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.
Peer Mentorship ProgramThe 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.
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TutoringSubject Areas:
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Academic Advising
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Technology Use
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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.
InformationThe 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: |
LocationPB 10 - 1Operation Hours9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. -- Monday - Thursday9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. -- Friday |
Printing
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Copy Machine
NOTE: It is prohibited to copy any copy-written materials (IE: textbooks, journals, pamphlets, etc.) |
Binding & LaminatingPlease see Kalākaua Technology Lab Front Desk |
If you have any questions please email kukulu [at] hawaii.edu.
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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.
The application for the Kūkulu Transfer Bridge Program is currently open. Click on the link to access the application.
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