Initiatives
OVPCC designs and coordinates initiatives that have a systemwide impact and will lead to improved student success outcomes. Current initiatives include addressing student completion of English and math requirements in the first year using co-requisite teaching models, implementing shorter course terms for students interested in taking coursework that is 5-week or 8-week in length, and providing resources to remove cost as a barrier such as Hawaiʻi Promise. Other recent initiatives include creating system financial aid and admissions offices, and implementing an onboarding and communication plan for all of the community colleges.
UHCC Systemwide Initiatives
General Education Inquiry Team
The General Education Inquiry Team is a UHCC professional development initiative focused on learning the best practices and current trends in general education.
Hawaiian Language Learning Opportunity
UHCC has partnered with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) to provide tuition-free Hawaiian language and Hawaiian Studies classes to full-time HIDOE employees.
Hawaiʻi Promise
The Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship program provides financial assistance for qualified University of Hawaiʻi Community College students. Hawaiʻi Promise covers direct education costs—including tuition, fees, and an allowance for books and supplies.
