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 2023 to Spring 2024.
Fall 2023 – Spring 2024: AR Deadlines and Faculty Senate Meetings
FS Meeting | Agenda Available | Executive Meeting | Action Request Deadline |
Monday, October 2, 2023, 12:15 – 2:30 pm | Monday, September 25, 2023 | Monday, September 25, 2023, 8:00 – 9:00 am | Monday, September 18, 2023 |
Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:15 – 2:30 pm | Monday, October 30, 2023 | Monday, October 30, 2023, 8:00 – 9:00 am | Monday, October 23, 2023 |
Monday, December 4, 2023, 12:15 – 2:30 pm | Monday, November 27, 2023 | Monday, November 27, 2023, 8:00 – 9:00 am | Monday, November 20, 2023 |
Friday, January 12, 2024, 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Friday, January 5, 2024 | Wednesday, January 3, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 am | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
Monday, February 5, 2024, 12:15 – 2:30 pm | Monday, January 29, 2024 | Thursday, January 25, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
Monday, March 4, 2024, 12:15 – 2:30 pm | Monday, February 26, 2024 | Thursday, February 22, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
Monday, April 8, 2024, 12:15 – 2:30 pm | Monday, April 1, 2024 | Thursday, March 28, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Monday, March 25, 2024 |
Monday, May 6, 2024, 12:15 – 2:30 pm | Monday, April 29, 2024 | Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
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 2023-2024 Faculty Senate.
Senators 2023-2024
Department | Senator | Email Address |
Arts and Humanities | Kelli Nakamura | kellinak@hawaii.edu |
Business, Legal and Technology | Kimberly Iwao, Member-at-Large | koidek@hawaii.edu |
CELTT & Library | Allyson Ota | allyson@hawaii.edu |
Culinary Arts | John Santamaria, Vice Chair | manueljs@hawaii.edu |
Emergency Medical Services | Leaugeay Barnes | lcbarnes@hawaii.edu |
Health Sciences | Michelle Dela Cruz, Secretary | mdc88@hawaii.edu |
Hospitality | Amy Shiroma, Member-at-Large | als6@hawaii.edu |
Institutional Faculty Support | Melissa Nakamura | mchar@hawaii.edu |
Languages, Literature & Linguistics | Shawn Ford, Chair |
sford@hawaii.edu |
Maida Kamber Center | Dawn Chandler | dawnmc@hawaii.edu |
Math and Science | Lisa Miller | ljmiller@hawaii.edu |
Nursing | John Reyes | john90@hawaii.edu |
Social Sciences | Neghin Modavi | neghin@hawaii.edu |
Student Affairs | Teri Mitchell | tdurland@hawaii.edu |