Strategic Directions 2023-2029

Preparation for the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College 2023-2029 Strategic Directions

The University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) 2023-2029 Strategic Directions Document has been a collaborative effort and a result of campus consultation and outreach, strategic planning events, as well as the re-accreditation process.

Consultation and Outreach:

There will be several events to inform the UHMC ‘ohana of our ongoing Strategic Directions planning process and to solicit ideas from faculty, staff, and students. We will also have an online survey where anyone may share their thoughts with the Strategic Directions Steering Committee.

Campus Forum – Noon on Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Online Survey – Available Tuesday, November 15, 2022, until Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Townhall – 11:00 am through 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Pāʻina.
Townhall – 11:00 am through 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Pāʻina.
Convocation – Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

To participate in the campus survey, please visit: https://forms.gle/6nucWwtTj2xD3RY16

UHMC 2015-2021 Strategic Directions Document

Strategic Directions Theme: Student Success

Goal: To build pathways and assure learning

Objective 1: Policies and practices to help students enroll in and progress through college
Objective 2: Optimal learning environments and effective and timely support for struggling students (especially Native Hawaiian and underrepresented students)
Objective 3: Evaluation and assessment practices to understand and improve educational effectiveness, especially Native Hawaiian and underrepresented student

Strategic Directions Theme: Quality of Learning

Goal: To encourage and maintain high-quality learning across the institution

Objective 1: A college culture that promotes excellence in teaching and learning for students, faculty, and staff
Objective 2: High quality degrees, certificates, and courses that meet student, industry, and relevant stakeholder need
Objective 3: Physical and fiscal support for high-quality teaching and learning
Objective 4: Broad support for non-traditional and underprepared students with varied challenges

Strategic Directions Theme: Hawai’i Papa O Ke Ao

Goal: To empower Native Hawaiians, the Indigenous People of Hawai‘i, by creating a model Indigenous-Serving institution of higher education that perpetuates cultural traditions, language, history, and values to promote student success, leadership development, and well-being of ‘ohana (family) and community

Objective 1: Native Hawaiian students who build on the knowledge and skills of kupuna as a foundation from which to achieve personal and academic success in college and throughout life
Objective 2: Pu‘uhonua (Centers of Hawaiian Knowledge) fosters a “sense of place” that combines instruction, research, student services, and community engagement that benefits the Native Hawaiian community
Objective 3: Native Hawaiian students, faculty, and staff who serve in leadership positions within UHMC and in the community
Objective 4: Native Hawaiian values practiced at all levels of institutional decision-making
Objective 5: Advancement of Hawaiian language, history, and culture (or achieves parity) to perpetuate the unique cultural heritage of Hawai‘i

Strategic Directions Theme: Community Needs and Workforce Development

Goal: To prepare students to meet current and emerging community and workforce needs and opportunities

Objective 1: Continuous evidence-based understanding of community and workforce needs and opportunities
Objective 2: Credit and non-credit curriculum that are connected with relevant community and economic needs
Objective 3: High quality Outreach centers to meet the credit and non-credit needs of the Community
Objective 4: Consistent communication with the community about the College’s mission and offerings
Objective 5: Global engagement by connecting the people of Hawai‘i with ideas, talents, and educational opportunities from the vibrant cultures and economies of the world Click here for 2015-2016 Summary Report for Community Needs and Workforce Development

Strategic Directions Theme: Sustainability

Goal: To create a culture of sustainability at UHMC in its communities and environments by embedding sustainability practices and processes throughout the College

Objective 1: An evidence-based understanding of systems on campus for prioritizing sustainable practices and improvements
Objective 2: Continuous, comprehensive leadership and coordination for UHMC sustainability efforts that promote a dynamic vision and understanding of sustainability
Objective 3: Significant human, fiscal, and physical campus resource decisions reviewed through a “Sustainability Lens”
Objective 4: A dynamic UHMC Sustainability Plan using a continuous improvement approach to address College goals, UH System, and UHCC System goals Click here for 2015-2016 Summary Report for Sustainability