Barry Collins

The 2023-2029 Strategic Plan for Kapi'olani Community College serves as a roadmap to address the diverse and changing needs of its student population and advance equity. Key focus areas include a deep commitment to being an Indigenous Serving Institution with a strong emphasis on Native Hawaiian Success, and providing tailored support for special populations such as Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, high school students, working adults, veterans, international students, and men of color. The plan aims to close achievement gaps in enrollment, retention, and persistence, and foster improved civic and community engagement, all while integrating assessment data into planning and resource allocation to ensure continuous improvement.

The ConSOLIDated Climate and Civic Action Plan for Kapiʻolani Community College updates and combines previous institutional plans, focusing on urgent actions related to the accelerating climate crisis and the intertwined nature of climate action and equity-centered community and civic engagement. The plan outlines three primary goals: broadening and deepening educational approaches for climate, sustainability, and resilience learning; acknowledging, amplifying, and weaving indigenous and western knowledge systems; and advancing equity-centered community and civic engagement through student action and advocacy. It also provides guidance for curriculum implementation aligned with institutional and general education learning outcomes and aims to develop the Center for Resilient Neighborhoods (CERENE) as a revenue-generating center to address climate change.

This Distance Education (DE) Plan for Kapi'olani Community College outlines the strategic direction for online learning from 2022 to 2027. The plan focuses on enhancing institutional support and infrastructure, including the DE Coordinator position, digital accessibility, and professional development. It also prioritizes program development and quality through initiatives like diversity, equity, and inclusion in online education, class size research, and the creation of online degree, certificate, and microcredential pathways. Furthermore, the plan aims to improve the student experience and outreach by strengthening online student support, communication, and marketing efforts, ensuring a robust, high-quality, and continually improving online education program.

This document outlines the Kapi'olani Community College Technology Plan for FY 2018-2021, serving as a roadmap to meet and exceed the college's technology needs. It aims to enhance institutional effectiveness, support student learning, and improve operational efficiency by providing robust technology-enhanced learning environments, quality training, and a secure, high-speed information infrastructure. Key focus areas include instructional development, computer and audio/visual management, infrastructure upgrades, telecommunication improvements, web and mobile application development, and technology integration into campus renovation projects.

The strategic plan for Kapi'olani Community College is focused on providing open access to higher education and lifelong learning opportunities. The plan prioritizes increasing graduation and transfer rates, enhancing workforce development, and growing enrollment among underserved populations. It also aims to create modern teaching and learning environments while promoting sustainability and a strong Hawaiian sense of place.