H.B. 950 Summary

• Establishes the Hawaiian Language University College as an autonomous entity within the University of Hawaii system, located at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, with an indigenous university college model.

• Transfers all rights, duties, powers, and functions of the existing Hawaiian language college at UH Hilo to the new Hawaiian language university college.

• Requires the Hawaiian language university college to be administered primarily through Hawaiian language, operate year-round, and offer programs worldwide including through electronic means.

• Expands the college's functions to include general education pathways, dual enrollment programs, assessment development, and authority to create agreements with other educational entities.

• Mandates the faculty senate of the Hawaiian language university college and UH Hilo chancellor to execute a memorandum of agreement by end of 2017-2018 academic year outlining shared operations and administration details.