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Chaminade University Launches Two New STEM Scholarships

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HONOLULU, HI (December 26, 2018) — Chaminade University has launched two STEM scholarship opportunities for students. The Ho’oulu STEM Scholarship, a partnership with Kamehameha Schools, offers 100 percent tuition assistance for four years. TheNational Science Foundation S-STEM program offers a $10,000 annual merit scholarship for four years in addition to a student’s existing financial aid package.

“These scholarships are at the interface of three of our priority areas: affordable excellence, a quality education right here at home and a commitment to the training of tomorrow’s STEM professionals,” said President Lynn Babington.

The prestigious scholarships will provide the awardees with an affordable college education in a wide array of STEM program offerings. Both scholarships come with Chaminade’s unique Academic Navigator program—trained faculty advisors that provide support services to promote Chaminade’s four-year graduation guarantee.

“We recognize that affording college is not easy,” said Dr. Helen Turner, Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. “The priority of both scholarships is to pair students with high financial need and ensure that the opportunity to access high-paying STEM jobs is obtainable for all.”

The scholarships are available on a suite of eligible majors:  Biology, Biochemistry (including Pre-Med students), Forensic Sciences, Environmental Studies, Data Sciences, and Business Entrepreneurship. 

Added Dr. Turner, “We are excited for our first Data Science class, the only four-year program in the state, to be funded by these scholarships. This is one of the hottest majors right now and we are seeing real growth in the need for data scientists across all economic sectors in Hawaii and beyond.”

Each year, Chaminade University awards $12 million in total institutional aid.

To learn more,visit Ho‘oulu Scholarship Program and National Science Foundation STEM Scholarship Program.

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ChaminadeUniversity of Honolulu provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment that prepares graduate and undergraduate students for life, service and successful careers. Established in 1955, the university is guided by its Catholic, Marianist aid package and liberal arts educational traditions, which include a commitment to serving the Native Hawaiian population. Chaminade offers an inclusive setting where students, faculty and staff collectively pursue a more just and peaceful society.

Chaminade Announces New Alumni Director

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Gerry Mead Allen ‘08 joins Chaminade University’s Office of Advancement as Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving.

Most recently, Ms. Allen was the Director of Development with Ballet Hawaii.  In her new role at Chaminade University, she will be responsible for building alumni engagement and increasing annual giving.  Ms. Allen graduated from the University of Bridgeport and is an alumna of Chaminade University’s MBA program with a concentration in Nonprofit Management.

“I am thrilled to be returning to my alma mater and look forward to connecting with our alumni in Hawaii and globally to continue the growth of our Chaminade ‘ohana,” she said.

Chaminade Launches New Data Science Degree

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VR in Innovation CenterHONOLULU, HI (October 3, 2018)—A hot new major in data science, analytics and visualization is coming to Chaminade University in fall of 2019. Data science is dominating discussions on a daily basis—big data are saturating every sector of the economy and not enough people know how to analyze and communicate them. According to a recent LinkedIn article, data scientist is the fastest growing and one of the best-paid jobs in the U.S. The National Science Foundation, which funded Chaminade to start this program, identified ‘harnessing the data revolution” as one of its 10 big ideas for the future of U.S. science and technology.

“The world is drowning in data,” says Dr. Lynn Babington, president of Chaminade University. “We need more people who can convert data into meaning, into knowledge that will guide our decisions. This program supports Hawaii’s innovation economy and brings a much-needed skill set to our workforce.” She adds, “Why place this program at Chaminade? It’s because we link science with values—our new program places a strong emphasis on data integrity and ethics because that’s the kind of data scientist our world needs right now.”

This is the first data science major in the state. Students will partner directly with industry partners to gain real-world experience and build networks. They’ll work with businesses and organizations for a semester-long capstone project and engage in a variety of hands-on internships. Students will learn using new fully-equipped cyberinfrastructure created specifically for this new program, including a new data science center and virtual reality classrooms.

The new program was a direct response to industry and stakeholder requests. “Data analytics is critical,” says Robbie Melton, executive director and CEO of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. “It is integral to our state and our economy. We’re excited Chaminade is offering this program because it keeps students current with the most advanced technologies. It also provides them with high paying jobs which is what we want for our young people.”

“Our students will get a tremendous grounding in the technical aspects of data science,” says Dr. Helen Turner, vice president of innovation and dean of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Chaminade University. “They will get the training to be great coders, communicators and visualization specialists.” Turner also noted the flexibility of the new major: “Students can specialize in tracks for healthcare analytics, business analytics, environmental analytics and analytics for the science and technology industries. With our four-year graduation guarantee, we will soon be serving every sector of the economy with our graduates.”

Applications to begin the new data science major in fall 2019 are open now. To learn more about the new data science, analytics and visualization major at Chaminade University, visit chaminade.edu.

 

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Chaminade University of Honolulu provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment that prepares graduate and undergraduate students for life, service and successful careers. Established in 1955, the university is guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, which include a commitment to serving the Native Hawaiian population. Chaminade offers an inclusive setting where students, faculty and staff collectively pursue a more just and peaceful society.

Dr. Scott Schroeder Elected to Board of Commissioners of the IACBE

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Scott SchroederLenexa, Kansas, USA (April 2018) – At its Annual Conference and Assembly Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on April 17-20, 2018, the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) elected new members to its Board of Commissioners.

The IACBE is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Schroeder, Dean, School of Business and Communication at Chaminade University in Hawaii, was elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the IACBE.

The Board of Commissioners of the IACBE is the independent accreditation decision-making body of the Council and is responsible for advancing the accreditation mission of the Council.

About the IACBE – The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) was founded   in 1997 and is nationally-recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The IACBE is the leader in mission-driven and outcomes-based programmatic accreditation in business and management education for student-centered colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions throughout the world.

The IACBE’s mission is to promote and recognize excellence in business education in institutions of higher education worldwide, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, through specialized accreditation of business programs. The IACBE has hundreds of member institutions and campuses worldwide, and has accredited over 1,500 business and business-related programs in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and South America.

The IACBE’s World Headquarters are located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, 66215, USA.

For more information, please visit the IACBE’s website at iacbe.org.

Dr. Mary Hattori Named Director of Campus Center for Teaching and Learning

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Mary Hattori is the new director of Chaminade University’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The center develops and implements programs supporting faculty development opportunities and enriched learning environments for students.

“Hiring Dr. Hattori is the latest example of Chaminade’s commitment to innovation across all divisions and schools,” Provost Helen Whippy said. “She has a wealth of academic and technological experience and therefore makes an excellent addition to our campus `ohana.”

As CTL Director, Hattori is responsible for the center’s day-to-day operations. She promotes best practices in pedagogy and instructional technology, all designed to meet the needs of students and faculty alike.

Hattori previously served as Outreach Director at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Center for Pacific Island Studies and School of Pacific and Asian Studies. Prior to that, she was an Associate Professor of Information Technology at Kapiolani Community College. She also coordinated the college’s Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Technology.

Hattori earned an Ed.D. in  Professional Educational Practice at UH Manoa, along with a master’s in Educational Technology and a bachelor’s in Secondary Social Studies Education.

Chaminade Partners with iteach to Help Educators Earn Master’s in Instructional Leadership

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Chaminade University is pleased to announce an exciting new agreement with iteach . As part of this partnership, the Division of Education will waive up to 12 elective credits in recognition of coursework and fieldwork completed by iteach program participants on their way to becoming licensed K-12 teachers.

This opportunity benefits iteach completers who wish to continue their academic training by pursuing a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership degree at Chaminade. The program is modeled on an existing Division of Education program that enables students to waive up to 12 university graduate credits for teachers credentialed in the Montessori method of education.

The iteach organization provides alternative teacher certification programs in Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, and Louisiana. These programs are approved by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The three components of iteach programs are certification exams, coursework, and field experience. To date, iteach has helped more than 9,000 people obtain rewarding jobs as educators.


The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program is designed for teachers and other academic practitioners seeking advanced knowledge of leadership and classroom practice. The university also offers master’s degrees in Educational Leadership, Teacher Leader, Child Development and Montessori Emphasis.