The Hawai‘i State Constitution vests the right to manage the University System in a Board of Regents (BOR) appointed by the Governor of Hawai‘i. The Board appoints and evaluates the President of the University of Hawai‘i System, and approves other executive appointments, including vice presidents, chancellors, and vice chancellors.
Previously, the President of the UH System also served as the Chancellor of Mānoa. In 2000, the Board of Regents approved in concept the establishment of an Office of the Chancellor for the Mānoa campus, separate from the UH System Office of the President, and in 2001, established the executive position of Chancellor for the Mānoa campus. The current organization of the Office of the Chancellor was approved in February 2005.
The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mānoa campus, and ensures that academic, research and extension service excellence is achieved; ensures that policies and goals of the President and Board of Regents are implemented effectively; develops and executes the strategic plan and mission of the campus; and provides oversight over intercollegiate athletics.
The Chancellor is supported by four vice chancellors. The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the Chief Academic Officer and provides leadership for the planning, direction, development, coordination and management of the academic programs. The Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education provides leadership for the planning and direction of research and all aspects of graduate education. The Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance and Operations is the Chief Administrative Officer and provides leadership and executive management over the administrative functions, services and campus operations. The Vice Chancellor for Students provides leadership for all student service areas, including student services administration and student life programs.
Mānoa currently consists of 32 academic and professional schools or colleges and organized research units headed by deans and directors. Most schools, colleges, and organized research units are further subdivided into departments or divisions, exceeding 120 for the whole campus.
Organization Charts and Functional Statements
Updated October 26, 2006