In 0.70 seconds, Google can find 1,520,000,000 definitions for a teacher. If you are willing to go through the permutations, you may still not be satisfied with any of the definitions.

Here at Kapiʻolani CC, we have dedicated teachers and faculty who excel at what they do because they engage in all aspects of a student’s learning. For our faculty, teaching is a continuous self-learning, and they are able to remove barriers and excite learning through curiosity and imagination. Our faculty define the art and craft of teaching.

Wendy Kuntz lives to teach. She was recently named the recipient of the 2019 National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) award. This prestigious recognition is the Professor Chan Two-Year College Award for the Engaged Teaching of Biology and is given to a faculty member “who has successfully developed and demonstrated an innovative, hands-on approach in the teaching of biology and has carried their commitment to the community.” Wendy will be presented this award during the 2019 Professional Development Conference in Chicago, IL., from November 14-17, 2019.

Wendy is highly active and visible on campus. For example, with her students, she researched the breeding and nesting habits of the Manu-o-Kū, or White Fairy Tern, a seabird indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands and is a threatened species protected by the State of Hawaiʻi. Wendy is advisor to the Ecology club and helped to create a Rain Garden alongside `Ilima Building; this catchment system captures and stores rain water for irrigation. In Fall 2018, she helped the College to be the first campus in the University of Hawaiʻi System of 10 campuses to offer an academic subject certificate in sustainability. Read the story here:

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2018/08/06/kapiolani-1st-uh-sustainability-certificate/

And, in 2013, Wendy Kuntz was the awardee for the Board of Regents Medal for Excellence in Teaching.

Wendy Kuntz lives the inspiration of the teacher who shows students where to look, but does not tell them what to see.

Ho`omaikai, Wendy. Congratulations!

Aloha,

The vacancy announcements listed below are available for viewing via NeoGov. Please make a copy of each announcement and POST on the employees’ bulletin board in accordance with UPW and HGEA collective bargaining agreements. The deadline to apply for these positions is 09/16/2019. Class specifications may be accessed directly through the links attached to each position.

Please note that applications for these positions should be submitted online.

UHM – Campus Operations and Facilities

Janitor II, Pos. #47534, BC 02, BU-01

Groundskeeper I, Pos. #5848, DL, BC 02, BU-01

Honolulu Community College

Janitor II, 24869, DL, BC02, BU-01

Leeward Community College

Secretary II, Pos. #30961, Typing, SR14, BU-03

Windward Community College

University Security Officer I, Pos. #900719, DL, SR14, BU-03

For more information, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/promotionaljobs

Mahalo,

OHR/Civil Service Team

Please welcome Osaka International University (OIU) students from Osaka, Japan to Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) campus.

OIU students will visit KCC for the Intensive Hawaiian Food Culture Program from Thursday, August 29, 2019 to Saturday, August 31, 2019. 

11 students and 2 faculty members will participate in this program coordinated by Office of Continuing Education and Training.

This program is designed for the OIU students to understand food culture in Hawai‘i through various activities. The students will learn about the traditional and modern food culture in Hawai‘i, farm products distribution, current issue on nutrition, and Hawaiian cuisine.

As part of the Title III Part A: Kauhale Ke Kuleana Grant, Hawaiian Language Preservation and Revitalization Plan we will be offering Papa Hula/Oli for Kapiʻolani Community College Faculty and Staff. The classes will be held this Fall 2019 semester from 4:45-6:15pm in the Chapel. Classes will be held on Thursdays, starting September 5^th and ending December 5^th 2019. No class on September 26, 2019. Papa Hula/Oli will be taught by Kumu Hula Piʻilani Hanohano. If interested in participating, please contact Kapulani Landgraf at kapulani@hawaii.edu.

As part of the Title III Part A: Kauhale Ke Kuleana Grant, Hawaiian Language Preservation and Revitalization Plan we will be offering Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi for Kapiʻolani Community College Faculty and Staff. The classes will be held this Fall 2019 semester from 4:45-6:15 pm in Kalia 202. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, starting September 4^th and ending December 4^th, 2019. Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi will be taught by UH Mānoa Kawaihuelani Professor Kekeha Solis. If interested in participating, please contact Kapulani Landgraf at kapulani@hawaii.edu.

The Early Childhood Education department would like to message the faculty and students at Kapiolani CC to inform them about vacancies at the ‘Alani Children’s Center. Alani has openings for 7 toddlers (2 year olds) and 5 preschoolers (3-5 years old). Please email Caroline Soga, licaroli@hawaii.edu Honolulu CC’s Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator if students, faculty, staff, and community members have any questions.

Thank you!

Aloha,

The vacancy announcements listed below are available for viewing via NeoGov. The deadline to apply for these positions is 09/09/2019. Class specifications may be accessed directly through the links attached to each position.

Please note that applications for these positions should be submitted online.

UHM – Office of Campus Services

University Security Officer III, Pos. #48514, DL, SR18, BU-04

University Security Officer I, Pos. #900776, DL, SR14, BU-03

UHM – Campus Operations and Facilities

Janitor II, Pos. #36226, BC02, BU-01

UHM – Waikiki Aquarium

Groundskeeper I, Pos. #9642, DL, BC02, BU-01

For more information, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/promotionaljobs

Mahalo,

OHR/Civil Service Team