Kaʻi i Ka Wēkiu: Success Kime and Actions
Kaʻi i ka Wēkiu: Marching Towards the Summit of Success
The Kaʻi I Ka Wēkiu Kime initiative evolved from and replaced the Student Success Leadership Team (SSLT), which was formed as part of the 2021-2031 Strategic Plan Implementation process. It revolves around four action teams—workplace culture, student engagement, student support & well-being, and enrolllment management—composed of experts from various disciplines, all dedicated to student success.
Workplace Culture:
_A Flourishing Environment_
Empowering our academic community with an environment of unity, respect, and inspiration is the mandate of the Workplace Culture Kime. Their efforts transcend professional development; they aim to create a space where every member of our community thrives and embodies the values, purpose, vision and priorities of UH Hilo.
Student Engagement:
_Connection and Achievement_
At the heart of student life, the Student Engagement Kime is dedicated to championing student engagement throughout their academic journey. They will delve into transformative, high-impact practices, including service learning, learning communities, peer-assisted learning, honors programs, and more.
Enrollment Management:
_Roadmap to Success_
The Enrollment Management Kime will be working alongside the SEM consultant to develop an Enrollment Management Plan by examining enrollment data, from the point of admission to graduation, to elevate our collective understanding of enrollment management across our campus.
Student Support & Well-being:
_Holistic Care_
The Student Support and Wellbeing Kime will serve as the guardians of our students’ basic needs. Beyond implementing our Campus Basic Needs plan, they will establish a comprehensive approach to student care, ensuring that UH Hilo becomes a haven for both well-being and personal growth.
YR1, Q3: March 2024
- Kime focus areas set to align with strat plan by 2031
- 2025 short-term plan developed
YR1, Q4: June 2024
- Short- and Long-term plans updated
- Short-Term FY 25-27 action items
- 3-5 in 1st 3 years
- Long-term FY 28-31 action items
- continuation of short- term or farther down the road
- Short-duration and recurring initiatives IDd
- Updates shared by VCs to units and how to operationalize determined
YR2, Q2: October 2024
- Short- and Long-term plans presented to VCs
- action items
- Drafts reviwed with implementing units
- Feedback received from VCs and units on operationalizing
- VCs share outs to governance groups completed
YR, Q2: December 2024
- Short- and Long-term plans finalized for implementation FY25-31
- action items IDd and agreed on
- plans used for budgetting
YR, Q3: March ‘25
- Implementation of FY 25 action assessed
YR, Q3: March 2025
- Overall process assessed
- Kime members transitioned
- half consists of previous members for 1 yr commitment
- half consists of new members for 2 yr commitment
Links to Misc Kime Work products