HI HB1250

Appropriates $190,000 for fiscal year 2015-2016 and $190,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 to the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Funds faculty, graduate student assistant, and student employee positions (2.5 FTE) to conduct and disseminate research on Asian American and Pacific Islander students in higher education.

Provides direct services to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing diversity careers in student affairs and higher education.

Addresses documented underrepresentation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in higher education institutions through the office of student equity, excellence, and diversity.

Effective July 1, 2015.