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Âé¶¹´«Ã½President David Lassner
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President made his report to the at their meeting on March 23, 2017.

Highlights include:

  • The view from Washington D.C. on higher education: four points ()
  • 1. Immigration issues for students and employees ()
    2. Potential federal budget cuts to eduction and research ()
    3. Tax reform for non-profits, endowments and benefits ()
    4. Observations from a Washington D.C. “watcher” ()

  • Protecting UH students and programs ()
  • UH nominees for the Governor’s Awards for Distinguished State Service ()
    Employee of the Year nominee: Luke Flynn, director for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Space Flight Laboratory, UH Mānoa ()
    Team of the Year nominee: UH Hilo maintenance crew ()
    Manager of the Year nominee: Matt Platz, vice chancellor for academic affairs, UH Hilo ()

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Hilo Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matthew Platz, center.
Vice Chancellor Marcia Sakai and Chancellor Don Straney accept the award on behalf of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Hilo maintenance crew.
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