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UHPA Names Kristeen Hanselman Executive Director
Kristeen Hanselman, who has served as Associate Executive Director of the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) since December 2007, has been promoted to Executive Director. UHPA represents nearly 4,000 faculty members at 10 campuses in the University of Hawaii system statewide. The UHPA board of directors unanimously voted in favor of her appointment at a board meeting this past [...]
Meet Kris Hanselman, Our New UHPA Executive Director
Some of you may already know her as the one who defended you in your grievance case. She’s well acquainted with the challenges faculty face and has been a strong advocate when the terms of your contractual agreement have been ignored, the line has been crossed, and your rights as a faculty member were trampled. With a solid track [...]
UHPA Supports the Bike Lane on King Street; however. . .
If you plan to visit the UHPA office by way of King Street, please be cautious of the new bike lane on the mauka side of the street. UHPA Executive Director J. N. Musto sends a cautionary letter to Mayor Caldwell in regards to the bike lane. Dear Mayor Caldwell, This letter is a follow-up to our conversation with respect [...]
UH-Hilo Faculty Evaluation Procedures
The University of Hawaii at Hilo and UHPA have come to an agreement (see signed document) to begin the process of renewing and updating the procedures for faculty evaluation of faculty performance at UH-Hilo. The first step will be to consult with faculty at an open forum to discuss the 5-Year Review Policy. The date, time and location of the open forum has [...]
2015 Island Flex Open Enrollment
The 2015 Island Flex Open Enrollment period is scheduled from March 9, 2015 through April 30, 2015. Island Flex is a flexible spending program that allows employees to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with TAX FREE money. Employees currently enrolled in Island Flex will need to re-enroll during the open enrollment period to continue participating in [...]
Bills to Watch at the Legislature as of 2/27/15
We're tracking hundreds of bills and highlighted some worth your time below. Links lead to UHPA submitted testimony. SUPPORT HB1509: A really good creative solution energy to management and sustainability which also helps rebuild UH's declining infrastructure. SUPPORT SB1240 & SB1239: Represents a long-held UHPA position that the governor should have the responsibility to appoint BOR members and ensure they appropriately execute their [...]
