University of Hawaiʻi System

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

University of Hawaiʻi System provides/delivers a public higher education system with 10 campuses across Hawaiʻi, offering education, training and research to help sustain a diverse future.

Target Customer

Prospective and current students seeking higher education across Hawaiʻi; transfer students; working adults; learners seeking continuing education and distance learning.

Key Differentiator

Public university system spanning 10 campuses with 3 universities and 7 community colleges plus education centers, enabling broad access, transferability, and local engagement across the Hawaiian Islands.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Limited access to higher education across multiple islands (addressed by a multi-campus network).
2Need for affordable tuition and financial aid options (financial aid and scholarships are mentioned).
3 Desire for diverse programs and pathways, including transfer and continuing education (emphasized through Degrees and Programs, Apply/Enroll, and Continuing Education).

Key Features

1Degrees and Programs catalog across 10 campuses
2Financial Aid and Scholarships
3Distance Learning options
4Education Centers and Continuing Education
5Admissions, How to Apply, Enroll processes

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1President, University of Hawaiʻi System (President Hensel)

Client Results

1Changing lives through higher education.
2Access to programs and opportunities across ten campuses enabling diverse educational pathways.

Competitive Advantages

1Extensive campus network across the Hawaiian Islands for local access
2Public system of higher education with a broad range of programs
3Combination of universities, community colleges and learning centers
4Focus on research and sustainability (as indicated by page sections and descriptions)

Key Benefits

1Access to degree programs across 10 campuses

2Transfer opportunities between campuses

3Financial aid and scholarships

4Distance learning options and education centers

5Research and community-based learning opportunities

Case Studies & Success Stories

From homeschool to high-level research: Windward CC student analyzes sinking Earth

Case #1

Peter Scott earned a spot in an elite national science program to study Hawaiʻi ’s shifting land.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Public system of higher education that includes 3 universities, 7 community colleges and community-based learning centers across Hawaiʻi, founded in 1907.

Target Market

Individuals in Hawaiʻi seeking higher education, including high school graduates, transfer students, working adults, and lifelong learners pursuing degrees, certificates, continuing education, and distance learning.

Unique Value Proposition

A public, multi-campus higher education system delivering diverse programs, transfer opportunities and research across ten campuses across Hawaiʻi.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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