Chancellor Search

Chancellor Search Begins

The search for Hawaiʻi Community College’s next chancellor has begun. The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges seeks an experienced administrator who can lead a community-based college with multiple locations. Leading a community college with a range of workforce programs, the chancellor will be expected to engage with community partners to ensure the college is meeting local workforce needs.

About the College

One of seven community colleges in the state of Hawai‘i, Hawaiʻi Community College (Hawaiʻi CC) has a student enrollment of over 2,200 (fall 2023) and faculty and staff of 213. In 1941, Hawaiʻi CC began as the Hawaiʻi Vocational School and joined the University of Hawaiʻi system in 1970 as a comprehensive community college. Hawaiʻi CC is located on the island of Hawaiʻi, and is one of 10 campuses in the University of Hawai‘i system. Hawaiʻi CC offers 26 degree and certificate programs that prepare students for work or for further education. In addition, the college offers non-credit courses for businesses and lifelong learning through the EDvance continuing education program and advanced courses leading to Bachelors and Graduate degrees through the University Center located at Pālamanui in Kona. Hawaiʻi CC also has the Kō Education Center located in Honokaʻa on the Hāmākua Coast.

Hawaiʻi CC has a diverse student population with 40% Native Hawaiian or Part-Hawaiian, 17% Caucasian or White, 16% Mixed Race, 9% Filipino, with the remaining students Pacific Islander, Other Asian, or not reported. 69% of the students are enrolled part-time, and 59% are identified as female.

About the Position

The Chancellor serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Hawaʻi Community College, leads the College strategic planning, and is responsible for the overall administration, leadership, and management of the College academic, student affairs, institutional support, academic support, continuing education, career and technical education, and workforce development programs.

The Chancellor represents the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) and acts on behalf of Hawaiʻi Community College within the community. The Chancellor also serves as the College liaison officer to the UH President, President's staff, the Board of Regents (BOR), and State Legislature. As the CEO, the chancellor provides proactive and executive leadership, direction, and support to establish, communicate, and achieve the vision, short- and long-term goals, and initiatives to promote the College mission.

Additional duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications can be found in the position advertisement posted at WorkatUH, position number 89092.

Search Timeline

• February 2024: Search committee begins screening applicants.
• April 2024: In addition to in-person finalist interviews, on-campus visits will be scheduled to ensure that students, faculty, staff, administrators and other stakeholders are able to attend open forums.
• May 2024: Recommendation for appointment to UH President.
• July 1, 2024: Expected start date of the new chancellor.

Chancellor Search Advisory Committee

The 20-member committee includes representation from faculty, students, Hoʻolulu Council (Native Hawaiian council), civil service staff, Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) staff, administrator, organizational units and community leaders.

• Calvin Black, APT representative
• Princess Gail Calapit, student
• Kate De Soto, student affairs
• Reshela DuPuis, faculty
• Sheldon Higa, civil service
• Grant Kaaua, faculty
• Kuʻulei Kanahele, faculty
• Donala Kawaʻauhau, faculty
• Akea Kiyuna, Hoʻolulu Council
• Michael Mandaloniz, civil service
• Wendy Medeiros, Pālamanui campus
• Kirk Mikami, administrative services
• Jack Minassian, faculty
• Luria Namba, faculty
• Estee Nathanson, continuing education
• Thomas Parel, Jr., Kō Education Center
• Christine Quintana, administrator
• Kalei Rapoza, community
• Tyler Rucker, student
• Janette Snelling, community

Leanne Urasaki, search coordinator

For more information on the Hawaiʻi CC chancellor position, see: https://hawaii.hawaii.edu/chancellorsearch or contact Leanne Urasaki (lurasaki@hawaii.edu or 808-934-2647).

How to Apply

This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than February 7, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Apply Here (position number 89092)

Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:

1. Cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Name and contact information (telephone number and email address) of at least three (3) professional references, and
4. Graduate and undergraduate academic transcript(s) showing name of institution, degree awarded and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire). Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit for degree(s). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries please contact:

Community Colleges Human Resources Office

Email: cchro@hawaii.edu

Following the visits and review of the feedback from the chancellor search advisory committee and others, Lacro plans to submit a recommendation for this appointment to UH President David Lassner.