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A LEX BITTER Staff Writer
After his first university-wide forum on Monday, Chancellor Thomas Apple said that he is impressed by the feedback that he has received from students and faculty, and that he hopes to work with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa community to develop solutions to the issues they raise. “I wanted to get a feel for what people were thinking about,” Apple said of the meeting in a Wednesday interview with Ka Leo. Apple, who is halfway through his first semester as chancellor, hosted his first “Campus-Wide Conversation” in the Kuykendall Auditorium. The goal of the town-hall style meeting was to help Apple understand some of the concerns that faculty and students have about the university. In an Oct. 8 e-mail sent to students and faculty, Apple asked
for feedback and suggestions on how the university could improve “communication and campus unity.” The responses to his request were incredible. In the weeks since his e-mail, the chancellor claimed he has received hundreds of messages from students, faculty and others associated with the university. What’s more, he added, many were specific in their suggestions for change and expressed a clear concern for the university. “Many are really, really thoughtful,” Apple stressed. “I can’t tell you how impressed I am.”
FAC I L I T I E S A N D S A F E T Y One of the main themes that emerged was discontent with the condition of facilities, including buildings and landscape, on campus.
The peeling paint, dilapidated furniture and dusty air vents common in buildings like Kuykendall Hall were specifically referenced. Apple suggested that such a state of disrepair is unacceptable. “You’re not inspired to do your best work [in these facilities],” he said. Apple acknowledged that this, like many of the other issues raised, would take time and the involvement of the whole UH community to solve. He also discussed possible first steps that could be taken, such as dividing up the current campuswide maintenance team into smaller units that could focus on the repair needs of individual buildings. He also noted that improvements are already being made, with plans to renovate 24 classrooms over winter break.
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Apple also said that many other comments raised concerns about the safety of the campus and the effectiveness of current security measures in keeping students safe. The former University of Delaware provost pointed to the great success of on-campus security cameras and lightly armed campus police at other universities in the United States, suggesting that such methods should be considered in a public discussion on campus safety. While Apple acknowledged that these new tactics may not appeal to everyone, he also noted that such methods fit in with his larger goal of creating a more active campus. “A well-lit, well-patrolled and safe campus will be more lively and attract more people,” Apple added. See Student, page 2
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AIM FOR AMPUTATION? Symptoms of “Greenwood” need to be addressed
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COMICS AND CATS You just can’t say no
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THE NEW BUZZ
Laura Beeman takes over Wahine basketball
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