University of Hawaii System

This document outlines the University of Hawaiʻi's capital improvement strategy, detailing ongoing and planned projects across its 10-campus system. The initiatives are designed to advance the university's strategic goals by enhancing academic, athletic, and student housing facilities, improving energy efficiency, and working towards a net-zero emissions target by 2035. The plan encompasses various renovations, new constructions, and upgrades, aiming to provide modern spaces conducive to learning, training, and student success.

The agenda for this meeting includes the approval of minutes from previous meetings, a public comment period, and a report from the President covering federal developments, legislative updates, the inaugural system address, and a detailed report from the Windward Community College Chancellor regarding enrollment, specific programs, and governance. Key agenda items for action involve approving the establishment and naming of two endowed chairs, one in Ethnomusicology at UHM and another in Genetics at JABSOM. The Board will also review the Annual Institutional Review (AIR) for Graduate Medical Education programs for AY 2024-2025 and consider approval for the University Health Services Manoa Project. An update on the University Laboratory School will also be provided, along with an informational report concerning the transition of Maunakea Stewardship. The meeting includes an Executive Session to discuss personnel actions, specifically the interim appointment of an Associate Dean at Shidler College of Business, and a privileged and confidential briefing by the University General Counsel on pending legal matters.

The meeting included several key discussions and actions. The President's report covered updates on federal developments, including the lifting of temporary spending measures after a federal shutdown and the university's support initiatives for affected community members, such as offering registration grace periods. Major operational news included the significant upgrade to the Banner Information Student System. The Interim Provost of UHM reported on efforts to reimagine the flagship campus, leading to a discussion regarding the compensation package for the Acting Assistant Provost of the Office of Global Engagement. A major agenda item involved a presentation from the Aloha Stadium Authority regarding the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District Project, focusing on development vision, key contract terms, and financing. Governance updates included a report from the All Campus Council of Faculty Senate Chairs (ACCFSC) and a report from the University of Hawai'i Foundation (UHF) on fundraising metrics, including a goal progress update for the comprehensive capital campaign. Action items approved under the consent agenda included the Supplemental Operating Budget Request for FY 2026-2027, the Capital Improvement Project Supplemental Budget Request for 2025-2027, and approvals for several new and provisional degree programs at UHM. The board also approved a 3.5 percent retroactive salary adjustment for the Board Secretary and the appointment of Luis P. Salaveria as the VP of Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Discussions also centered on the University Laboratory School (ULS), focusing on operational overlaps, cost subsidies by the university (including Tuition and Fees Special Fund monies), and the administration's intention to negotiate a more formalized lease agreement for the property ULS occupies.

The Committee on Institutional Success meeting agenda included several key items for recommendation or discussion. The primary focus involved recommending Board approval for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Operating Budget Request to be submitted to the Governor and State Legislature, which totaled 35.5 new Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions and $18,804,600 across Healthcare Workforce Initiatives and economic support for UH-Mānoa Athletics. The committee also considered the Fiscal Years Biennium (FYB) 2025-2027, Supplemental Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget Request, seeking approval for a $283.1 million supplement, notably requesting a conversion of $59.25 million in Student Housing Services Improvements funding from revenue bonds to general obligation bonds. Other agenda items included an update on University of Hawaii Student Housing, a presentation on Community Survey Results for the UH Mānoa ʻEwa Parcel, and First Quarter Financial and CIP Status Reports for FY 2025-2026.

The meeting included an overview of the State Career and Technical Education (CTE) Office, which administers the Perkins V federal law and disseminates grant monies. A federal update noted the shifting of Perkins V management responsibilities from the USDOE to the USDOL. A significant discussion focused on the implementation of the Hawai'i State CTE Plan, specifically updating the strategic incentive and allocation process for State-level reserve funds to better align CTE program development with statewide employment needs, including the use of internal rubrics for funding evaluation. Furthermore, the board received an update on the Hawai'i Career Explorer and Hawai'i Career Pathways initiative, designed to connect secondary CTE programs to university opportunities and labor market needs. This included discussions on mapping instructional codes to occupational codes and plans for developing a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool to enhance user experience regarding career pathway exploration.