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Publication: Ka Wā Ma Hope: the Future is in Back of Us

The Shared Services Center proudly presents its inaugural publication, Ka Wā Ma Hope: the Future is in Back of Us. This publication began with a desire to share the academic research of the Title III Fellowship recipients with the Kapi‘olani Community College community. After securing a diversity grant from the UH Office of Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity (SEED) IDEAS Award program, the Shared Services Center hosted the inaugural symposium focusing on current Native Hawaiian student success strategies, followed by a panel discussion on juggling graduate education while working full-time.

Ka Wā Ma Hope: the Future is in Back of Us, Volume 1 Issue 1 (2020). Cover design by Sara Kim.

Introduction & Acknowledgements

Introduction

Acknowledgements by Sara Kim, creator, Ka Wā Ma Hope symposium & journal

Table of Contents

Articles by Title III Fellowship Featured Authors

Special Dedication

Dedication by Sara Kim, creator, Ka Wā Ma Hope symposium & journal

Editor: Dr. Kelli Nakamura, assistant professor of History, Kapi‘olani Community College

This publication was funded by the UH SEED Office Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Success (IDEAS) Award.

Limited print copies are available upon request. Please send an e-mail to kccgo@hawaii.edu with the subject “Publication request” to reserve your copy.

Funding Available for Diversity, Equity, and Access Projects

The UH SEED Office is holding its twice yearly small grants program for diversity projects benefiting a large number of students. Applications are being accepted through Friday, February 2nd, 2018.

IDEAS Awards can be used for an array of activities, including a series of events that promote diversity, access, and inclusion. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to apply for an IDEAS Award, which provide an alternative source of funding for projects to explore diversity concepts you’re currently working on in the classroom and in the community.

What the SEED IDEAS can fund:

  • Honorarium
  • Travel for speakers, trainers, performance artists
  • Lodging
  • Printing and supply costs
  • Rental for venues or equipment
  • Administrative support to initiate the project

What the SEED IDEAS cannot fund

  • Travel for faculty or students to the mainland
  • Food for events
  • Leis and flowers
  • Overload for faculty
  • Computers, digital cameras or printers

Learn more about the grant program and start your application today by visiting: http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity/seedideas/index.html

Prior recipients include a diversity month events, speaker series, cultural exchange events, American Sign Language programming, among other excellent ideas.

A few final tips:

  • Please be advised that all IDEAS Award applications must be signed by the campus fiscal authority and your department chair / unit head.
  • Data on the number of students impacted by the project should be obtained from the Office for Institutional Effectiveness. Complete a data request using this link.
  • Letters of support are encouraged, but not required.
  • Preliminary review by the Title III Shared Services Center staff is highly recommended. Please send draft applications to Brandon Marc Higa at higabran@hawaii.edu.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals for review and required signatures by Thursday, January 25th. Interested applicants should contact Brandon Marc Higa (Director of Resource Development) at higabran@hawaii.edu, or ext. 9776.