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.