The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu is part of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi System. The campus is led by Chancellor Maenette Benham, who runs the university with the help of Harald Barkhoff, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Michael Furuto, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dee Uwono, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs; Vice Chancellor for Administration, David McDonald; and Director of Strategic Directions, Assessment, and Accreditation, Jessica Miranda.
UH West Oʻahu’s executive team is dedicated to collaborative decision-making, transparency, and effective communication.
UH West Oʻahu strives to achieve operating efficiencies and strengthen its student success pathways through stringent and collaborative planning processes.
Strategic Action Plan
Under the direction of Chancellor Maenette Benham and Dr. Walter Kahumoku, UH West Oʻahu undertook an assessment of academic, student, and administrative affairs to formulate a strategy that aligns its enrollment, facilities, and academic growth prospects over the next 10, 15, and 20 years.
UH West Oʻahu’s Advisory Councils play a vital role in the governance and planning of campus initiatives.