What's Being Discussed

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents is holding a special meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Bachman Hall on the UH Mānoa campus. The meeting has one main topic:

• Hiring EAB for Enrollment Management Strategy at UH Mānoa — EAB is a company that provides research, data, and advisory services to colleges and universities. The board will consider approving the process to formally contract with EAB to help UH Mānoa develop strategies for attracting and retaining students.

Decisions Expected

The board is expected to vote on approving the procurement (purchasing process) of EAB's enrollment management services for UH Mānoa. This item is listed on the consent agenda, meaning it is typically approved as a routine matter without separate debate unless a regent requests otherwise.

Who Should Pay Attention

• UH Mānoa students and prospective students — enrollment strategies directly affect how the university recruits and supports its student population.
• UH faculty and staff — changes in enrollment approaches can affect academic programs and resources.
• Taxpayers and community members interested in how the University of Hawaiʻi spends public funds.

The meeting can be watched live at www.hawaii.edu/bor. Public testimony is welcome and can be submitted in writing by email to bor.testimony@hawaii.edu or delivered in person or virtually. Virtual testifiers must register by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person.