Laura E. Lyons, PhD
Interim Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Determines priorities and strategies to develop and improve quality academic programs and support faculty development and advises the Provost on academic personnel and programming matters.
(808) 956-5971
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209L
lelyons@hawaii.edu
Paul McKimmy, EdD
Interim Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
As first deputy to the Vice Provost, leads initiatives in support of effective academic personnel and innovative programs. Develops resources and programming to support the faculty career cycle.
(808) 956-9429
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209C
mckimmy@hawaii.edu
Monica Stitt-Bergh, PhD
Director of Program Development and Review
Oversees academic program development, approval, modification, review, and policy; articulation and educational agreements; institutional and professional accreditation; institutional research; tuition and fees; and P-20 initiatives.
(808) 956-4568
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209E
bergh@hawaii.edu
Eirik Lohr
Operations Coordinator
Serves as the Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence. Supports in the planning, developing, and directing of matters pertaining to academic affairs.
(808) 956-5244
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209C
elohr@hawaii.edu
Teresa Kono
Director of Faculty Excellence
Conducts training and provides guidance on matters related to Labor Relations (i.e. Complaints, Grievances) involving the faculty work cycle and the UHPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
(808) 956-6072
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209G
tmgkono@hawaii.edu
Linda Voong
Executive Search Coordinator
Coordinates executive searches at the University of Hawai’i Mānoa, providing strategic guidance and logistical support. Works with senior leadership, oversees search committees, and ensures compliance with university policies and best practices.
(808) 956-0291
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
voong@hawaii.edu
Deena Yamamoto
Institutional Support
for Academic Personnel
Assists and develops training, coordinates matters related to the faculty career cycle.
(808) 956-4571
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
deenay@hawaii.edu
Lori Furoyama, PhD
Educational Specialist
Oversees and manages commencement; assists with coordination of course actions, program reviews, and professional accreditation; and collaborates with Academic Personnel on matters related to faculty work-life cycle.
(808) 956-3889
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
lfuroyam@hawaii.edu
Tiffany Magno
Fiscal Admin
Responsible for budgeting and financial operations for all units reporting to the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence.
(808) 956-4006
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
tzablan@hawaii.edu
Tamami Mohandie
Human Resources Specialist
Develops training and program initiatives focusing on the faculty work-life cycle. Provides guidance on matters related to Academic Personnel.
(808) 956-2508
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
tamamiha@hawaii.edu
Elizabeth Kataoka
Admin and Fiscal Support Specialist
Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence and the Director of Program Development and Review. Assists in managing program actions and offers additional support in various departmental functions as required.
(808) 956-6638
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
kataokae@hawaii.edu
Sarah S P Moriarty, JD
Executive Program Officer
Provides guidance on matters related to labor and employment relations (e.g., complaints, grievances, disputes) involving all aspects of the faculty work cycle as well as the faculty collective bargaining agreement, trains academic leaders and faculty members, and facilitates prevention and faculty development efforts.
(808) 956-2797
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
sarah.moriarty@hawaii.edu
smor@hawaii.edu