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Introduction

Center on Aging

Institute for Astronomy

Cancer Research Center of Hawaii


Cooperating Institutions

East-West Center


Diving Safety Program

Environmental Center

External Affairs and University Relations

Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support

Industrial Relations Center

Information Technology Services

Office of International Education

Institutional Research Office

Laboratory Animal Service

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace

Pacific Biosciences Research Center

Social Science Research Institute

University of Hawaii Press

Waikiki Aquarium

Water Resources Research Center

 

Diving Safety Program (SCUBA and Compressed Gas Diving)

Environmental Health and Safety Office
2040 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-9643
Fax: (808) 956-3205
E-mail: dpence@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/ehso/diving

SCUBA and compressed gas diving operations are important tools in the research and educational programs of the students, staff, visiting scientists, and faculty of UH. The UH Diving Safety Program (UHDSP) supports these activities and ensures they are conducted in a safe manner. UH is an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) and adheres to the AAUS Guidelines for the Conduct of Scientific Diving Programs. The body governing UH diving activities is the UH Diving Control Board. The UH Diving Safety Officer is responsible for day-to-day operation of the program. 

Regardless of prior recreational SCUBA experience or certification, all UH students, faculty, staff, and visitors must be authorized by UHDSP before participating in UH-related diving activities. UH divers serve a Diver-In-Training period and then gain a University Scientific Diver authorization with a specific depth authorization. Temporary or reciprocal authorization for visiting Scientific Divers may be granted in accordance with UH and AAUS diving regulations. Divers must receive dive plan approval from UHDSP prior to conducting dives and report diving activity monthly to UHDSP. 

UHDSP provides training courses on a periodic basis for UH personnel who will utilize compressed gas diving in their research or educational activities. Course topics include diving methods for scientists, computer-assisted diving, enriched air nitrox diving, diver rescue, CPR, first aid, and oxygen administration. A diving equipment inspection program for equipment to be used under UH jurisdiction is provided. UHDSP compiles reports on University Scientific Diver activity and investigates accidents and complaints of unsafe conditions in connection to UH-related diving.

Environmental Center

Krauss Annex 19
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7361
Fax: (808) 956-3980
Web: www.hawaii.edu/envctr

The Environmental Center, a unit of Water Resources Research Center, coordinates the education, research, and service efforts of the UH relating to the maintenance, protection, and improvement of the environmental quality in Hawai‘i and the adjacent marine environment. It is a conduit for the transfer of interdisciplinary academic and research expertise in environmental matters from the UH to the government, with a particular regard for public review processes established within the state’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) laws. Its research program is highly interdisciplinary and focuses on issues of particular importance to improving environmental management decisions in the Pacific. The Center works closely with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as well as other federal and state agencies in Hawai‘i on many of its research contracts. The Center also administers the Environmental Studies major and certificate programs, see the “Colleges of Arts and Sciences” section within this Catalog. For a list of research affiliates, see the “Instructional Support, Research, and Service Units Staff” section in the back of this Catalog.

External Affairs and University Relations

2444 Dole Street
Bachman 109H
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8109
Fax: (808) 956-9701
E-mail: ur@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/offices/eaur

External Affairs and University Relations (EAUR) promotes the image of and enhances support for the UH System through a wide range of public relations, marketing and communication services. Four units report to the Associate Vice President for External Affairs and University Relations: Creative Services provides direct editorial, photographic and design support for communication via print and online publications; Governmental Affairs serves as the liaison to state and federal lawmakers; Marketing and Branding is responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated identity and brand strategy for UH as well as monitoring of collegiate licensing; Public Relations and Special Events builds support among local, national and international audiences through news media relations, public affairs and events. Online resources available from the EAUR home page include Newsroom, Malamalama magazine, university style guide, employee newsletter, stationery and business card procedures. Also see the UH Events Calendar at www.hawaii.edu/calendar.

Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support

Kuykendall 107
1733 Donaghho Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8075
Fax: (808) 956-9535
Web: www.ofdas.hawaii.edu

The Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support (OFDAS) provides general academic support and services in support of faculty and instructional development. OFDAS provides leadership development workshops, seminars, and focus groups for department chairs; TA training; manages the Educational Improvement Fund (curriculum development grants); manages faculty and staff travel and development funds (instructional travel); supports faculty evaluation and development funds (professional development plans); supports departmental instructional and faculty development projects; coordinates faculty convocations, orientations, and honors ceremonies; maintains a faculty development resource and conference room (Kuykendall 106) available to faculty and departments; coordinates a faculty mentoring program; and provides direction and supervision for its subunit centers (Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Instructional Support, and Faculty Mentoring Program).The Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support (OFDAS) provides general academic support and services in support of faculty and instructional development. OFDAS provides leadership development workshops, seminars, and focus groups for department chairs; TA training; manages the Educational Improvement Fund (curriculum development grants); manages faculty and staff travel and development funds (instructional travel); supports faculty evaluation and development funds (professional development plans); supports departmental instructional and faculty development projects; coordinates faculty convocations, orientations, and honors ceremonies; maintains a faculty development resource and conference room (Kuykendall 106) available to faculty and departments; coordinates a faculty mentoring program; and provides direction and supervision for its subunit centers (Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Instructional Support, and Faculty Mentoring Program).

Industrial Relations Center

Sinclair 301
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8132
(808) 956-8165
Fax: (808) 956-3609
E-mail: uhirc@hawaii.edu

The Industrial Relations Center (IRC) seeks to promote understanding of industrial relations and human resources development problems, techniques, and policies. Organized to facilitate UH research and instruction in the disciplines and professions related to industrial relations, the center also serves labor, management, and the community as the link in a continuing dialogue, reporting on changes in the field. The center maintains a library for information services and current publications; provides reference service; conducts conferences, lectures, and group discussions; and assists in the training of students and practitioners in the field. Research studies in industrial relations problems are conducted and published by the center.