Sherry Ching

The University of Hawaii's strategic imperative, Hawaii Papa O Keau, outlines its commitment to becoming a model indigenous serving institution focused on the sustainability of Hawaii's people, islands, language, culture, and knowledge. It addresses the higher education needs of native Hawaiians through pathways of leadership development, community engagement, and Hawaiian language and cultural parity.

The President's Report provided updates on several key university initiatives. These included the launch and search process for a new UH Mānoa chancellor, and progress updates on the eBanner system, including the establishment of new communication channels and websites. The report highlighted recent athletic achievements for the university teams, the success of the ROTC program in a national competition, and a new NASA research grant awarded to UH Hilo for studying coastal resilience. Additionally, the report recognized the community impact of the Hale Pāpaʻi shelter program at Maui College in providing temporary storage and housing solutions.

The President's report covered the launch of a ten-campus inaugural address and updates on the legislative season, including recent House Finance Committee briefings. Key discussion topics included the legal implications of federal government rulings regarding minority-serving institution grants, the transition to a new student information system, and the search process for the University of Hawaii at Manoa Chancellor. Additionally, the report highlighted improvements in student engagement through the implementation of campus chatbots and updated application statistics for the university system, concluding with recognition of faculty research excellence and community engagement awards.

The document, identified as a catalog for Windward Community College, outlines the strategic purpose of its federally funded TRiO Student Support Services program. This program is designed to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates for low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled college students, fostering a supportive institutional climate for their success.

This annual report details Hawai'i P-20's ongoing strategic efforts and achievements in strengthening the educational pipeline from early childhood through postsecondary training. Key initiatives include developing future teacher pathways, expanding college and career advising and work-based learning, and increasing access to higher education through programs like GEAR UP and Direct2UH. The report also highlights advancements in literacy, early childhood systems, and leveraging data for decision-making, all aimed at ensuring equitable access and support for students' academic and career success.