Aloha! Welcome to the Kapi`olani Community College Faculty Senate Homepage!
The Senate strongly believes in and practices shared governance and acknowledges the strength of the faculty voice and their collective wisdom in guiding the process. We honor those who came before us by continuing their principles of inclusivity and collaboration, and welcome our campus `ohana to share their voices. We can and we must work together to make our College – a place, a community that lives to proudly uphold Queen Kapi`olani’s motto, “Kulia I Ka Nu`u – Strive for the highest.” Please join us at our general meetings to share your mana`o – your insights, thoughts, and ideas. Here is the meeting schedule for Fall 2022 to Spring 2023:
Fall 2022 – Spring 2023: AR Deadlines and Faculty Senate Meetings:
| Meeting Date | Agenda Available | Executive Meeting | Action Request Deadline |
| Monday, October 3, 2022 12:15 – 2:30 pm |
Monday, September 26, 2022 | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | Monday, September 19, 2022 |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 12:15 – 2:30 pm |
Monday, October 31, 2022 | Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | Monday, October 24, 2022 |
| Monday, December 5, 2022 12:15 – 2:30 pm |
Monday, November 28, 2022 | Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | Monday, November 21, 2022 |
| Friday, January 13, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | N/A |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 12:15 – 2:30 pm |
Monday, January 30, 2023 | Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | Monday, January 23, 2023 |
| Monday, March 6, 2023 12:15 – 2:30 pm |
Monday, February 27, 2023 | Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | Monday, February 20, 2023 |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 12:15 – 2:30 pm |
Monday, March 27, 2023 | Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Monday, March 20, 2023 |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 12:15 – 2:30 pm |
Monday, April 24, 2023 | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Monday, April 17, 2023 |
We honor those in the present and those who will come after us by demonstrating our commitment to representing the Queen, and ensuring that our words and actions are pono (goodness, fair, just), transparent, and carried out with integrity and respect. We promise to listen and make decisions and recommendations that will enhance and advance our College and the campus community.
The Senate consists of 14 senators, elected to represent the voices and perspectives of their departments/programs/units. If you have any relevant concerns, issues, or requests, please contact your Senator today.
We look forward to hearing from you! Mahalo, The 2022-2023 Faculty Senate Team
Senators 2022-2023
| Department | Senator | Email Address |
| Arts and Humanities | Kelli Nakamura, | kellinak@hawaii.edu |
| Business, Legal and Technology | Richard Halverson, Chair | richardh@hawaii.edu |
| Culinary Arts | John Santamaria | manueljs@hawaii.edu |
| Emergency Medical Services | Leaugeay Barnes | lcbarnes@hawaii.edu |
| Health Sciences | Shepherd Maingano | maingano@hawaii.edu |
| Hospitality | Amy Shiroma | als6@hawaii.edu |
| Institutional Faculty Support | Melissa Nakamura | mchar@hawaii.edu |
| Languages, Literature & Linguistics | Carl Polley, Secretary |
polley@hawaii.edu |
| Library & CELTT | Allyson Ota | allyson@hawaii.edu |
| Maida Kamber Center | Stephen Harris, Vice Chair | snharris@hawaii.edu |
| Math and Science | Lisa Miller, Member-at-Large | ljmiller@hawaii.edu |
| Nursing | Catherine Marin, Member-at-Large | crmarin@hawaii.edu |
| Social Sciences | Philippe Gross | grossphi@hawaii.edu |
| Student Affairs | Miki Crutchfield | mikiac@hawaii.edu |