Resources for Faculty and Staff
UH West Oʻahu provides an array of tools and resources to all of our faculty and staff. The usage of all technology resources at UH West Oʻahu is governed by the UH Use and Management of Information Technology Resources Policy and the UH Institutional Data Classification Categories and Information Security Guidelines.
Popular Resources
The new UHWO classrooms are designed to accommodate the HOT Hybrid instructional model. We've added extra equipment into the room to make your HOT Hybrid course easier to broadcast.
Technology Loaners
UH West Oʻahu IT has a limited supply of popular items available for short-term loans such as: webcams, headsets, laptops, and adapters.
Licensed Zoom Accounts
A limited number of Licensed accounts are available to UH faculty and staff. Learn more about the benefits and how to request an account.
Pueo ID
For Faculty and Staff, your Pueo ID is used for UHWO services such as your connecting to your Network Drives, logging into VPN, and Microsoft 365. If you've forgot your password, you can reset it using our Pueo ID Self Portal.
Lamakū
Lamakū (meaning ‘torch’ in Hawaiian) is the University of Hawaiʻi’s new Learning Management System, powered by Brightspace by D2L. Designed with a modern, user-friendly interface, Lamakū provides the tools you need to excel in your coursework, especially for distance and hybrid learning. On Lamakū, you can access your course syllabus, submit assignments, take quizzes, and engage in class discussions. With enhanced mobile accessibility, personalized communication tools, and support for digital badging, Lamakū lights the way to a more connected and innovative learning experience.
Classes at UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu will use Lamakū beginning in the summer 2025.
Technical Support
The IT Help Desk can assist with basic technical issues that you might have as it relates to your courses. The IT Help Desk will help you get on the UHWO wireless, log into Laulima, and troubleshoot software for your distance education courses. We do not perform computer repairs but we will do our best to identify what the problem is.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is invading technology from Microsoft Office to learning tools. The University of Hawaii has posted guidelines about AI and its use.
Purchasing Technology
Faculty and staff can get assistance from IT for all of their technology needs. IT can help you pick the correct technology to fit your needs and your budget. IT will help you ensure that your technology would fit into your project and is sustainable for the duration of your project.
UH West Oʻahu Wireless Internet
UH West Oʻahu has an extensive wireless internet infrastructure in all of the buildings on campus. The campus wireless is open to all UH faculty, staff and students. As UH faculty or staff, you can sponsor and provide wireless access to your visitors for academic purposes. These visitor wireless passes are temporary and you will need to apply for them prior to their visit.
Live Streaming and Recording
Our Media Production Team provides simple to moderate levels of streaming and recording services through the Campus’ media system.
Installation / Relocation
UH West Oʻahu IT will provide installation and relocation services on Campus for all IT equipment owned by UH and UHWO. Please provide at least 48 hours for hardware, software and peripheral installations and at least 3-5 business days to plan for equipment moves. IT should be consulted for large or complex moves and installations as early in the process as possible.
Grant Technology Support
UH West Oʻahu IT will help you with the planning and purchasing of technology that you need to support your grant.
UH Username
All UHWO faculty and staff must register for their UH username after they receive their Personnel Action Form. The UH username is important because it allows you to access all the necessary services that you would need as an employee.