Douglass Shipman Adams

The meeting began with the call to order and ascertainment of quorum. The minutes from the December 12, 2025 meeting were approved. Key discussions included the Chair's update regarding the Banner system cutover, which caused unexpected process changes and student delays with online classes syncing to Lamaku. The Ka'ao Ka'ikai Strategic Plan Implementation Task Force is preparing to convene, aiming to identify institutional data, with an interest form being distributed. Under Old Business, discussion continued on the Integrated Planning Timeline (2025 revision), focusing on clarifying the feedback loop for budget requests over $25K and the timing of procurement processes, with a request to include an evaluation of previous goals in the implementation plan. Administration updates covered the ongoing Banner transition issues impacting academic progress reports and transcripts, the status of the AI Policy review, preparations for EAB visits, and positive enrollment numbers (up 7%). Updates also included activity from Pālamanui and Edvance, with Edvance starting 120 courses for Spring 2026. The meeting concluded with a note about the upcoming Keoni Asks Competition and mental wellness outreach events.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and establishment of quorum. Key discussions centered on the Chair's update regarding the Banner system cutover, specifically noting the closure and reopening dates for class registration. Under Old Business, the proposal for the Ka'ao Ka'ika'i Strategic Plan (KKSP) Implementation Task Force was discussed extensively, focusing on its composition (College Council representatives) and structure (one task force versus five initial huis), culminating in approval of the proposal with amendments to ensure the Task Force reports monthly updates and identifies necessary metrics and data collection means. Under New Business, there were no items. Administrative updates included the LMS policy consultation, reminders about grade submission deadlines due to Banner transition challenges, the need for system testing on public computers (requiring local network login), and the Laulima migration deadline. Enrollment updates indicated a significant increase for Spring 2026. A policy delay (HAW7.520) related to Satisfactory Academic Progress was also noted. Finally, updates were provided from Pālamanui and administrative services.

The meeting included updates such as the Banner cutover, committee reports, and discussions on the Ka'ao Ka'ika'i Strategic Plan Implementation Task Force Proposal. The council also reviewed the Integrated Planning Timeline for 2025 and received updates from the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services, and the Pālamanui Director. The meeting touched on topics such as the Hawai'i Relief Program, Public Works projects, endowment scholarships, the EDvance Director, EAB Navigate 360 launch, and upcoming events like the Veterans Day Parade and Downtown Hilo Holiday Parade.

The strategic plan for UH Community Colleges, spanning 2015-2021, outlines key directions and targets across enrollment, performance outcomes, and other strategic initiatives. Core priorities include increasing enrollment among recent high school graduates, working adults, GED recipients, and Pacific Islanders, alongside improving student persistence. The plan also focuses on enhancing performance outcomes related to degrees and certificates awarded, with specific emphasis on Native Hawaiian, STEM, and Pell recipient graduates, as well as transfers to UH 4-year programs. Additional strategic outcomes aim to eliminate success gaps, improve time to degree, enhance student readiness, build a better workforce development system, implement Hawai'i Papa O Ke Ao, foster sustainability, expand international education, modernize facilities, leverage new teaching technologies, increase non-traditional revenue, and improve operational efficiency.

This document outlines the strategic priorities and performance metrics for Hawai'i Community College, focusing on improving student success and completion. Key areas include increasing degrees and certificates awarded, enhancing outcomes for Native Hawaiian and Pell recipient students, boosting STEM degrees, and facilitating transfers to baccalaureate institutions. Strategic initiatives for 2019-2020 emphasize first-year success, streamlined transfer pathways, expanded online education, and re-enrollment efforts for returning adult students, with targets extending to 2021.