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International Programs
(non-credit)

Krauss Hall 004
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Web: www.nice.hawaii.edu

New Intensive Courses in English (NICE)

Tel: (808) 956-7753
Fax: (808) 956-3421
E-mail: nice_info@outreach.hawaii.edu

The NICE Program is a noncredit English language program open to non-native speakers of English interested in improving their oral communication and cross—cultural understanding. Study options include English courses for academic, business, and general purposes. Classes are offered to suit the study schedules of a variety of individuals: four 10-week sessions per year (full-time or part-time study), 4-week sessions in winter and summer, and evening classes throughout the year. Admission to NICE is open to foreign students and scholars, and to resident non-native speakers living in Hawai'i. Participants must be 18 years or older and must be high school graduates.

Special English Programs (SEP)

Tel: (808) 956-3416
Fax: (808) 956-3752
E-mail: mseki@outreach.hawaii.edu

SEP provides noncredit English language and American culture programs for groups of students from foreign educational institutions or companies. SEP is uniquely designed to suit the needs, schedules, requirements, and interests of the sponsoring school or organization.

International Seminars

Tel: (808) 956-3416
Fax: (808) 956-3752
E-mail: mseki@outreach.hawaii.edu

The International Seminars Program provides groups of foreign students and professionals exposure to current American perspectives and practices in their area of study or profession. Highly qualified professors and community professionals speak on topics requested by the sponsoring organization, with translation or in the participants' native language.

Professional and Special Programs 
(noncredit)

Sakamaki D-403
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8244
Fax: (808) 956-9422
E-mail: pamela@outreach.hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu

The Professional and Special Programs Office establishes and administers noncredit courses to provide individuals and groups with the opportunity to maintain professional skills, advance in or change careers, or pursue personal development and enrichment. Although noncredit courses do not apply toward the requirements for a college degree, many do qualify for professional continuing education units. Students who complete attendance requirements may receive certificates upon completion of their courses of study.

Courses are held at both on- and off-campus locations, as well as online. They are often relatively sort and complete in themselves and are presented in a variety of formats, such as workshops, short courses, studios, and lectures. In general, noncredit courses are open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate.

Although most courses are offered during three regularly scheduled terms per year, specialized programs for particular groups (e.g., librarians, teachers, engineers, etc.) or contract training for both public and private organizations, can be arranged. Class length, number of meeting times, and locations vary, depending on program objectives and specific needs of students.

The Professional and Special Programs Office offers courses covering selected college-level material in such area as the arts, business and management, communications, computer and information technology, education, engineering and architecture, history and culture, human resource management, language, library studies, personal finance, and recreation and health. The program also offers preparatory and approved continuing education courses for various professions, professional certifications, and their renewal.

Pacific New Media offers short intensive workshops in film, video, and digital media presented by outstanding professionals from Hawai'i and the continental United States. A certificate in Web design is also offered through the program.

Elderhostel Programs (noncredit) 

Sakamaki D-407
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-9492 or 956-6583
Fax: (808) 956-3752
E-mail: kwilliamson@outreach.hawaii.edu
Web: www.summer.hawaii.edu/headstart

Elderhostel offers a short-term, low-cost residential academic program for persons age 55 and over through a network of 2,000 educational and cultural sites. Program topics draw on the natural, sociological, and cultural setting in Hawai'i as well as the USS Missouri service project. Classes are taught by campus faculty and lecturers from the community.

Community Service Programs

Sakamaki D-406
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-2036
Fax: (808) 956-9422
E-mail: tslaught@outreach.hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu

The Community Service Program coordinates the arts and culture outreach efforts of the University. Major projects include the Statewide Cultural Extension Program (SCEP) and the World Performance Series. Through the SCEP, Outreach College presents over 170 performances each year in schools, libraries, nursing homes, prisons, senior centers, and other venues throughout the state. The World Performance Series produces 5 to 6 performances of national and international touring companies for the Manoa campus and the general public. It also produces special programs at Manoa during the Summer Sessions. The Community Service Program also co-publishes a yearly directory, Artists in Hawai'i Guide, listing over 200 Hawai'i artists who are available to present arts in education programs.

Center for Conference Services

Sakamaki C-404
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8204
Fax: (808) 956-3364
E-mail: yamashita@outreach.hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu

The Conference Center offers support in meeting planning and management. Serving University units, state and federal government agencies, and nonprofit and professional organizations within the state of Hawai'i that sponsor conferences, symposia, institutes, and workshops, the support staff assists in program development and budgeting, marketing, pre- and on-site registration, fiscal management, and on-site logistics. Meeting coordination is offered to adult groups at venues determined by the sponsoring organization.

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