Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Review And Clarify The Roles, Responsibilities, And Functions Of The University Of Hawaii System In Relation To The Responsibilities Of Individual Campuses.
Summary
H.R. 103 is a House Resolution requesting the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to review and clarify the respective roles, responsibilities, and functions of the University of Hawaii System and the individual campuses. The resolution is based on the idea that clearer delineation of authority and function would improve coordination, transparency, and decision-making across the university system.
The resolution specifically asks the Board of Regents to examine how the system office, including the Office of the President and related administrative offices, can better support statewide strategic priorities, campus coordination, and student service across the islands. It also directs the Board to report its findings and any recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.
Impact
This resolution does not directly amend Hawaii Revised Statutes or create new legal obligations; instead, it makes a formal legislative request to the Board of Regents, which already has exclusive jurisdiction under section 304A-105 over the internal structure, management, and operation of the University of Hawaii System. Its practical impact is to prompt an internal governance review that could lead to administrative changes or future legislation affecting the relationship between the system office and individual campuses.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text is supportive and reform-oriented. The resolution presents the review as a way to strengthen coordination, improve transparency, and better align the university system with statewide priorities and student needs. No committee testimony or recorded votes are provided, so there is no evidence of opposition or divided sentiment in the available materials.
Contention
The main issue raised by the resolution is not overt conflict but institutional clarity: how much authority and responsibility should reside with the central University of Hawaii System versus the individual campuses. The bill cites a prior governance study and suggests that the system’s role may need to be more clearly defined. Any contention would likely center on administrative autonomy, systemwide oversight, and whether clarifying roles could shift power or resources between the central office and campuses.
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