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HI Rev Stat § 304A-3204 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3204 State commissioners.

  §304A-3204 State commissioners. (a) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint the members of the commission for this State of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education that is created under the provisions of Article III of the Western Regional Education Compact. The positions of commissioners shall be placed within the University of Hawaii for administrative purposes.  (b) The qualifications and terms of office of the members of the commission for this State shall conform with Article IV of the compact.  (c) The commissioners shall serve without compensation, but they shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.  (d) The commissioners for this State, with the help of an advisory committee selected by them, shall certify those students from the State of Hawaii who may receive special assistance in their professional education from the State, under contracts provided for in the Western Regional Education Compact. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3205 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3205 Expenditures; reports.

  §304A-3205 Expenditures; reports. Expenditures by the Hawaii commission, including the amounts fixed annually as the equal contribution of each member to the compact, shall be made upon warrants issued by the state comptroller based upon vouchers approved by any one of the Hawaii commissioners. A report of the activities and expenses of the Hawaii commissioners and a proposed program for the State's continuing participation in the activities of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, including a budget request, shall be submitted by the Hawaii commissioners to the legislature for each regular legislative session. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2012, c 137, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3206 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3206 Placement of students.

  §304A-3206 Placement of students. The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is authorized to act on behalf of this State in making arrangements for the placement of students in institutions and programs of higher learning outside the states which are parties to the compact establishing the commission. For that purpose, the commission may negotiate and enter into arrangements and contracts with this State or any appropriate agency thereof, with public and private educational institutions and agencies, and with states and other governmental entities. Such arrangements and contracts may provide for:  (1) The obtaining of one or more places for students on either a special or continuing basis;  (2) The payment of partial or full tuition and other charges; and  (3) The furnishing of reciprocal, compensating, or other advantages and benefits in support of the educational program involved. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3207 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3207 Payment of costs.

  §304A-3207 Payment of costs. The authority conferred by section [304A-3206] shall be exercised only pursuant to written agreement between the commission and an agency of the State having responsibility for or duties with respect to programs for assisting residents of the State to obtain higher education. Any such agreement shall include provisions for the payment of tuition and any other costs, and no such agreement shall be made that commits the State or any agency or officer thereof to any obligation for which funds have not been appropriated or otherwise made available in accordance with law. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3208 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3208 Obligations under compact not impaired.

  §304A-3208 Obligations under compact not impaired. Nothing contained in sections [304A-3206] and [304A-3207] shall be construed to alter any of the obligations or restrict or impair any of the rights that the State may have under the compact establishing the commission. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3209 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3209 Professional student exchange program; repayment policy.

 §304A-3209 Professional student exchange program; repayment policy. The Hawaii commission may establish a repayment policy for students who receive any financial support from funds appropriated by the legislature for the Hawaii professional student exchange program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. [L 2012, c 137, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3251 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3251 Center established.

 §304A-3251 Center established. There is hereby established a Hawaii research center for futures study. The center is assigned to the university for administrative purposes. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3252 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3252 Duties of the center.

  §304A-3252 Duties of the center. The center shall:  (1) Serve as a research arm of the workforce development council and such other public agencies as may properly require its services and assistance in locating research experts for particular studies and in working out the dimensions and contractual arrangements for such studies, the costs and final decisions of which shall be the responsibility of the requesting agencies;  (2) Encourage and promote invention and experimentation in futures study, planning, and design;  (3) Maintain an inventory of studies, research, and other information, including groups or persons concerned with futures study, planning, and design applicable to the State; and  (4) Engage in the development and acquisition of models, techniques, and other tools, and capability for the effective monitoring, measuring, and forecasting of crucial aspects of Hawaii's socio-economic-environmental system over the immediate, intermediate, and long-range future, including the design of systems to assist and stabilize the State's construction industry. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3253 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3253 Director; duties.

  §304A-3253 Director; duties. The center shall be headed by a director, who need not be full-time, depending upon the extent of the requests for research assistance and for carrying out the other specified functions of the center. The director shall not be subject to chapter 76.  The director shall:  (1) Administer funds allocated for the center;  (2) Be authorized to accept, disburse, and allocate funds that become available from other governmental and private sources; and  (3) Submit an annual report of the center's operations, including recommendations, to the governor and legislature prior to January 1 of each year. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3301 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3301 Definitions.

 §304A-3301 Definitions. As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires:  "Approved course of study" means a course of study that leads to enrollment in a graduate nursing program approved by the state board of nursing or a course of study in a graduate nursing program approved by the state board of nursing.  "Approved educational institution" means a public post-secondary educational institution located in this State that has been accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency that is listed by the United States Secretary of Education.  "Program" means the nursing scholars program.  "Student" means any individual domiciled in this State who attends or is about to attend a post-secondary educational institution located in this State leading to a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and who intends to teach in a nursing program in Hawaii designed to prepare students for licensure as registered nurses.  "Work requirement" means teaching at a school of nursing located in Hawaii after receiving a master's degree or doctoral degree in nursing. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3303 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3303 Scholarships; nursing degree programs.

  §304A-3303 Scholarships; nursing degree programs.  (a) The University of Hawaii shall award a scholarship grant in an amount up to $10,000 per academic year to a student enrolled full-time in an approved educational institution pursuing a graduate degree in nursing through an approved course of study.  (b) The grant shall be for a maximum of three academic years if the student is enrolled in a master's degree program, or a maximum of four academic years if the student is enrolled in a doctoral program. To qualify for renewals beyond three years, the student shall comply with the requirements of section [304A-3302(d)], and the University of Hawaii shall determine that the student is making satisfactory progress toward completing a master's or doctoral degree. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3304 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3304 Program administration.

  §304A-3304 Program administration. (a) The University of Hawaii shall monitor and verify a student's fulfillment of all requirements for a scholarship grant under this program.  (b) The University of Hawaii may enter into a contract with a private or public entity to administer the program.  (c) The University of Hawaii shall enforce repayment of all scholarship grants if a student does not comply with the requirements of the scholarship grant. Enforcement shall include the use of all lawful collection procedures, including private collection agencies.  (d) Scholarship grants received by a student under the program shall not be considered taxable income under chapter 235.  (e) Scholarship grants received by a student under the program shall not be considered financial assistance or appropriations to the approved educational institution.  (f) Any person who knowingly or intentionally procures, obtains, or aids another to procure or obtain a scholarship grant under the program through fraudulent means shall be disqualified from participation in the program and shall be liable to the University of Hawaii for an amount equal to three times the amount obtained. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3305 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3305 REPEALED.

  §304A-3305 REPEALED. L 2017, c 14, §3.
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3351 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3351 Definitions.

 §304A-3351 Definitions. As used in this subpart:  "Board" means the board of directors of the Pacific international space center for exploration systems.  "Space center" means the Pacific international space center for exploration systems. [L Sp 2021, c 1, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3352 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3352 Pacific international space center for exploration systems.

 §304A-3352 Pacific international space center for exploration systems. (a) There is established the Pacific international space center for exploration systems, to be placed within the University of Hawaii at Hilo for administrative purposes only.  (b) The space center may employ, subject to chapter 76, technical experts and officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, as required. The space center may also employ officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties and qualifications, and fix their salaries, without regard to chapter 76, when in the determination of the board, the services to be performed by those employed are unique and essential to the execution of the functions of the space center. [L Sp 2021, c 1, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3353 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3353 Pacific international space center for exploration systems; board of directors; establishment; duties.

 §304A-3353 Pacific international space center for exploration systems; board of directors; establishment; duties. (a) There is established the board of directors of the Pacific international space center for exploration systems, consisting of nine members, to include:  (1) The director of business, economic development, and tourism, or the director's designee;  (2) The president of the University of Hawaii, or the president's designee;  (3) The chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, or the chancellor's designee; and  (4) Six members from government, industry, and academia, both national and international, with appropriate professional interests and backgrounds; provided that of the members appointed under paragraph (4), two members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of nominees submitted by the president of the senate, two members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of nominees submitted by the speaker of the house of representatives, and two members shall be appointed by the governor; provided further that the members appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) shall be subject to section 26-34.  The board shall select a chairperson from among its members.  (b) Five members shall constitute a quorum, whose affirmative vote shall be necessary for all actions by the space center. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the performance of their duties.  (c) The board shall appoint an executive director to the space center who shall be exempt from chapter 76. The board shall set the salary and duties of the executive director. [L Sp 2021, c 1, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3354 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3354 General powers.

 §304A-3354 General powers. (a) The board may:  (1) Sue and be sued;  (2) Adopt a seal and alter the seal at its pleasure;  (3) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers; and  (4) Adopt bylaws and rules, which shall be exempt from chapter 91, for its organization and internal management, and to carry into effect its purposes, powers, and programs.  (b) In addition to other powers conferred upon it, the board may do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the powers expressly provided in this subpart. [L Sp 2021, c 1, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3355 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3355 Powers and duties of the Pacific international space center for exploration systems executive director.

 §304A-3355 Powers and duties of the Pacific international space center for exploration systems executive director. In addition to any other powers and duties provided in this subpart, the executive director shall:  (1) Oversee, supervise, and direct the planning, evaluation, and coordination of space-related activities, and identify and promote opportunities for expanding and diversifying aerospace-related industries in the State pertaining to the space center;  (2) Establish partnerships with corporate, government, and University of Hawaii entities that can promote and enhance the State's aerospace industry; and where possible, help to generate additional revenue for the University of Hawaii and create classes and other educational opportunities for students;  (3) Work with local universities and community colleges to facilitate internships for students with the space center and associated companies;  (4) Continue to work with the University of Hawaii on course development, teaching, workforce development, and outreach;  (5) Promote innovative educational and workforce development programs that will enhance public awareness of the space center and enable residents to pursue employment in the State's aerospace industry;  (6) Act as the public representative of the space center;  (7) Monitor national and global trends in the aerospace industry and promote global awareness of the space center;  (8) Pursue projects in the aerospace sector that can be leveraged for improvements to the State's broadband and alternative energy capabilities;  (9) Serve as a clearinghouse for information on the space center and associated activities;  (10) Target existing businesses that can provide products or services of importance to the space center and its projects to support the expansion of these businesses in the State;  (11) Increase contacts and maintain liaisons with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, related aerospace organizations, and other federal agencies and facilities;  (12) Maintain and expand liaisons with local business and citizen groups;  (13) Adopt, amend, and repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out this subpart;  (14) Contract for services as may be necessary for the purposes of this subpart; and  (15) Do all other things necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this subpart. [L Sp 2021, c 1, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 304A-3356 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|304A. University of Hawaii System|304A-3356 Pacific international space center for exploration systems special fund

 §304A-3356 Pacific international space center for exploration systems special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the Pacific international space center for exploration systems special fund, into which shall be deposited:  (1) Revenues, moneys, and fees from services, rentals, publications, royalties, and patents generated under this subpart;  (2) Gifts, donations, and grants received by the space center; and  (3) Proceeds from revenue bonds issued by the director of finance.  (b) Moneys in the special fund shall be used by the space center for the operation, maintenance, and management of its projects, facilities, services, and publications and for the design and construction of new facilities and the renovation of or addition to existing facilities.  (c) All moneys remaining in the Pacific international space center for exploration systems special fund at the close of each fiscal year that are deemed by the director of finance to be in excess of the moneys necessary to carry out the purposes of this section in the next fiscal year shall lapse to the credit of the general fund. [L Sp 2021, c 1, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 305J-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|305J. Post-Secondary Education Authorization|305J-1 Post-secondary education authorization program; establishment.

 §305J-1 Post-secondary education authorization program; establishment. There is established a post-secondary education authorization program within the department of commerce and consumer affairs, to be administered by the director of commerce and consumer affairs. [L 2013, c 180, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 305J-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|305J. Post-Secondary Education Authorization|305J-3 Applicability of chapter; exceptions.

  §305J-3 Applicability of chapter; exceptions. (a) This chapter shall not apply to:  (1) Schools or educational programs conducted by firms, corporations, or persons for the training of their own employees;  (2) Apprenticeship or other training programs provided by labor unions to union members or applicants for union membership;  (3) Schools or educational programs that provide courses of instruction that do not lead to the conferring of a degree;  (4) Schools or educational programs that offer seminars, refresher courses, and programs of instruction sponsored by professional, business, or farming organizations or associations for their members or the employees of their members;  (5) Schools or educational programs that offer courses of instruction conducted by public school complex areas;  (6) Schools, courses of instruction, or courses of training that are offered by a vendor or the purchaser or prospective purchaser of the vendor's product when the objective of the school or course is to enable the purchaser or the purchaser's employees to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to use the product;  (7) Schools and educational programs conducted by religious entities that are owned, controlled, operated, and maintained by a religious organization lawfully operating as a nonprofit religious corporation and that award only religious degrees or certificates, including but not limited to a certificate of Talmudic studies, an associate of Biblical studies, a bachelor of religious studies, a master of divinity, or a doctor of divinity;  (8) Non-degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions licensed by any entity of the State or governed by any other chapter of the Hawaii Revised Statutes;   (9) Schools and educational programs that offer courses of instruction exclusively through online and distance education; and  (10) Unaccredited post-secondary educational institutions governed by chapter 446E.  (b) Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit an entity listed in subsection (a) or section 305J-4 from applying for authorization; provided that the entity shall meet the criteria for and comply with all authorization requirements under this chapter. [L 2013, c 180, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 305J-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|305J. Post-Secondary Education Authorization|305J-4 Authorization of the University of Hawaii system.

  §305J-4 Authorization of the University of Hawaii system. The University of Hawaii system, established as an educational institution pursuant to article X, section 5, of the Hawaii State Constitution, is hereby authorized by the State to provide educational programs in and from this State. The University of Hawaii system shall be subject to section 305J-17. The department may impose sanctions pursuant to section 305J-11 on the University of Hawaii system in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. [L 2013, c 180, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 305J-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 18. Education|305J. Post-Secondary Education Authorization|305J-6 Department's powers and authority.

  §305J-6 Department's powers and authority. (a) The department shall administer the provisions of this chapter and any administrative rules, policies, and procedures adopted by the director.  (b) To administer this chapter, the department shall:  (1) Maintain a list of the private colleges or universities, seminaries, and religious training institutions that have been authorized and make this list available to the public;  (2) Maintain a list of the states with which the director has entered into a post-secondary education authorization reciprocity agreement and make this list available to the public; and  (3) Receive, arbitrate, investigate, and process complaints.  (c) In conducting an investigation, the department may physically inspect the private college or university, seminary, or religious training institution's facilities and records, and the institution shall have an affirmative duty to cooperate with requests from the department for information regarding any investigation or inspection.  (d) In administering its responsibilities, the department may assess fees sufficient to provide for the self-sufficiency of the program pursuant to section 26-9(o). [L 2013, c 180, pt of §2]