with heartfelt Mahalo and Aloha from his fellow Regents and the entire University of Hawai'i community.

Upon motion by Regent Weiner and second by Regent Dowling, the resolution was unanimously adopted.

Regent Khalsa thanked the Board for the resolution.

Board of Regents' Resolution Honoring Regent Nainoa Thompson

Regent McElrath introduced the following resolution honoring Regent Nainoa Thompson:

WHEREAS, Nainoa Thompson received his bachelor's degree in Ocean Science from the University of Hawai'i; and

WHEREAS, a true son of Hawai'i and a man of the sea, he led a crew of mariners as Captain and Chief Navigator on the sailing vessel Hk le'a on a voyage from Hawai'i to Tahiti and back, using only the ancient Polynesian methods of ocean navigation, a feat which made him a legend and a hero in the eyes of the people of Hawai'i; and

WHEREAS, despite his aura of celebrity, Nainoa Thompson remains humble and true to righteousness, dedicating much of his time to sharing his knowledge and mana'o with the children and students of Hawai'i; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his achievements and interest in education he was appointed to the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents by Governor Cayetano in July of 1998; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Board, Regent Thompson served with dedication as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on University Relations, Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Community Colleges, and as a member of the Committee on Academic Affairs, Committee on Student Affairs, and the Committee on Budget and Long-Range Planning; and

WHEREAS, when efforts to adopt a master plan for the Mauna Kea Science Reserve encountered difficulties during its development, Regent Thompson was called on to head a subcommittee which was able to resolve the major issues which then enabled the Board to adopt a master plan that will not only guide the future of scientific research at the summit of Mauna Kea, but also insure that its cultural resources are protected as a sacred place for the Native Hawaiian community; and

WHEREAS, Regent Thompson was recently appointed a Trustee of the Kamehameha Schools, a responsibility which he believes will detract from his ability to conscientiously serve as a Regent, leading therefore, to the tendering of his resignation from the Board of Regents; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i extends its appreciation to Regent Nainoa Thompson for his dedicated service, contributions and untiring sacrifice on behalf of the University of Hawai'i and the State of Hawai'i, and for having enriched the Board through his visioned leadership, character, compassion, and exemplary humility; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Regents' Medal along with this resolution be presented to Regent Nainoa Thompson with heartfelt Mahalo and Aloha from his fellow Regents and the entire University of Hawai'i community along with the hope that the spirit of the sea and of the ancient mariners will watch over Kapena Thompson on his future voyages, always bringing him safely home to the people of Hawai'i who shall forever cherish their living treasure.

Upon motion by Regent McElrath and second by Regent Weiner, the resolution was unanimously adopted.

Regent Thompson thanked the Regents for the resolution. He said he was committed to the University and would assist in any way possible in the future.

Board of Regents' Resolution Honoring Regent Donald C.W. Kim

Regent Bergin expressed his pleasure of serving on the Board with Regent Kim. He then introduced the following resolution honoring Regent Donald C.W. Kim:

WHEREAS, Donald C. W. Kim, the son of Hawai'i's first contingent of Korean immigrants, is a graduate of the University of Hawai'i's College of Engineering; and

WHEREAS, highly regarded in civil engineering circles, he recently retired as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of R.M. Towill Corporation and Kilohana Corporation, and is currently Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of AMKOR A&E, Inc., and Keahole Associates, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, recognizing his leadership, accomplishments, and service to this community, Governor Cayetano appointed Donald C. W. Kim to the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents in July of 1997; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Board of Regents, Regent Kim served with dedication and distinction as the Chairperson of the Regents' Committee on Finance, the Committee on Community Colleges, as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on University Relations, Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Student Affairs, the Committee on Personnel and Legal Affairs, and as a member of the Committee on Physical Facilities and Planning, and the Committee on Budget and Long-Range Planning; and

WHEREAS, in July of 1998 his fellow Regents expressed their confidence in Regent Kim's leadership by electing him Chairperson of the Board for the 1998-1999 academic year, reaffirming their confidence by re-electing him Board Chairperson for the 1999-2000 academic year; and

WHEREAS, during his two terms as Chairperson of the Board, Chairman Kim's leadership was instrumental in seeing that this institution not decline in stature and quality despite severe budget reductions, insisting that the University become more entrepreneurial and self-sufficient while instituting much needed cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing the entrenched bureaucratic processes in order to better focus on institutional priorities; and

WHEREAS, Regent Kim, an active University of Hawai'i alumnus and firm believer in leadership by example, expressed his appreciation for the quality education afforded him by personally donating one million dollars to the University to build the Donald C. W. Kim Multimedia Computer Laboratory at the College of Engineering; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his service on the Board of Regents, Regent Kim also gives unselfishly of his time to community and civic organizations including the Rotary Club of Honolulu, Korean Community Council of Hawai'i, University of Hawai'i Alumni Association, Friends of the Center for Korean Studies, the Mid-Pacific Institute, East-West Center Foundation, and is currently the President and Chairman of Korean Dongji Hoi Society of Hawai'i; and

WHEREAS, Regent Kim is also an active member in professional organizations including the Hawai'i Council of Engineering Societies, National Society of Professional Engineers, Society of American Military Engineers, American Consulting Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Air Pollution Control Association; and

WHEREAS, in order to fulfill his responsibilities as Chairman of the Centennial Committee of Korean Immigration to the United States, a demanding role that came at the resounding request of Hawai'i's Korean community as well as from several major cities on the mainland, Regent Kim will leave the Board upon completion of his current term; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i extends its appreciation to Regent Kim for his dedicated service, contributions and untiring sacrifice on behalf of the University of Hawai'i and the State of Hawai'i, and for having enriched the Board through his no-nonsense leadership, unwavering integrity and for leading the Board and the University of Hawai'i by his example that only through perseverance and a willingness to work hard will there be achievement, greatness, and reward; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Regents' Medal along with this resolution be presented to Regent Donald C. W. Kim with heartfelt Mahalo and Aloha from his fellow Regents and the entire University of Hawai'i community along with best wishes for a successful Korean Centennial Celebration in 2003.

Upon motion by Regent Bergin and second by Regent Kobayashi, the resolution was unanimously adopted.

Regent Kim said it had been a great honor and privilege to serve as a Regent the past four years. He thanked the University senior administrators and managers, especially President Mortimer for what he did for the University under the circumstances. Regent Kim also thank the Board of Regents' staff for dedicated service to the University and kindness and courtesies extended to him when he was the chair of the Board and the faculty members and the students for supporting the Board of Regents for the betterment of the University of Hawai'i.

Board of Regents' Resolution Honoring Regent Lily K. Yao

Regent Ikawa introduced the following resolution honoring Regent Lily K. Yao:

WHEREAS, Lily K. Yao is a graduate of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's College of Business Administration; and

WHEREAS, subsequent to earning her baccalaureate she completed the advanced program at the School for Executive Development at the University of Washington and attended the University of Indiana's School of Savings & Loans; and

WHEREAS, once the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan, she is currently the Vice Chairman of First Hawaiian Bank following the merger of the two institutions, becoming the first woman to ever hold this position in the one hundred forty-two year history of First Hawaiian Bank; and

WHEREAS, in light of her leadership, accomplishments, and service to the community Lily K. Yao was appointed to the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents in July of 1993; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure on the Board of Regents, Regent Yao served with dedication and distinction as the Chairperson of the Regents' Committee on Personnel Relations, insisting on a human resources system that was fair and equitable, particularly to those who had loyally devoted a major portion of their professional lives to the University; and

WHEREAS, Regent Yao also served as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Committee on Student Affairs, and Committee on Budget and Long-Range Planning, and served as a member of the Committee on University Relations, and Committee on Community Colleges; and

WHEREAS, in 1996 her fellow Regents expressed their confidence in her leadership by electing her Chairperson of the Board of Regents for the 1996-1997 academic year and re-affirmed their confidence in her by again electing her Chairperson of the Board of Regents for the academic year 2000-2001; and

WHEREAS, during her terms as Chairperson of the Board, Regent Yao endeavored to provide a presence for the Board, representing her fellow Regents at numerous events and activities throughout the State of Hawai'i; and

WHEREAS, Chairperson Yao brought a standard of leadership to the Board and the University that insisted on vision, decisive leadership, character, and accountability in a shared quest for excellence in maintaining this University's prestige within the higher education arena, enhancing its stature as the premier institution in the Pacific/Asian regions; and

WHEREAS, Regent Yao, in addition to her service as a member of the Board of Regents, is also active in several community and professional organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, and as a member of Hawai'i's League of Savings Institutions, America's Community Bankers, and as a member of the Federal Reserve Board's Advisory Council; and

WHEREAS, after eight years on the Board, Regent Yao will culminate her term on the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents in June of 2001, having highlighted her tenure by having led the successful search for the twelfth President of the University of Hawai'i, now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i extends its appreciation to Regent Lily K. Yao for her dedicated service, contributions, and untiring sacrifice on behalf of University of Hawai'i and the State of Hawai'i, and for having enriched the Board through her forthright leadership, integrity, and congenial elegance, attributes which have earned her numerous accolades such as Hawai'i's "Millennium Woman," as deemed by the Mid Week magazine; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Regents' Medal along with this resolution be presented to Regent Lily K. Yao with heartfelt Mahalo and Aloha from her fellow Regents and the entire University of Hawai'i community with the additional hope that she will now be able to devote more time to her true passions - her family and the eighteen holes at Wai'alae.

Upon motion by Regent Ikawa and second by Regent Thompson the resolution was unanimously adopted.

Chairperson Yao stated that as the meeting was progressing she had begun to reflect on her eight years on the board. She said that, "Over the past eight years I've tried to strengthen our human resources system -- to make it more equitable and consistent from a systemwide standpoint and one that is not only competitive in recruiting new blood but one that takes care of those who have been loyal to this University all these years. I've asked that we be more accountable, more efficient, courageous, and visionary. To be more self-sufficient, more consistent, and think as a system and get away from the one campus versus another mentality. I've insisted that we focus our resources on what we can do best and no longer try to be all things to all people -- and I've tried to bring a sense of entrepreneurship into the University.

There are those who will argue that the corporatization of academia could mark its demise. I too, believe that the domination of higher education by corporate America is something that we in higher education must avoid. However, until things start getting better -- until tax revenues increase -- until State and Federal governments can make good on their promises to make education a true priority -- until that time, we must develop alternative sources to remain a quality institution. We need to accept the partnership of not only corporate America, but small private enterprise, from alumni, from affiliations with other institutions nationally and internationally. This will help us address our priorities and give us some of the resources we need to provide access to higher education for the under-represented and those who cannot afford a college education.

In eight years I've also learned that one regent can't do it all himself or herself. It takes 12 votes and 12 hearts. It takes 12 committed regents looking at the issues and putting in the time to do what's right and to get the needed support for this University. So my accomplishments are their accomplishments. My legacy is their legacy. And my contributions are because of theirs. The Iditarod which has been called "the last great race on earth," is a race using sled dogs covering more than 1,100 miles from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Susan Butcher, winner of the last Iditarod was asked what she attributed her victory to. Susan said, the secret is finding 16 dogs who can stare at the same tail for 1,100 sub zero miles, and still find it in their hearts the commitment to pull together in the same direction for a single purpose. Now I'm not comparing my fellow regents and the administration to dogs (although there might have been a couple regents who did tend to bark a little). But I think you understand my point. No one regent can make a difference without the support of the others. No one regent can get to Nome by himself or herself.

Even as Chairman of the Board, I was fortunate to have had 110% support from my fellow regents and the administration. Through their contributions and through their efforts, I can now look back and say I've made a difference in a small way. There's a Chinese saying that each time you throw a pebble into the ocean, the ocean is never the same. Well that's all one can hope to do with the University in eight years. History will record that our contributions as a regent are no more than mere pebbles in the ocean - but that ocean will never be the same - and hopefully the University will be better for our humble contributions. And that's all we can hope for.

So what do I leave for my successors? During the changing of Soviet powers, former Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev left two envelops for his successor. The first envelop read "Open this should you encounter a problem you cannot handle." The second envelop read, "Open this should all else fail." Eventually Khrushchev's successor encountered a crisis he could not handle so he opened the first envelop. In it was a letter from Khrushchev that read, "Blame me for everything." And so for the next several years, Brezhnev blamed Khrushchev for all of Russia's problems. This worked well for several years then he faced one national crisis after another and his loyal comrades were beginning to abandon ship. So he opened the second envelop. The second letter read, "Get two envelops." To my successors -- there's no real formula to being a regent. Give it your best shot and always do what's right for the entire University and not just a small part of it. Tackle the big problems a little at a time - the big problems have a life of their own and will outlast any regent. But persevere and don't get frustrated -- be content to solve those problems one part at a time. Beyond that - get two envelops.

Fellow Regents, it's time to pass the torch. I'm comforted in knowing that I leave things in good hands. Speaking of which - our new president Evan Dobelle joins us in a few weeks. President Mortimer, you might want to advise him about the two envelops. Friends, the time has come. I wish to thank first and foremost my fellow Regents for their confidence and support , but most importantly their friendship over the years. President Mortimer, members of the administration, to our faculty, staff, and students, I thank you all for your patience these past eight years and for your support. Mr. President, we all said our good-byes at your aloha roast but let me again say how grateful we all are for your leadership and sacrifices. We thank you and Lorrie for having shared your lives with the University and the State of Hawai'i and wish you both continued good health and all the best in your future endeavors.

Last but not least, I want to thank a group of special people with all my heart. They are David Iha, Carl Makino, LaVerne Hagiwara and the rest of the BOR office staff. Over the eight years we've worked so closely together that I now regard them as part of my family. No matter how difficult the situation, no matter how challenging the issues and task, the BOR staff gave it their utmost. They made me and the regents look good. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I was indeed blessed to have these loyal people serving with me and the many professionals who supported my efforts throughout my tenure. Like the Iditarod, its been a long 1,100 miles from Anchorage and at times things were beginning to look a little bleak, but all along I had the sense that our team was pulling in the same direction and had acquired in their hearts the oneness of purpose and that is to continue this University on its path of achievement in the greatest race on earth -- the race to excellence."

Chairperson Yao presented President Mortimer with a parting gift from the Regents, a five string ukulele made by a retired community college's faculty Mr. Jigs Kuboyama. President Mortimer thanked the Regents for the gift.


VI. ANNOUNCEMENT

Next Meeting

Chairperson Yao thanked Regent Weiner for hosting dinner the previous night and President Mortimer for hosting the meeting today. She announced that the next meeting will be held on July 20, 2001, at 8:30 a.m., at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.


VII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,




David Iha, Secretary