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Hilo Holds Public Hearings
on Tuition
UH Hilo will hold public hearings in February on a plan to change to a single
tuition rate for lower- and upper-divisions. A single-tiered tuition structure
would eliminate the sudden increase in tuition students encounter in the middle
of their tenure and reduce inequities in the calculation of financial aid. It
also encourages unclassified students to declare a major so that they will receive
the most current advising and promote early evaluation of transfer students
to avoid problems in meeting major or graduation requirements.
"The existing rate structure for lower- and upper-division students dates
back to when UH Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College were merged so that
students at Hawai‘i CC would pay the same tuition for courses from either
campus," said Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs John Whittaker.
Read more about
this.
Public hearings dates and locations
O‘ahu—Feb. 25, 1–3 p.m.,
Campus Center 307, UH Manoa
Hawai‘i—Feb.26, 1–3 p.m.,
Campus Center 306-307, UH Hilo
Kaua‘i—Feb.27, 12–2 p.m.,
Performing Arts Center, Kaua‘i CC
Maui—Feb.28, 12–2 p.m., Kalama
Room 107, Maui CC
Honolulu CC Children’s
Center Receives Top Accreditation Honors
The Children’s Center at Honolulu CC received notification from the National
Association for the Education of Young Children that it has again received accreditation
from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. NAEYC accreditation is
a rigorous, voluntary process by which early childhood programs demonstrate
that they meet national standards of excellence. Programs seeking accreditation
undergo an intensive self-study and an on-site visit.
"This prestigious recognition has been achieved by only seven percent of
early childhood programs nationwide. Less than 75 programs in Hawai‘i have
earned this accreditation," says Sherry Nolte, associate professor of early
childhood education and human services. Read more about
it.
UHM Athletics To Be Broadcast Internationally
 UH Manoa athletics
will soon be seen in over seven million households throughout Asia and in Israel.
KHNL/KFVE recently established broadcast agreements with networks in Taiwan,
Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Israel. More than 60 of this season’s
contests will be televised, most receiving an average of two airings that will
result in nearly 500 broadcasts throughout the countries.
"This is an excellent opportunity for UH to gain international exposure
and promote the university and its athletic programs," said Herman Frazier,
UH Manoa athletics director. "It also contributes to the University’s
vision of establishing itself as a bridge between the East and the West."
Read the press
release.
Program Offers Free and
Discounted Bus Passes to UHM Employees
Beginning in March, UH Manoa faculty and staff will have the opportunity to
participate in a pilot bus pass program that aims to free up additional parking
spaces for commuting students. Under the proposed plan, up to 100 free bus passes
will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis each month, and 375
additional passes will be sold each month at $18–a one-third discount off
the normal $27 cost. Get
details on this program.
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