Task Force on Curriculum & Pedagogy
This task force focuses on integrating AI into curriculum and pedagogy across the UH System—strengthening teaching, learning, and AI literacy in ways grounded in Hawaiʻi's values and culture
Goals
- ▸ Define a shared AI literacy baseline and assessment approach
- ▸ Integrate AI into courses through hands-on learning
- ▸ Support faculty with clear, sustainable guidance
- ▸ Align learning with Hawaiʻi workforce needs through pilots
- ▸ Provide tools, environments, and guardrails for learning
Team Members
Narayana (Prasad) Santhanam
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Gloria Niles
University of Hawaiʻi System
Debbie Halbert
University of Hawaiʻi System
Kaheleonolani (Kahele) Dukelow
University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges
Lissandra Baldan Jenkins
Hawaiʻi Community College
Alapaki Luke
Honolulu Community College
Rachel Hee Suk Lee
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
John Johnson
Kapiʻolani Community College
Brent Hirata
Leeward Community College
Ozan Atalağ
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
John Burns
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Debasis Bhattacharya
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
Derek Snyder
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
Paul McKimmy
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Robin Dazzeo
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
David San Jose
University of Hawaiʻi - West Oʻahu
Arjun Aryal
Windward Community College
Martha Crosby
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Task Force on Hawaiian Values & Culture
This group will focus on developing recommendations for UH regarding loina (protocols) on how ʻike and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi resources should be used—and, conversely, what kinds of information we should be contributing to AI systems.
Goals
- ▸ Establish a Framework for Sovereignty & Governance
- ▸ Define Protocols (Loina) for ʻIke & ʻŌlelo Integration
- ▸ Promote Pedagogical & Philosophical Integrity
- ▸ Advocate for Environmental & Technical Sustainability
Team Members
Ākea Kiyuna
Hawai'i Community College
Bruce Watson
UH Mānoa
Hau‘oli Elarco-Lorenzo
Honolulu Community College
Kapali Lyon
UH Mānoa
Kawena Komeiji
UH Mānoa
Pele Harman
UH Hilo
Kari Noe
UH System
Kaiwipuni Lipe
UH System
Task Force on Ethics & Governance
This task force is defining how UH governs, oversees, and scales AI responsibly at the system level.
Goals
- ▸ Define set of Responsible AI principles for UH
- ▸ Propose a systemwide governance and decision model for AI
- ▸ Draft Ethical AI guidelines for deployment and scale
Team Members
Sandra Furuto
University of Hawaiʻi System
Garret Yoshimi
University of Hawaiʻi System
Carrie Okinaga
University of Hawaiʻi System
Alan Rosenfeld
University of Hawaiʻi System
Petersen Gross
Leeward Community College
Vassilis Syrmos
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
David J. Brier
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Travis Mandel
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Douglass Adams
Hawaiʻi Community College
Task Force on Operations
This task force explores opportunities to enhance technology infrastructure, operational efficiencies (e.g., procurement and HR processes), and service delivery with technology partners.
Goals
- ▸ Identify high-impact operational AI use cases
- ▸ Streamline administrative processes with AI
- ▸ Support staff in AI tool adoption
Team Members
Task Force Lead
To be appointed
Task Force on Workforce Development
This task force builds systemwide capacity to assess AI workforce impacts and inform workforce development planning aligned with Hawaiʻi's needs.
Goals
- ▸ Build AI skills pathways for students
- ▸ Connect students with AI career opportunities
- ▸ Partner with industry for AI workforce readiness
Team Members
Task Force Lead
To be appointed
AI Planning Group
The AI Planning Group is a high-level, cross-functional committee that provides early strategic guidance on the integration of AI across the University of Hawaiʻi system.
Goals
- ▸ Align AI initiatives with UH strategic priorities
- ▸ Provide governance oversight for AI integration
- ▸ Foster cross-campus collaboration and knowledge sharing
Team Members
Kim Siegenthaler
University of Hawaiʻi System
Gloria Niles
University of Hawaiʻi System
Amy Kunz
University of Hawaiʻi System
Chad Walton
University of Hawaiʻi System
Dwight Takeno
University of Hawaiʻi Professional Assembly
Erin Thompson
Leeward Community College
Garret Yoshimi
University of Hawaiʻi System
Jan Gouveia
University of Hawaiʻi System
John Stanley
University of Hawaiʻi - West Oʻahu
Jonathan Young
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa
Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe
University of Hawaiʻi System
Laure Burke
Kapiʻolani Community College
Lui Hokoana
University of Hawaiʻi Maui and University of Hawaiʻi System
Sheri Ching
University of Hawaiʻi System
Sukhwa Hong
University of Hawaiʻi Hilo
Susan Nishida
University of Hawaiʻi System
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