Papahana Hoʻolālā Hikiāloa: 2021-2031
Guiding Purpose
We exist to empower leaders who will cultivate opportunity in our communities.
Mission
The UH Hilo ‘ohana inspires learning, discovery, and innovation in unique environments that challenge each student to reach their academic, personal and professional goals.
Our kuleana is to improve the quality of life of our diverse campus community, the people of Hawaiʻi Island, the state, the Pacific region and the world.
Core Values
We value diversity and strive to be student-focused and relationship-oriented. We seek to become more collaborative, intentional, and innovative. We believe that UH Hilo’s diversity offers strength, but is only meaningful if we focus on equity, removing barriers to opportunity, fair treatment, and access for all.
Priority Areas: Campus Culture, Collaboration, Accountability
Goal 1
Strengthen Our Commitment to Haumāna:
Equity and Student Success
Goal 2
Strengthen Our Commitment to ʻĀina- and Community-based
Education
Goal 3
Strengthen Our Commitment to
Kākou,
Our Campus ʻOhana
Collaborative Actions and Feedback Loops for
Effective Plan Stewardship and Implementation
Action Alignment
Kaʻi I Ka Wēkiu,
Student Success Teams
VCs Listening
and Feedback Tours
Campus-wide listening and feedback forums
Harmonizing
Plan Documents
2022 Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao Report
2022 Faculty Congress 2030 Vision
2024 Working Copy of Harmonized Plan
Steering Councils
Hanakahi Council
Chancellor’s Executive Council
Constituent Groups
Executive Leadership Team
Faculty Congress
Student Association
Staff Council