Monthly Archives: February 2021
2021 Conflict of Interest (COI) Forms
Please see attached the Chancellor’s Memo regarding the annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms. The Department/Unit Heads are requested to forward the Memo and COI forms to all the employees in your department. Required by UH Executive Policy E5.214, this form must be completed by all employees (defined in A5.504 employee means any person possessing either a full-time or part-time appointment at the University, whether compensated or not, including positions of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH)).
Part I and Part II (if applicable) must be completed, signed, dated, and given to the supervisor for review and signature. A physical/wet or digital signature is accepted for COI forms.
Please ensure all the employees complete:
A tracking sheet has been prepared for each department to assist in tracking the completion of the forms and they will be emailed out separately to each departmental contact.
- All the questions of Part I; signs and dates; along with the supervisor’s certification. (Note: Question #4 is a two-part question that is frequently left unanswered)
- Part II only needs to be completed if your employee answered ‘yes‘ to any of the Part I questions.
A tracking sheet has been prepared for each department to assist in tracking the completion of the forms and they will be emailed out separately to each departmental contact.Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the HR office at kapcchr@hawaii.edu.
Attachments:
$2000 Student Summer Research Opportunity – Due March 22
Are you interested in getting PAID while gaining research experience? Kapi’olani Community College (KapCC) and Chaminade University (CUH) Title III partnered together to create a 10-week research internship program just for you. Research internships are a great way for you to boost your scholarship applications, find out what you want to do, and potentially get a better letter of recommendation.
Summer Research Institute (SRI)
Program Dates: May 24 – August 6, 2021
Apply Here: Application Form Due March 22
Stipend: $2000
Students will work with a faculty mentor on an interdisciplinary project based on Native Hawaiian culture, ‘āina-based, or sustainability topics. Past students worked with faculty in English, history, HOST to research sustainable volunteer tourism, Native Hawaiian resilence during COVID-19, and how to put ʻulu on people’s dinner tables.
Students from any discipline can apply, but preference is given to non-STEM students. Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a sophomore at KapCC in Fall 2021;
- Have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
- Have at least one semester of undergraduate education remaining after completing the summer research institute.
- Must be able to commit 20 hours/ week (includes doing independent research and can be a little flexible)
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are highly encouraged to apply. Peer mentors from the Ka Hiki Mai Scholars program are available to help you with your application. Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment HERE. In-person appointments will be at Chaminade and social distancing rules will be enforced.
Contact Li-Anne Delavega at ldelaveg@hawaii.edu if you have any questions!
Career Zoom Series: Effective Resume Writing (4/3)
Description: Want to create a memorable resume to help you stand out from the competition? Learn how to write your resume so it’s clear, concise, and would compel employers to call YOU for an interview.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join Interactive Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94014879146
Passcode: EPC
Facilitated by Tyler Tuipulotu, ProService
Tyler Tuipulotu serves as ProService Hawaii’s Talent Acquisition Consultant, where he is responsible for driving all recruitment and talent acquisition activities. Tyler has been with ProService since November 2014 and has held roles as a customer service associate and recruiting coordinator prior to becoming a talent acquisition specialist. He recently received the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty certification, the first and only professional in Hawaii to do so. Tyler regularly volunteers with various student organizations at the Shidler College of Business.
Contact Information:
Su Lazo: Interim Counselor/Coordinator, Employment Prep Center (EPC)
— email: Su Lazo <sudim@hawaii.edu>
Employment Prep Center (EPC)
Kikaha O Lae‘ahi Center, ‘Iliahi 231
Phone: (808) 734-9066
Email: gethired@hawaii.edu
For more information and workshops, visit the SOS Website
https://guides.library.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/sos
Thank you
SOS Coordinator: Guy Inaba
inaba@hawaii.edu
(808) 734-9206
Live Zoom Workshop: Make A Plan For Your Transfer To A 4-Year College/University (4/3)
Description: This workshop is for students who are thinking about transferring within the University of Hawai‘i (UH) system (UH Hilo, UH Mānoa, UH Maui College, UH West O‘ahu) as well as outside the UH system.
Participants will learn about the transfer process and engage in developing a transfer action plan to help them achieve transfer success. It’s never too early to plan for a successful transfer!
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Join Zoom Interactive Meeting: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/98188823732
Passcode: Transfer
Topics covered:
- Transfer major and career direction
- Transfer institution
- Transfer preparation: coursework, GPA, experiences
- For UH transfer: Ka‘ie‘ie and automatic admission programs
- Tips and resources
No sign-up required.
Presenters: Lisa Yrizarry, Sharon Fowler and Dawn Chandler (Maida Kamber Center Counselors)
For more information and workshops, visit the SOS Website
https://guides.library.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/sos
Thank you
SOS Coordinator: Guy Inaba
inaba@hawaii.edu
(808) 734-9206
Live Zoom Workshop: Make A Plan For Your Transfer To A 4-Year College/University
Description: This workshop is for students who are thinking about transferring within the University of Hawai‘i (UH) system (UH Hilo, UH Mānoa, UH Maui College, UH West O‘ahu) as well as outside the UH system.
Participants will learn about the transfer process and engage in developing a transfer action plan to help them achieve transfer success. It’s never too early to plan for a successful transfer!
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Join Zoom Interactive Meeting: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/98188823732
Passcode: Transfer
Topics covered:
- Transfer major and career direction
- Transfer institution
- Transfer preparation: coursework, GPA, experiences
- For UH transfer: Ka‘ie‘ie and automatic admission programs
- Tips and resources
No sign-up required.
Presenters: Lisa Yrizarry, Sharon Fowler and Dawn Chandler (Maida Kamber Center Counselors)
For more information and workshops, visit the SOS Website
https://guides.library.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/sos
Thank you
SOS Coordinator: Guy Inaba
inaba@hawaii.edu
(808) 734-9206
Career Zoom Series: Effective Resume Writing (4/3)
Description: Want to create a memorable resume to help you stand out from the competition? Learn how to write your resume so it’s clear, concise, and would compel employers to call YOU for an interview.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join Interactive Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94014879146
Passcode: EPC
Facilitated by Tyler Tuipulotu, ProService
Tyler Tuipulotu serves as ProService Hawaii’s Talent Acquisition Consultant, where he is responsible for driving all recruitment and talent acquisition activities. Tyler has been with ProService since November 2014 and has held roles as a customer service associate and recruiting coordinator prior to becoming a talent acquisition specialist. He recently received the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty certification, the first and only professional in Hawaii to do so. Tyler regularly volunteers with various student organizations at the Shidler College of Business.
Contact Information:
Su Lazo: Interim Counselor/Coordinator, Employment Prep Center (EPC)
— email: Su Lazo <sudim@hawaii.edu>
Employment Prep Center (EPC)
Kikaha O Lae‘ahi Center, ‘Iliahi 231
Phone: (808) 734-9066
Email: gethired@hawaii.edu
For more information and workshops, visit the SOS Website
https://guides.library.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/sos
Thank you
SOS Coordinator: Guy Inaba
inaba@hawaii.edu
(808) 734-9206
KCC C4WARD CR + PROMO Assessment Discussion with Tony Silva TODAY Friday Feb 26th 1pm via Zoom
The C4ward CR (Contract Renewal) and PROMO (Tenure & Promotion) groups would like to invite you to join us TODAY Friday Feb. 26th via Zoom from 1-2pm to talk with honored guest Tony Silva about assessment for both contract renewal and tenure/promotion.
Assessment Discussion with Tony Silva for Contract Renewal and Tenure & Promotion
- Friday 2/26/2021 @ 1pm- via Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/5753346155
TODAY (Fri 2/26): Virtually Tour 2 Classes at Lunch & DEssert
This Friday, 2/26/21, at 12:00 – 1:00 pm, join your colleagues for a virtual tour of two online classes with two Kapi‘olani CC teachers: Michelle Dela Cruz will guide us through her hybrid physical therapy assistant class (PTA 242) and Maiana Minahal will guide us through her online English class.
Just join via the link below, and feel free to munch on your lunch while you peek into the classes (and teacher minds!) of your colleagues. These Zoom sessions are intended to be informal, and there will be time for conversation and Q&A.
- Zoom link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96315187922
- passcode: sweet!
Join us at the table while we indulge in some nourishing sweetness.
Two desserts, many forks! At lunchtime (12:00 – 1:00 pm) every Friday this semester, please join your Kapi‘olani CC colleagues for a fun lunch-hour chat and tour of online classes. Each Friday, two teachers will give us a tour of one of their classes and share with us their sweetest ideas. These informal Zoom sessions will include time for Q&A and conversation. Watch the Bulletin for more information about specific tour guides and disciplines, but save these dates!
- Fridays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- February 5, 12, 19, & 26
- March 12
- April 9, 16, 23, & 30
Zoom link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96315187922
Meeting ID: 963 1518 7922
Passcode: sweet!
Questions? Contact Leigh Dooley at ldooley@hawaii.edu.
TOMORROW: Walk-A-Thon!
WALK-A-THON: Friday, February 26, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Great Lawn
Come and join the Board of Student Activities (BOSA) on campus for a fun, socially-distanced Walk-A-Thon!
This event is dedicated to spreading knowledge about Cancer Awareness Month. We will have a competition for prizes for individuals with the most steps walked, fun games set up on the Great Lawn, info tables with several organizations, and lots of snacks. There will also be a station dedicated to making cards for essential workers during COVID as well as to support the kupuna community. Bring water, wear a facial covering, and get ready to walk! We hope to see you there!
PLEASE FILL OUT THE RSVP FORM TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING:
