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SCR 193

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS AND OTHER INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Donovan Dela Cruz

SCR 193 asks UH Community Colleges to map bachelor’s programs and other workforce paths to regional job markets, guiding curricula with current labor data and industry input.

Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2048) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to LAB.
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Bill Summary · SCR 193

Summary — SCR 193 (2025)

Title: Requesting the University of Hawaii Community Colleges to develop a comprehensive list of bachelor's degree programs and other innovative workforce development pathways that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within their respective region of service

Purpose / Intent

SCR 193 is a concurrent resolution asking the University of Hawaii (UH) Community Colleges (UHCC) to identify and compile bachelor's degree programs and other workforce-development pathways that directly align with regional job opportunities and industry needs. The resolution emphasizes aligning UHCC programming with economic drivers in each service region (examples cited: tourism and hospitality, agriculture, marine research, renewable energy, and health care) to benefit students, employers, and the State’s economy.

Key provisions

  • Requests UH Community Colleges to develop a comprehensive list of:
    • Bachelor's degree programs, and
    • Other innovative workforce development pathways that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs in each UHCC service region.
  • Directs UHCC, in developing the list, to:
    1. Evaluate regional economic drivers and areas of strength and align programming accordingly.
    2. Consider current job needs and future workforce trends to enable adaptable, forward‑looking curriculum development (added in SD1/HD1).
  • Asks UHCC to collaborate with local industry leaders and stakeholders, and to design programs informed by current labor market data and projected workforce trends.
  • Directs that certified copies of the concurrent resolution be transmitted to the President of the University of Hawaii and the Vice President for Community Colleges.

Who is affected

  • Primary: University of Hawaii Community Colleges (administration, academic planners, program offices).
  • Secondary: UH students, prospective students, local employers, industry stakeholders, regional workforce development partners.
  • No direct funding, regulatory changes, or mandated program creation are included in the resolution.

Procedural status & timeline

  • Introduced: March 7, 2025 (Sponsor: Sen. Dela Cruz).
  • Referred to HRE, HED, and LAB committees.
  • HRE recommended passage with amendments (SD1) and Senate adopted SD1; transmitted to the House (late March/early April 2025).
  • Reported from House Education (HED) as amended in HD1 and recommended referral to Labor & Public Employment (LAB) — Report adopted April 11, 2025.
  • Current status: Reported from HED as amended in HD1 recommending referral to LAB.

Important notes / likely impact

  • As a concurrent resolution, SCR 193 is nonbinding and makes a formal request rather than creating statutory obligations or appropriations.
  • The resolution encourages better alignment of UHCC offerings with regional labor markets; potential benefits include clearer student pathways to employment and improved employer–college collaboration.
  • Implementation depends on UHCC administrative action; the resolution does not allocate funds, set deadlines, or require specific program implementations.
  • Companion measures: HCR 196 and SR 173.

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

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