What is the Step Up Speakers Bureau?The Step Up Speakers Bureau offers Hawai‘i’s students an opportunity to hear directly from professionals in higher

education, business and community organizations about what it takes to successfully prepare for their future.

The Step Up Speakers Bureau is Comprised of:Career & College Exploration Speakers: The Realities of Career & CollegeSpeakers seek to expose students to different career paths, industries and college requirements. They talk to students

about their specific jobs/industries as well as about what is required to successfully enter into the worlds of college

and work.

“Get a L.I.F.E” Presentation - Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Hawai‘i This workshop educates students about the skills needed to effectively apply for a job. Workshop curriculum walks

students through job search strategies, resume building, interviewing skills, and other important information related

to finding a job.

University of Hawai‘i Faculty Ambassador Program Ambassadors help students envision themselves in college. Faculty members utilize their research and experiences

to provide students with information about academics and how it is applied in the “real world.” Staff members can

provide an overview of educational requirements, career avenues, and the application processes to get into college.

Who Makes up the Speakers Bureau? Professionals from Higher Education, Business and Community Organizations.

What Can Step Up Speakers Do? • Emphasize the importance of a rigorous high school curriculum to prepare for college and the workforce

• Encourage students to earn the BOE Step Up Diploma

• Help broaden students’ understanding of the worlds of work and of college

• Serve as an important role model that can help students understand “real-life”

• Hold classroom presentations

• Attend College and Career Fairs

• Participate in speaking panels

For More Information or to Arrange for a Step Up Speaker visit, contact: Maria Monsell at (808) 956-3771, Toll Free at 1-866-808-4327 or at stepup@hawaii.eduNote: Please provide as much lead time as possible when requesting a speaker. At a

minimum, requests must be made at least 3-4 weeks in advance and will be filled based on speaker availability.

Specialty Areas of our Speakers

• Athletics & NCAA Requirements• Biological Sciences• Business & Accounting• College Admissions• Digital Media & Visual Effects• Educational Technology Solutions• Financial Advising• Government• Hawaiian Culture• Health Occupations• Hospitality & Tourism• Law• Performing Arts• Public Relations & Marketing• Resume Building, Interviewing

and Career Planning• And More...

Our Speakers are From: Colleges:

• Chaminade University• University of Hawai‘i Campuses• Wayland Baptist UniversityCollege Access Programs:

• Educational Talent Search• Kamehameha Scholars Program• Na Pua No‘eau• Upward BoundEducational Groups:

• It's All About Kids• The Learning CoalitionBusinesses Community:

• Aloha Petroleum • Blue Water Multimedia• First Hawaiian Bank• Hawai‘i USA Federal Credit Union• Hilton Grand Vacations Group • Queens Health System• Servco Pacific Inc.• Sterling & Tucker• And More...

FACULTYAMBASSADORS

University of Hawai‘i

...Building a bridge between the University and Hawai‘i’s schools

Invite an Ambassador to your school!

The purpose of the Faculty Ambassadors Program is to build a bridge between the University of Hawai‘i system and schools throughout Hawai‘i. Established in 1997 by the Manoa Faculty Senate, Faculty Ambassadors is currently funded by GEAR UP Hawai‘i. GEAR UP is a federally funded program that strives to increase the number of low-income students to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Faculty and staff members within a variety of departments of the University of Hawai‘i System participate in the program. Ambassadors are matched with schools depending on the requests from teachers, counselors, and student activities coordinators. We hope to develop ongoing relationships with schools, particularly direct relationships between Ambassadors and teachers or counselors.

Ambassadors help students envision themselves in college. Faculty members utilize their research and experiences to provide students with information about academics and how it is applied in the “real world.” Staff members can provide an overview of educational requirements, career avenues, and the application processes to get into college. Ambassadors have participated in a variety of ways, such as:

Faculty Ambassadors ProgramUniversity of Hawai‘i at ManoaSinclair Library, Room 504 2425 Campus RoadHonolulu, HI 96822Phone: (808) 956-3771Toll Free: 1-866-808-GEAR (4327)E-mail: UHvisit@hawaii.eduwww.hawaii.edu/uhmfs/faculty_ambassadors

• Presenting research information• Developing new curriculum ideas• Attending career fairs• Mentoring students• Assisting in class projects• Sharing the campus experience through

UH campus tours

What is the Faculty Ambassadors Program?

Who makes up the Faculty Ambassadors?

What can Ambassadors do?

To arrange for a Faculty Ambassador visit, contact:

For more information on the Faculty Ambassadors Program visit:www.hawaii.edu/uhmfs/faculty_ambassadors

Numerous faculty and staff members in other subject areas/disciplines are available for visits to schools. Visits are FREE to O‘ahu and Title I neighbor island schools.

Please call (808) 956-3771 or e-mail UHvisit@hawaii.edu to schedule a visit.

Faculty Ambassadors are from a diverse array of fields and research interests. Below are some examples of the areas of specialization that faculty ambassadors have come from:

Cultural Anthropology

Faculty Ambassador

Roger Ames (UH Manoa, Department of Philosophy)

Theodore S. Gonsalves (UH Manoa, Department of American Studies)

Warren Nishimoto (UH Manoa, Director of the Center for Oral History, Social Science Research Institute)

Present information about Chinese Philosophy (Confucianism & Daoism), Comparative & American Philosophy.

Familiarize students with Filipino American History and possibly incorporate art and music.

Cover topics on oral history in Hawaii, conversations with Kupuna about their life experiences, or assist teachers with designing curriculum and class demonstrations.

Ways Ambassadors Could Help

Science

Faculty Ambassador

Eugene Pawlak(UH Manoa, Assistant Professor of Ocean & Resources Engineering)

Mark Rognstad(UH Manoa Assistant Specialist, Hawaii Mapping Research Group, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology)

Class presentations on field research activities like diving operations, ocean measurements, autonomous and remotely controlled vehicles (AUVs & ROVs).

Present research on cruise aboard a US Navy Submarine; cruise on a Coast Guard icebreaker; how to use sonar to see the ocean floor; workshop held for Hawaii Underwater Robot Challenge Competition.

Ways Ambassadors Could Help

Educational Technology

Faculty Ambassador

Jan Hathaway(Kapiolani Community College, New Media Arts Program)

Gerald Lau (UH Manoa Faculty Specialist, Information and Computer Sciences)

Sharon Sussman(Kapiolani Community College, New Media Arts Program)

Discuss Interface Design in video game development, digital post-production and special effects.

Designed a data storage presentation for students. Will work with teacher on a computer science topic & fit it into their program.

Familiarize students with vari-ous aspects of Animation that include: video game develop-ment, film analysis and story-telling, digital planning, lighting and gaming, animation history.

Ways Ambassadors Could Help

“Get A L.I.F.E.” (Look Into Future Employment)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Hawai‘iWorkforce Development Program

“Get a L.I.F.E.” is a job-readiness workshop presented by SHRM Hawai‘i professionals. The workshop walks students through job search strategies, resume building, interviewing skills, and other important

information related to looking for and landing a job.

Download a Speaker Request Form at www.stepuphawaii.org. Click on the link for “parents & partners” and then the link for “educators.”

Submit the completed form to Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education, Sinclair Library, Room 504, 2425 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822, by Fax: (808) 956-8037 or by email to stepup@hawaii.edu.

Questions can be directed to Maria Monsell at (808) 956-3771 or at monsell@hawaii.edu.

REQUEST A SPEAKER

Career planning while in High school

Assessing interests, skills, and abilities

Creating a Professional Image

Understanding the job market, job

leads, and the job search

Developing strong communication skills

Applying for jobs, resume building, interview skills

Continued Education and Training

Career Enjoyment and Fulfillment