Hawai‘i Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawai’i www.hpu.edu
Majors and Academic Programs ............. 2 Why Hawai‘i Pacific University? .............. 4 Teachers and Mentors................................... 6 Campus Facilities................................................ 8 Hands-on Learning ....................................... 10 Personal Attention ....................................... 12 International Community......................... 14 Internships and Career Planning......... 16 Outcomes and Alumni Success................ 18 The Colleges of HPU...................................... 20 Student Life......................................................... 26 Athletics at HPU............................................... 28 Schedule a Visit................................................. 30
Hawai‘i Pacific University
New Worlds Await
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orn from the union of water and fire and imbued with a courageous spirit, the Hawaiian Islands have always invited those who welcome the challenge of adventure and exploration. For more than 700 years, Hawai‘i has hailed adventurers, explorers, immigrants, and entrepreneurs from around the globe.
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Today’s adventurers might set their sights on different ambitions— global careers rather than gold, intellectual discovery instead of new lands to explore—but the Hawaiian Islands still hold the promise of discovery for all who live and journey here.
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Hawai‘i Pacific University offers you that same promise: the opportunity to challenge yourself, discover new worlds, and gain a unique global perspective that will inspire and compel the adventurer that resides—waiting and eager—in your soul.
Majors and Academic
To learn more about Hawai‘i Pacific University’s majors and programs, visit www.hpu.edu/majors
Programs
Undergraduate Programs • Accounting • Education (4-1 M.Ed. in Secondary Education) • Advertising • Engineering (3-2) • Anthropology • English • Applied Mathematics • Entrepreneurial Studies • Applied Sociology • Environmental Science • Biology • Environmental Studies • Business Economics • Finance • Communication - Speech • History - Visual • Human Resource Communication Development • Computer • Human Resource Information Systems Management • Computer Science • Human Services • Corporate • International Business Communication • International Relations • Diplomacy and • International Studies Military Studies - American • East-West - Asian Classical Studies - Comparative • Economics - European - Pacific
• Journalism • Justice Administration • Management • Marine Biology • Marketing • Nursing • Oceanography • Political Science • Pre-Chiropractic • Pre-Law • Pre-Medical Studies • Pre-Physical Therapy • Psychology • Public Administration • Public Relations • Social Sciences • Social Work • Teaching English as a Second Language • Travel Industry Management
Graduate Programs • Master of Arts in - Communication - Diplomacy and Military Studies - Global Leadership - Human Resource Management - Organizational Change - Teaching English as a Second Language • Master of Business Administration • Master of Education in Secondary Education • Master of Science in - Information Systems - Nursing • Master of Social Work
Why HPU?
Worlds Beyond
A
challenging liberal arts university for
you can count on a liberal arts foundation that
adventurous students seeking an education
will prepare you for countless worlds of opportunity,
with global possibilities, Hawai‘i Pacific
allowing you to hone critical thinking and
University offers: • a distinctive education recognized for its quality, international perspective, and overall value; • a vibrant, diverse culture, including students
any career. HPU’s quality shows. U.S. News & World Report recognizes HPU among “America’s Best Colleges,”
from more than 100 countries around the
and The Princeton Review included us in its
world;
Best Western Colleges, noting a student’s quote that,
• a welcoming community that takes your academic and personal well-being to heart; and • three spellbinding campuses spanning the diversity of the island of O‘ahu, from the urban bustle of downtown Honolulu to the towering peaks surrounding the Hawai‘i Loa campus right up to the glistening waters of the Pacific Ocean just footsteps from the Oceanic Institute.
communication skills that will serve you in
“On a scale of 1 to 10, HPU’s faculty gets a 12.” Even better, HPU was noted by Great Colleges in the Real World as an “ideal institution” for students who want to be ready for the working world. Whether you’re a mainlander seeking a quality education in an exotic locale, an international student seeking a unique experience at an American university, or an islander looking
A Degree of Excellence
for academic challenge and a welcoming
HPU offers more than 50 undergraduate degrees
atmosphere, Hawai‘i Pacific University offers you
and programs, ranging from international business
unique opportunities to earn a degree that will
and marine biology to psychology and travel
serve your career and your life in remarkable ways.
industry management. Whatever your major,
“ At HPU, students are going to be in small classes with professors who are experienced teachers.They’re going to get a broad liberal arts-based education and preparation for the real world, all with a level of international exposure and knowledge hard to find anywhere else. And they’re doing it for thousands of dollars less than schools that promise to do the same thing.That’s worth its weight in gold.” Dr. John Kearns Associate Vice President for Academic Programs
A Quality Reputation • U.S. News & World Report describes HPU as one of “America’s Best Colleges,” highlights our diversity in its “Most International Students” category, and calls us a “best value” institution. • Barron’s recommends HPU as a “Best Buy in College Education” among the 3,900 universities in the United States. • The Princeton Review lists HPU among its Best Western Colleges and Best Values Colleges. • Great Colleges in the Real World recommends HPU as an ideal institution for those who seek an educational experience that will successfully prepare them for the working world. • The College Finder observes that HPU has one of the most diverse student populations in the United States. • Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges lists HPU as one of the HPU by the Numbers • Number of students per faculty member:
18
• Number of teaching assistants you will find at HPU: • Average class size:
<25
top 100 schools in the nation.
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100+ • Number of undergraduate students: 5,000 • Average years to graduation for HPU students: 4 • Number of countries with students at HPU:
For more, head to www.hpu.edu
Teachers and Mentors
A Passion for Teaching
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t the heart of your education at Hawai‘i Pacific University are your professors, dedicated educators with diverse academic and research backgrounds who also share something else: a passion for teaching.
Which means you won’t just see them in class.You’ll get internship advice over coffee on the Fort Street Mall, talk nursing career choices on a lanai of the Cooke Memorial Academic Center on the Hawai‘i Loa campus, or learn about graduate school options while doing research at the Oceanic Institute. Invested in Your Future Faculty Accolades • Dr. Kenneth William Cook and
Your professors aren’t just invested in your education—they’re invested in your future. They’ll act as informal advisors and mentors throughout your time at Hawai‘i Pacific
Mr. Gary N. Kahaho‘omalu Kanada
University, helping you choose the right path. Their academic, business and research
co-authored a new Hawaiian
connections will help you link your learning with career opportunities, whether it’s
grammar book based on analysis
an internship with American Express or an opportunity for hands-on experience on
of more than 100 years of research
an ocean-going research vessel. Because our small classes ensure they’ll know who you
into the Hawaiian language.
are, they can write the meaningful recommendations that can make a difference in
• Dr. Gordon Jones, Dr. Richard Nickla, and Nitin Nager received a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to research and develop information systems to combat cyber-terrorism. • Dr. Linda Beechinor serves as a member of the governor’s special advisory group on health care planning for the state of Hawai‘i and on the Board of Directors of the American Nurses Association. • Dr. Jerome Feldman served as the Slade Visiting Professor at King’s College, Cambridge University in England and as a guest lecturer at the University of London. • Dr. David Horgen secured a federally-funded research grant of $1.4 million to allow faculty and students to study small molecule marine organisms. • Ken Schoolland’s The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible, a series of stories to explain economic principles, has been translated into 32 languages and is the recipient of numerous awards.
your career, graduate school or professional school opportunities after college. Experts in Their Fields HPU’s faculty members are experts in their fields, staying abreast and often ahead of the curve through research and experience, including: • Exploring new ways to establish fair exchange rates in the global business community • Bringing real courtroom experiences into international business classes • Consulting for businesses including American Honda Motor Company, First Hawaiian Bank, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Hawai‘i International Film Festival • Researching the burgeoning world of podcasting • Sharing decades of in-the-trenches experience with accounting students • Analyzing global trends in marketing and advertising saturation
“ I’m proud of the fact that HPU encourages me to be a mentor and talk with young people and their families about the opportunities kids have in science. When I went to college nobody ever took the time to talk to me about science— I basically went because I wanted to scuba dive with Jacques Cousteau. I never dived with Jacques, but I have been in all the world’s oceans, spent four years at sea, and been down in research submarines—and I love sharing those experiences with students.” Dr. Chris Winn Director of Marine Sciences
Campus Facilities
Crime rates in Honolulu are among the lowest in the United States for large cities.
Three Campuses, One University
S
erving students and needs as distinctive as their locations, the three campuses of Hawai‘i Pacific University will give you remarkable opportunities to experience
HPU by the Numbers
scholarship and the wonders of Hawai‘i in equal measure.
• Average year-round temperature in Honolulu (Fahrenheit):
78
America’s largest cities:
Take a walk through HPU’s downtown campus to encounter the rich mix of languages, cultures, and people that make Honolulu— Hawai‘i’s capital city—a microcosm of the global community. On the way to class you’ll pass the offices of some of the Pacific Rim’s most important companies, and likely the sites of future internships or even careers. The
• Ranking for clean air and water among
The Downtown Campus
campus—set amidst the gleaming glass, bricks, steel, and palm trees of Hawai‘i’s capital—
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offers state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, a new psychology lab, a computer lab, and wireless Internet access. Chinatown, Ala Moana Shopping Center and the boutiques, galleries and dining of Waikiki are only a short walk or bus ride away. While the
• Approximate volumes in our two main libraries:
153,000
• Minutes between campuses via free shuttle:
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downtown campus has no residence halls, HPU works with a local property management company that provides students with a variety of housing options in the Honolulu/Waikiki area. What will you find at the Downtown Campus? • College of Communication • Offices of admissions, advising and • College of International Studies financial aid • College of Professional Studies • Athletics department • Frear Technology Center • Center for Graduate and • Library Adult Services • Career Services Center • College of Liberal Arts • English language programs • College of Business Administration
The Hawai‘i Loa Campus It may be just eight miles from the downtown campus, but HPU’s residential Hawai‘i Loa campus feels worlds apart. Nestled in the lush, serene foothills of the Ko‘olau Mountains, the Hawai‘i Loa campus will be your home away from home should you choose to reside on campus. Maximize your research with leading technology for biology, nursing, marine and environmental science, pre-med and science-related study. Surf the Web while taking in the breathtaking views from the lanai of the Academic Center. Or cheer on one of HPU’s many intramural soccer teams in the German Cluborganized HPU World Cup.
The Frear Technology Center Prepare for a 21st-century career in HPU’s Frear Technology Center, the home of the College of Professional Studies and our undergraduate computer science program. The Hardware Telecommunication Lab allows students to learn computer and
What will you find on the Hawai‘i Loa campus
telecommunication system design through
• College of Natural Sciences
• Student Center
hands-on experience. Students explore
• School of Nursing
• Paul and Violet Loo Theater
logical modeling and software engineering
• Residence and dining halls
• Athletics facilities and fitness center
in the Software Engineering Lab, and develop and test practical business systems
The Oceanic Institute Located on the windward shores of O‘ahu just steps from the Pacific Ocean, the Oceanic Institute is a gateway to the latest science and innovation in marine biology, marine aquaculture, biotechnology and ocean resource management. Learning, internship and research opportunities abound in this hands-on environment, ranging from new tactics in shrimp production and marine nutrition to fisheries restoration and ecological interactions between cultured fish and wild populations. What will you find at the Oceanic Institute? • Classroom facilities including wet labs and computer access
in the Information Systems Lab. In the HECO Lab, business students use the center’s powerful modeling software to create societal scenarios and test the economic impact of policy decisions. And in the Video and Audio Labs, students learn to create state-of-the-art multimedia projects using advanced editing equipment and even a soundproof recording studio.
• Indoor and outdoor aquaculture laboratories • Maturation and hatchery facilities • Biosecure facilities for shrimp and finfish production • Large-scale algae, copepod, rotifer, and brine shrimp live-feed production facilities • Analytical laboratories for water quality, physical parameters and biochemical analyses
for a virtual tour of the HPU campus, learn more at: www.hpu.edu/tour
OAHU OCEANIC INSTITUTE
Hands-on Learning
Learn with Your Head
H
PU’s size and dedicated professors
• Documenting the sinking of a Japanese
allow learning to happen far beyond
midget attack submarine in the hours before
lectures and books. As a student at
the Pearl Harbor attack for a video broadcast
HPU, you will learn with your hands, your head
on KFVE and at the USS Arizona Memorial
and your heart through a world of opportunities
at Pearl Harbor
that bring learning to life. Student Research Student research can prepare you for the real world, allow you to get a jump-start on graduate school and help you decide what you want to do with your life. Unfortunately, many institutions are so full of graduate students, you’re lucky if you can wash a test tube. At HPU, small classes and a student-centered philosophy mean you can get the hands-on experience and essential research skills you need. Working side-by-side with professors, our students are: 10 • Researching plankton tows in Kane‘ohe Bay on the Kaholo, HPU’s research vessel • Deepening their knowledge of forensic psychology through a study of jury selection • Developing hands-on skills in nursing, education, and social work through clinical experiences and practicums • Examining sustainable fishing using HPU’s Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler • Searching for new treatments for strokes in the cells of marine organisms
Learning through Doing The projects and experiences you’ll gain in the classroom and beyond will provide you with real skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate with your professors and your peers. You might find yourself: • Developing a global knowledge of the medical arts at the Transcultural Nursing Center • Turning a class project in closet organization into an international business featured in the pages of InStyle and O magazines • Examining rare artifacts and exploring the anthropological and archeological history of the Pacific at the renowned Bishop Museum • Attending a master class with the Honolulu Brass from the Honolulu Symphony • Learning to work with and counsel your fellow students as part of the psychology department’s Peer Support Program
and Your Hands HPU’s Floating Laboratory Students in marine science, biology or environmental science can gain field and research experience aboard the Kaholo, HPU’s 45-foot, double-hulled research boat. A $75,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education is allowing HPU students to collect and assess data in Kane‘ohe Bay, a long-term project that will provide benchmarks for changes in the bay’s chemistry, water temperature, and marine plant life.
When we say you’ll go in-depth at HPU, we mean it. Students working side-by-side with professors dove up to 5,000 feet below the surface to investigate environmental conditions of submarine canyons using a Pisces V submarine. Dr. Eric Vetter works with student Brandi Kivi (shown above with the Pisces V submarine). Data from the research contribute to understanding of how biodiversity is created and maintained, and the impact of canyons on near-shore fisheries and their role in marine conservation.
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University Scholars Honors Program Don’t Get Lost in the Crowd • Student-Faculty Ratio:
18:1
• Average Class Size:
LESS THAN 25
If you are highly motivated and wish to challenge your limits, consider HPU’s University Scholars Honors Program. Small, intellectually challenging classes with dedicated faculty allow you to go deeper into general education classes.Your upper-level classes are supplemented with special honors seminars that allow you and your classmates to continue to enhance the friendships and intellectual growth you’ve developed through the program. As a University Scholar, you are invited to hear special guest speakers, participate in exclusive social events and serve as mentors to the next generation of University Scholars.
• Students from Mainland:
University Scholars who complete all course work earn a certificate of merit and a
notation on their academic transcripts.
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• Students From Hawai’i:
Value
With tuition costs almost half of the national average, HPU’s education is a valuable
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• International Students:
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investment. In fact, Barron’s lists HPU as one of its “Best Buys” in higher education, and HPU is consistently listed in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” and highlighted in the guide’s “Best Value” and “Campus Diversity” categories.
To learn more about the University Scholars Honors Program, visit www.hpu.edu/honors
Personal Attention
A Student-centered Institution
S
tudents come first. It’s an easy thing to
• Our academic advising and personal
remember, and when it comes to your
counseling staff are highly trained professionals
education, that’s a good thing. Because it
who will take the time to help you select the
means we’re focused on you—preparing you for
courses you’ll need to complete your major.
a fulfilling career and promising life as part of the
• Personal counseling is available and counselors
global community.
can provide information about community
We know coming to HPU as a new student— whether it’s from thousands of miles or a few blocks away—is a challenge. So we put a premium on personal attention: helping you find your way through college, a new place and an inviting future. • In partnership with academic affairs and student support services, our Office of First-Year Programs makes your transition to college
resources that might be better suited for personal counseling needs. • The Student Life Office is devoted to the co-curricular needs of our students, ensuring life outside the classroom is as rewarding as life within. • The Tutoring Center provides free, skilled peer tutors for all HPU students.
easier through learning communities, leadership opportunities, and fun activities to get you
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used to campus and meet the rest of the HPU family.
Financial Aid HPU offers financial assistance through merit scholarships, federal loans and grants, work-study programs, and athletic and activity scholarships. Good advising helps make HPU one of the few places where a four-year degree still takes four years, or even less if you take advantage of HPU’s summer course offerings.
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/financialaid.
International Community
Global Experience, “ Before I transferred to HPU, I went to school in Boston, and everyone you talked to was from Massachusetts, New York, or some other part of New England. It was cool to come to Hawai‘i and experience such a different mix of cultures.”
Eric Rulona Computer Science major Bedford, New Hampshire
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A
n education at Hawai‘i Pacific University
and faculty come from around the world, creating
is about much more than completing a
an experience where learning from one another is as
major and getting a degree. It is about
important a part of your education as the curriculum.
living and learning in a culturally and ethnically
The cultural understanding you gain at HPU will
rich environment—a small neighborhood in the
give you a step up on your professional competition
global village.
and prepare you for a fulfilling global future.
An International Learning Experience
Building a Global Perspective
Your roommate might be from Kenya.Your
throughout the learning experience. In the
classmate might be from Norway. And your
College of Business, for instance, there is
Our international perspective is interwoven
professor might be from China. That’s
a focus on multicultural approaches to
the way life is at
business management and entrepreneurship.
HPU—our students
Our travel industry management program trains international industry leaders, many of whom intern at Hawai‘i’s leading hotels and resorts.
HPU is one of only 16 institutions in the country selected by the Association of American Colleges and Universities to examine how to integrate global learning into the general education curriculum.
The liberal arts program in the humanities, international studies, the social and behavioral sciences, and Teaching English as a Second Language—to name a few—are enhanced by the multiethnic, multicultural environment.
Global Citizenship International Intersection Diversity at HPU goes beyond the geographic. Students come from great metropolitan areas and tiny villages, wealthy families and modest means. They are Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jews and other religions. The atmosphere at HPU is lively and informal, and opportunities for students to share their values, customs, and traditions happen in the classroom, informally in study groups, over egg rolls on the Fort Street Mall, at campus events like Intercultural Day—
International Students: A Welcoming Environment Because HPU welcomes hundreds of new international students every year, we make it a priority to offer those students the support and assistance they need to make their stay in Hawai‘i healthy, happy, and successful.
sponsored by the International Student Organization—and activities sponsored by the United Nations Club. Study Abroad Expand your global perspective through HPU’s many study abroad programs, visiting countries including: • Australia • Austria • Brazil • France • Germany • Ireland • Japan
“ Last summer I studied at the Institute National de Telecommunications in Paris, France, and recently accompanied the International Vocal Ensemble on a tour of Austria.This fall I will be studying at L-universite Jean-Moulin in Lyon, France. I wouldn’t have these opportunities—and these memories—without the help of Hawai‘i Pacific University.”
• Korea • Mexico • Norway • Spain • Sweden • Thailand • United Kingdom
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We have many years of experience dealing with the special concerns of international students. From the International Student Services Office and the English Foundations Program to the many country-specific student organizations, HPU bridges the gap between countries and cultures to make everyone’s experience as enriching as possible. Our international advisors can: • advise on immigration issues and visa status, especially F-1 requirements, I-20 extensions, change of status, and work authorization; • conduct orientation programs to help international students adjust to their new social and academic demands and clarify expectations between home and American cultures; and • facilitate intercultural exchange through various cultural activities and through the Council of Countries Organizations.
Chanel Shiraishi International Relations major Kapolei, Hawai‘i
HPU by the Numbers • Number of states represented
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/studyabroad
by HPU student body:
50
• Number of countries represented by the HPU student body:
100+
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/ international
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Internships and Career Planning
Real-world Experiences
S
ince its inception, Hawai‘i Pacific University
HPU students become interns at some
has forged strong relations with the
of the world’s best-known companies and
international business community, filling a
organizations, including:
vital need for internationally-aware graduates and
• American Express Financial Advisors
providing its students with real-world experiences.
• Bank of Hawai‘i
Today, HPU students routinely find excellent internship, cooperative education and career opportunities through the University’s wide network of partners in fields including travel and tourism, banking, telecommunications, airlines and shipping, education, insurance,
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Amanda Finn Class of 2005 Major: Communication Disney World Internship
real estate and a growing number of ownermanaged companies.
• Deloitte & Touche, LLP • Enterprise Honolulu • IBM • Internal Revenue Service (IRS) • Kaitmai National Park (Alaska) • Kapiolani Medical Center • KHNL/KFVE TV • Microsoft • National Marine Fisheries Service • Navy Criminal Investigative Division • Ogilvy & Mather • Salomon Smith Barney • Sea Life Park Hawai‘i • Student Conservation Association (New York) • United Nations (New York) • Walt Disney World (Florida) • Xerox
Maíra Marchini: Learning to Make Memories
F
or some people, a career in travel is all
about
glamorous
locations. But
for travel industry management (TIM)
major Maíra Marchini, her future career is about the memories. “I like the travel industry because it gives people memories,” says Marchini, a native of São Paulo, Brazil. “It makes me feel good to help give people a great experience that they’ll remember forever.”
17 Maíra Marchini Travel Industry Management Såo Paulo, Brazil
Career Services Center Beginning with your first year, counselors at HPU’s Career Services Center (CSC) Marchini’s been building her own memories at Hawai‘i Pacific, including
will help you draw up an individual four-
involvement with the TIMSO Club, working as a student assistant at HPU’s
year plan to ensure that you graduate ready
International Center, and even obtaining an internship at Marriott Ko Olina
to begin a successful career in your field.
Beach Club, the company’s newest resort in Hawai‘i.
Services provided at the CSC include: • Cooperative education and
“Through the Career Service Center I found out about Marriott’s job fair, and
internship opportunities
my TIM professors helped me prepare for the interviews,” she says. “It was a
• Career counseling
great opportunity and a great experience.”
• Résumé, interview, and job
Which brings her back to all the memories and experiences she’s accumulating as a student at Hawai‘i Pacific. “When you graduate from HPU you are a world citizen who’s met people from all around the globe,” Marchini says. “It’s impossible to overestimate the value of that experience in our professional and personal life.”
search workshops • Global employment databases • On- and off-campus career fairs • Worldwide alumni network Check out HPU’s Career Services Center online at: www.hpu.edu/careerservices
Outcomes and Alumni Success
Unparalleled Professional Success
H
ere’s the simple fact about a degree from Hawai‘i Pacific University: it will help you achieve professional and global success. Our graduates emerge from HPU with academic preparation; industry knowledge provided by faculty members who have worked in the
field; hands-on experiences through internships, research, and cooperative education opportunities; and thorough professional preparation through the Career Services Center. Proven Results Looking for proof that an HPU education is a good investment in your future? Consider the numbers: • Almost 60 percent of HPU graduates have a job before they graduate • More than 36 percent of HPU graduates pursue a graduate degree within one year of graduation
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HPU students go on to become successful around the world, from the financial district of Wall Street to television or radio studios in Hawai’i and beyond to the markets of Asia and Europe.
Advanced Study HPU graduates successfully pursue advanced degrees at prestigious graduate schools on the mainland and around the world, such as: • Cal State Northridge
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Oxford University
• University of Miami • University of Michigan
• Columbia University
• Harvard University
• Sloan School of Business at MIT
• Cornell University
• Johns Hopkins University
• Stanford University
• Duke University
• Kennedy School of Government–Harvard
• Texas A & M University
• University of Southern California
• Boston University
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Georgetown University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology • The Ohio State University
• University of California, Berkeley • University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Oregon
• University of Texas • Wharton School of Business
Joe Theil: International Experience Leads to International Fashion When Joe Thiel began looking for a college back in the 1990s, he had two requirements. “It had to have an international flair, and it had to be interesting,” says the New Jersey native and 1997 HPU graduate. “When I saw that HPU had both, my college search was over.” Once in Hawai‘i, Thiel discovered an environment that fit his personality to a T. “Having the island of Oahu as your campus allowed for a lot of growth and exploration,” says Thiel, who graduated with a degree in international relations. “The college and the island are melting pots of culture, and allowed me to not only learn more about other cultures, but my own as well.” Today, Thiel is public relations director for Issey Miyake USA Corporation, an award-winning international fashion house. It’s a challenging yet rewarding career that the international relations major entered, he says, thanks to Hawai‘i Pacific University.
Joel Thiel International Relations New York City, NY
“My HPU education was worth the tuition times 10,” says. “HPU gave me an international locale, a solid and diversified education, and the breadth of experiences I needed to make it in international fashion public relations.”
Where Are They Now? You will find HPU’s recent graduates around the world, pursuing careers with organizations such as: • Milici Advertising • FedEx • AdWorks • Pacific Basin Economic Council • First Insurance Company • American Savings Bank • Pacific Stock • Goldman Sachs • Central Pacific Bank • St. Francis Medical Center • IBM • Chaney Brooks and Company • Texas Instruments • Internal Revenue Service (IRS) • Charles Schwab • Verizon • KGMB–CBS Hawai`i • Cisco Systems • Walt Disney World • Kokua Nurses • Department of Veteran Affairs • The World Bank • KPMG • Digital Defense, Inc. • Marriott • Environmental Dynamics, Inc. • Microsoft • Federal Reserve Bank
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The College of Liber al Arts
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A
s a student in HPU’s College of Liberal Arts, you will build a
The College of Liberal Arts Majors 3-2 Engineering Dual-Degree Program Applied Mathematics Applied Sociology Diplomacy and Military Studies East-West Classical Studies Economics Education (4-1 Dual M.Ed.) English History Humanities Human Resource Development Human Services Psychology Social Sciences Social Work
strong foundation of knowledge, skills and experience that will help you succeed in a wide variety of careers. Through the arts,
humanities and the social sciences, you will develop the critical thinking skills, communication abilities and interdisciplinary perspective that employers seek. Program Features • Provides educational experiences in the classic disciplines of the humanities, arts, and the behavioral sciences • All majors help develop solid reasoning and decision-making skills, an ability to think creatively and critically, and good oral and written communication skills • Has a variety of highly-respected faculty in all areas • Offers opportunities for individualized major, dual degree, and double major
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/liberalarts
The College of Business Administr ation
T
he College of Business Administration at HPU offers students the ideal setting to develop the knowledge, skills and mindset for success in the dynamic world of 21st-century business. Each course in the College has
a strong component in analytical reasoning, communications, teamwork and technology—all crucial elements of business success.You’ll also work and learn in the same kind of team efforts and networking situations you’ll encounter in the professional workplace, but with a level of diversity most institutions can only dream of. Our faculty brings renowned credentials and real-world perspectives from across the globe. And our location in the heart of the Pacific Rim places you at an international crossroads. Graduates of the College of Business Administration will leave with a degree that affords them the versatility to apply their knowledge and skills virtually anywhere in an ever-expanding global marketplace. Program Features • Ideal location in the heart of Honolulu’s business and financial district • Outstanding cooperative education and internship opportunities • Combined talents of professional educators, active advisory members who are among the most important employers in the state and leading scholars in the area of international business
“ HPU is student-centered—with small class sizes taught by professors with significant practical experience— and offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities, career service support, and student life support. And HPU’s diverse student population brings worldwide perspectives into the classroom, exposing students to diverse ideas and diverse ways to communicate. These are invaluable skills to have for our global business community.” Cynthia Quinn Program Chair, Justice Administration and Law
The College of Business Administration Majors Accounting Business Economics Computer Information Systems Economics Entrepreneurial Studies Finance General Business Human Resource Management International Business Justice Administration Management Marketing Public Administration Travel Industry Management
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/business
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The College of Communication
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n a world where information is the driving force of countless industries, the ability to gather, interpret and
communicate that information is essential. In the College of Communication at HPU, you will combine time-honored communication techniques with 21st-century, industrystandard technology and resources to hone your skills. Hands-on projects will allow you to put knowledge into practice, whether it’s a capstone advertising campaign for a local non-profit or an editing position with the Kalamalama, the HPU student newspaper. And through practicums with companies as diverse as local, national and global corporations and organizations, 22
you will develop the real-world skills and instincts to make a quick leap into the professional world. Program Features • Communication is the fastest-growing career field in the world • Learn using industry-standard equipment and facilities • Practicums are available in every communication field
• Communication skills are the key to success in any career • Every course is taught by faculty with professional experience • Develop a portfolio of real-world projects
“ For my senior seminar class we launched a public relations strategy for a local non-profit. It was intense.We did a communications audit, talked to their board of trustees, had meetings with the director, redesigned their logo, and created a new slogan for them. I came out of that class feeling like I learned everything I needed to go forth.” Rebecca Lopez Public Relations major Rancho Cucamonga, California
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/communication
The College of Communication Majors Advertising Communication: Speech Communication:Visual Communication Corporate Communication Journalism Public Relations
The College of Natur al Sciences “ Our undergraduate researchers directly apply techniques that we are teaching in class. Not only do we design experiments that teach and reinforce the basic principles, we also provide students with hands-on experience in modern research techniques and instrumentation.To give an example, our organic chemistry students run their own samples on our magnetic resonance spectrometer, and they’re learning how to do it from upperclassmen working on their own research projects. Students teaching students adds a nice dynamic to the classroom, and is a good learning experience for those learning and teaching.” Dr. David Horgen Associate Professor of Chemistry
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rom soaring volcanoes to coral reefs and tropical ecosystems, Hawai‘i serves as a unique living laboratory for students in the College of Natural Sciences. Our scientifically rigorous programs— led by a faculty of highly-respected professionals from an impressive variety of specialty areas—
will give you opportunities to explore science in the laboratory and in the field, including research, field trips, oceanographic study, the design of wetland areas, and more. Students in these programs benefit from a diverse student body and one-on-one faculty instruction, and can immediately apply what they learn in the classroom to a real-world professional setting. Program Features • Offers flexible curricula and personalized instruction • University’s setting provides access to some of the richest marine and natural resources in the world • Classes emphasize hands-on laboratory work The College of Natural Sciences Majors Biology
• Classes are small in number and engaging to a diverse student population • Every course is taught by
Environmental Science
faculty with professional
Environmental Studies
experience
Marine Biology Oceanography Pre-Medical Studies
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/science
The College of International Studies
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“ Our faculty have extensive experience with travel, research, and residency abroad, and each year many of them are participating in conferences, workshops, field research, or travel to all corners of the world. Through these experiences, the faculty bring back enthusiasm and awareness of global issues, and they help foster connections for students interested in future education, travel, or employment opportunities.” Dr. Carlos Juárez Dean, College of International Studies
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n a 21st-century world where both opportunities and challenges extend across traditional borders, there has never been a greater need for professionals with an education from the College of International Studies.
Whether it’s cultures, economies, languages, literature, histories or political and social systems, through the College you will cultivate a wide array of knowledge in international topics and issues and gain an interdisciplinary perspective of our ever-shrinking world. HPU’s setting in an international crossroads—and a student body representing more than 100 countries— provides the perfect background for these programs. Program Features
The College of International Studies Majors Anthropology International Relations International Studies Political Science Teaching English as a Second Language
• A broad range of programs with a substantial international content • Multidisciplinary curriculum that focuses on international, cross-national, or transnational experiences • A strong area focus on Asia and the Pacific, as well as emerging nations in Europe and the Americas • Degree programs that prepare students for careers in a range of fields that demand sophistication and knowledge about world affairs • Graduates include several Fulbright scholars, and others have been accepted into prestigious graduate school programs including Oxford University, the London School of Economics and Duke University
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/internationalstudies
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School of Nursing
tudents in the School of Nursing at HPU are positioned to enter or gain promotion in what is projected to be one of the most explosive job markets in the country over the next decade.
Our programs integrate solid classroom training with practical clinical learning experiences, and do so in a way that meets the needs of the traditional and nontraditional student looking for an accelerated track, or those looking to take courses in the evenings or on weekends. Regardless of which curricular pathway is taken, students benefit from high-quality instruction and a diverse, multicultural environment that thoroughly enhances the learning process. Program Features
• Students learn in a flexible, multicultural
• Offers a variety of pathways, including B.S.N. Pathway,
environment and receive quality instruction in small
L.P.N. to B.S.N. Pathway, R.N. to B.S.N. Pathway,
classrooms and in clinical groups of eight to 10 students.
International Nurse Pathway.
• Health care facilities all over the island of O‘ahu are utilized
• Students are accepted directly into the nursing major upon
for clinical experiences.
admission to Hawai‘i Pacific University. The NLN entrance
• Accredited by the National League for Nursing
exam is not required.
Accrediting Commission and approved by the Hawai‘i Board of Nursing.
Learn more at www.hpu.edu/nursing
College of Professional Studies
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ombining flexibility and forward thinking with an education on the cutting edge of today’s business, the College of Professional Studies will position you to take full advantage of the 21st century. Each of the
programs in the College, taught in HPU’s state-of-the-art Frear Center, is designed to produce leaders with the ability to make important decisions in a complex world, led by faculty members whose teaching abilities are matched by their business acumen. Undergraduate degrees in computer science and computer information systems put you at the heart of our data-driven society, covering computer languages, logic, software systems design, and computer organization. You can also look to future preparation through the College’s masters programs— The College of Professional Studies Majors
in human resources, organizational change, and global leadership—which are key to business growth and success.
Computer Information Systems
In addition to strong programs for traditional undergraduate students, the College
Computer Science
of Professional Studies caters to working adults, offering online programs as part of HPU’s distance learning program, as well as flexible class schedules.
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Student Life
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HPU Students on the Good Eats around Campus With College Student Money BA-LE Sandwich The Green Door Café India Café Jack-in-the-Box Just Tacos Ono Cheese Steak Red Elephant Teddy’s Burger Uli’s Grinds On a Date Cheeseburger in Paradise Sarento’s With Parents’ Money Duke’s Hoku’s
Live It up, Hawai‘i Style
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et’s be honest: it’s Hawai‘i. When classes are over and the studying is done, there is a world of opportunities at your fingertips. On-campus, check out the Monster’s Ball Halloween dance or the “Raising the Roof ” battle of the bands to raise money for
Habitat for Humanity, or join one of our more than 70 student organizations. In the city, enjoy world-class shopping and great dining in Waikiki and Honolulu, or soak up the culture and sights of Chinatown, the art district, and more. Along the beach, take in a sunset, strap on a snorkel to check out the marine life of Hanauma Bay, or challenge the waves with a surfboard and a smile. Or go inland for hiking, golfing at any of the 65 courses around the Islands, or exploring among the many mountains and tropical environs.
Sign Up! HPU offers more than 70 clubs and organizations for you to get involved with, including: • Akamai Advertising Agency • American Marketing Association (AMA) • Amnesty International • Association for Diplomacy and Military Studies • Athletic Bands • Catholic Campus Ministry • Chamber Orchestra • Chinese Student Friendship Alliance • Christian Fellowship • Circle K International at HPU • Council of Countries • Creative Writing Club • Danish Dynamite • Debate Society at HPU • Frisbert Flying Disc Association • Future Educators Organization • Hiking Aloha ‘Aina • Hui Aloha ‘Aina ua Kukalahale • Intercultural Teachers Organization • International Association of Business Communicators • International Chorale and Vocal Ensemble • Jazz Ensemble • Model United Nations Club • Polyglot Toastmasters • Pre-Med Society • Reason Club • Rotaract • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee • Student Nurses’ Association • Students for Essential Equality • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) • TIMSO (Travel Industry Management Student Organization) • Tomodachi Club • Wind Ensemble
On-campus Festivities Don’t miss the excitement on campus (with activities spread between the downtown and Hawai‘i Loa campuses), including: • Club Carnival
• Movies on the Mall
• Intercultural Day
• TGIF events
• International Holiday
• Global Citizenship
Bazaar • Music on the Mall • The HPU Viewpoints Film Series
Student Symposium
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Athletics at HPU
The Strength of the
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HPU Athletic Successes • Since 1993, the HPU women’s softball program has advanced to the postseason playoffs eight times, including five consecutive NAIA National Championship appearances (1993-97) and two-straight NCAA II West Regional appearances (1998-99).
Sea Warriors
• The HPU women’s volleyball program has won two NCAA II (1998, 2000) and one NAIA (1990) National Championship. They have also captured six Pacific West Conference titles since the conference’s inception in 1998. Talk about School Spirit!
• The HPU Small Co-ed Cheer Team
HPU’s Sea Warrior band, cheerleading squad,
earned its first national title at the 2005
and dance team help support Hawai‘i Pacific’s
NCA tournament. Also winning national
great school spirit. In recent years:
titles in 2005, the HPU All-Girl Student
• HPU’s Co-ed Cheerleaders made history in 2005 by capturing the national title at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Chick-fil-A Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship—the largest event of its kind in the world—for the third year in a row.
Team and the HPU mascot, Sharky the Sea Warrior.
• Hawai`i Pacific University is the only collegiate institution in the state to claim a National Championship in men’s basketball, winning the NAIA I National title in 1993.
• The HPU Sea Warrior Band has played at a variety of community concerts, sporting events, and other occasions. • HPU’s Dance Team placed first in 2005 in the National Dance Association Chick-fil-A Dance Championships.
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thletics play an important part in campus life at Hawai‘i Pacific University. The Sea Warriors, HPU’s NCAA Division II studentathletes, compete in the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) in:
• Men’s and women’s cross country • Men’s and women’s tennis • Men’s golf • Men’s and women’s basketball
• Men’s baseball • Women’s volleyball • Women’s softball • Men’s and women’s soccer
Calling all Sports Fans Hawai`i is home to some of the world’s most exciting sporting events, including the Triple Crown of Surfing, the Ironman Triathlon, the NFL Pro Bowl, the Sony Open Golf Tournament, the Honolulu Marathon, the Pacific Rim Windsurfing championships, the Hula Bowl and the World Invitational Rugby tournament.
Read all about the Sea Warriors at www.hpu.edu/athletics
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HAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE Reputation Outstanding. A private, not-for-
and several liberal arts programs. Just steps from the
profit, coeducational, nonsectarian, career-oriented
Pacific, HPU’s Oceanic Institute offers research and
postsecondary institution founded in 1965, HPU
hands-on opportunities.
is consistently ranked among the best educational institutions in the nation. It is accredited by the
Student Body Incredible. More than 7,000
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and
undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students
Universities of the Western Association of Schools
from all 50 U.S. states and from more than
and Colleges (WASC) and the National League for
100 countries make HPU one of the most culturally
Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Inc.
diverse universities in the world. In fact, the student
The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited
body is roughly split into thirds—one-third from the
by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
U.S. mainland and Canada, one-third from Hawai‘i
The University is a member of the International
and one-third from around the globe.
Association for Management Education (AACSB), recognized by the Hawai‘i Commission of
Academic Programs Comprehensive. HPU
Postsecondary Education, and approved by the
offers more than 40 undergraduate and 11
Hawai‘i Board of Nursing.
graduate degree programs in the areas of business administration, communication, liberal arts and
Location Stunning. Strategically located in the
sciences. Students may also enroll in the University’s
center of the Pacific Rim—the region with the
English language—as well as short-term,
fastest-growing economies in the world—HPU
non-degree—study programs.
provides an American education in an international setting. Cosmopolitan, culturally vibrant and
Faculty Accessible. Multicultural, diverse in their
ethnically diverse, Hawai‘i is famous for its clean air
interests and passionate about teaching, HPU faculty
and water and a population that enjoys the longest
are renowned for the personal interest they take in
average life expectancy among the 50 states in the
each and every one of their students. HPU boasts
nation. In fact, Honolulu was recently ranked
of more than 445 full- and part-time faculty from
one of the safest and cleanest large cities in the
around the world with outstanding academic and
United States.
business credentials, ensuring that HPU students can easily access a world’s worth of knowledge and
Campus Distinctive. With three campuses linked
experiences. A vast majority of HPU faculty hold
by shuttle, Hawai‘i Pacific University combines the
the highest degrees in their fields. The student:
excitement of an urban downtown campus with
faculty ratio is 18:1, and the average class size is
the serenity of a residential campus set in the green
less than 25.
foothills of O‘ahu’s Ko‘olau Mountains. The main campus is located in downtown Honolulu, the
Value Extraordinary. With tuition costs almost
business and financial center of the Pacific. Eight
half the U.S. average, HPU is among the most
miles away, situated on 135 acres in Kane‘ohe, the
affordable private universities in the nation.
Hawai‘i Loa campus is the site of the School of
In fact, Barron’s business magazine lists HPU
Nursing, the marine science (marine biology and
as one of its “Best Buys” in higher education.
oceanography) and environmental studies programs,
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Hawai‘i Pacific University
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