Vice Provosts | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Academic Excellence

Laura E. Lyons

Interim Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Hawaiʻi Hall 209L
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-5971
lelyons@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Planning, developing, organizing, directing, and evaluating undergraduate, graduate, and some professional academic programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines
Program review and accreditation
Academic personnel including faculty tenure and promotion
Faculty labor relations, including review of faculty grievances under the collective bargaining agreement
Academic leadership development

Contact

Eirik Lohr
Operations Coordinator
Hawaiʻi Hall 209
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-5244
elohr@hawaii.edu

Paul McKimmy

Interim Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Hawaiʻi Hall 209
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Office Phone (808) 956-9429
Office Fax (808) 956-7115
mckimmy@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Information on process for academic review including contract renewal, tenure, promotion
Faculty Training and Development
Faculty Labor Relations, including review of faculty grievances under the collective bargaining agreement

Contact

Deena Yamamoto
Institutional Support
Office of the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Academic Personnel
Hawaiʻi Hall 209
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-4571
deenay@hawaii.edu

Business and Finance

Alexandra (Sandy) French

Chief Business Officer
Mānoa Office of Business and Finance
Hawaiʻi Hall 102
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-5495
afrench@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Financial management and budget preparation and implementation
Management of human resource administration, campus security and emergency management, auxiliary enterprises, building and grounds maintenance, and facilities renovations and capital improvements
Physical planning of the campus and management of space resources

Contact

Sheila H. Izuka
Executive Assistant
Hawaiʻi Hall 102
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-9190
sheilak3@hawaii.edu

Enrollment Management

Nikki Chun

Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 214
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-3584
Nkchun@hawaii.edu

Contact

Robynn M. O. Yokooji
Administrative Support
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 214
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-2628
ryokooji@hawaii.edu

Global Engagement

Brent White

Chief Global Officer
Hawaiʻi Hall 209
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Office Phone (808) 956-4568
brent.white@hawaii.edu or brentwhi@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Promotion and coordination of international education at UH Mānoa
Advising and visa services for international undergraduate and graduate students
Visa and immigration services for international faculty and visiting scholars for the UH System
International academic agreements for student and other exchanges
Coordination of opportunities for international mobility of UH Mānoa students through bilateral exchanges and faculty-led study abroad programs
Assistance to units across the UH Mānoa campus on hosting visiting delegations, proper protocol, addressing issues relating to international education
Service as UH Mānoa representative on boards and committees of international education associations

Contact

Pauline Yang
Operations Coordinator
Hawaiʻi Hall 209
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-2223
ptyang@hawaii.edu

Research and Scholarship

Christopher Sabine

Interim Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship
Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship
Hawaiʻi Hall 211
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-0813
csabine@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Oversees most organized research units
Serves as the campus representative for research with individuals, groups, and agencies
Manages the Research and Training Revolving Funds, campus-wide research initiatives, internal resource allocations, and university communications with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi
Manages strategic initiatives, research program development, research information systems, and the university’s relationship with the Office of Research Services
Oversees research and technology transfer, research commercialization, and industrial support
Oversees research compliance, scientific misconduct, and environmental health and safety
Identifies opportunities for federal research funding and helps UH Mānoa faculty and researchers secure and obtain federal financial support

Contact

Traci Kuwaye
Administrative Assistant to the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship
Hawaiʻi Hall 211
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-0813
tkuwaye@hawaii.edu

Chad B. Walton

Assistant Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship
Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship
Hawaiʻi Hall 211
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-4531
cwalton@hawaii.edu

Student Success

Katrina (Kāpa) Ann Oliveira

Interim Vice Provost for Student Success
Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 409
Honolulu, HI 96822
Office Phone (808) 956-3290
Office Fax (808) 956-3292
vpss@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Advises and assists students with discrimination, academic disputes and grievances, conduct code issues, and related matters
Conducts assessment and evaluation of student services and implements continuous quality improvement and implements and oversees a formal program review process to ensure the provision of high quality, comprehensive student support services
Develops and coordinates a campus-wide student development philosophy that drives all of the facets of student services
Oversees fundraising and grant writing functions for student services
Oversees responsibilities in statutory compliance areas such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination, and 504 compliance areas
Oversees responsibilities for enrollment management programs in areas including recruitment, admission, financial aid and scholarships, registration, student records, and orientation.
Provides leadership and support to student services’ faculty and staff
Serves as a resource on the development of university policies related to student affairs
Serves as an advocate and promoter for students within the management structure of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the University of Hawaiʻi System, and the outside community
Serves as the chief decision-maker for program, budget, and personnel for all units of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s student services and efficiently manages all funds collected or utilized for student services

Contact

Kelly Nishimura
Student Success Operations Manager
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 409
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-3290
vpss@hawaii.edu

Theresa Crichfield

Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students
Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 409
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Office Phone (808) 956-3290
Office Fax (808) 956-3292
vpss@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the operations of the Division of Student Success on the Mānoa campus as the deputy of the Vice Provost for Student Success.
Directs, manages, organizes, coordinates, and assesses student services, especially student life and co-curricular learning and activities, career counseling and student employment, psychological counseling, health services, student residential life, student conduct, and other related programs.
Interacts and consults regularly with Associated Students of the University of Hawaiʻi and the Graduate Student Organization.
Provides leadership and is responsible for the formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and regulations about student life, especially those related to alcohol and drug usage, student conduct, and student residences.
Develops and oversees agreements, partnerships, and exchanges with other internal units and, as appropriate, other educational institutions and organizations across the UH System, nationally and internationally.
Works with and interacts with other student officers/counterparts and deans, directors and administrators from UH Manoa and other campuses; governance representatives, from student, faculty, staff, and Native Hawaiian governance groups, and business and community partners, and other constituencies and internal and external organizations.

Contact

Kristen Urata
Office Manager
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 409
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-3290
vpss@hawaii.edu

Christine Quemuel

Assistant Vice Provost for Student Diversity & Inclusion
Office of Student Equity, Excellence in Diversity
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 413
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-4642
seed@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Provides direct services and supports programs at Mānoa, systemwide, lower education, and with community groups to promote access and success for student populations that are first generation college students, under-served and underrepresented in higher education, which include, but are not limited to: African Americans, Filipinos, Hispanic, Laotian and Vietnamese, Native American/Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Samoans and other Pacific Islanders
Administers specific merit and need based scholarships that support equity and diversity
Administers non-credit programs for senior citizens attending classes
Implements policies and supports campus and outreach programs to encourage campus diversity, provide equal educational access and accommodate different learners
Provides university, pre-college, and community programs that promote educational equity for needs and interests of Native Hawaiian and other under-represented minorities on campus
Provides student support services for equal access and success of students with disabilities, low-income, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, student parents, women, disadvantaged students, and veterans.
Supports the Mānoa Commission on Inclusion and Diversity, and other activities relating to the University’s strategic goals on equity and diversity.

Amy Hubbard

Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Student Academic Success
Office of Student Academic Success
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 213
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-6231
oavpsas@hawaii.edu

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as the campus student academic success administrator and policy advisor for UH Mānoa on matters about services and support for the student experience and academic success.
Ensures the consistent application of academic policies and procedures for students across all colleges and schools.
Assists the Vice Provost and campus leadership in the implementation and management of goals and objectives related to student success programs to improve the quality, direction, and priorities of student academic success.
Ensures greater consistency and equity amongst academic advising units across campus.
Assists in the improvement of transferring to Mānoa, especially within the University of Hawaiʻi system to identify and address issues students face when transferring to Mānoa.
Works alongside the Office of Academic Excellence and the Center for Teaching Excellence to oversee the Association of College and University Educators program at Mānoa.
Assists the Vice Provost for Student Success to effectively manage the contemporary emphasis on accreditation and licensure as it impacts student affairs, student services, and student life, and serves as advisor and resource when working with other Vice Provosts on academic, enrollment, and research and scholarship matters.