University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu StocktakingApril 30, 2008

• For more than 30 years, UHWO has been located in wooden portables on the Leeward Community College campus.

• In October 2008, UHWO will reach a momentous milestone when it breaks ground for a brand new campus in the City of Kapolei

• The new campus will meet a greater portion of the educational & workforce needs in the Leeward & Central O‘ahu area.

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• A baccalaureate degree granting institution which offers degrees in the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. As the only public four-year university located in the Leeward O‘ahu area, UH West O‘ahu is committed to the continuing development of the region through both innovative educational offerings and public service activities.

• Emphasizes quality teaching and flexible class schedules that foster life-long learning, thus enabling students to pursue career-related education coupled with the values, ideas, and challenges of the liberal arts. The academic program structure stresses the exploration of Interdisciplinary Studies, Cross-cultural and International Studies, and Communication Skills.

• Targets the communities of west O‘ahu and other underserved parts of the state, UH West O‘ahu meets the educational needs of both recent high school graduates and non- traditional students. It provides innovative alternative learning opportunities such as instruction via computer and telecommunications, certificate programs, mentoring, individualized degree programs, and credit for prior learning.

About University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu

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Philosophy of University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu

• Provides an environment where students and faculty can discover, examine, preserve & transmit knowledge & values that provide the foundation for the development of present and future generations of citizens and results in the improvement of the quality of life for all.

• Faculty engage in 3 basic types of activities: teaching, knowledge creation, & service. While cognizant of the interrelationships of these activities, major emphasis is placed on the teaching function. Also supportive of those research & public service activities that enhance & enrich its instructional program.

• Has been created for students who wish to pursue their educational & professional goals through a curriculum that emphasizes the Humanities, Social Sciences and selected professional programs.

• Curriculum offerings are founded on the principle that career training & the Humanities & Social Sciences are interdependent & complementary. The differences in the backgrounds and aspirations of individual students are recognized, and the educational programs & learning experiences are shaped to accommodate those differences. The full development of the talents and abilities of each student is the principal concern and the major focus of the faculty & staff. 4

Mission Statement of University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu

• To become a four-year, comprehensive university with an emphasis on baccalaureate education founded in the liberal arts, serving professional, career-related, and applied fields, based on State and regional needs.

• Committed to providing access to residents throughout the State of Hawai‘i through its partnerships with the University of Hawai‘i community colleges and its delivery of distance education programs.

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Community Needs

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College Going Rates To Four-Year Institution

• Statewide average 11.9%

• East O‘ahu 18.1%• Central O‘ahu 13.6% • ‘Ewa 6.4%• North Shore 5.8%

• Wai‘anae 3.9%

From Second Decade Report7

Source: City and County of Honolulu Annual Report on the Status of Land Use on Oahu FY2006

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Growth Projections by DP Area (2000-2030)

Source: City and County of Honolulu Annual Report on the Status of Land Use on Oahu FY2006

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Meeting the Needs of the Community

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UHWO Unique Role in Educational Services

• 69% of the projected growth in the population on Oahu is in the geographical area served by UHWO.

• 54% of the projected growth in the housing units on Oahu is in the geographical area served by UHWO.

• 20% of UHWO students reside on a neighbor island.

– Leader in providing distance-delivered degrees to these students.

– In Fall of 2008, 2 new online degrees will be offered:

• BA in Social Sciences with a concentration in Political Science

• BA in Professional Studies with a concentration in Health Care Administration

• 57% enrolled students reside in Leeward O‘ahu

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Transition to a 4 yr. Comprehensive College

• For more than 30 years UHWO was an upper-division institution.• In 2007, a lower division and general education curriculum was

implemented with the enrollment of the University’s inaugural freshmen class.

• Responding to the increased student enrollment and demand following the admission of the first freshmen class, UHWO is in the process of transforming its academic programs.

• Critical time for the University because it needs additional funding to aid in building the academic foundation of a four-year baccalaureate institution.

• Development of new programs and majors through the establishment of new faculty and support staff to ensure the delivery of a broad-based, high quality baccalaureate education.

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Transition to a 4 yr. Comprehensive College

• New programs in elementary education, early childhood education & health care administration were added to the University’s programs offerings.

• A Bachelor of Applied Science degree was established to target community college students who complete an Associate of Science degrees in selected fields.

• This “inverted degree” program builds on the career and technical course credits earned from the UH Community Colleges.

• The first articulation agreements are with Kapiolani Community College (Respiratory Care & Culinary Management) and Honolulu Community College (Computing, Electronics & Networking Technology) with more agreements planned for the future.

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UHWO Enrollment Growth

No. % No. %2005 8692006 897 28 3.2% 8022007 971 74 8.2% 820 18 2.2%2008 970 150 18.3%

IncreaseFALL

Enrollment

SPRING

EnrollmentIncrease

•Spring 2008 Opening Enrollment Highlights UHWO enrollment stand at 970, in increase of 150 (18.3%) over the previous year. Largest percentage increase in UH system.

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Transition to a new Campus in Kapolei

• Meet the educational & workforce needs of Hawai‘i’s most underserved region

• Increase in new programs and majors• Increase in student support services• Development and expansion auxiliary services• The new UHWO office opened in Kapolei to

provide freshmen services. And the faculty and staff received training to address freshmen student needs

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Bachelor of Arts degree offered in:

• Business Administration• Humanities• Public Administration• Social Sciences• Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Allied Health • Applied Science

Current Academic Programs

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• Achieved

– 2 major 2004-2010 academic initiatives were achieved by developing a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree and Early Childhood Education concentration as part of the BA in Social Sciences

• Surpassed

– Proposal was to hire a single faculty for Hawaiian Pacific Studies. Instead 2 full-time tenured track positions were hired.

– We have exceeded in other areas also. We have explored the development of a K-6 education credential. We committed to this by hiring 3 education faculty for the development of an elementary credential and current efforts directed at the development of the middle and high school education credential.

Academic Progress

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Student Support (Student Services)

• To meet the recruitment and enrollment goals of the new campus in the City of Kapolei, it is imperative that we hire needed Student Services positions to continue the upward trend of student enrollment and address the higher education needs of the West O‘ahu region.

• Development and expansion of the department in response to an expanding population, providing support services for first-year students and increasing awareness of UHWO as a four-year comprehensive university.

• Recruitment and Enrollment

• Freshmen Services

• Financial Aid

• Writing and Learning Center

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Auxiliary Services

• Phase 1 of the new campus will be built on 104 acres and is projected to include 7 buildings with a gross square footage of 247,920 feet.

• To properly service and maintain all new facilities, need to hire the necessary personnel to support the needs of the state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable campus community.

• Need to develop and expand the department to ensure a smooth transition during the campus relocation and the future operation of the new campus.

• Services would include: transportation, parking operations, food services, bookstore operations, student housing, facilities repair and renovation, custodial services, and ground maintenance.

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Challenge

Building a four-year comprehensive institution requires hiring of additional faculty and staff and acquiring the proper resources to support a growing student body. With an annual allocation of $1,000,000 in additional general funds to supplement the current general budget, we will be able to fulfill our needs and work towards a strategic goal of investing in human and physical resources for the new campus.

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UHWO Utilization of Resources

• UHWO Prudent Stewardship of Resources

– Stay within guidelines and allowances of OEP Plan

– Work toward reducing the dependence on General Funds

• General Funds

– Support Established Core Programs

– Provide Core Support Staff

– Provide “Seed Funding” for Kapolei campus initiatives• Establish Kapolei campus• Establish new programs• Establish partnerships with service providers

• Tuition & Fees Special Funds

– Operating and Maintenance

– Equipment and Furniture

– Temporary and Casual Hires21

Operational Expenditure Plan

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$1,000,00 in Additional General Funds willprovide 19 FTE positions in FY 2009-2010

Student Services

1 Academic Advisor1 Transcript Evaluator

Administrative Services

1 Project Analyst1 Director of Public Relations &

Communications1 Administrative Specialist- Banner/DCS

Academic Programs

1 Faculty - Social Work (BSW)3 Faculty - Education (Pre K-12)1 Secretary, VCAA1 Clerk, VCAA1 Academic Support Specialist1 Librarian II1 Library Support

Campus Services1 Service Specialist1 Building Maintenance Worker I1 UH Security Officer I1 UH Security Officer II1 Environmental Health & Safety Officer

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Student Services

1 Director of Academic Advising0.5 ADA Coordinator0.5 Admissions Officer0.5 Recruiter1 Admissions Assistant

Campus Services

2 Building Maintenance Helpers

Academic Programs

1 Social Work (BSW) 3 Education (Pre K-12) 1 Clerk, VCAA 2 Academic Support Specialists 1 Learning Resource Center Support 2 Library Support 1 IT Specialist, AV/Media 1 IT Specialist 1 IR Analyst 0.5 Secretary, IT 0.5 Secretary, IR

$1,000,00 in Additional General Funds willprovide 19.5 FTE positions in FY 2009-2010

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Performance Measures

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Performance Measures

*The percentage rate increase for these performance measures is dependent on the projected numbers for the student enrollment in the next three biennium budget periods as listed in the OEP.

APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (formerly The Association of Physical Plant Administrators)

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Campus VisionCampus VisionArchitecture

An architectural theme reflecting a sense of place…

…flexible and responsive to diverse space needs.

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