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HCR 111

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVIEW AND CLARIFY THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM IN RELATION TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Garrett

HCR 111 asks University of Hawaii's Board of Regents to clarify the administrative division of powers between system central office and individual campuses to improve governance clarity.

Resolution scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 03-25-26 2:30PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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Bill Summary · HCR 111

Legislative bill overview

HCR 111 is a resolution requesting that the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents conduct a comprehensive review to clarify the division of authority, duties, and operational functions between the university system's central administration and its individual campuses. This is a directive resolution rather than a binding law, asking for an internal governance study rather than mandating specific changes.

Why is this important

University governance structures significantly affect resource allocation, academic decision-making, and operational efficiency across Hawaii's higher education system. Clarity on system versus campus-level responsibilities can reduce administrative friction, improve accountability, and ensure campuses have appropriate autonomy while maintaining system coordination. Students, faculty, and taxpayers are affected by how effectively this multi-campus system operates.

Potential points of contention

  • Autonomy vs. centralization debate: Campuses may want more independence while system administration argues centralized functions provide economies of scale and consistency
  • Resource allocation concerns: Clarifying roles could expose disagreements about how funding flows between central administration and individual campuses
  • Implementation timeline: The resolution requests a review but includes no deadline or enforcement mechanism, leaving unclear when or if results will actually be delivered to the legislature

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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