The call to move instruction and support services remotely created an opportunity to be creative while keeping everyone safe. The University of Hawai‘i continues to provide students with opportunities to up their skills in a mode that is relevant to their personal and professional goals. Campus life at Kapi‘olani Community College prior to the pandemic was bustling, especially with campus tours. Campus tour participants have shared in a survey that, “[KapCC] have endless amounts of resources and assistance to help me succeed” and “It’s a warm environment with good student support.”
KapCC recognized the shift everyone had to make through this pandemic therefore offered to the general public an opportunity to learn more about the College. On 10/22 and 10/29, 9:00am to noon, HST, KapCC hosted itʻs first ever Virtual Open House. This free event was fully online and open to the public. Participants explored a variety of topics that include academic programs and support resources available at KapCC.
Interested participants went to tinyurl.com/kapccvirtualopenhouse to explore the list of topics. Participants just had to find the topic of interest and join through the link provided on the specified day and time. It was that simple.
We will share the feedback received from participants. The goal is to build on this online format due to possibly attracting students that are beyond the College’s immediate geographical location.
Presenter(s)
Sheldon Tawata
Kapi‘olani Community College
I am a proud product of Kapi'olani Community College and feel honored to work at a place that provided me the tools to succeed. I've been a counselor at the College for about 20 years and since 2007, served as the Kuilei Outreach Coordinator.
Sheldon Tawata