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Ke Ala Pono

Student Development Program

Overview

Information

The Ke Ala Pono Student Development Program supports the vision and goals of Kīpuka by providing services that support academic success of Native Hawaiian students within an intellectually stimulating and culturally responsive environment.

Support Services Available

Peer Mentorship Program

The Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center - Ke Ala Pono Peer Mentorship Program provides support to new students enrolled in the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Students (mentees) that participate in this program will partner with Peer Mentors with comparable backgrounds, majors, and interests. This will be a structured partnership that is designed to help mentees acclimate to this new academic environment. The overall purpose is to support Native Hawaiian student success and retention.

  • The development of successful study habits
  • Provide guidance and academic support through tutoring, group work, brainstorming, etc.
  • Help student get acclimated to the college environment by "showing them the ropes"
  • Provide support, advice, and encouragement

Tutoring

Subject Areas:
  • ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
  • English & Writing
  • Math & Science

Academic Advising

  • College and career planning
  • Degree pathways mapping
  • Course selection
  • Scholarship / FAFSA support
  • Academic probation advising
  • Academic / Financial aid appeals
  • Transfer support
  • General advising
  • Connecting students to available resources

Technology Use

  • Designated for use by registered students only.
  • Students must sign the COMPUTER USE AGREEMENT prior to using any of the computers.
  • Terms for computer use are detailed on the agreement.
  • IMPORTANT: (1) Collateral for the laptops must be provided.
    • Student identification cards are preferred.
    • However Passports, driver’s licenses, or State IDs can also be used as collateral.

Mālama Kaiāulu (Community Service)

Overview

The Mālama Kaiāulu Program coordinates culturally relevant community service activities within engaging learning environments. Work sites are located both on and off campus. Student participants can apply accumulated hours to scholarship and course requirements.

Peer Mentors

Introduction

Kalākaua Technology Lab

Information

The Kalākaua Technology Lab is a supportive learning environment and study area with resources that help to ensure student success. In addition to the availability of Tutors and Peer Mentors, students can utilize the following resources:

Location

PB 10 - 1

Operation Hours

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. -- Monday - Thursday
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. -- Friday

Printing

  • Black & White
  • Color
Students may:
  1. Use Recycled paper
  2. Bring their own paper
  3. Ask Kīpuka staff for paper

Copy Machine

  • Black & White
  • Color
Copies are limited to 5 pages.

NOTE: It is prohibited to copy any copy-written materials (IE: textbooks, journals, pamphlets, etc.)

Binding & Laminating

Please see Kalākaua Technology Lab Front Desk

Peer Tutors
 

Kūkulu Transfer Student Program

Overview

If you have any questions please email Tiffani Amana at amana [at] hawaii.edu.

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Kūkulu Transfer Bridge Program

Kūkulu Transfer Student Support Cohort are students accepted into the Kūkulu Transfer Student Bridge program geared towards empowering our Native Hawaiian Transfer students with the resources, relationships, and opportunities for success.

Our program provides transitional support for transfer students through funding resources, peer mentorship, tailored workshops Native Hawaiian transfer students with on-campus resources, networking opportunities with Hilo campus and community organizations.

Funding Opportunities:

  • $3,000 scholarship for Fall 2022-Spring 2023 academic year
  • Optional Student Employment Opportunities with Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center

Eligibility:

  • Transfer student (entered UH Hilo Fall 2021, Spring 2022, or entering Fall 2022)
  • Preference given to Native Hawaiian students
  • Must be a degree-seeking student and plan to enroll full-time at UH Hilo for the 2022-2023 academic year
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA

Participant expectations and responsibilities:

Summer
  • Attends a summer bridge program providing transfer student support and resources
Fall and Spring Semester
  • Receives scholarship ($3,000 for AY 22-23)
  • Attends Kūkulu hosted workshops per semester
  • Attends 2 advising meeting per semester with Transfer Support Concierge
  • Optional: Student employment opportunity with Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center

The application for the Kūkulu Transfer Bridge Program is currently open. Click on the link to access the application.

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