BOR February Report

At their monthly meeting held on Fri., Feb. 20 at Honolulu CC, the Board of Regents

• approved the appointment of Neal Smatresk to the position of UH Manoa vice chancellor for academic affairs and Andrew Rossiter as director of the Waikiki Aquarium
• named Linda Johnsrud acting chancellor for UH West O‘ahu effective March 1; Chancellor Bill Pearman is retiring
• granted Kapi‘olani CC approval to establish an associate in science in exercise and sport science and an associate in science for educational paraprofessionals
• approved subcontracts for the design, preparation and construction of the Institute for Astronomy’s Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System
• agreed on a process to complete the review of President Evan Dobelle
Read the full press release on the board summary, Smatresk appointment and Rossiter appointment.

Leeward CC Selects Candidates for Chief Academic Officer

The candidates for Leeward CC chief academic officer (vice chancellor) will be holding open forums during the week of Feb. 23. All forums will be held at Leeward CC in room GT-105.

• Douglas Dykstra, interim vice chancellor and chief academic officer at Leeward CC. His presentation is on Wed., Feb. 25, 2 p.m.
• Brad Tyndall, dean of instruction at Front Range Community College–Larimer Campus, Fort Collins, Colorado. His presentation is on Thurs., Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m.
• Peter Quigley, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Minnesota. His presentation is on Fri., Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m.
• Jeanne Clerc, assistant vice president for educational affairs at Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta, Georgia. Her presentation is on Fri., Feb. 27, 2 p.m.

For more information on the candidates, download the Feb. 16 Leeward CC campus bulletin.

Kapi‘olani Cleans Up

On Feb. 8, Kapi‘olani CC held the first of two Cactus-n-Coffee Garden Clean Up projects. Kapi‘olani staff, faculty and students, along with 33 McKinley High School students worked to beautify the campus’ cactus garden.

Manoa Athletics Fully Certified by NCAA

The UH Manoa athletic department has been fully certified by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, indicating that university is “in substantial conformity with operating principles” of the governing organization. The certification program examines an institution’s governance and commitment to rules compliance, academic integrity, fiscal integrity and equity, welfare and sportsmanship. Certification in good standing is for a 10-year period; all 325 active Division I members participate in the process. Read the press release.


Ecke Pledge Launches Campaign to Build Tea Lodge

UH Emeritus Professor Tseng Yuho Ecke pledged $600,000 to launch plans to build the Shi Wu Tea Lodge at the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum in Manoa Valley. Ecke’s pledge launches a fundraising initiative for the creation of a cultural and educational gathering place for the practice and enjoyment of the humanities. The Shi Wu Tea Lodge will be a guild available to Manoa faculty and staff, their guests and special visitors, for workshops, seminars, meetings and tea service. An estimated $1,200,000 is needed to fully establish the Shi Wu Tea Lodge. Read the press release.

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UH Hilo benefactors Kay &
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