Meeting Minutes
December 2, 2022

as approved February 3, 2023

The regular meeting of the UHWO Faculty Senate was held via Zoom Platform. FS Chair Akamine presiding with Lisa Spencer, Vice Chair/Recorder. Chair Akamine called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.

 

Katherine Aumer, Linda Axtell-Thompson, Rebecca Carino-Agustin, W. Matt Cavert, Joanne Chinen-Moore, Kealani Cook, David Dinh, Michael Furuto, Mark Hanson, Holly Itoga, Michiko Joseph, Katie Landgraf, Carrie Larger, Wendell Lee, Joseph Mareko, Carmen Nolte-Odhiambo, Michael Pak, Kealohi Perry, Ross Prizzia, William Puette, Megan Ross, Garry Roy, Thomas Scheiding, Jonathan Schwartz, Daniel Smith, Anita Tanner, Robyn Tasaka, Eli Tsukayama, Kirsten Vacca, Rouel Velasco, Kaiu Akamine, Lisa Spencer, Edward Keaunui, Stefanie Wilson, Terri Ota, Loea Akiona, Maenette Benham, Camonia Graham-Tutt, Leslie Opulauoho, Jan Javinar, Jeff Moniz.

I. Opening Protocol

  1. Mele Honouliuli (led by FS Chair Akamine)
  2. Land Acknowledgement (FS Chair Akamine)

II. Approval of Faculty Senate Minues

  1. Minutes of the Nov. 4, 2022 Faculty Senate Meeting.
    1. Circulated to Faculty Senate members.
    2. No corrections. Approved as circulated.

III. Administrative Reports

  1. Office of the Chancellor (Chancellor Maenette Benham)
    1. Mahalo for a successful Fall 2022 semester
    2. Winter work on campus:
      1. Resealing of building exteriors (Library, C, D, E, and Facilities)
      2. IT upgrades
    3. Graduation – Dec. 10, 2022
    4. Spring Convocation – Fri., Jan. 6, 2023 @10am
      1. Overview of fiscal standing.
      2. Strategic Action Plan.
    5. BOR meeting – Thurs., Jan. 19, 2023 (UHWO campus)
    6. Executive Searches – VCA, VCSA, Director for Strategic Direction, Assessment, and Accreditation.
  2. Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs (iVice-Chancellor Jan Javinar)
    1. Commencement (Leslie Opulauoho)
      1. 206 candidates participating
      2. 53 faculty/staff participating/volunteering
      3. Parking passes – available Mon., Dec. 5, 2022 (No’eau Center)
    2. Enrollment (Spring 2023)
      1. New students – down 85 apps (926).
      2. New freshman apps – up.
      3. Continuing students (re-enrollment) – down 3.3% (1484)
      4. Remind students to enroll for Spring 2023.
      5. Phone calls – 4 touch-point campaign.
  3. Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs
    1. New EM position – Director for Strategic Direction, Assessment, and Accreditation.
      1. Zoom
      2. Week of Dec. 12, 2022
    2. Faculty Review Time Table
      1. Contract Renewal
        1. Probationary Faculty in Tenure-Track Positions meet with Division Chair by Mon., Dec. 12, 2022 (Review Assessments and Recommendations)
      2. Tenure and Promotion – To VCAA or VCSA for review.
        1. TPRC appointments – Dec. 22, 2022
    3. Fall 2022 grades due – Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

IV. Faculty Senate Chairs Report

  1. ASUHWO – No report.
  2. Faculty Senate Chair Report
    1. ACCFSC
      1. Plan to review options to the current Laulima Learning Management System (LMS). Led by Dr. Gloria Niles.
      2. GenEd Redesign Proposal – UHWO GenEd conference committee rep. Bonnie Bittman.
    2. BOR Updates
      1. Approval of Strategic Action Plan
      2. SCR 201- approval of statement.
        1. Submitted recommendations at November BOR meeting (next steps).
      3. Proposed Tuition Increases.
      4. Next meeting at UHWO – Jan. 6, 2022.
    3. Campus Updates
      1. Commencement
      2. FS website updates – Standing committee reports; Documents developed by Dr. William Puette (3 resources).
      3. EP2.202 – Safety and Protection of Minors.
      4. Spring 2023: Convocation – Friday, Jan. 6, 2022.
      5. Personnel Updates – Dr. Lokelani Kenolio – incoming iVCSA; Dr. Jan Javinar will be stepping down.

V. New Business

  1. EP12.226 – Faculty Course Buyout Policy.
    1. Concerns? Email FS Chair Akamine.
    2. Circulated – no concerns from faculty.

VI. Committee Reports (or Announcements)

  1. Academic Affairs and Planning – No report (Sen. Ross Prizzia).
  2. Budget and Resources – No report (Sen. Thomas Scheiding)
  3. Curriculum (Sen. Holly Itoga)
    1. Committee received, discussed, and approved 12 courses and programs.
    2. Ongoing discussion to recommend moving the deadline dates in Fall 2023 and hiring a FT professional staff to assist with STAR pathways.
    3. Approvals and recommendations adopted by FS members.
  4. Distance Education (Sen. Jonathan Schwartz)
    1. Any program modification that adds distance delivery must be vetted through the DE committee.
    2. Deadline to submit a concentration for DE review extended to Dec. 3, 2022.
    3. Approvals and recommendations adopted by FS members.
  5. General Education (Sen. Megan Ross)
    1. Committee received, discussed, and approved 18 courses and programs.
    2. Approvals and recommendations adopted by FS members.
  6. Program Review (Sen. Mark Hanson)
    1. No approvals or recommendations.
  7. Student Affairs (Sen. Katie Landgraf)
    1. No approvals or recommendations.
  8. Sustainability (Report submitted)
    1. No approvals or recommendations.

Meeting adjourned at 12:26pm.

Lisa Spencer, Vice-Chair/Recorder