Hawaiʻi CC Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an English Track and UH Hilo Bachelor of Arts in English

Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation Between the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and University of Hawaiʻi - Hawaiʻi Community College (April 2022)

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (UH Hilo), and University of Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi Community College (Hawaiʻi CC) (collectively, the “Parties”) agree to cooperate on Bachelor of Arts in English and Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an English track, based on the principle of reciprocity.

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) serves to clarify expectations of each campus to facilitate the successful transfer of students in the Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts with an English track at Hawaiʻi CC to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English at UH Hilo. The goals of this partnership are to: (1) use resources at both institutions more efficiently and effectively to focus on transfer issues; (2) establish shared program responsibilities for student recruitment, academic advising and support to make the process of moving from one campus to the next as seamless as possible; and (3) expand student options for college success and curriculum by expanding on-campus services from Hawaiʻi CC and UH Hilo.

1. Students who graduate from Hawaiʻi CC with the articulated AA degree in Liberal Arts will be covered under the terms of this agreement. Hawaiʻi CC students transferring to UH Hilo without graduating with the articulated AA degree in Liberal Arts may be required to complete additional coursework for the BA degree at UH Hilo.

2. Requirements for the AA degree and BA degree are provided below (appendices I-IV). These documents form the basis of this agreement; subsequent changes to the curricular requirements of either program may require revisions to this agreement. Changes in elective courses are not considered modifications.

3. Under the terms of this MOU, UH Hilo will do the following:

• a. Identify a UH Hilo faculty member(s) who will serve as the faculty advisor to students in the English program.

4. Under the terms of this MOU, Hawaiʻi CC will do the following:

• a. Identify a student services advisor at Hawaiʻi CC who will partner with a UH Hilo advisor to ensure timely and accurate advising information on pre-admission, admission, degree requirements, and related matters.
• b. Identify a Hawaiʻi CC faculty member(s) who will serve as the faculty advisor to students in the Liberal Arts program and consult with UH Hilo admissions and advising personnel when necessary.

5. Under the terms of this MOU, both Parties will do the following:

• a. Representatives from Hawaiʻi CC’s English department within the AA program, and UH Hilo’s English BA program should meet annually to discuss the program and any potential or planned curricular changes.
• b. Make efforts to find financial sources for carrying out the agreed to activities on each campus.
• c. Inform the other Party in a timely manner of identified advisors at the beginning of each Academic Year, and communicate any curriculum or other pertinent types of changes to advisors during the course of the Academic Year.
• d. Inform the other Party in a timely manner of changes in campus, Department, or Program leadership and point of contact.

6. Nothing shall diminish the full autonomy of either institution, nor will any constraints or financial obligations be imposed by either upon the other in carrying out the MOU.

7. This MOU is in effect for five years and is subject to revision or modification by mutual written agreement. It is also understood that either institution may terminate the MOU at any time by giving written notice at least 6 (six) months in advance to the other Party to minimize impact on students completing their degrees. This MOU shall take effect from the date of the latest signature below.

8. Any notice or request given or made by one Party to the other under this MOU shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the appropriate office as is designated in writing hereinafter:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. Each Party shall hold one original signed MOU, with both documents being equally authentic.

For University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Bonnie D. Irwin
Chancellor

Kris Roney
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Michael Bitter
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Celia Bardwell-Jones
Humanities Division Chair, College of Arts and Sciences

Kirsten Mollegaard
Department Chair, English

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. Each Party shall hold one original signed MOU, with both documents being equally authentic.

For University of Hawaiʻi - Hawaiʻi Community College

Rachel Solemsaas
Chancellor

Melanie Wilson
Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dean of Liberal Arts and Public Services

Robyn Kalauli
Department Chair, English

Hawaiʻi Community College and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo 2+2 Map for 2021-2022 Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts with an English Track to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English

This is a sample academic plan for students entering on the 2021-2022 catalog. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Please see the UH Hilo Catalog for more course information.

Notes

Hawaiʻi CC Students:

• Requires a completion of a Writing Intensive (WI) and a Hawaiian Asian Pacific (HAP) designated course for the AA degree.
• Taking the HawCC ENG 255 course that has both the WI & HAP designations included is recommended.
• A HAP course taken at Hawaii CC will count towards fulfilling the Hawaiʻi Pan Pacific (HPP) requirement at UH Hilo.
• Grade "C" or higher is required for the HawCC: ENG 204, ENG 255 or 256 and ENG 257EW for the UH Hilo English major program.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all courses required for the major.
1. Please note that ENG 200A-G is a prerequisite for ENG 300 . 2. Excluding ENG 209 and ENG 225 . 3. If the suggested ENG electives are taken to fulfill GE HPP and GE GCC Requirements, they can be double counted towards the major. 4. Students must take one course from- - British Literature: ENG 304 , ENG 305 or ENG 461 AND one course from
- American Literature: ENG 351 , ENG 352 , or ENG 419 . Not all courses are offered in both Fall and Spring. Students should plan accordingly to ensure both requirements are met.