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This document summarizes a panel discussion on supporting Pacific Islander students in higher education. The panel included representatives from various Pacific Islander organizations and the University of Hawaii. They discussed challenges Pacific Islander students face and cultural values that influence their experiences. Recommendations were provided on how to better support students by recognizing these cultural influences and their potential misinterpretation.

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Pacific Islander Students NAVIGATING SUCCESS September 18, 2015 Waikoloa, HI PANELISTS Mary Therese Perez Hattori Jocelyn Jose Howard Vidalino S. Raatior Denise L. Uehara Jeremy Uowolo Center for PACIFIC ISLANDS Studies University of Hawai¡¯i MANOA
ALII! BULA! IAKWE! KASELEHLIE! MALO E LELEI! MOGETHIN! PAING KOM! RAN ANNIM! TALOFA! HAFA ADAI! ALOHA Republic of Palau Fiji Guam / CNMI) Republic of the Marshall Islands Pohnpei, FSM Yap, FSM Tonga Kosrae, FSM Chuuk, FSM Samoa
Agenda Brief Introductions (10%) ¨C Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori, CPIS ¨C Jocelyn Jose Howard, WAO ¨C Jeremy Uowolo, MU-BI ¨C Vidalino Raatior, PISC ¨C Dr. Denise L. Uehara, AANAPISI About the AANAPISI Research (10%) ¨C Methods Q & A / Discussion (89%) ¨C Findings / Values / Implications / Takeaways Closing (1%)
P-20 HICAN Summit - Pacific Islander Students Navigating Success
Mary Therese Perez Hattori, Ed.D Outreach Director Center for Pacific Islands Studies (CPIS) University of Hawai?i at M¨¡noa Faculty College of Education University of Hawaii at Manoa PHONE: (808) 956-2658 EMAIL: maryh@hawaii.edu WEBSITE: www.hawaii.edu/cpis
Jocelyn Jose Howard, MSW Program Director We Are Oceania (WAO) Partners In Development Foundation Co-Founder Micronesian Cultural Awareness Project (MCAP) - Micronesian Voices PHONE: (808) 754-7303 EMAIL: josie@weareoceania.org WEBSITE: www.weareoceania.org
Jermy Uowolo, M.A. President Micronesians United ¨C Big Island (MU-BI) Field Technician Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance (MKWA) Leadership Member Remathau Community, Hawai¡¯i Island PHONE: (808) 365-2220 EMAIL: jermyuowolo@yahoo.com WEBSITE: www.mu-bi.org
Denise L. Uehara, Ph.D Researcher AANAPISI Project University of Hawai?i at Hilo Faculty Center on Disabilities Studies University of Hawai?i at M¨¡noa PHONE: (808) 956-7662 EMAIL: duehara@hawaii.edu WEBSITE: www.hilo.hawaii.edu/pisc BLOG: www.pacificstudents.org
Vidalino Staley Raatior, M.A. Director / Doctoral Student Pacific Islander Student Center (PISC) University of Hawai?i at Hilo College of Education University of Hawai?i at M¨¡noa Consultant Raatior Consulting www.raatior.com PHONE: (808) 932-7795 EMAIL: raatior@hawaii.edu WEBSITE: www.hilo.hawaii.edu/pisc BLOG: www.pacificstudents.org
P-20 HICAN Summit - Pacific Islander Students Navigating Success
Pacific Islander Student Center www.hilo.hawaii.edu/pisc
Pacific Islander Student Center www.help.pacificstudents.org
Pacific Islander Student Center www.navigatingsuccess.org
Pacific Islander Student Center www.pacificstudents.org
AANAPISI Project ? Asian American Native American Pacific Islander ¨C Serving Institution (AANAPISI); US DOE funded, 5-year grant ? AIM: To facilitate the success of Pacific Islander students in higher education at University of Hawaii at Hilo ? PRIORITIES: 1) Develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally informed student support program designed to strengthen student learning, engagement, and success, with the goal of improving the persistence and graduation rates of Pacific Islanders. 2) Conduct and disseminate research into best practices for facilitating the success of Pacific Islanders in higher education, with the goal of making a substantial contribution to higher education resources.
Research Focus ? Importance of disaggregating information from two distinct pan-ethnic groups (AAPI) ? Pacific Islander students as a sole unit of study within the higher education context allows for the extrication of specific information ? Offer a new perspective to the often one-sided ¡°Model Minority¡± term affiliated with Asian Americans and specific subgroups of Asians ? Give voice to a population of students often overlooked Learn and Share
Conceptual Model 2012
Student Profiles Baseline characteristics of current UH Hilo Pacific Islander students (Spring 2015) N = 194 F 56% M 44% Gender 26% 63% 6% 3% 2% Admission Type F T R M Blank MC 62% SA 31% MP 2% OP 3% TO 2% Ethnicity
Appreciating Diversity (Self-Reported) Island States/Nations Frequency American Samoa 68 Samoa (Western) Upolu 6 Fiji Viti Levu 2 Hawaii 4 Kiribati 1 Niue 1 Papua New Guinea 2 Solomon Islands 1 Tonga 3 Saipan 3 Vanuatu Ambae 2 Island States/Nations Frequency Kosrae 23 Chuuk Fefen Tonoas Udot Uman Houk Kuttu Weno Mortlocks 21 Pohnpei Pingelap Kitti Kolonia Madolenihmw 39 Yap Fais Satawal Woleai 17 Island States/Nations Frequency Palau Hatohobei Koror Peleliu Ngeremlengui Ngiwal 25 Marshall Islands Ailinglaplap Ebeye Jaluit Wotje Mili Majuro Maloelap 47 BLANK 18 Survey responses = 248Survey Fielded Fa2012, 2013, 2014, Sp2014, 2015
Conceptual Model 2015 Note: 9/22/15 This model has ben removed by presenters for further development. Thank you.
P-20 HICAN Summit - Pacific Islander Students Navigating Success
Navigating Success Refer to Handout ¡°TIPs for Supporting Pacific Islander Students in Higher Education Handout¡± Concept/Cultural Value/Research Finding May be Manifested as May be Misinterpreted as Humility/Respect for Elders Quiet demeanor Lack of interest Family Support Absenteeism, tardiness Lack of commitment Pre-College Preparedness Late/incomplete assignments Inadequate comprehension Writing Low writing scores Inadequate comprehension ESL and Minority Status Apprehension Need special attention Avoidance of Shame Hesitant to respond Lack of English skills Cultural Identity Range of behaviors Unaccepting Self-Efficacy Hesitancy Deficient communication skills Social Identity Socializing with ethnic group Inability to work independently
¡°We cannot control the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sail to reach our destination.¡±
MESULANG! MAHALO Republic of Palau (Palauans) MALO! Tonga (Tongans) SI YU¡¯OS MA¡¯ASE Guam (Chamorros / Guamanians) KOMOL! Marshall Islands (Marshallese) KALAHNGAN! Pohnpei, FSM (Pohnpeians) KAMMAGAR! Yap, FSM (Yapese) KULO! Kosrae, FSM (Kosraeans) KINISOU! Chuuk, FSM (Chuukese) FA¡¯AFETAI! Samoa (Samoans) Produced by Pacific Students Media, UH Hilo | Website: www.pacificstudents.org KORABA! Kiribati (Gilbertese) SA HACHIGCHIG Yap, FSM (Outer Islands)

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P-20 HICAN Summit - Pacific Islander Students Navigating Success

  • 1. Pacific Islander Students NAVIGATING SUCCESS September 18, 2015 Waikoloa, HI PANELISTS Mary Therese Perez Hattori Jocelyn Jose Howard Vidalino S. Raatior Denise L. Uehara Jeremy Uowolo Center for PACIFIC ISLANDS Studies University of Hawai¡¯i MANOA
  • 2. ALII! BULA! IAKWE! KASELEHLIE! MALO E LELEI! MOGETHIN! PAING KOM! RAN ANNIM! TALOFA! HAFA ADAI! ALOHA Republic of Palau Fiji Guam / CNMI) Republic of the Marshall Islands Pohnpei, FSM Yap, FSM Tonga Kosrae, FSM Chuuk, FSM Samoa
  • 3. Agenda Brief Introductions (10%) ¨C Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori, CPIS ¨C Jocelyn Jose Howard, WAO ¨C Jeremy Uowolo, MU-BI ¨C Vidalino Raatior, PISC ¨C Dr. Denise L. Uehara, AANAPISI About the AANAPISI Research (10%) ¨C Methods Q & A / Discussion (89%) ¨C Findings / Values / Implications / Takeaways Closing (1%)
  • 5. Mary Therese Perez Hattori, Ed.D Outreach Director Center for Pacific Islands Studies (CPIS) University of Hawai?i at M¨¡noa Faculty College of Education University of Hawaii at Manoa PHONE: (808) 956-2658 EMAIL: maryh@hawaii.edu WEBSITE: www.hawaii.edu/cpis
  • 6. Jocelyn Jose Howard, MSW Program Director We Are Oceania (WAO) Partners In Development Foundation Co-Founder Micronesian Cultural Awareness Project (MCAP) - Micronesian Voices PHONE: (808) 754-7303 EMAIL: josie@weareoceania.org WEBSITE: www.weareoceania.org
  • 7. Jermy Uowolo, M.A. President Micronesians United ¨C Big Island (MU-BI) Field Technician Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance (MKWA) Leadership Member Remathau Community, Hawai¡¯i Island PHONE: (808) 365-2220 EMAIL: jermyuowolo@yahoo.com WEBSITE: www.mu-bi.org
  • 8. Denise L. Uehara, Ph.D Researcher AANAPISI Project University of Hawai?i at Hilo Faculty Center on Disabilities Studies University of Hawai?i at M¨¡noa PHONE: (808) 956-7662 EMAIL: duehara@hawaii.edu WEBSITE: www.hilo.hawaii.edu/pisc BLOG: www.pacificstudents.org
  • 9. Vidalino Staley Raatior, M.A. Director / Doctoral Student Pacific Islander Student Center (PISC) University of Hawai?i at Hilo College of Education University of Hawai?i at M¨¡noa Consultant Raatior Consulting www.raatior.com PHONE: (808) 932-7795 EMAIL: raatior@hawaii.edu WEBSITE: www.hilo.hawaii.edu/pisc BLOG: www.pacificstudents.org
  • 11. Pacific Islander Student Center www.hilo.hawaii.edu/pisc
  • 12. Pacific Islander Student Center www.help.pacificstudents.org
  • 13. Pacific Islander Student Center www.navigatingsuccess.org
  • 14. Pacific Islander Student Center www.pacificstudents.org
  • 15. AANAPISI Project ? Asian American Native American Pacific Islander ¨C Serving Institution (AANAPISI); US DOE funded, 5-year grant ? AIM: To facilitate the success of Pacific Islander students in higher education at University of Hawaii at Hilo ? PRIORITIES: 1) Develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally informed student support program designed to strengthen student learning, engagement, and success, with the goal of improving the persistence and graduation rates of Pacific Islanders. 2) Conduct and disseminate research into best practices for facilitating the success of Pacific Islanders in higher education, with the goal of making a substantial contribution to higher education resources.
  • 16. Research Focus ? Importance of disaggregating information from two distinct pan-ethnic groups (AAPI) ? Pacific Islander students as a sole unit of study within the higher education context allows for the extrication of specific information ? Offer a new perspective to the often one-sided ¡°Model Minority¡± term affiliated with Asian Americans and specific subgroups of Asians ? Give voice to a population of students often overlooked Learn and Share
  • 18. Student Profiles Baseline characteristics of current UH Hilo Pacific Islander students (Spring 2015) N = 194 F 56% M 44% Gender 26% 63% 6% 3% 2% Admission Type F T R M Blank MC 62% SA 31% MP 2% OP 3% TO 2% Ethnicity
  • 19. Appreciating Diversity (Self-Reported) Island States/Nations Frequency American Samoa 68 Samoa (Western) Upolu 6 Fiji Viti Levu 2 Hawaii 4 Kiribati 1 Niue 1 Papua New Guinea 2 Solomon Islands 1 Tonga 3 Saipan 3 Vanuatu Ambae 2 Island States/Nations Frequency Kosrae 23 Chuuk Fefen Tonoas Udot Uman Houk Kuttu Weno Mortlocks 21 Pohnpei Pingelap Kitti Kolonia Madolenihmw 39 Yap Fais Satawal Woleai 17 Island States/Nations Frequency Palau Hatohobei Koror Peleliu Ngeremlengui Ngiwal 25 Marshall Islands Ailinglaplap Ebeye Jaluit Wotje Mili Majuro Maloelap 47 BLANK 18 Survey responses = 248Survey Fielded Fa2012, 2013, 2014, Sp2014, 2015
  • 20. Conceptual Model 2015 Note: 9/22/15 This model has ben removed by presenters for further development. Thank you.
  • 22. Navigating Success Refer to Handout ¡°TIPs for Supporting Pacific Islander Students in Higher Education Handout¡± Concept/Cultural Value/Research Finding May be Manifested as May be Misinterpreted as Humility/Respect for Elders Quiet demeanor Lack of interest Family Support Absenteeism, tardiness Lack of commitment Pre-College Preparedness Late/incomplete assignments Inadequate comprehension Writing Low writing scores Inadequate comprehension ESL and Minority Status Apprehension Need special attention Avoidance of Shame Hesitant to respond Lack of English skills Cultural Identity Range of behaviors Unaccepting Self-Efficacy Hesitancy Deficient communication skills Social Identity Socializing with ethnic group Inability to work independently
  • 23. ¡°We cannot control the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sail to reach our destination.¡±
  • 24. MESULANG! MAHALO Republic of Palau (Palauans) MALO! Tonga (Tongans) SI YU¡¯OS MA¡¯ASE Guam (Chamorros / Guamanians) KOMOL! Marshall Islands (Marshallese) KALAHNGAN! Pohnpei, FSM (Pohnpeians) KAMMAGAR! Yap, FSM (Yapese) KULO! Kosrae, FSM (Kosraeans) KINISOU! Chuuk, FSM (Chuukese) FA¡¯AFETAI! Samoa (Samoans) Produced by Pacific Students Media, UH Hilo | Website: www.pacificstudents.org KORABA! Kiribati (Gilbertese) SA HACHIGCHIG Yap, FSM (Outer Islands)