Monthly Archives: February 2017

Non-Credit Registration Office Closed on March 3rd, 2017

To our Continuing Education & Training Community, please be advised that the Non-Credit Registration Office will be closed on March 3rd, 2017 for The Hawai‘i Student Success Institute (HSSI).

Our office will return to normal hours of operation on Monday, March 6th, 2017 from 8:00am-4:00pm. For any inquiries or requests, please call our office at 808-734-9211 and leave a message containing your name and phone number. You will be contacted at the very first opportunity. We thank you for your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you.

“B.I.O. Break” Meetings with Interim Chancellor Pagotto – March 1, 2017 (for Faculty/Staff with 6-10 years at the College)

Interim Chancellor Louise Pagotto invites you to join her for a B.I.O. Break, which stands for “By Invitation Only”, similar to her previous “Ask Me Anything” open sessions where faculty and staff had the opportunity to bring forth any questions or concerns.

On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 2pm – 3pm, faculty and staff who have been at the College for 6-10 years are invited.

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2pm – 3pm, faculty and staff who have been at the College for 11+ years are invited.

All meetings will be held in ‘Ilima 202A.

Date & Time Change – “Give Me Solutions” Session with Interim Chancellor Pagotto – Monday, Mar. 20, 2017

The next “Give Me Solutions” Session is scheduled for

Monday, March 20th
‘Ilima 202A
12:30pm-1:30pm
(Please note the date and time change.)

Here are the rest of the scheduled sessions for Spring 2017 that will be held at 2pm – 3pm in ‘Ilima 202A:

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017

Room Change Sustainability Open Forum – Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017

The location of the meeting room has been changed for the Kapi‘olani Community College Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Open Forum.

Here are the current details:

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Kopiko 209 AB (Please note the room change)

All are encouraged to attend and give feedback on the Sustainability Plan at this final Open Forum.

Welcome Miyazaki Municipal University Students from Japan! (Feb. 27 – Mar. 16)

Please welcome Miyazaki Municipal University (MMU) students from Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan to Kapi’olani CC (KCC) campus from Monday, February 27 to Thursday, March 16.

10 students and one chaperone will visit KCC for three weeks intensive English and Hawaiian Culture program coordinated by the Paul S. Honda International Center (HIC).

This group will take English classes and workshops, Hawaiian culture, cross culture workshops, hula, ukulele, yoga, haku lei making workshops and special lectures on marketing and tourism. The program also includes various site visits such as Iolani Palace, Kamehameha V Judiciary Center, and The Plaza Waikiki.

Hawaii Miyazaki Kenjinkai (Hawaii Miyazaki Prefectural Association) coordinates participation in the Honolulu Festival for the MMU students with Moanalua High School students.

[Miyazaki Prefecture Mini-Expo at KCC]
The group will promote products and items from Miyazaki Prefecture at KCC cafeteria on Tuesday, March 14 between 11:30 am and 1:30pm as part of their English activity. Please stop by and meet with the students.

MMU is part of KCC’s international partner institutions.
MMU is offering KCC students to participate in their long-term study abroad program and short-term summer program. For further information, please contact HIC via email at hic@hawaii.edu.

Welcome Chiba University of Commerce Students from Japan! (Feb. 27 – Mar. 17)

Please welcome Chiba University of Commerce (CUC) students from Chiba Prefecture, Japan to Kapi’olani CC (KCC) campus from Monday, February 27 to Friday, March 17.

6 students and two chaperones will visit KCC for three weeks intensive English, Business and Hawaiian Culture program coordinated by the Paul S. Honda International Center (HIC).

This group will take English classes and workshops, Hawaiian culture, cross culture workshops, hula, ukulele, yoga, haku lei making workshop and special lectures on marketing and tourism. The program also includes various site visits such as Iolani Palace, Kamehameha V Judiciary Center, Hawaii Plantation Village, Pearl Harbor and The Plaza Waikiki.

CUC is one of KCC’s international partner institutions.
CUC offers KCC students to participate in their summer program. For any further information please contact HIC via hic@hawaii.edu.

SOS Workshops (February 27 – March 2, 2017 and Preview)

Monday, February 27

Transfer to UH Manoa (Ka`ie`ie) (MKC)
Lama 118 (Library)
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Tuesday, February 28

Microsoft Excel Basics
Lama 118 (Library)
10:45 am – 11:30 am

UH Google Drive
Lama 118 (Library)
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Wednesday, March 1

Tips on Transferring to a 4-Year College/University (MKC)
Lama 118 (Library)
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Job Readiness – Job Interview
Lama 118 (Library)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 2

The Exams and Tests (103)
(Test taking Strategies)
Lama 118 (Library)
10:45 am – 11:48 am

Job Readiness – Job Interview
Lama 118 (Library)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NEXT WEEK Preview

Tuesday, March 7

Hawaii Library Resources
Lama 118 (Library)
10:45 am – 11:45 am

MLA Citations (Referencing)
Lama 118 (Library)
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Wednesday, March 8

Get Focused on a Carrer Pathway Using FocusCareer2
Lama 118 (Library)
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Library Resources
Lama 118 (Library)
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm

Thursday, March 9

Imperative for Midterm Evaluations (103)
(The Half-Time Show)
Lama 118 (Library)
10:45 am – 11:48 am

Week After

Wednesday, March 15

Job Readiness – Professionalism and Ethics
Lama 118 (Library)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 16

Emotional Intelligence (103)
(Dealing with Angels and Devils)
Lama 118 (Library)
10:45 am – 11:48 am

Job Readiness – Professionalism and Ethics
Lama 118 (Library)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Workshops are open to everyone!

For more information and workshops, visit the SOS Website http://library.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/SOS

Bookmark flyers Available – contact me and I’ll get them to you.
Thank you
SOS Coordinator: Guy Inaba
inaba@hawaii.edu
(808) 734-9206
Lama 112

Room Change Sustainability Open Forum – Feb. 28

The location of the meeting room has been changed for the Kapi‘olani Community College Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Open Forum.

Here are the current details:

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Kopiko 209 AB (Please note the room change)

All are encouraged to attend and give feedback on the Sustainability Plan at this final Open Forum.

New Civil Service Vacancy

The vacancy announcements listed below are available for viewing via the OHR Home Page. The deadline to apply for these positions is 3/10/2017.

#14782 GROUNDSKEEPER II, WS-02,BU-01 – MANOA CAMPUS
#900849 JANITOR I, BC-01, FTE 50% ,BU-01 – PEARL CITY, OAHU
#900595 JANITOR II, BC-02,BU-01 – KANEOHE, OAHU
#44089 JANITOR III, WS-02,BU-01 – MANOA CAMPUS
#06675 LIBRARY TECHNICIAN V, SR-11,BU-03 – MANOA CAMPUS
#32201 OFFICE ASSISTANT III (TYPING), SR-08,BU-03 – KANEOHE, OAHU
#40306 OFFICE ASSISTANT III (TYPING), SR-08,BU-03 – HILO, HAWAII
#40056 OFFICE ASSISTANT III (TYPING), SR-08,BU-03 – KALIHI, OAHU
#26664 OFFICE ASSISTANT III, SR-08,BU-03 – KALIHI, OAHU
#19653 SECRETARY II (TYPING), SR-14,BU-03 – MANOA CAMPUS

The Web page address is:

http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuhcs/

Welcome Momoyama Gakuin University Students from Japan! (Feb. 24)

Please welcome Momoyama Gakuin University Social Welfare major students from Osaka Prefecture, Japan to Kapi’olani CC (KCC) campus from Friday, February 24.

14 college students and 6 program participants and two escorting faculty will visit KCC for a half-day intensive social work program coordinated by the Paul S. Honda International Center (HIC).

This group will take two short lectures on the basic principles and concepts of social work and services and environment for people with disabilities the United States/Hawaiʻi. The group will also visit Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) and meet with Deneen Kawamoto, DSSO counselor and DSSO staff.

Momoyama Gakuin University is one of KCC’s international partner institutions.