Prepare
Entering students are holistically assessed for college readiness/skills gaps and will be PREPARED for success on the first day of classes. Students will successfully complete pre-college work in math and English within their first semester or year.
Specifically students will have:
- Completed coursework or participated in activities that prepare them for college-level work.
- A plan to pay for college.
- An appropriate first semester academic plan that leads into an academic pathway.
- The ability to use MyUH Portal, STAR and MySuccess.
- A basic understanding of college expectations and terms.
- Support for individual needs.
- Resources and tools in place for academic success (textbooks, parking permit, etc.)
Honolulu CC Strategic Plan :
Goal A: Student Success [PDF] and Goal B: Enrollment [PDF]
- Increase success and graduation of students that begin in developmental education by accelerating the developmental education pipeline with nationally proven models in other states
- 75% of students who place one level below will complete college level within one semester; 70% of students who place two or more levels below will complete college level within one year.
- Improve Pell Grant participation and success.
- Increase the high school going rate.
- Increase the K-12 pipeline.
- Engage the adult population.
- Optimize international recruitment.
- Improve course offerings and availability by working on effective analysis of course schedules.
Engage
Students will actively ENGAGE with the college to select an academic pathway appropriate to their goals and explore and utilize appropriate support resources.
Specifically students will:
- Engage in guided exploration to choose an academic pathway appropriate to their goals.
- Have an understanding of student rights & responsibilities.
- Establish basic academic support strategies such as study skills, time management, etc.
- Respond to early alert system – MySuccess.
- Establish meaningful connections with the college community.
Honolulu CC Strategic Plan:
Goal A: Student Success [PDF] and Goal B: Enrollment [PDF]
- Improve time to degree.
- Create curricular pathways to encourage articulation and transfer.
- Improve success of Native Hawaiian students and other under-represented groups.
- Implement the STAR registration process to implement the guided pathways approach.
- Increase retention, persistence and completion.
- Implement Hawai?i Papa O Ke Ao.
Commit
Students will COMMIT to an academic pathway and have a plan that supports their timely completion.
Specifically students will:
- Follow their academic pathway using STAR.
- Utilize STAR Registration to track academic progress and adjust to assure timely completion of degree/certificate OR meeting transfer requirements.
- Strengthen learning of course content and study strategies by using support services.
- Participate in campus life and activities.
- Develop information and digital literacy skills.
Honolulu CC Strategic Plan:
Goal A: Student Success [PDF] and Goal C: Training & Workforce Development [PDF]
- Improve course offerings and student success rates.
- Identify workforce skill gaps and create/enhance programs appropriate for Honolulu CC in STEM, digital media, sustainability, cybersecurity, and data sciences and engineering.
- Improve course offerings & availability.
- Create learning strategies around student characteristics.
- Establish strategic partnerships with the workforce.
Complete
Students will successfully COMPLETE their academic pathway or goal(s) and be prepared for life after Honolulu CC.
Specifically students will:
- Gain workplace experience through participation in cooperative education, internships, and employment.
- Assess strengths and obstacles for entering the workforce.
- Utilize STAR Registration to track academic progress and adjust to assure timely completion of degree/certificate OR meeting transfer requirements.
- Prepare for and participate in graduation.
- Explore options and apply to transfer institutions.
- Apply for work in chosen field.
Honolulu CC Strategic Plan:
Goal A: Student Success [PDF] and Goal C: Training & Workforce Development [PDF]
- Establish strategic partnerships with workforce.
- Create curricular pathways to encourage articulation and transfer.
- Increase non-credit to credit and Prior Learning Assessment activities.
- Improving Time to Degree.
Thrive
Students will celebrate the completion of their journey with Honolulu CC and THRIVE as members of the workforce, members of their next academic institution and members of our society.
Specifically students will:
- Find a job or transfer to another institution.
- Value the role of education, updating skills and knowledge as necessary.
- Become active alums of Honolulu CC and active members in their communities.
- Demonstrate Honolulu CC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Effective Communication
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Career Preparation
- Community Awareness and Social Responsibility
Honolulu CC Strategic Plan:
Goal A: Student Success [PDF] and Goal C: Training & Workforce Development [PDF]
- Increase transfer rates.
- Work closely with employers to increase the qualified and skilled workforce base.
- Develop non-credit credential programs to credit pathways.
- Respond to training needs through effective use of facilities and scheduling.
- Develop strategic curricular initiatives in response to community needs.
