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Guidance on Instructional Activities Associated With Pu‘uhuluhulu

Published August 13, 2019 by admin

Guidance on Instructional Activities Associated With Pu‘uhuluhuluKeyboard with purple key "Distance Learning"

Memo from UH Vice President for Academic Planning and Policy: The University of Hawai‘i will maintain a learning environment that encourages and accepts the free and fair exchange of ideas.

Donald Straney
Donald Straney

UH Hilo ‘Ohana:

Donald Straney, University of Hawai‘i Vice President for Academic Planning and Policy, has provided a memorandum on Guidance on Instructional Activities Associated With Pu‘uhuluhulu.

MEMORANDUM

August 7, 2019

TO: Members of the UH Faculty and Staff
FROM: Donald 0. Straney, PhD, Vice President for Academic Planning and Policy, UH System

SUBJECT: Guidance on Instructional Activities Associated With Pu‘uhuluhulu

There is a list of courses that faculty are offering for students to take remotely while staying in the Pu‘uhuluhulu region of Hawai‘i Island. The list is primarily built around already existing on-line or independent study options. However, there are also some face-to-face courses listed.

We appreciate faculty support for students who are participating in this important moment in history, and that the learning opportunities presented by the list will in many cases literally bring the course material to life. We know that faculty members who have offered their courses to students who wish to remain away from campus are doing so with respect to the policies and procedures of their campus.

We offer the following guidance to clear up any misconceptions, note current policies that may be applicable, and to make sure we are all aligned in how best to proceed.

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Click here to read full Memorandum.

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Message from the UH System regarding movement of hurricanes Erick and Flossie

Published July 30, 2019 by admin

Message from the UH System regarding movement of hurricanes Erick and FlossieSatellite image of two hurricanes traveling across the Pacific. Words: Western Pacific, NO DISTURBANCES, image from 10:00 am July 30, 2019. Two red marks for the hurricanes Erick and Flossie.
  • The state has entered hurricane season, and residents should discuss emergency preparedness actions with friends and family. Officials recommend a 14-day emergency supply.
  • Please stay informed and updated.

Hurricane Erick entered Central Pacific waters yesterday morning. Erick is forecast to continue to gradually weaken through the week as it tracks south of the Hawaiian Islands. Residents should be prepared for high surf and the potential for heavy rains and high humidity beginning Thursday night.

While the track remains south of the islands, tropical cyclones can make unpredictable movements. Remain vigilant and monitor the progress of the storm. There is also another Hurricane behind it. Hurricane Flossie just became a hurricane today, and could potentially affect the state as early  as Monday, August 5.

UH officials will continue to monitor the storms and provide updates on the situations.

The state has entered hurricane season, and residents should discuss emergency preparedness actions with friends and family. Officials recommend a 14-day emergency supply.

All members of the UH community are urged to sign up for UH Alert to receive emergency text alerts. If you have already signed up, log in to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date.

Notifications affecting UH campuses will be posted on the Emergency Information web page, as well as on social media:

Please stay informed and updated:

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UH Hilo 2018-2019 Annual Report

Published June 28, 2019 by admin

Our successes are largely due to our talented faculty, staff and students who make UH Hilo a remarkable place of knowledge and learning.

Aloha UH Hilo ‘Ohana,

Marcia Sakai
Marcia Sakai

When I began my tenure as the Interim Chancellor for UH Hilo, one of my goals was to create a comprehensive report that highlights the accomplishments of our campus. I am pleased to share with you the UH Hilo 2018-2019 Annual Report.

Our successes are largely due to our talented faculty, staff and students who make UH Hilo a remarkable place of knowledge and learning.

Best wishes to all of you.

Marcia Sakai
Interim Chancellor

 

See also: UH Hilo 2017-2018 Annual Report

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Announcement: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Search Committee named

Published June 25, 2019 by admin

Aloha UH Hilo ‘Ohana,

UH Hilo seal, red lettering University of Hawaii and the state motto.I am pleased to announce the appointment of the search committee for the next University of Hawai‘i at Hilo vice chancellor for academic affairs. The committee is expected to begin its work in August.

It is important that we recruit and hire an experienced leader with the vision and energy to develop and advance our campus strategic academic priorities.

The committee is charged with the responsibility of screening applicants, interviewing qualified applicants online and then the finalists in person.

The 13-member committee represents the diverse perspective of the campus including faculty from each of the colleges, the Faculty Congress, and direct reports to the vice chancellor:

Co-Chairs

  • Bruce Matthews, Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management
  • Jené Michaud, Chair and Professor, Department of Geology

Committee members

  • Lois Fujiyoshi, Executive Director, Budget and Business Management
  • Lara Gomez, Director of Clinical Education, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
  • Charmaine Higa-McMillan, Professor, Department of Psychology
  • Rodney Jubilado, Chair, Division of Humanities; Associate Professor, Filipino Studies, Department of Languages
  • Jim Mellon, Executive Director, Global and Intercultural Education Programs;
    Director, International Student Services and Intercultural Education, Division of Student Affairs
  • Hiapo Perreira, Associate Professor, Academic Division Chair, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language
  • Jan Ray, Chair, Faculty Congress; Professor, School of Education
  • Joseph Sanchez, Director, Mookini Library
  • Sijie Sun, Assistant Professor, Marketing, College of Business and Economics
  • Michael Taylor, President, UH Hilo Student Association
  • Shelby Wong, Curriculum, Catalog, Graduate Division Specialist

Mahalo,

Marcia Sakai
Interim Chancellor

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Announcement to UH ‘Ohana: Prepare now for higher than normal hurricane season

Published May 23, 2019 by admin

Forecasters predict this season will have a 70 percent chance of being a higher than normal season with the likelihood of five to eight tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific.

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Announcement to University of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana:

The National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office today released its annual forecast for the upcoming hurricane season and now is the time to start preparing for the upcoming months.

Forecasters predict this season will have a 70 percent chance of being a higher than normal season with the likelihood of five to eight tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific. These include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes.

Hurricane season in Hawai‘i occurs roughly between June 1 and November 30.

Last year, Hurricane Lane dumped up to 50 inches of rain and caused damage to parts of Hawaii Island and Maui. UH campuses were forced to close.

The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency great tips and resources

UH Resources

All members of the UH community are urged to sign up for UH Alert to receive emergency text alerts. If you have already signed up, log in to ensure that contact information is up-to-date.

Notifications affecting UH campuses will be posted on the emergency information web page, as well as on social media:

UH Hilo social media accounts:

Pacific Disaster Center’s Disaster Alert

There is also the Pacific Disaster Center’s Disaster Alert desktop version and an app with updated information.

Be safe!

This message was originally sent via email from the UH System Administration Offices to the UH community.

 

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