Honolulu CC seeks innovative, effective, collaborative leader

University of Hawaiʻi
Contact:
Deborah Nakagawa, (808) 956-0321
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Office of the VP for Community Colleges
Posted: Jul 28, 2022


Honolulu Community College’s search for a new chancellor was announced locally and nationally on July 22, with an estimated start date for the position on January 3, 2023. Erika Lacro, University of Hawaiʻi vice president for community colleges, was Honolulu CC’s previous chancellor.

“The chancellor search process is designed to recruit an effective, innovative and collaborative leader with the ability to strengthen Honolulu CC as a premier and Indigenous-serving institution and engage the community,” Lacro said.“The new chancellor must be committed to innovation and excellence while championing economic and workforce development to build a thriving community through student success.” 

Search timeline

  • August 2022: The Chancellor Search Advisory Committee (CSAC) plans to begin screening applicants and nominees.

  • October 2022: In addition to in-person finalist interviews, on-campus visits will be scheduled to ensure that students, faculty, staff, administrators and other stakeholders are able to attend open forums.

  • November 2022: Lacro plans to submit her recommended candidate for appointment to UH President David Lassner.

  • January 2023: Expected start date of the new chancellor.

Chancellor search advisory committee

The 15-member committee includes representation from Honolulu CC’s constituency groups, organizational units and community leaders.

Sarah Myhre, academic support - CSAC chair

Steven Mandraccia, faculty - CSAC vice chair

Ann Abeshima, faculty

Edmund Aczon, community

Erica Balbag-Gerard, student services

George Boeman, faculty

Al Carganilla, community

Theresa Deamicis, civil service 

Kalehua Kamakawiwoʻole, faculty

Alapaki Luke, faculty

Kaleialoha Lum-Ho, Kupu Ka Wai Council

Susan Nishida, administrator

Guy Shibayama, apprenticeship

Kristi Teruya, administrative, professional and technical

Imelda Yonemoto, continuing education/Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training

Coty Gonzales, search coordinator

For more information on the Honolulu CC chancellor position, see:

honolulu.hawaii.edu/chancellorsearch