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

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.