The following describes current UH Hilo initiatives along with their status. These initiatives are grouped by the pillars described in the strategic plan's executive summary plus a section on recruitment. Also, each of the strategic priorities has been addressed in this process.
Italics indicate a change from the previous report.
The first is a commitment to academic excellence maintained by a quality faculty supporting close interaction among stakeholders, and developing and showcasing academic programs accommodating the people and environment of the Pacific. An enlarged UH Hilo will provide even greater student diversity by attracting statewide and regional enrollment. Selected graduate programs will extend UH Hilo's potential to attract and retain quality faculty. Students with disabilities access to all program activity being reviewed as part of an ongoing process. A Retention Committee has been formed and is assigned the task of evaluating student retention and has made some recommendations for improvement, which are being implemented.