Hawaiian Studies Associates Degree Established

Beginning this Fall 2012 semester, students can now attain an Associates degree in Hawaiian Studies. The new degree was approved by the UH Board of Regents at their regular meeting in May. Please call Student Counseling & Advising at 245-8212 for more information on earning this degree.

Information about our Hawaiian Studies program, current Hawaiian Studies Academic Subject Certificate (HSASC), and kumu are available at http://info.kauai.hawaii.edu/programs/hawst/Site/index.html.

The official report about the establishment of this degree is at www.hawaii.edu/news.

New Chancellor's Corner and Other Important Information- Please Read!

Aloha Kakou!

Hope the summer is treating you well.  Find out what has been happening around here by checking out the latest Chancellor's Corner.

Also, one other important piece of information.  

KCC was awarded a VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) for 2012 - 2013.  Melissa Tangalin, from Kekaha who has also taken classes here, will begin her term of service August 10, 2012 for a full year.  This position, while being funded by Americorps, provides us with the equivalent of a full-time employee.  

August 24, 2012, Bevin Parker-Evans will have completed her year long and productive VISTA service to KCC.  She has worked with many of us to build capacity of numerous projects and initiatives.  Thank you for including her in the KCC `ohana.  And thanks, Bevin, for being such a wonderful addition to KCC!

Helen

Posted by Chancellor Helen A. Cox

TechConKona - Empower Your Business with Knowledge

Technology is NOT just for big businesses! Learn to RAISE funds, MARKET your business, ACCESS your data anyway, GENERATE more business, INCREASE your income, MASTER the "Top 10 Apps for Small Business, and UNDERSTAND the power of mobile technology and tablets.

The Hawaii Community College Sustainability Center is bringing Paul Hawken, bestselling author of Natural Capitalism to the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort on August 2, 2012. His keynote speech will highlight the opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurship. Throughout the day, numerous experts will illuminate attendees on the BIG benefits that Small Businesses can gain by leveraging technology. TechConKona is this year's not-to-miss event for Small Business!

Regular registration is only $100, but as a main sponsor Hawaii Community College has negotiated a $50 discount for ALL University of Hawaii Students, Faculty, and Staff! This rate is only guaranteed until Monday, July 16, 2012. Register now! Registration is available online at http://www.techconkona.com. Order using the Hawaii Community College Ticket Order line.

Please direct any questions to Graceson Ghen. Email: graceson@hawaii.edu, phone: 934-2780.

Tony Kent
Educational Specialist
Rural Development Project
Hawaii Community College