What's Being Discussed

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Committee on Facilities and Long-Range Planning is meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Bachman Hall on the UH Mānoa campus. The committee will cover the following topics:

• FY 2027 Supplemental Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Spending Plan: A review of additional funding allocations for construction and facility improvement projects planned for the upcoming fiscal year.
• 6-Year CIP Plan (FY 2028–2033) and Biennial Budget Request (FY 2027–2029): A long-range plan for UH facility improvements over the next six years, along with a formal budget request to be submitted to the state government for consideration by the Legislature.
• Land-Related Strategic Initiatives (FY 2025–2026, 4th Quarter Update): A quarterly update on how the university is managing and partnering around its land holdings.
• Annual Report on Real Property Actions (FY 2025–2026): A routine yearly report on real estate decisions made under delegated authority — posted for informational review only, with no vote required.

Decisions Expected

• A vote to approve the FY 2027 supplemental construction spending plan.
• A vote to approve the 6-year facilities plan and the biennial budget request to be sent to the state Legislature.
• Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• UH students, faculty, and staff affected by campus construction or facility changes
• Hawaii taxpayers and state lawmakers, as some funding requests will go to the Legislature
• Community members near UH campuses with interest in university land use and development
• Anyone interested in how the university plans and spends on infrastructure over the next several years

Public testimony is welcome. Oral comments are limited to three minutes. Written testimony can be submitted at bor.testimony@hawaii.edu.