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International Software Engineering Technology Certificate (SETC)
Outreach College administers this new
interdisciplinary noncredit academic program of the Departments of
Electrical Engineering and Information and Computer Sciences that is
open to both American and international students. SETC combines academic
teaching and knowledge in a simulated industry environment to provide
up-to-date education and training for practitioners in the rapidly
changing field of software engineering. A Certificate of Completion is
awarded by Outreach College upon successful completion of this two-year
program.
Professional and Special Programs (noncredit)
Sakamaki D-403
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8244
Fax: (808) 956-2194
E-mail: pamela@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.
The Professional and Special Programs Office offers
courses covering selected college-level material in such areas as the
arts, 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 Pacific New Media Program offers courses in film
including directing, screenwriting, video, and multi-media based on
computer technology.
The Small Business Management Program offers
Hawai‘i’s small business owners practical knowledge and an
understanding of innovations in small business practices and management.
The program also offers real estate courses, including preparation for
sales agent and appraiser licenses, and Hawai‘i Real Estate Commission
approved continuing education courses that may be credited toward the
real estate licensee’s mandatory educational requirement for license
renewal.
Courses are held at both on- and off-campus locations,
as well as through “virtual” or electronic delivery modes. They are
often relatively short 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.) can also be
arranged and delivered to employees of both public and private
organizations. Class length, number of meeting times, and locations
vary, depending on program objectives and specific needs of students.
Activities on campus are normally scheduled after 5 p.m. on weekdays and
8 a.m. to 5
p.m. on weekends. Off-campus activities are scheduled on all days and
during both daytime and evening hours.
Elderhostel Programs (noncredit)
Sakamaki D-413
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-9492
Fax: (808) 956-9422
E-mail: kwilliamson@outreach.hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu
Elderhostel offers a short-term, low-cost residential
academic program for persons age 60 and over through a network of 800
educational institutions in North America. Program topics draw on the
natural, sociological, and cultural settings of Hawai‘i. Classes are
taught by campus faculty and lecturers from the community. P.O. Box
11450, Honolulu, HI 96828-0450.
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 programs include the
Statewide Cultural Extension Program (SCEP), the O‘ahu series, and the
Manoa performing arts series. Through the extension program, Outreach
College presents over 170 performances each year in schools, libraries,
nursing homes, prisons, senior centers, and other venues throughout the
state. The O‘ahu series presents on a yearly basis 5 to 6 performances
of primarily local artists for O‘ahu school children. The Manoa
performing arts 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.
Conference Center
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 assistance with meeting
planning and management. It serves University units, state and federal
government agencies, and nonprofit and professional organizations within
the state of Hawai‘i that sponsor conferences, symposia, institutes,
workshops, or similar programs. The support staff assists in program
development, marketing, budgeting and accounting, and coordination of
meeting logistics and registration. Individual meetings are offered to
adult groups at times and places determined by the sponsoring
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