UH Cancer Center Continues in the News
An article in the Honolulu Civil Beat by Ian Lind asks a pertinent question.
UHPA’s Statement Regarding Cancer Center
In the interests of addressing the numerous inquiries we have received UHPA is issuing this statement regarding the conflict between the University of Hawaii and Cancer Center Director Carbone.
UHPA Member Richard Nettell Encouraging Faculty To Help Fundraise for Typhoon Haiyan at the Honolulu Club
At an all-day event at the Honolulu Club on Saturday, November 23rd, you can work out or take classes for free, providing you make a donation to the relief fund for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. A donation of $25 to Habitat for Humanity is the suggested minimum. This event is open to the public.
Labor of Love School Project
Thanks to all who contributed, endorsed and volunteered for this great project. The gratitude expressed by the children and the teachers at Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School made all the hard work and sacrifice worthwhile!
Paying for Public Higher Education in Hawaii
Read UHPA President David Duffy's second piece in Civil Beat.
Special Offer for Honolulu Club Membership
The UHPA Member Benefits Committee has recently negotiated reduced membership rates for UHPA members at the Honolulu Club. A monthly fee of $144 is based on the number of overall UHPA participants. If twelve (12) more UHPA members sign up by 12/31/13, the monthly fee will be reduced to $121 per month. The Honolulu Club has provided us with a limited amount of 3-day guest passes for interested UHPA members. Please call the UHPA office at 593-2157 before coming by to pick up a pass.
UHPA Board Member Norman Arancon Helping Philippines
A benefit concert is being held to benefit not only the victims of typhoon Haiyan, but the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the central Philippines, particularly the island of Bohol, on October 15. The December 1 show will headline Kristian Lei, an internationally-acclaimed singer, comedian Augie T., and Norman Arancon.
Accrediting Agencies Reconsidered
States should have their own accrediting agencies, more responsive to local needs. Devil is in the details but interesting.
Campus Equity Week: October 28-November 2, Fair Treatment of Part-Time and Adjunct Faculty
UHPA supports the efforts undertaken by a coalition of public higher education faculty organizations to address the growing inequity in the treatment of part-time and adjunct faculty.
Where Does Money for Higher Education Go?
Read and comment on this great op-ed by UHPA President David Duffy: State funding for public higher education in Hawaii always seems to boil down to a philosophical question: What exactly is the role and mission of the University of Hawaii system and is the return worth supporting with tax payer dollars?
