Fellows mentioned in this story: Erika Lacro
From University of Hawai‘i News:
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges were proud to recognize the significant impact their seven campuses have on their students, diverse communities, and the economic future of Hawaiʻi in a recent video series to celebrate National Community College Month.
Working with KITV, the UH Community Colleges produced a series of segments which highlighted each campus’ unique programs that showcased the endless possibilities and opportunities for its students. These segments were aired on KITV’s Island Life LIVE.
“We are so proud of the vital role that our UH Community Colleges serve in our state,” said Erika Lacro, vice president for community colleges. “Our campuses have garnered respect and national recognition for their innovative approaches to attracting, retaining and graduating students, which has resulted in an unprecedented surge in enrollment and graduation rates. As we continue to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities for in-demand, living wage jobs, our campuses continue to remain the most affordable option for higher education in the state.”
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