Date: March 28, 2018

Location: Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Oahu

Topic: How we can be a college ready for our students and better help our students excel

Presenters: For breakout sessions – Amir Amiraslani, Morgan Andaluz, Nani Azman, Kealiʻi Ballao, Tom Blamey, Teri Evangelista, Stephen Fox, Angela Gannon, Lantana Hoke, Melissa A. Holmberg, Kulamanu Ishihara, Paul Kailiponi, Selene LeGare, Lily Napolean, Juli Patao, Charlie Schlather, Paul Thornton, and Joyce Yamada

Student Panelists: Lorraine Osako and Nels Romerdahl

What people said they liked about HSSI:

“Great keynote speakers, and seems everyone can find something that is directly related to their work and benefits from it.”

“The synergy in the room. I felt the magic of UH.”

“It was an excellent opportunity to meet others from the community colleges and discover new ideas.”

“Extremely welcoming and well organized. Wonder experience.”

“Awesome connect with peers. Making new friends and meeting old ones.”

“The combination of John Mortonʻs presence, national speaker, student panel. It demonstrated that the UHCC systems had leadership in improving student success. It shows that leadership is investing in faculty and campus stakeholders professional learning.”