Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Conduct A Systemwide Associate Degree Completion Audit.
Impact
The proposed audit would specifically target individuals who have either transferred from community colleges to four-year institutes before completing their associate degrees or those who started at a four-year campus but withdrew before obtaining the degree. By identifying these students, the University of Hawaii could assist them in receiving credentials that recognize their academic efforts, thereby improving workforce readiness and elevating the overall degree attainment statistics for the state. This step could have a substantial positive impact on both individual students and the local economy.
Summary
H.R. 49, introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives, requests the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to conduct a comprehensive audit aimed at identifying students within its system who have accrued enough credits to qualify for an associate degree but have not been awarded one. This resolution highlights the importance of increasing postsecondary degree attainment as a means to bolster Hawaii's workforce and enhance economic mobility. It seeks to address the challenges faced by students who, despite earning sufficient credits, do not receive degrees due to various hindrances like transfer patterns and financial difficulties.
Contention
A notable aspect of H.R. 49 is the call for the University of Hawaii to consider implementing reverse transfer mechanisms and degree audit processes, which have already been successful in other states. The Board of Regents is also encouraged to explore recommendations on how to establish or improve pathways for awarding degrees to those eligible. The potential for administrative barriers to be identified and addressed through this audit may also mitigate issues in higher education access and equity. The effectiveness of such initiatives could ultimately lead to a more streamlined process for students navigating their educational paths.
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