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Pacific Islander Students NAVIGATING
SUCCESSSeptember 18, 2015Waikoloa, HI
PANELISTSMary Therese Perez Hattori
Jocelyn Jose HowardVidalino S. RaatiorDenise L. UeharaJeremy Uowolo
Center for PACIFIC ISLANDS
StudiesUniversity of Hawai’i
MANOA
ALII!
BULA!
IAKWE!
KASELEHLIE!
MALO E LELEI!
MOGETHIN!
PAING KOM!
RAN ANNIM!
TALOFA!
HAFA ADAI!
ALOHA
Republic of Palau
Fiji
Guam / CNMI)
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Pohnpei, FSM
Yap, FSM
Tonga
Kosrae, FSM
Chuuk, FSM
Samoa
AgendaBrief Introductions (10%)
– Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori, CPIS– Jocelyn Jose Howard, WAO– Jeremy Uowolo, MU-BI– Vidalino Raatior, PISC– Dr. Denise L. Uehara, AANAPISI
About the AANAPISI Research (10%)
– Methods
Q & A / Discussion (89%)
– Findings / Values / Implications / Takeaways
Closing (1%)
Who We Are
From what lens?
Mary Therese Perez Hattori, Ed.D
Outreach Director Center for Pacific Islands Studies (CPIS)University of Hawai i at Mānoaʻ
FacultyCollege of EducationUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
PHONE: (808) 956-2658EMAIL: [email protected]: www.hawaii.edu/cpis
Jocelyn Jose Howard, MSW
Program Director We Are Oceania (WAO)Partners In Development Foundation
Co-FounderMicronesian Cultural Awareness Project (MCAP)- Micronesian Voices
PHONE: (808) 754-7303EMAIL: [email protected]: www.weareoceania.org
Jermy Uowolo, M.A.
PresidentMicronesians United – Big Island (MU-BI)
Field TechnicianMauna Kea Watershed Alliance (MKWA)
Leadership MemberRemathau Community, Hawai’i Island
PHONE: (808) 365-2220EMAIL: [email protected]: www.mu-bi.org
Denise L. Uehara, Ph.DResearcherAANAPISI Project University of Hawai i ʻ at Hilo
FacultyCenter on Disabilities StudiesUniversity of Hawai i at Mānoaʻ PHONE: (808) 956-7662
EMAIL: [email protected]: www.hilo.hawaii.edu/piscBLOG: www.pacificstudents.org
Vidalino Staley Raatior, M.A.
Director / Doctoral StudentPacific Islander Student Center (PISC)University of Hawai i at HiloʻCollege of EducationUniversity of Hawai i at Mānoaʻ
ConsultantRaatior Consultingwww.raatior.com
PHONE: (808) 932-7795EMAIL: [email protected]: www.hilo.hawaii.edu/piscBLOG: www.pacificstudents.org
Research
Methods?
Pacific Islander Student Center
www.hilo.hawaii.edu/pisc
Pacific Islander Student Center
www.help.pacificstudents.org
Pacific Islander Student Center
www.navigatingsuccess.org
Pacific Islander Student Center
www.pacificstudents.org
AANAPISI Project• Asian American Native American Pacific Islander – Serving
Institution (AANAPISI); US DOE funded, 5-year grant• AIM:
To facilitate the success of Pacific Islander students in higher education at University of Hawaii at Hilo
• PRIORITIES: 1) Develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally informed
student support program designed to strengthen student learning, engagement, and success, with the goal of improving the persistence and graduation rates of Pacific Islanders.
2) Conduct and disseminate research into best practices for facilitating the success of Pacific Islanders in higher education, with the goal of making a substantial contribution to higher education resources.
Research Focus
• Importance of disaggregating information from two distinct pan-ethnic groups (AAPI)
• Pacific Islander students as a sole unit of study within the higher education context allows for the extrication of specific information
• Offer a new perspective to the often one-sided “Model Minority” term affiliated with Asian Americans and specific subgroups of Asians
• Give voice to a population of students often overlooked
Learn and Share
Conceptual Model 2012
Student ProfilesBaseline characteristics of current UH Hilo Pacific Islander
students (Spring 2015) N = 194
F56%
M44%
Gender
26%
63%
6%
3% 2%
Admission Type
F T R M Blank
MC62%
SA31%
MP2%
OP3%
TO2%
Ethnicity
Appreciating Diversity (Self-Reported)
Island States/Nations Frequency
American Samoa 68
Samoa (Western) Upolu
6
Fiji Viti Levu
2
Hawaii 4Kiribati 1Niue 1Papua New Guinea 2Solomon Islands 1Tonga 3Saipan 3Vanuatu Ambae
2
Island States/Nations Frequency
Kosrae 23Chuuk Fefen Tonoas Udot Uman Houk Kuttu Weno Mortlocks
21
Pohnpei Pingelap Kitti Kolonia Madolenihmw
39
Yap Fais Satawal Woleai
17
Island States/Nations Frequency
Palau Hatohobei Koror Peleliu Ngeremlengui Ngiwal
25
Marshall Islands Ailinglaplap Ebeye Jaluit Wotje Mili Majuro Maloelap
47
BLANK 18
Survey responses = 248Survey Fielded Fa2012, 2013, 2014, Sp2014, 2015
Conceptual Model 2015Note: 9/22/15
This model has ben removed by presenters for further development.
Thank you.
Discussion
Tips
Navigating SuccessRefer to Handout
“TIPs for Supporting Pacific Islander Students in Higher Education Handout”
Concept/Cultural Value/Research Finding May be Manifested as May be Misinterpreted as
Humility/Respect for Elders Quiet demeanor Lack of interest
Family Support Absenteeism, tardiness Lack of commitment
Pre-College Preparedness Late/incomplete assignments Inadequate comprehension
Writing Low writing scores Inadequate comprehension
ESL and Minority Status Apprehension Need special attention
Avoidance of Shame Hesitant to respond Lack of English skills
Cultural Identity Range of behaviors Unaccepting
Self-Efficacy Hesitancy Deficient communication skills
Social Identity Socializing with ethnic group Inability to work independently
“We cannot control the direction of the wind, but we
can adjust our sail to reach our destination.”
MESULANG!
MAHALO
Republic of Palau (Palauans)MALO!
Tonga (Tongans)
SI YU’OS MA’ASEGuam (Chamorros / Guamanians)
KOMOL!Marshall Islands (Marshallese)
KALAHNGAN!Pohnpei, FSM (Pohnpeians)
KAMMAGAR!Yap, FSM (Yapese)
KULO!Kosrae, FSM (Kosraeans)
KINISOU!Chuuk, FSM (Chuukese)
FA’AFETAI!Samoa (Samoans)
Produced by Pacific Students Media, UH Hilo | Website: www.pacificstudents.org
KORABA!Kiribati (Gilbertese)
SA HACHIGCHIGYap, FSM (Outer Islands)
