What's Being Discussed

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Committee on Academic and Student Success will meet on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Bachman Hall on the UH Mānoa campus. This is the committee's first meeting under its new combined name. Key topics include:

• Setting the committee's goals and priorities for the 2026–2027 academic year
• A review of academic program changes made during the 2025–2026 school year
• Proposed updates to a university policy governing instructional programs
• An overview of how general education requirements are being carried out across the university
• A year-end report on outside grants and research funding received in fiscal year 2026
• Athletic program reports for both UH Hilo and UH Mānoa, covering student academic progress, health and safety, and facilities

Decisions Expected

The committee is expected to vote on several items:

• Approving minutes from the previous meeting (May 7, 2026)
• Approving changes to Regent Policy 5.201 on instructional programs
• Granting established status to three graduate programs at the Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa: a Master of Science in Finance, a Master of Science in Information Systems, and a Master of Science in Marketing Management

Who Should Pay Attention

• Students and faculty at UH Mānoa and UH Hilo, especially those in business programs
• Prospective graduate students interested in finance, information systems, or marketing
• University staff and administrators involved in academic programs or athletics
• Anyone interested in how the University of Hawaiʻi sets its academic policies and priorities