HAWAII INFORMATION RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

DIRECTORY

HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
TEL: (808) 544-0238
FAX: (808) 544-1136
EMAIL: admissions@hpu.edu

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Scott Stensrud

PROGRAM: Hawaii Pacific University is an independent, coeducational, career-oriented university. HPU offers undergraduate degrees in 34 fields of study plus graduate programs including the largest MBA program in the state of Hawaii. Other graduate level programs include a Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Arts degrees in Management, Human Resource Management and Organization Change. HPU has two campuses. The main campus is located in downtown, Honolulu and the other, Hawaii Loa, on the windward side of Oahu.


CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1578
TEL: (808) 735-4735
FAX: (808) 735-4870
EMAIL: cuhadm@lava.net

CONTACT PERSON: Ms. Cheryl Niggle, Director of Univesity Relations

PROGRAM: Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private, coeducational university established in 1955 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), a Catholic order dedicated to the education of leaders. Its major strength lie in a talented faculty. Classes are kept small allowing for greater interaction between the teaching staff and students. Faculty members likewise provide a significant amount for individuals. Average students to teacher class ratio is 16 to 1. About 12% of the students are from overseas countries.


BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSIY - HAWAII CAMPUS
55-220 Kulanui
Laie, Hawaii 96762
TEL: (808) 293-3211

CONTACT: Admissions Office

PROGRAM: BYU-Hawaii Campus is a four-year, liberal arts institution located on the northeastern corner of Oahu about 37 miles from Honolulu. It has a multiracial student body of 2,000 with about 40% coming from the South Pacific and Asian Rim. The school is organized into seven academic divisions. Although there are no religious requirements for admission, all students and faculty are expected to follow the dress, grooming, and moral standards of this church owned school. BYU was founded and is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons).


HAWAII TOKAI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
2241 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolululu, Hawaii 96826
TEL: (808) 983-4100
FAX: (808) 983-4107
EMAIL: hticlibl@oceanic.net

CONTACT: Office of Student Services

PROGRAM: Hawaii Tokai International College is an accredited American college with an international focus. It has two basic programs: (1) a two-year liberal arts program leading to an Associate in Arts degree, after which students can transfer to 4-year universities in Hawaii and on the mainland USA, and (2) a program concentrating on the learning of English after which students can transfer to the Associate in Arts degree program or use their language skills to seek employment in fields such as international business or the travel visitor industry.


TRANSPACIFIC HAWAII COLLEGE
5257 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, Hawaii 96821-1840
TEL: (808) 377-5402
EMAIL: jishibashi@kghc.org

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. J. Ishibashi

PROGRAM: Formerly known as Kansai Gaidai Hawaii College, TransPacific Hawaii College is a nonprofit, private 2 year college located in a residential community. THC is dedicated to fostering the development of a global student. THC offers both an English as a Second Language program and an Associate in Arts Degree program with emphasis on transfering to a 4 year college. The student body are mostly Asians, the majority of whom come from Japan.


UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - HAWAII
University Center
828 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
TEL: (808) 536-2686
FAX: (808) 536-3848
EMAIL: jamalone@gte.net

PROGRAM: The University of Phoenix - Hawaii Campus offers various graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business, nursing and education. A variety of certificate programs, workshops and custom seminars are available. University of Phoenix, considered an innovator in working adult education, maintains flexible schedules and offers convenient locations so students can earn their degree far quicker than at a traditional university.


DENVER BUSINESS COLLEGE
419 South Street, Suite 174
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
TEL: (808) 942-1000
FAX: (808) 533-3064

PROGRAM: Denver Business College is a non-profit educational institution founded in 1958 with branch campuses in Phoenix and Honolulu. Major areas of teachingemphasis are Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Legal Administration, Graphic Design, Accounting, Business Administration, and othe business related fields.


HEALD COLLEGE
1500 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
TEL: (808) 955-1500

PROGRAM: Heald College is a California based nonprofit school with a Hawaii campus. The program offers both business and technical courses that prepare students for entry level and intermediate level jobs.


UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII - MANOA CAMPUS
2600 Campus Road, Room 001
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
TEL: (808) 956-8975

CONTACT: Admissions and Records Office

PROGRAM: UH-Manoa is the flagship of a 10 campus system which makes up the University of Hawaii. Their mission is to provide quality education, create knowledge through research and pursue scholarly study. UH-Manoa is considered a research university of international standing. Approximately 18,000 students are enrolled in both undergraduate and graduate programs.


UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII - HILO CAMPUS
200 W. Kawili Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
TEL: (808) 974-7311
FAX: (808) 974-7622

CONTACT: Admissions Office

PROGRAM: The University of Hawaii at Hilo is limited to undergraduate programs. UH-Hilo campus has a four year College of Arts and Sciences, a four year College of Agriculture, and an expanding College of Continuing Education and Community Service. About 2,900 students are enrolled. UH-Hilo also has center located in Kealakekua, West Hawaii (Big Island).


UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII - WEST OAHU
96-043 Ala Ike
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
TEL: (808) 453-6565
FAX: (808) 453-6075

CONTACT: Admissions Office

PROGRAM: The University of Hawaii - West Oahu campus confers the Bachelor of Arts degree in three areas of concentration: Humanities, Social Sciences and Professional Studies. West Oahu campus is a 2 year, upper level program drawing students who have successfully completed a 2 year, lower level program at a community college another educational institution.


KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
TEL: (808) 734-9565
FAX: (808) 734-9828
EMAIL: morton@kccada.kcc.hawaii.edu

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. John Morton, Provost

PROGRAM: Kapiolani is one of seven two-year community colleges which make up the University of Hawaii system. KCC is located on a scenic 44-acre site near historic Diamond Head Crater. KCC offers both occupational programs and a liberal arts program in which students may undertake course work leading towards completion of a four year baccalaureate degree at Manoa or another campus.


HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
874 Dillingham Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
TEL: (808) 845-9225
FAX: (808) 845-9173
EMAIL: pete@pulua.hcc.hawaii.edu

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Peter Kessinger, Provost

PROGRAM: Honolulu Community College has established itself as a career and technical training center. Faculty come from the industry and have many years of experience as practicing technicians. Facilities and training equipment are world class.


LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782, USA
TEL: (808) 455-0392
FAX: (808) 455-0471
EMAIL: provost@lccada.lcc.hawaii.edu

CONTACT PERSON: Ms. Barbara Polk, Provost

PROGRAM: Leeward Community College offers two years of college study leading toward such university majors as Business, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, and Human Services. After completing the 2 year program students can transfer to a 4 year campus. In addition, technical programs in Computer Science, Television Production, Food Service, Drafting Automotive Technology, and Commercial Music prepare students for employment.


WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
45-720 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
TEL: (808) 235-7402
FAX: (808) 247-5362
EMAIL: p_dyer@wccada.wcc.hawaii.edu

CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Pete Dyer, Provost

PROGRAM: Windward Community College offers a variety of liberal arts disciplines as well as vocational education programs. WCC's Agricultural Technology program includes a unique year-long curriculum in turf grass and landscape management. It is only one of three such programs offered by community colleges in the USA. The college owns an on-campus three-hole golf course.


THE EAST-WEST CENTER
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601
TEL: (808) 94-7111
FAX: (8080 944-7376
EMAIL: ewcinfo@ewc.hawaii.edu

PROGRAM: While located within the University of Hawaii Manoa Campus, the East-West Center is a separate institute directly funded through the Department of State by the U.S. Congress. Focus is to foster goodwill, mutual understanding and cooperation between Asia, the Pacific and the United States. This is achieved by bringing together scholars, government leaders, businessmen, educators, journalists and other professionals from throughout the region to the East-West Center.


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