Please find UH Maui College-related news and updates below.

NEW HAPPY SPRING BREAK

Things are definitely looking up. But let’s not get too complacent. Please continue to follow COVID protocols, wear your masks when you are around people, and get vaccinated and get a booster when it’s your time to get one. Stay safe and healthy!

UPDATED PĀ‘INA FOOD COURT WELCOMES OUR COMMUNITY BACK TO CAMPUS!

The Pā‘ina Food Court opens to the public on Wednesday, March 23rd and will remain open until the end of the Spring 2022 semester on Wednesday, May 4th. As many of you know, both World Plate and Paniolo Grill offer menus of delicious dishes including at least one vegetarian selection.

Ordering must be in-person. The Pā‘ina Building will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday. You can come in, pre-order and pre-pay and your order can be picked up later at either World Plate or Paniolo Grill, whichever outlet you ordered from. Or, you can come in at the time you’re ready to eat and order, pay and wait for your food. Wait times should be short since there are many food items to choose from and there will be two cashiers during lunch time hours. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Please share the news with your friends and families.

ACKNOWLEDGE KINDNESS

As our Culinary Arts Program faculty and staff “inspire their students and celebrate the diversity of food and cultures throughout the world,” they are offering an opportunity to acknowledge the many kindnesses we see happening every day on our campus!

Nominate a college faculty, staff, or student you observe perform an act of kindness. They will be acknowledged for their kindness and eligible to be randomly selected to receive a delectable lunch from the Paniolo Grill.

NEW CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR UHMC EMPLOYEES & STUDENTS

With the news of the passing of several of our campus community, here is a list of resources UHMC employees and students may contact for assistance or information. Assistance is provided in safe, confidential, private settings. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

UHMC Confidential Resources: You may contact Mari Kanemura at (808) 984-3463 or Cole Sasaoka at (808) 357-8260 if you need to speak with someone confidentially. 

Telehealth Counseling Services: Hawaiʻi U-Telehealth is a free online platform where you or a loved one can visit with a Hawaiʻi licensed mental health counselor, psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, or psychologist. All you need is access to the internet and an email address. For additional assistance, email utele@hawaii.edu or call (808) 375-2745. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employee Assistance of the Pacific Employee Assistance of the Pacific has been contracted to provide EAP services to UHMC employees. Discussions with an EAP counselor are kept confidential and will not be released without prior written permission from the employee. Employee Assistance of the Pacific provides Counseling Services, up to three hours per year with a counselor in your area.

NEW BOOKSTORE NEWS

Please note that the bookstore will be CLOSED from today, Monday, March 14th through Friday, March 25th for Spring Break and Store Maintenance. During this time, students may still place orders online. www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/maui 

NEW LIBRARY NEWS

Please note that the Library will be CLOSED for Spring Break starting today, Monday, March 14th, reopening next Monday, March 21st at 9:00 a.m.

NEW TITLE IX IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Thursday, March 31st from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom – A panel of leaders will address their experiences and their vision of Title IX. Opening remarks by UH President David Lassner. Complete information and registration here.

NEW MEDIA PREFERENCES SURVEY FOR OUR VALUED STUDENTS

Hey, Maui College students – got a little extra time this spring break? Here is a chance to win an iPad or an Amazon gift card! Just take a few moments to tell us about your favorite social media platforms and how we can better communicate with you. Our Media Preferences survey is anonymous and you will be helping us support current and future students at Maui College.

Get started: 

VISIT: www.mediaprefs.com/hawaii

SURVEY CODE: hawaii

TELEWORK POLICY

Effective March 1, 2022 - Telework requests will be evaluated on the merits of the requestor’s work plan, outcomes and beneficial interaction with the rest of the unit and the customers of the unit. 

If you feel that your position could be eligible for telework and would like to make a request, please begin by discussing this with your immediate supervisor and refer to our UHMC UHMC Academic Affairs Telework Guidance. Also, be aware that telework requirements vary slightly between unions. Here are the UH FAQʻs on telework for your reference.

Also, please note that instructional faculty do not need to request permission to telework. Non-instructional faculty should refer to the guidance below.

NEW SPRING 2022 DISTANCE AND ONLINE TEACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Elevate Your Online Course – The Distance and Online Teaching (DOT) Professional Development course includes six facilitated and asynchronous online modules. Each module is fully online, immersive, and designed to guide, prepare and support you with the design and development of your distance and/or online course.

Module 1 ( March 21-27 ) : Intro to Distance and Online Teaching

Module 2 ( March 28-April 3) : Quality Standards and Best Practices

Module 3 ( April 4-10) : Creating Equity in the Online Classroom

Module 4 ( April 11-17) : Intro to Course Design and Laulima Tools

Module 5 ( April 18-24) : More Laulima Tools

Module 6 ( April 25-May 1): Learning Technology

Register for one or more modules here.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SPRING 2022 COURSES

Lots of great, short term continuing education courses are available both in-person and online. Complete details here.

UPDATED APPLY NOW!

Summer and Fall 2022 Admissions Applications are open at http://maui.hawaii.edu/apply/

Our new Kama‘āina Application (Fast-Application) UHCC landing pages:

• For graduating seniors, kamaaina.hawaii.edu and select Maui College 
• Early College students can go to kamaaina.hawaii.edu/earlycollege and select Maui College
• Liaison Admissions Application - https://apply.hawaii.edu/ and select Maui. All prospective student populations can use this link to apply

Summer and Fall 2022 Early Registration Begins on April 4th.

Fall 2022 early registration start date is based on your student standing at your home institution.

April 4th to April 8th – Continuing Spring 2022 students may register during this period based on the number of earned credits at their home institution.

April 9th – Early registration begins for New, Returning, and Transfer students

More registration information at https://maui.hawaii.edu/registration/

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