STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2869

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 586, 587

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 586 and 587, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii

 

G.M. No. 586

JAN SULLIVAN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and

 

G.M. No. 587

WAYNE HIGAKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

JAN SULLIVAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jan Sullivan from eighteen individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Sullivan's professional skills and experience, and her commitment to higher education in Hawaii are valuable assets and additions to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii when the Board conducts its business and deliberations.  Specifically, your Committee notes that throughout her career, Ms. Sullivan has built a reputation for professionalism and an ability to understand technical and disparate subject matters.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Sullivan has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been nominated for reappointment to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii as a public member based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to improving higher education in the State.

 

WAYNE HIGAKI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Wayne Higaki from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and fifteen individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Higaki's professional experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to higher education in Hawaii are valuable assets and additions to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii when the Board conducts its business and deliberations.  Specifically, your Committee notes that Mr. Higaki has been successful in leadership positions throughout his professional life, and Mr. Higaki has demonstrated a commitment to his community, serving on various community boards and committees.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Higaki has been nominated for reappointment to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii as a public member based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to improving higher education in the State.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education and the Arts,

 

 

 

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair