Monthly Archives: February 2022

Want to be successful in your math courses? Join us for the STEM AMA Session this Wednesday @ 12!

Have you ever struggled in a STEM course? Does math scare you? 😱  Don’t miss our STEM Program Ask Me Anything (AMA) session this week Wednesday, March 2nd, at 12 pm: “Growth Mindset: Learning from Failure.” 

✨ This week✨
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein
Nadine Wolff, Assistant Professor, Mathematics. We will explore the idea of a Growth Mindset, the importance of “failure,” and brainstorm ideas on how to cultivate a Growth Mindset. She will also be here to answer more general questions about math and your courses!

Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Zoom ID: 96782944674

Do you have questions about your STEM classes, major, or want to learn about opportunities and scholarships in STEM? Looking for help with your resume, scholarship/internship applications, or have counseling questions? Connect with the STEM program in casual, drop-in, Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions every Wednesday at 12 pm, starting on February 9 and ending on April 13. Feel free to bring your lunch and talk story with us, or pop in for a few minutes to say hi or ask a few questions. 

Don’t forget to add the STEM Program Calendar and follow us on Instagram @kccstem and @kccurep to get connected and stay updated with our events, news, and opportunities. Contact Kalei Galarita, kgalarit@hawaii.edu, with any questions.

Lunch and learning outcomes.

TODAY is Lunch & Learning Outcomes Day 🥡 🎉 Join Us 12:30-1:30!

Join Michaelyn and Lisa via Zoom for a casual but insightful talk story on assessment…and feel free to eat your lunch! This session is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the seriously impressive work that our counselors have done around assessment. Don’t read “counselors” and think this session’s not for you – the work they have done is DEFINITELY relevant to other instructional and non-instructional units and there are ample great ideas to borrow from their work!

🍥 TODAY (March 1) 12:30-1:30 – Student Learning Outcomes Assessment in Counseling
Hosted by: Michaelyn Nakoa & Lisa Yrizarry
Learn how counselors through a coordinated effort planned and assessed their programs and services through the use of Student Learning Outcomes.

BYO lunch and join at:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/99367937925
Passcode: sloa

Check Out the Ex in Ed Program & Be Sure to Register

UHCC 2022 Excellence in Education Day
March 4, 2022 (Friday)
8:30am – 12noon

Register for 2022 EIE Day here: 2022 EIE Day RSVP

The program is ready for you to explore (subject to minor updates)!

A sampling of workshops includes: 
  • Combatting Fake News in the Classroom
  • Curriculum Ideas for GenZ
  • Integrating Mental Health & Wellness into Our Classrooms & Institutions
  • Making Digital Accessibility Accessible…and Fun!
  • Mindfulness as Excellence in Education
  • Moving from Burnout & Emotional Overwork to Resilience & Well-being
  • Neuroscience-based Strategies to Boost Your Willpower, Restore Life Balance, & Reduce Stress
  • Reciprocity: Restoring Us to Relational Success

View a basic, no-frills tutorial on how to access and navigate through the Excellence in Education Day Program.

Registration for the 2022 Excellence in Education (EIE) Day is now open to all University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges’ faculty, staff and administrators. The 2022 EIE Day will be held on March 4, 2022 via Zoom. This year’s theme, Mālama Kekahi i Kekahi (taking care of our students, each other, and ourselves) reflects the UHCC’s ongoing commitment to student and employee success and wellness. Participants will engage in best practices, innovations, and strategies.

The day will continue with campus-specific afternoon activities. At Kapi‘olani, join us for the Mission Building Summit via Zoom on Friday, March 4th from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Please provide input to the Bigger Ideas Consider.It Board by Wednesday, March 2nd.

As Chancellor Pagotto said, “because it guides all that we do, there is no more important document than our mission statement. I strongly encourage you to join in this important dialogue.” Interactive breakout rooms and polling will be used to draft a mission statement that will be shared with campus Authorized Governance Organizations (AGO) for their input before the Chancellor’s Advisory Council (CAC) votes on our finalized version to be submitted to the Board of Regents.

To prepare for the afternoon event:

  • Provide input to the Bigger Ideas Consider.It Board by Wednesday, March 2nd. Please log in to participate, and feel free to use a pseudonym. If you need help getting started, reach out to Kara (karapw@hawaii.edu). 
  • Review and add comments from your Convocation Conversations if you like!

No time? A meta-analysis of both will be provided on March 4th. Please share this invitation to participate widely. And thank you for sharing your insights and engaging in this participatory process!  

Register for 2022 EIE Day here: 2022 EIE Day RSVP

Teaching Online? Add DE-Specific Questions to CES

Course Evaluation System (CES) is now open for faculty to edit their surveys until April 28, 2022. Please log in now make sure that there is a survey for each CRN that you are currently teaching and also check the student roster for accuracy.

Course Evaluation System (CES).

IF YOU TEACH an online (DE) class, consider adding one or more DE-Specific questions recommended for DE classes.

Please email ecafe-kcc@lists.hawaii.edu if you have any questions. Mahalo!

Let’s learn more about Preventive Care! 💪🙌

HMSA is offering Online Health Education Workshops on various topics. This week Friday from 10 to 11 am, there will be a workshop on Preventative Care. In this workshop, you will learn the benefits of seeing your doctor for screenings. Plus, learn which screenings may be right for you and get inspired to improve your overall health.

Note: Participation is voluntary and open to all KapCC employees (including student employees), regardless of health plan affiliation.

Other Workshop Topics:

  • 808 Trail-Ready: Hiking is a great way to get exercise, destress, and enjoy Hawaii’s natural beauty. But it can also be dangerous if you don’t take proper precautions. Before you lace up to hit the trails, attend this HMSA workshop to get helpful tips such as What to wear, What gear to pack, Which local trails you can explore safely, and more! You’ll also learn about how to avoid common mistakes that could lead to rescue situations.
  • Stress Bucket: Each of us has a certain amount of stress that we can manage before our stress bucket overflows. Knowing how to drain stress is important to prevent high blood pressure, anxiety, and other conditions. Join us to learn practical, enjoyable ways to remove some stress from your bucket.

How it works:

  •  For the date and time for each workshop and to register, please click HERE
  • Registration limit: 50 participants
  • Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a calendar invite with a Webex invitation with instructions on how to join.
  • The workshop is approximately 35 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A.

If you are not able to attend or the registration has reached the limit of 50 participants, please reach out to us at kapcchr@hawaii.edu.

Wellness Wednesday: “4 Ways Nature Can Help You During a Pandemic” (Ka‘au Program – March 2nd Topic)”

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/KapKaauWellnessWed

or Scan the QR code on the Flier 

Learn how science is confirming what many people have known intuitively — that green spaces are good for mental well-being.  Presented by Cindy Melim (Mental Health Professional, Ka‘au Program, Kapi‘olani CC)

 

*Save the Date* 2022 Commencement – May 13

The 2022 Commencement will be on Friday, May 13, 2022, on our campus. Please save the date!

Plans are still being formulated but we will need a lot of volunteers so please keep an eye out for requests for volunteers and help us celebrate our graduates.

Thank you,

Your Commencement Co-Chairs
Romyn Sabatchi, Shari Tamashiro and Joanne Whitaker

Happening Today!!

Join the Kūloaʻa haumāna as they hear from Fred Kamaka, Jr., grandson of Samuel Kaialiʻiliʻi Kamaka, Sr. : founder of Kamaka ʻUkulele and Guitar Works (now known as Kamaka Hawaiʻi, Inc.). Fred works alongside his father, uncle, and cousins in continuing the Kamaka legacy.

Emma Kaʻahaʻaina is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Kīpaipai: Fred Kamaka, Jr.
Time: Feb 28, 2022 11:00 AM Hawaii

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 321 716 5173
Passcode: Spring2022

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