WEBVTT 1 00:00:15.140 --> 00:00:17.939 Bachman 106: Hi! I'm Gabe Lee and 2 00:00:18.330 --> 00:00:19.055 Bachman 106: we 3 00:00:19.960 --> 00:00:32.570 Bachman 106: This is a continuation of the meeting on October 16, th 2,024, and the board will resume discussions in in executive session, as noted on the agenda. 4 01:50:35.890 --> 01:50:37.160 Bachman 106: Oh, my goodness! 5 01:50:39.850 --> 01:50:40.670 Bachman 106: Okay. 6 01:50:45.690 --> 01:50:57.270 Bachman 106: okay, I'll call the meeting to order. And and this is the continuation of the meeting on October 16, th 2,024, 7 01:50:57.280 --> 01:51:04.259 Bachman 106: and the Board will resume discussions after going into executive session. 8 01:51:08.580 --> 01:51:12.459 Bachman 106: So we began this process in October of last year. 9 01:51:12.530 --> 01:51:20.330 Bachman 106: after President Lasner announced on September 19, th his plan to retire at the end of 2024. 10 01:51:21.100 --> 01:51:22.640 Bachman 106: The University 11 01:51:23.420 --> 01:51:38.739 Bachman 106: has not had to conduct a search or a new leader for more than 10 years, and this board understood that conducting a search would be difficult, and there would be naturally a lot of opinions and concerns about who the regents would choose 12 01:51:39.020 --> 01:51:41.289 Bachman 106: to lead our 10 campus system. 13 01:51:41.810 --> 01:51:44.780 Bachman 106: After forming a permitted action group. 14 01:51:45.630 --> 01:51:58.439 Bachman 106: consisting of Regents Akitaki, Higaki, Lou Paloma, and myself. In December of last year, the Board accepted and implemented nearly all the recommend recommendations of 15 01:51:58.470 --> 01:51:59.770 Bachman 106: the psag. 16 01:52:00.620 --> 01:52:02.650 Bachman 106: This included 17 01:52:02.660 --> 01:52:11.799 Bachman 106: respecting the principles of shared governance by appointing an advisory group of representatives from the 4 recognized Governance groups. 18 01:52:12.170 --> 01:52:24.090 Bachman 106: and those are the all Campus Council of Faculty, Senate, Chairs, University of Hawaii, Staff Council, University of Hawaii, Student Caucus, and the Coa Council 19 01:52:24.570 --> 01:52:31.510 Bachman 106: and additional members of the broader community were also added to the Presidential Search Advisory Group. 20 01:52:32.270 --> 01:52:35.529 Bachman 106: administering an online survey launched in 21 01:52:35.800 --> 01:52:40.660 Bachman 106: December 2023 and asking for input 22 01:52:40.730 --> 01:52:43.609 Bachman 106: on the qualities of the next. President. 23 01:52:43.840 --> 01:52:50.570 Bachman 106: we received 2,093 responses which were provided to the psag as well as the regents. 24 01:52:51.400 --> 01:53:02.070 Bachman 106: In spring we advertised and hosted a series of 6 public forums, statewide, held in person, and virtually with about 565 people attending 25 01:53:03.320 --> 01:53:10.489 Bachman 106: all of this input and feedback gathered through the survey, and the forums were used to create 26 01:53:10.510 --> 01:53:17.110 Bachman 106: the position, description and the Presidential leadership profile adopted by the Board. 27 01:53:17.520 --> 01:53:20.999 Bachman 106: With the assistance of Whit Kiefer, a national 28 01:53:21.240 --> 01:53:29.790 Bachman 106: search firm specializing in higher education. A nationwide search was conducted, and the Board received 93 applicants. 29 01:53:31.760 --> 01:53:32.859 Bachman 106: From there 30 01:53:33.010 --> 01:53:35.040 Bachman 106: the psag began its work. 31 01:53:35.310 --> 01:53:47.639 Bachman 106: One of the 1st tasks of the psag was to also review the information from all of the forums and the surveys, and assist the 32 01:53:47.740 --> 01:53:55.420 Bachman 106: the board in the drafting of the public profile and job description, which was approved by the Board of Regents. 33 01:53:55.770 --> 01:54:14.339 Bachman 106: After combing through all 93 applicants. The Psag recommended interviewing a total of 12 semifinalists. The Board accepted their recommendation, and added one more for a total of 13 applicants to be interviewed. 34 01:54:15.390 --> 01:54:23.580 Bachman 106: Over the course of 2 full days 12 candidates were interviewed, one candidate withdrew. 35 01:54:23.650 --> 01:54:30.110 Bachman 106: and the Psac interviewed all remaining candidates, and provided the board with suggested finalists. 36 01:54:30.530 --> 01:54:48.379 Bachman 106: The Board also sought candidates with local ties, as it was a priority for some stakeholders, and it was taken into serious consideration. Some of the semifinalists had strong local ties, but after following the process 3 finalists emerged. 37 01:54:48.680 --> 01:54:50.490 Bachman 106: The board selected 38 01:54:50.710 --> 01:54:55.029 Bachman 106: 3. The 3 finalists, on recommendation from the psag 39 01:54:55.300 --> 01:54:58.760 Bachman 106: but one withdrew from consideration. 40 01:54:58.820 --> 01:55:11.730 Bachman 106: The Board then named the 2 remaining finalists publicly, and invited both finalists to come to Hawaii, meet and be interviewed by the community, and our university stakeholders. 41 01:55:12.150 --> 01:55:18.879 Bachman 106: The finalists were introduced to the community and general public through a series of open houses. 42 01:55:18.930 --> 01:55:24.639 Bachman 106: meet and greet opportunities and public forums, question and answer sessions. 43 01:55:25.360 --> 01:55:30.279 Bachman 106: These were scheduled for the weeks of September 23rd and September 30.th 44 01:55:30.380 --> 01:55:36.200 Bachman 106: In each of the 4 counties Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, and Honolulu. 45 01:55:36.750 --> 01:55:42.870 Bachman 106: They answered a wide range of questions, including their interest in and commitment to Hawaii 46 01:55:43.010 --> 01:55:49.189 Bachman 106: and the University of Hawaii and its 2,003 to 2,009 strategic plan. 47 01:55:49.430 --> 01:55:58.899 Bachman 106: More than 1,400 people attended the forums in person and online, and we know that even more watched the forums 48 01:55:58.920 --> 01:56:00.949 Bachman 106: in recordings thereafter. 49 01:56:02.090 --> 01:56:07.460 Bachman 106: The the candidates also met with campus leadership teams and governance groups. 50 01:56:07.650 --> 01:56:21.690 Bachman 106: Everyone was asked to provide their input on both finalists through confidential surveys and written public testimony to the Board for our consideration, and the Board has reviewed all of that input 51 01:56:22.220 --> 01:56:25.179 Bachman 106: from key stakeholders and members of the public. 52 01:56:26.710 --> 01:56:31.320 Bachman 106: Yesterday in executive session, we interviewed each candidate. 53 01:56:32.030 --> 01:56:38.910 Bachman 106: After the interviews we reviewed, the feedback we have received, including 54 01:56:38.980 --> 01:56:41.040 Bachman 106: confidential feedback 55 01:56:41.140 --> 01:56:44.009 Bachman 106: and references and due diligence 56 01:56:44.030 --> 01:56:48.400 Bachman 106: that was entrusted to us with that confidentiality. 57 01:56:51.520 --> 01:56:53.140 Bachman 106: As Chair Lee 58 01:56:53.740 --> 01:57:02.969 Bachman 106: noted in the beginning of our comments, choosing our next President is one of the most important, if not the most important, responsibility. The regions have 59 01:57:03.770 --> 01:57:09.209 Bachman 106: as set forth in the Hawaii Constitution, article 10, section 6. 60 01:57:09.230 --> 01:57:14.840 Bachman 106: In order to attract and retain the leader, we needed to work with integrity and fairness. 61 01:57:14.940 --> 01:57:33.300 Bachman 106: The Board has carefully required best practice in the selection process every step of the way. We have also been careful to treat all of the candidates fairly and to uphold confidentiality, so that people would trust the process when they put themselves forward for consideration. 62 01:57:33.540 --> 01:57:37.929 Bachman 106: We need to treat each candidate with the dignity and respect they deserve 63 01:57:38.300 --> 01:58:01.749 Bachman 106: that trust is difficult when there is so much at stake, and many players with strong opinions about individual applicants and candidates, we know that no candidate will please everyone, and in that most open, transparent, and responsible manner possible, we believe that we are bringing forward the best person to lead the system at this moment in time 64 01:58:01.910 --> 01:58:23.630 Bachman 106: with full input from the public and key internal and external stakeholders. Yesterday the Board has had its own opportunity to interview each finalist yesterday, and it has been a lengthy and at times arduous process on behalf of the Board of Regents. I extend our deep appreciation 65 01:58:23.820 --> 01:58:31.429 Bachman 106: to both Dr. Helick and Ms. Hansel for their time and interest in our university. 66 01:58:34.700 --> 01:58:41.909 Bachman 106: Thank you. Vice chair Tuchiki, at this time. May I have a motion to select the next president of the University of Hawaii. 67 01:58:42.240 --> 01:58:43.490 Bachman 106: I will move. 68 01:58:43.740 --> 01:58:47.490 Bachman 106: I move, to select Wendy Hansel 69 01:58:47.540 --> 01:59:10.639 Bachman 106: to be the next president of the University of Hawaii, with a proposed salary of $675,000 a year for a term of 3 years, with an option to extend for 2 years, along with a housing allowance of $7,000 a month, and moving expenses up to $60,000 and a tenure fallback position at the William S. Richardson School of Law 70 01:59:12.130 --> 01:59:13.260 Bachman 106: Regents 71 01:59:19.270 --> 01:59:20.320 Bachman 106: regions. 72 01:59:20.650 --> 01:59:23.730 Bachman 106: Now I open the floor up for discussion. 73 01:59:26.500 --> 01:59:27.240 Bachman 106: Money 74 01:59:31.350 --> 01:59:33.000 Bachman 106: chair. Yes. 75 01:59:33.680 --> 01:59:39.129 Bachman 106: I Regent Mayor, I'd like to say thank you for everyone who's submitted feedback. 76 01:59:39.260 --> 01:59:41.900 Bachman 106: either public or confidential. There. 77 01:59:42.210 --> 01:59:45.590 Bachman 106: I think everyone should rest assured that they were all read. 78 01:59:45.900 --> 01:59:51.849 Bachman 106: and I think it was invaluable in terms of assistance to us, as we considered. 79 01:59:51.870 --> 01:59:53.539 Bachman 106: or both candidates. 80 01:59:54.010 --> 02:00:00.980 Bachman 106: Personally, I think we should be looking for someone who has experience with managing and leading a multi-campus system. 81 02:00:01.060 --> 02:00:04.300 Bachman 106: Someone who is a collaborative leader. 82 02:00:04.450 --> 02:00:08.369 Bachman 106: someone who seeks input from others and help 83 02:00:08.480 --> 02:00:13.569 Bachman 106: that would that input provide as complete an assessment as possible of the challenge or problem 84 02:00:13.670 --> 02:00:16.449 Bachman 106: as well as the options that might be considered. 85 02:00:16.900 --> 02:00:20.470 Bachman 106: I think we should also look for someone who has ability to manage 86 02:00:20.570 --> 02:00:22.209 Bachman 106: diverse priorities 87 02:00:22.350 --> 02:00:25.020 Bachman 106: which probably keeps shifting throughout their day. 88 02:00:25.110 --> 02:00:27.730 Bachman 106: and someone who's a strong believer in teamwork 89 02:00:28.220 --> 02:00:31.319 Bachman 106: and can lead and inspire various constituent groups 90 02:00:31.340 --> 02:00:36.800 Bachman 106: that make up our university community and our broader community beyond our campuses. 91 02:00:37.340 --> 02:00:43.680 Bachman 106: Someone's got ability who has to proactively work with our legislative, our governmental. 92 02:00:43.720 --> 02:00:46.419 Bachman 106: and community leaders throughout our State. 93 02:00:46.550 --> 02:00:51.589 Bachman 106: And someone who has an open mind as they face, they will face a steep learning curve. 94 02:00:51.790 --> 02:01:00.839 Bachman 106: With respect to our host culture, the various cultures and ethnic groups that live side by side here in our State and our own brand of politics and governance. 95 02:01:01.610 --> 02:01:08.560 Bachman 106: I'd like to be able to entertain the candidacy of someone from Hawaii who has the credentials and experiences that qualify them 96 02:01:08.780 --> 02:01:12.019 Bachman 106: to be the top tier of candidates under consideration. 97 02:01:19.160 --> 02:01:20.359 Bachman 106: Would you follow me now? 98 02:01:20.900 --> 02:01:29.659 Bachman 106: Okay, so 1st off, I just want to say thank you to the Pzog. I don't think I've had my turn at the mic thanking them in particular student members, Lindsay and Dominic. 99 02:01:29.730 --> 02:01:43.569 Bachman 106: I also want to give a special thanks to all the students who submitted testimony, both written and come in person to speak, and I really want to shake, shake, thank the students who have come to me personally to express their opinions and their feelings. 100 02:01:45.030 --> 02:01:56.829 Bachman 106: about half of you who have spoken via, or have come to give testimony aren't going to be happy with my choice today, but I want to stress that I genuinely, genuinely care about what you have to share with me, and I hope you continue to do so, going forward. 101 02:01:57.540 --> 02:02:24.039 Bachman 106: So about our finalists, both of them, in their public forums and interviews, shared their commitment to excellence at and in their careers. Provost Haileg Vasquez. He, as we all saw, is a really charismatic man, with a robust scholarship in education. He shared with us his exciting vision for the future of education and the world as a whole and executive vice. Chancellor Hensel is a clearly intelligent woman with an obvious talent for leadership. 102 02:02:24.050 --> 02:02:32.390 Bachman 106: and what spoke to me the most about her other than those is that her sincerity and her love for higher education 103 02:02:32.430 --> 02:02:35.239 Bachman 106: as well as her long career championing diversity. 104 02:02:35.300 --> 02:02:43.319 Bachman 106: And to contextualize my perspective for all of you. My hope for our university is that it becomes an institution people aspire to 105 02:02:43.590 --> 02:02:55.749 Bachman 106: and are proud to attend. I won't name any other universities, but I hate to see Hawaii's youth embarrassed to attend and heading to schools on the mainland that are equivalent or worse schools. 106 02:02:55.900 --> 02:02:58.330 Bachman 106: I want them to be proud of us. 107 02:02:58.900 --> 02:03:04.339 Bachman 106: I want our State to be really proud of us. So the candidate I'm supporting today is the one I feel can get us there 108 02:03:04.560 --> 02:03:06.899 Bachman 106: now to address the elephant in the room. 109 02:03:06.950 --> 02:03:09.699 Bachman 106: None of us live in a vacuum without Internet access. 110 02:03:10.526 --> 02:03:17.250 Bachman 106: It's important for us to conduct our due diligence, and that includes a qualitative assessment of the information we receive. 111 02:03:17.300 --> 02:03:23.150 Bachman 106: I can say with certainty, we have done exactly that for both of our candidates, probably many times over. 112 02:03:23.610 --> 02:03:29.050 Bachman 106: With all that said today, I'm going to be supporting the appointment of Wendy Hensel for President. 113 02:03:29.060 --> 02:03:33.819 Bachman 106: I want to be clear as well that I'm saying this with my chest. I don't have any reservations. 114 02:03:33.880 --> 02:03:46.349 Bachman 106: She's expressed a clear, exciting, and most importantly to me, inclusive vision for our University that I'm eager to see come to fruition. Her vision includes a continued commitment to the University's shared governance with students, faculty staff, and our native Hawaiian groups. 115 02:03:46.380 --> 02:03:54.000 Bachman 106: and should Ms. Nensel ultimately come to lead our university, I hope that we can all move forward together to a better future at that we all deserve. 116 02:03:54.280 --> 02:03:55.090 Bachman 106: Thank you. 117 02:04:03.250 --> 02:04:08.630 Bachman 106: Thank you. I'm very, very thankful to the psag for their work. 118 02:04:08.680 --> 02:04:23.520 Bachman 106: and especially in recognition of Aaronson Tail and Jared Leung, who represented their governing bodies so well, with so much impressive knowledge and diplomacy. 119 02:04:23.750 --> 02:04:32.699 Bachman 106: Their days of work enabled us to effectively vet the candidates for the next President. 120 02:04:33.230 --> 02:04:41.750 Bachman 106: While I am very disappointed that there was no local candidate, I was even more disheartened that there was no Kanaka Oiwi candidate. 121 02:04:42.020 --> 02:04:56.200 Bachman 106: But to me that just means that it's now more critical to ensure pathways to enable Kanaka to thrive in these Western spaces, while fully embracing the astute ancestral knowledge of our kupuna. 122 02:04:56.700 --> 02:05:03.060 Bachman 106: like the faculty and staff regents, must focus on what's in the best interest of the university as a whole. 123 02:05:03.140 --> 02:05:08.379 Bachman 106: and for the students who are our prioritized beneficiary. In a sense. 124 02:05:09.100 --> 02:05:16.560 Bachman 106: the academic achievement of a degree or certificate indicates an enlightened individual. Kalama Kukui. 125 02:05:16.650 --> 02:05:22.880 Bachman 106: that we hope, then extrapolates into the overall elevation of our community. 126 02:05:23.090 --> 02:05:32.850 Bachman 106: In light of some of the events that took place during this process, I just affirm my belief that higher education is now more critical than ever. 127 02:05:33.700 --> 02:05:47.539 Bachman 106: Wendy Hansel has my vote. Her astute and clear vision and execution of strategy is what is needed to build upon the foundation that President Lasner has created and stabilized for these years. 128 02:05:47.760 --> 02:05:54.999 Bachman 106: I'm certain that she will take the necessary steps to build Pilina and become our fiercest advocate, Mahalo 129 02:06:01.860 --> 02:06:02.890 Bachman 106: region. Blue. 130 02:06:07.300 --> 02:06:10.690 Bachman 106: Thank you. I, too, want to express my 131 02:06:10.720 --> 02:06:14.110 Bachman 106: deepest appreciation for the psag. 132 02:06:14.180 --> 02:06:19.040 Bachman 106: and also all the others from our community who came forward during this very 133 02:06:19.110 --> 02:06:21.850 Bachman 106: arduous process. 134 02:06:22.490 --> 02:06:27.290 Bachman 106: Board had so much material available to it, and 135 02:06:27.540 --> 02:06:36.789 Bachman 106: I know that my fellow regents read all of these comments and information provided to us voraciously. 136 02:06:36.900 --> 02:06:37.960 Bachman 106: and 137 02:06:38.770 --> 02:06:45.070 Bachman 106: I also want to thank our 2 finalists, Provost Healy and Vice Chancellor Hensel, for their time. 138 02:06:45.330 --> 02:06:50.139 Bachman 106: and going through this this very difficult process. 139 02:06:50.820 --> 02:06:54.349 Bachman 106: I appreciated yesterday our executive session 140 02:06:54.820 --> 02:06:59.409 Bachman 106: discussions with the candidates, and our ability to 141 02:06:59.550 --> 02:07:04.079 Bachman 106: ask the hard questions and receive confidential information. 142 02:07:06.300 --> 02:07:07.600 Bachman 106: I think it's 143 02:07:08.530 --> 02:07:10.739 Bachman 106: interesting that both candidates 144 02:07:11.160 --> 02:07:12.549 Bachman 106: affirmed that 145 02:07:12.620 --> 02:07:17.959 Bachman 106: they were able to be most open and more open during that process 146 02:07:18.230 --> 02:07:21.089 Bachman 106: because of the promise of confidentiality. 147 02:07:22.510 --> 02:07:26.560 Bachman 106: because of the recent events that surrounded one of the candidates this week. 148 02:07:27.889 --> 02:07:28.830 Bachman 106: I 149 02:07:30.100 --> 02:07:31.280 Bachman 106: thought that 150 02:07:33.740 --> 02:07:36.999 Bachman 106: Candidate Hensel handled it with grace 151 02:07:37.370 --> 02:07:38.340 Bachman 106: pressure. 152 02:07:40.240 --> 02:07:42.689 Bachman 106: I think that shows to me that she can 153 02:07:43.930 --> 02:07:44.630 Bachman 106: work 154 02:07:44.970 --> 02:07:47.849 Bachman 106: well under fire and under pressure. 155 02:07:48.180 --> 02:07:54.929 Bachman 106: So that is why, even though I think both candidates are highly qualified, and both of them could do a good job. 156 02:07:55.110 --> 02:07:56.509 Bachman 106: I'm going to be supporting 157 02:07:56.920 --> 02:07:57.910 Bachman 106: Vice Chancellor. 158 02:08:02.820 --> 02:08:04.329 Bachman 106: You can hear your gaki. 159 02:08:04.450 --> 02:08:06.420 Bachman 106: Thank you. Chair. 160 02:08:06.480 --> 02:08:13.989 Bachman 106: I, too, would like to extend deepest appreciation to our community more broadly 161 02:08:14.120 --> 02:08:17.839 Bachman 106: for the input for their concern. 162 02:08:18.150 --> 02:08:23.160 Bachman 106: want to again acknowledge the fantastic work by the psag 163 02:08:24.980 --> 02:08:31.850 Bachman 106: and also want to recognize my fellow regents. It's been a tough few weeks. 164 02:08:31.940 --> 02:08:33.350 Bachman 106: tough few months. 165 02:08:33.740 --> 02:08:36.279 Bachman 106: a tough couple of days. 166 02:08:36.430 --> 02:08:38.760 Bachman 106: but I've appreciated the 167 02:08:38.970 --> 02:08:41.409 Bachman 106: the ability yesterday to 168 02:08:41.640 --> 02:08:50.179 Bachman 106: to drill down into some of the information and and critical information that that was confidential in nature. 169 02:08:50.240 --> 02:08:55.820 Bachman 106: but allowed us to get a balanced view of of both candidates. 170 02:08:56.320 --> 02:09:00.199 Bachman 106: Ultimately, I'd like to thank Dr. Helick and 171 02:09:00.220 --> 02:09:01.690 Bachman 106: and Ms. Hensel 172 02:09:02.050 --> 02:09:06.100 Bachman 106: for for their interest in 173 02:09:06.110 --> 02:09:08.499 Bachman 106: helping us move forward 174 02:09:08.710 --> 02:09:12.600 Bachman 106: in a time that's so critical for our university. 175 02:09:13.750 --> 02:09:16.570 Bachman 106: With that I'd like to extend my support 176 02:09:16.810 --> 02:09:18.189 Bachman 106: or from Ms. Hensel. 177 02:09:18.590 --> 02:09:19.360 Bachman 106: Thank you. 178 02:09:21.330 --> 02:09:22.710 Bachman 106: Region Okataki. 179 02:09:23.310 --> 02:09:24.280 Bachman 106: Thank you. 180 02:09:25.040 --> 02:09:26.600 Bachman 106: So just briefly. 181 02:09:27.140 --> 02:09:31.290 Bachman 106: the University of Hawaii is the cornerstone of our community. 182 02:09:31.350 --> 02:09:38.490 Bachman 106: I mean as a sole provider of public higher education has an enormous responsibility, not just as an educator 183 02:09:38.520 --> 02:09:40.990 Bachman 106: and an employer, but as a driving force 184 02:09:41.270 --> 02:09:44.079 Bachman 106: in shaping the future of the state of Hawaii. 185 02:09:44.430 --> 02:09:48.400 Bachman 106: Here in Hawaii, presidential searches don't happen that often. 186 02:09:48.480 --> 02:09:54.469 Bachman 106: so it is understandable the intense interest given the importance of this search. 187 02:09:55.100 --> 02:09:59.400 Bachman 106: we have 2 exceptional accomplished leaders as our candidates. 188 02:09:59.560 --> 02:10:02.409 Bachman 106: which made it very difficult in deciding 189 02:10:02.580 --> 02:10:12.590 Bachman 106: this was the result of a year-long, exhaustive, nationwide extensive process. With the help of an excellent search firm. 190 02:10:12.970 --> 02:10:21.970 Bachman 106: the applicants were fully vetted by the 12 person Presidential Search Advisory Group, which did an excellent job. So thank you. To the psag 191 02:10:22.260 --> 02:10:26.750 Bachman 106: they represented the main US. State stakeholder groups. 192 02:10:28.080 --> 02:10:30.760 Bachman 106: and I also want to thank my fellow regents. 193 02:10:30.870 --> 02:10:35.099 Bachman 106: We formed a committee of the whole to make this decision. 194 02:10:35.210 --> 02:10:38.000 Bachman 106: That meant that we all 195 02:10:38.390 --> 02:10:54.020 Bachman 106: committed to embracing our obligation. As Chair Lee said, this is arguably and and vice chair, Tucci said. This is arguably our most important duty as regents, and we all embrace that. 196 02:10:54.030 --> 02:10:57.410 Bachman 106: That's why we formed form the committee of the whole. So thank you to you all 197 02:10:57.430 --> 02:10:58.989 Bachman 106: for working together 198 02:10:59.090 --> 02:11:00.090 Bachman 106: on this. 199 02:11:03.680 --> 02:11:12.459 Bachman 106: We also reviewed and asked for survey responses, and did forums, and we reviewed those thousands of responses. 200 02:11:13.140 --> 02:11:20.209 Bachman 106: So I'd like to thank everyone deeply who supported this process 201 02:11:20.360 --> 02:11:27.880 Bachman 106: and helped us through this long process. It wasn't always easy. But we have done our very best to ensure 202 02:11:27.930 --> 02:11:32.260 Bachman 106: that the process is sound. It was executed with integrity. 203 02:11:32.310 --> 02:11:36.779 Bachman 106: and that we were informed by community and university input and feedback 204 02:11:36.920 --> 02:11:38.330 Bachman 106: every step of the way. 205 02:11:38.980 --> 02:11:45.650 Bachman 106: Like, I said, we have 2 exceptional accomplished leaders, both of whom would serve our university well. 206 02:11:45.770 --> 02:11:48.760 Bachman 106: and ultimately I fully support 207 02:11:48.940 --> 02:11:50.270 Bachman 106: Wendy Hensel. 208 02:11:50.440 --> 02:11:54.900 Bachman 106: She's a complex problem, solver, with a clear vision for the university 209 02:11:55.130 --> 02:11:56.999 Bachman 106: and a love for students. 210 02:11:57.610 --> 02:12:04.359 Bachman 106: and with her background and experience in disability, discrimination, employment, discrimination, special education. 211 02:12:04.450 --> 02:12:10.190 Bachman 106: and university administration. I believe those experiences will serve her well 212 02:12:10.370 --> 02:12:12.679 Bachman 106: as President of the University of Hawaii. 213 02:12:13.460 --> 02:12:14.180 Bachman 106: Thank you. 214 02:12:16.800 --> 02:12:18.090 Bachman 106: Regent Abercrombie. 215 02:12:20.590 --> 02:12:22.770 Bachman 106: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 216 02:12:26.030 --> 02:12:28.209 Bachman 106: Mr. Chairman, this is a 217 02:12:30.280 --> 02:12:35.130 Bachman 106: this is a big day for for everybody, most certainly, for who we're we're choosing. But 218 02:12:36.510 --> 02:12:37.730 Bachman 106: for the record 219 02:12:39.800 --> 02:12:41.779 Bachman 106: was 65 years ago. 220 02:12:42.720 --> 02:12:44.490 Bachman 106: 65 years ago 221 02:12:45.410 --> 02:12:46.470 Bachman 106: last month. 222 02:12:47.570 --> 02:12:49.780 Bachman 106: that I was given the privilege 223 02:12:50.290 --> 02:12:52.760 Bachman 106: of becoming a graduate teaching assistant 224 02:12:53.770 --> 02:12:56.469 Bachman 106: the University of Hawaii in the sociology department. 225 02:12:58.660 --> 02:13:01.100 Bachman 106: I certainly couldn't claim to be a 226 02:13:01.650 --> 02:13:03.039 Bachman 106: a top scholar. 227 02:13:05.240 --> 02:13:05.950 Bachman 106: but 228 02:13:06.430 --> 02:13:09.099 Bachman 106: Professor Glick, in the sociology 229 02:13:09.110 --> 02:13:10.150 Bachman 106: faculty. 230 02:13:10.510 --> 02:13:13.500 Bachman 106: apparently saw something of promise 231 02:13:13.900 --> 02:13:14.900 Bachman 106: in me 232 02:13:15.250 --> 02:13:17.370 Bachman 106: that I couldn't discern for myself 233 02:13:17.920 --> 02:13:18.959 Bachman 106: at the time. 234 02:13:19.790 --> 02:13:23.110 Bachman 106: They gave me the opportunity, and this university 235 02:13:23.730 --> 02:13:25.490 Bachman 106: gave me the opportunity 236 02:13:25.640 --> 02:13:27.060 Bachman 106: to explore that. 237 02:13:28.200 --> 02:13:29.380 Bachman 106: to build on 238 02:13:29.560 --> 02:13:31.220 Bachman 106: whatever capacity 239 02:13:31.410 --> 02:13:32.920 Bachman 106: they thought I had. 240 02:13:33.120 --> 02:13:35.399 Bachman 106: and what I hope to be able to develop. 241 02:13:36.460 --> 02:13:38.510 Bachman 106: That's what this university has done 242 02:13:39.710 --> 02:13:41.190 Bachman 106: for tens of thousands. 243 02:13:44.820 --> 02:13:46.220 Bachman 106: People of Hawaii 244 02:13:46.530 --> 02:13:48.329 Bachman 106: 65 years ago. 245 02:13:48.750 --> 02:13:50.000 Bachman 106: with statehood 246 02:13:51.410 --> 02:13:52.500 Bachman 106: determined 247 02:13:53.280 --> 02:13:54.500 Bachman 106: that they wanted. 248 02:13:56.220 --> 02:13:59.720 Bachman 106: They're a little university nestled in Manoa Valley 249 02:14:00.720 --> 02:14:01.780 Bachman 106: to become 250 02:14:02.760 --> 02:14:04.439 Bachman 106: a top institution. 251 02:14:05.170 --> 02:14:06.460 Bachman 106: a centerpiece 252 02:14:06.630 --> 02:14:07.869 Bachman 106: in the Pacific 253 02:14:08.660 --> 02:14:09.730 Bachman 106: a beacon 254 02:14:10.280 --> 02:14:12.870 Bachman 106: of educational opportunity and hope 255 02:14:14.270 --> 02:14:15.330 Bachman 106: for those 256 02:14:16.050 --> 02:14:17.330 Bachman 106: who aspired. 257 02:14:18.350 --> 02:14:19.140 Bachman 106: Take 258 02:14:19.460 --> 02:14:21.180 Bachman 106: whatever they had. 259 02:14:22.600 --> 02:14:24.540 Bachman 106: utilize them to their fullest. 260 02:14:25.610 --> 02:14:27.380 Bachman 106: That's what this University 261 02:14:27.540 --> 02:14:30.360 Bachman 106: and the people of Hawaii have always been dedicated to. 262 02:14:33.650 --> 02:14:35.500 Bachman 106: This is full circle for me. 263 02:14:36.950 --> 02:14:38.200 Bachman 106: I met the end 264 02:14:38.500 --> 02:14:39.790 Bachman 106: nearly the end 265 02:14:40.230 --> 02:14:41.459 Bachman 106: of whatever 266 02:14:42.410 --> 02:14:44.519 Bachman 106: capacity I have to give back 267 02:14:46.300 --> 02:14:47.640 Bachman 106: to Hawaii. 268 02:14:52.750 --> 02:14:54.909 Bachman 106: That is everything to me. 269 02:14:57.090 --> 02:15:00.120 Bachman 106: This university is in my heart 270 02:15:02.770 --> 02:15:04.250 Bachman 106: and in my thoughts 271 02:15:05.040 --> 02:15:08.930 Bachman 106: as to what I might be able to do to contribute at this point in my life 272 02:15:11.920 --> 02:15:13.439 Bachman 106: to its fulfillment 273 02:15:14.830 --> 02:15:18.109 Bachman 106: and to its capacity to continue that legacy. 274 02:15:20.890 --> 02:15:22.460 Bachman 106: I started here with 275 02:15:22.630 --> 02:15:24.060 Bachman 106: President Snyder. 276 02:15:25.790 --> 02:15:27.050 Bachman 106: It's not a hole. 277 02:15:28.150 --> 02:15:29.570 Bachman 106: President Snyder 278 02:15:31.170 --> 02:15:32.409 Bachman 106: at 1 point 279 02:15:33.300 --> 02:15:34.670 Bachman 106: contacted the 280 02:15:34.780 --> 02:15:36.870 Bachman 106: sociology department had said. 281 02:15:38.010 --> 02:15:40.520 Bachman 106: Want to see the graduate teaching assistants 282 02:15:41.440 --> 02:15:42.709 Bachman 106: went over to 283 02:15:43.060 --> 02:15:44.780 Bachman 106: to see Dr. Snyder. 284 02:15:45.850 --> 02:15:47.789 Bachman 106: and as President and 285 02:15:48.150 --> 02:15:49.590 Bachman 106: walked into the room. 286 02:15:50.060 --> 02:15:51.050 Bachman 106: He got up. 287 02:15:51.330 --> 02:15:52.900 Bachman 106: came across the room. 288 02:15:53.090 --> 02:15:54.680 Bachman 106: shook my hand, and said. 289 02:15:55.180 --> 02:15:56.889 Bachman 106: Welcome to the Academy! 290 02:15:57.960 --> 02:15:59.610 Bachman 106: Welcome to the Academy! 291 02:16:01.160 --> 02:16:04.940 Bachman 106: This was the human dimension of what the university is about 292 02:16:05.250 --> 02:16:06.189 Bachman 106: we use. 293 02:16:06.320 --> 02:16:08.119 Bachman 106: We, as regents had 294 02:16:08.170 --> 02:16:11.570 Bachman 106: as citizens in whatever capacity we've had. 295 02:16:12.970 --> 02:16:21.169 Bachman 106: it's it's easy not so much to take it for granted, but to forget that this is this is an institution of human beings. 296 02:16:21.250 --> 02:16:25.280 Bachman 106: with all of our our faults and our defaults, and 297 02:16:25.310 --> 02:16:27.360 Bachman 106: and 298 02:16:27.440 --> 02:16:29.630 Bachman 106: all our hopes and dreams. 299 02:16:30.770 --> 02:16:32.010 Bachman 106: and so I 300 02:16:36.200 --> 02:16:40.280 Bachman 106: you may not know it, but part of the reason I feel so strongly about 301 02:16:41.049 --> 02:16:46.119 Bachman 106: the privilege of serving with these 10 fine people, these wonderful people who welcomed me 302 02:16:46.260 --> 02:16:48.139 Bachman 106: here on the regents 303 02:16:49.400 --> 02:16:51.470 Bachman 106: to be with them to work with them. 304 02:16:55.190 --> 02:17:00.200 Bachman 106: I got my Phd. I got my master's, and I got my Phd. 305 02:17:01.000 --> 02:17:01.990 Bachman 106: I got my. 306 02:17:02.540 --> 02:17:07.930 Bachman 106: I got my Phd. In September. I got nominated to the Legislature 307 02:17:08.790 --> 02:17:11.410 Bachman 106: in October. I got elected in November. 308 02:17:11.730 --> 02:17:13.500 Bachman 106: 1974. 309 02:17:15.520 --> 02:17:21.260 Bachman 106: In that capacity I had the chance to be the higher Ed. Chair in the House of Representatives. 310 02:17:21.440 --> 02:17:24.570 Bachman 106: the higher Ed chair in the in the State Senate. 311 02:17:24.840 --> 02:17:34.469 Bachman 106: and of course go on to try and support the the research opportunities, and so on, had the chance to work with. With. Then, Professor Lasner. 312 02:17:35.219 --> 02:17:37.990 Bachman 106: and when I was in Congress, and then 313 02:17:38.120 --> 02:17:39.190 Bachman 106: heather. 314 02:17:39.870 --> 02:17:45.110 Bachman 106: I'm going to say the pleasure and the and not just the out of the privilege, pleasure and the privilege. 315 02:17:45.170 --> 02:17:50.869 Bachman 106: Working with David. We're on a 1st name basis 316 02:17:51.309 --> 02:17:54.970 Bachman 106: all the way through as governor. 317 02:17:55.680 --> 02:18:00.859 Bachman 106: and now as the Regent, forgive me for going on so long. But this is 318 02:18:00.959 --> 02:18:05.919 Bachman 106: this is 65 years coming to fruition for me today. 319 02:18:08.110 --> 02:18:10.160 Bachman 106: We've gone from Farj Matsurah 320 02:18:10.690 --> 02:18:12.179 Bachman 106: to David Lessner 321 02:18:14.910 --> 02:18:18.250 Bachman 106: to our to who we're going to select today 322 02:18:18.440 --> 02:18:21.510 Bachman 106: as as his as his successor. 323 02:18:25.090 --> 02:18:26.280 Bachman 106: I want to thank 324 02:18:26.450 --> 02:18:27.669 Bachman 106: the Peace Egg 325 02:18:28.940 --> 02:18:30.700 Bachman 106: as everyone else has done. 326 02:18:31.639 --> 02:18:44.199 Bachman 106: It's no secret. I had my anxieties when we began. Won't everybody bring their own agendas? We've got a community group, an objective group, but everybody's going to have their own agendas. Is it really going to work? 327 02:18:44.600 --> 02:18:56.179 Bachman 106: And what about the the research Executive Research company, I mean, won't they be just going through the motions? There's all these problems. They did a terrific job. 328 02:18:56.549 --> 02:18:58.250 Bachman 106: They did a terrific job. 329 02:18:58.549 --> 02:19:08.540 Bachman 106: as as all of you are well aware, and most particularly President Lasner, it isn't the 1st time I've had to eat my words hopefully. It's 1 of the last 330 02:19:08.730 --> 02:19:17.030 Bachman 106: but the psag, the folks chosen by the various groups and individuals, and that they did a terrific job. 331 02:19:17.299 --> 02:19:24.310 Bachman 106: the woodkeeper, the the professional research committee. They did a terrific job. You know what happened. 332 02:19:24.690 --> 02:19:34.759 Bachman 106: I guess I really didn't expect, and that's 1 of the. When you know when you have to eat crow, it's best to swallow that bird as quickly as you can. 333 02:19:34.860 --> 02:19:37.770 Bachman 106: The Peace Egg acted like a jury 334 02:19:38.290 --> 02:19:39.980 Bachman 106: they set aside. 335 02:19:40.719 --> 02:19:52.139 Bachman 106: They set aside whatever personal views they might have had and and respected. No, we're going to. We're going to look at this objectively. We're going to do that. And every member of this board. 336 02:19:52.350 --> 02:19:55.950 Bachman 106: every member of this board has done the same thing. 337 02:19:55.980 --> 02:20:21.810 Bachman 106: I swear, for public consumption. Let me tell you this has been the most open. This has been the most transparent. This has been the most delightful experience of people focusing on what their duty is what their obligation is. And setting aside whatever, and not so much setting aside, but putting together whatever talent and experience they've had to try and bring us to this objective decision. So 338 02:20:22.640 --> 02:20:24.990 Bachman 106: we 339 02:20:25.090 --> 02:20:45.040 Bachman 106: found ourselves then dealing. Finally, as a result, I fully support the Chairman Lee's statement and vice chair statement. I want to incorporate that as my own. For purposes of this decision. 340 02:20:45.500 --> 02:20:47.559 Bachman 106: these 2 fine people 341 02:20:47.760 --> 02:20:55.019 Bachman 106: that we now have before us. My choice is a provost 342 02:20:56.600 --> 02:20:57.800 Bachman 106: Hensel. 343 02:20:58.050 --> 02:21:01.780 Bachman 106: not because of 344 02:21:02.440 --> 02:21:06.080 Bachman 106: I did not. I did not compare one against the other. 345 02:21:06.310 --> 02:21:36.060 Bachman 106: and I think that's probably a fair statement for others. What I thought was my duty was to take as the standard for President of the University, and the experience and the capacity that each individual brought, and then make a judgment of who I thought would be best. I think it was as a result, because of many of the things that have been said by others here. 346 02:21:36.060 --> 02:21:45.149 Bachman 106: that it is Provost Hensel. I think without question, that Dr. Helig Vasquez's day is coming. 347 02:21:45.240 --> 02:21:47.559 Bachman 106: and will and will be coming soon. 348 02:21:47.650 --> 02:21:54.000 Bachman 106: and in circumstances appropriate to his incredible talents and ambition and vision. 349 02:21:54.360 --> 02:21:55.400 Bachman 106: So 350 02:21:55.450 --> 02:21:59.900 Bachman 106: I know I've gone on at such great length. 351 02:22:01.280 --> 02:22:13.369 Bachman 106: because I don't know how much longer I have to be able to to exercise such whatever passions and capacity I have. 352 02:22:13.410 --> 02:22:15.719 Bachman 106: But I want to say it's been a privilege 353 02:22:15.910 --> 02:22:22.430 Bachman 106: for me, and it is an ongoing privilege to be working with with the 10 other regions. 354 02:22:22.630 --> 02:22:28.619 Bachman 106: It it is an opportunity for me to say public to David Lasner how much I respect him. 355 02:22:28.980 --> 02:22:41.699 Bachman 106: how much. I appreciate his decades of service to the University, and I pledge to work as 356 02:22:41.740 --> 02:22:47.540 Bachman 106: as hard as I can to help make if she accepts Provost Hensel's 357 02:22:47.580 --> 02:22:56.379 Bachman 106: a tenure as President of the University of Hawaii, one that takes us into the kind of future that I know. Every single member of this board is dedicated to. 358 02:22:56.430 --> 02:23:03.160 Bachman 106: and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your courtesy and your patience with me. 359 02:23:10.450 --> 02:23:11.509 Bachman 106: Regent Haney. 360 02:23:15.420 --> 02:23:17.130 Bachman 106: Thank you, Chair Lee. 361 02:23:21.030 --> 02:23:24.360 Bachman 106: I would earnestly hope to be able to exceed. 362 02:23:24.470 --> 02:23:26.280 Bachman 106: Governor Abercrombie is 363 02:23:26.450 --> 02:23:27.800 Bachman 106: tenure on this planet. 364 02:23:30.530 --> 02:23:36.460 Bachman 106: but I certainly can't exceed his eloquence, and he's absolutely stated for 365 02:23:36.590 --> 02:23:39.519 Bachman 106: me what I hope most folks here will have heard 366 02:23:41.520 --> 02:23:51.779 Bachman 106: In my experience of roles within the University of Hawaii. I've been a student, and I've been an employee. I've been a clinician, I've been a teacher. 367 02:23:52.600 --> 02:23:59.730 Bachman 106: It was a wonderful and completely remarkable thing that I was appointed to this 368 02:24:00.240 --> 02:24:01.519 Bachman 106: Board of regents. 369 02:24:01.830 --> 02:24:06.030 Bachman 106: and thus allow me to be able to participate in. As already said. 370 02:24:06.660 --> 02:24:10.689 Bachman 106: choosing of somebody who's going to guide us into the next couple of decades of help. 371 02:24:13.180 --> 02:24:24.010 Bachman 106: that's 54 years. It doesn't. It's 10 years short of what Neagle has. But that's 54 years that I've been on this 100 years between us 372 02:24:24.040 --> 02:24:35.929 Bachman 106: and not always to go buy pizza. So there's 1 other comment I want to make today, you will understand that this isn't gratuitous. It's just a question of this being. The one time I will get to say this. 373 02:24:36.000 --> 02:24:44.129 Bachman 106: My thanks are owed to David Lassner as being actually, and this will undoubtedly knowing him a bit, embarrass him a bit, but 374 02:24:44.160 --> 02:24:49.059 Bachman 106: as the finest president that I have known in those 54 years on the campus. 375 02:24:49.260 --> 02:24:52.939 Bachman 106: his willingness, his capacity to tolerate 376 02:24:54.330 --> 02:25:02.999 Bachman 106: sometimes some real indignation and inappropriateness on the part of the very people he serves has been a 377 02:25:03.280 --> 02:25:08.089 Bachman 106: has been a model for me, I think in, in human civility. 378 02:25:08.340 --> 02:25:17.500 Bachman 106: and, of course, how he's managed to run the university. So unfortunately, the candidates that we're given have a really high bar to reach, for 379 02:25:17.750 --> 02:25:21.080 Bachman 106: happily, I think either or both, could 380 02:25:21.150 --> 02:25:24.380 Bachman 106: I have made my own preference? 381 02:25:25.730 --> 02:25:28.410 Bachman 106: come to a preference over the course of the past 382 02:25:28.570 --> 02:25:42.350 Bachman 106: few months, and I'll I'll give that to you in just a moment. We please. Remember we've had 92 candidates that were seriously considered. It ultimately came down to 2 finalists. 383 02:25:45.170 --> 02:25:47.830 Bachman 106: I have heard heard the Board of Regents 384 02:25:48.790 --> 02:25:59.479 Bachman 106: far exceed the customary practice of solicitation and evaluation and confirmation that goes on in these, and I've been through a few of these, although not for so high 385 02:25:59.530 --> 02:26:12.869 Bachman 106: position is this the opportunities for advancement of the aims of the University and its development into a source of succor and of nurturing, for the entire Indo-pacific basin 386 02:26:12.940 --> 02:26:15.120 Bachman 106: is as yet unexplored. 387 02:26:15.130 --> 02:26:21.119 Bachman 106: partially explored by the existing President, and I'm sure will be built on by the subsequent President. 388 02:26:22.840 --> 02:26:29.320 Bachman 106: where David has taken us is, I think, exactly the right place in terms of our responsibility to more than just Hawaii. 389 02:26:29.490 --> 02:26:33.310 Bachman 106: I've been very happy to hear the need for emphasis on 390 02:26:33.540 --> 02:26:37.319 Bachman 106: development of the of the academic basis 391 02:26:38.320 --> 02:26:39.750 Bachman 106: for being a Hawaiian. 392 02:26:39.930 --> 02:26:49.609 Bachman 106: but that doesn't diminish what I feel is our responsibility to all of the people across an area that is 12,000 miles in in span. 393 02:26:49.950 --> 02:26:52.819 Bachman 106: We have so very much to offer, and 394 02:26:53.300 --> 02:26:55.029 Bachman 106: no real need to be 395 02:26:56.100 --> 02:26:58.340 Bachman 106: no real need to be shy about that. 396 02:27:01.220 --> 02:27:08.510 Bachman 106: It would be disingenuous if I was not to acknowledge that a certain amount of my preference for selection 397 02:27:08.760 --> 02:27:09.510 Bachman 106: of 398 02:27:10.510 --> 02:27:15.849 Bachman 106: rests on the gender of the individual in question, and that's in a positive sense. 399 02:27:16.080 --> 02:27:19.340 Bachman 106: meaning that I am very glad to see how many 400 02:27:20.050 --> 02:27:21.930 Bachman 106: candidates. In fact. 401 02:27:22.350 --> 02:27:28.540 Bachman 106: we're female as well as male in my time. 54 years ago that would have been a very rare thing. 402 02:27:29.950 --> 02:27:31.750 Bachman 106: I'm glad to see it shaping up. 403 02:27:32.930 --> 02:27:33.620 Bachman 106: I'm 404 02:27:33.930 --> 02:27:37.070 Bachman 106: for those of you who are holding your breath. I'm 405 02:27:37.190 --> 02:27:37.920 Bachman 106: you. 406 02:27:38.040 --> 02:27:38.739 Bachman 106: I am 407 02:27:38.840 --> 02:27:42.600 Bachman 106: actually quite done, except to actually more formally acknowledge 408 02:27:42.770 --> 02:27:46.789 Bachman 106: my preference for Wendy Hetzel as the 409 02:27:47.100 --> 02:27:49.790 Bachman 106: as the next president of the University of Hawaii system 410 02:27:51.600 --> 02:27:52.900 Bachman 106: Regent tashiki. 411 02:27:56.230 --> 02:28:05.539 Bachman 106: I feel compelled to follow because I only have 47 years of connection with the University of Hawaii. 412 02:28:05.650 --> 02:28:11.300 Bachman 106: But I do want to speak a little bit about, you know, throughout this process 413 02:28:11.320 --> 02:28:12.580 Bachman 106: I think. 414 02:28:12.610 --> 02:28:27.680 Bachman 106: One thing. We tried to set the course for what we we heard and know, and and believed to be most important for the University, and at this point we were looking for 415 02:28:27.720 --> 02:28:32.799 Bachman 106: what we heard from our constituents. The Proven leadership. 416 02:28:33.080 --> 02:28:41.349 Bachman 106: proven record of support and understanding, of scholarship, proven record of understanding, shared governance. 417 02:28:41.957 --> 02:28:43.390 Bachman 106: And I think 418 02:28:43.480 --> 02:28:44.890 Bachman 106: also. 419 02:28:44.910 --> 02:28:55.100 Bachman 106: we're looking for courage to navigate through what are sometimes very churning waters, and I know that 420 02:28:55.730 --> 02:29:09.649 Bachman 106: courage doesn't mean without fear. Right. In fact, courage is in the face of fear, and I know in my own journey. In this process I have been 421 02:29:09.660 --> 02:29:34.049 Bachman 106: concern, and and heard very loudly the fears that our community have expressed about how important this decision is, and if we take it lightly, the fear that we may have mistakes right and and so, and that comes partly from trauma of having. 422 02:29:34.300 --> 02:29:52.580 Bachman 106: And again, that 47 years includes being a student, a graduate of the William S. Richardson school of law, and much later a Phd. In education policy. Being a parent, my son graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. 423 02:29:52.600 --> 02:30:05.219 Bachman 106: but also as an administrator, as a professor here at the university and as a staff member. And so I know how important that Proven leadership 424 02:30:05.320 --> 02:30:21.260 Bachman 106: and courage in the face of difficulties is, and that's what we were looking for. And I think one of the things I want to share about Dr. Heligan just really promise, you know, promise to 425 02:30:21.990 --> 02:30:24.929 Bachman 106: acknowledge how, how. 426 02:30:25.250 --> 02:30:27.450 Bachman 106: how how much we appreciate 427 02:30:28.200 --> 02:30:29.065 Bachman 106: his 428 02:30:31.360 --> 02:30:40.580 Bachman 106: his journey and and the leadership that he is already starting to show. And I agree he's an up and comer in so many ways. 429 02:30:40.600 --> 02:30:44.109 Bachman 106: But I also want to really acknowledge and 430 02:30:44.560 --> 02:30:55.769 Bachman 106: appreciate Wendy Hensel's not only speaking about courage, but demonstrating courage, demonstrating grace under fire. 431 02:30:55.890 --> 02:31:02.609 Bachman 106: and speaking about how she stands upon the integrity of her. 432 02:31:02.650 --> 02:31:08.648 Bachman 106: of her her knowledge of herself and her values. And and so 433 02:31:09.550 --> 02:31:12.850 Bachman 106: I just want to appreciate both of them, and 434 02:31:13.000 --> 02:31:13.860 Bachman 106: and 435 02:31:14.140 --> 02:31:15.849 Bachman 106: also commit 436 02:31:15.910 --> 02:31:27.760 Bachman 106: to working with our new President in every way to make this successful, make it successful, not only for the candidate, but for our university. 437 02:31:28.420 --> 02:31:29.170 Bachman 106: Thank you. 438 02:31:34.290 --> 02:31:35.349 Bachman 106: Region Wilson. 439 02:31:41.450 --> 02:31:48.399 Bachman 106: as the senior member of the Board of Regents, and 440 02:31:48.500 --> 02:31:50.960 Bachman 106: with less than 441 02:31:51.150 --> 02:31:53.690 Bachman 106: half a year left on my 442 02:31:53.900 --> 02:31:58.610 Bachman 106: term before my 10 years on the Board of Regents ends. 443 02:32:00.740 --> 02:32:03.730 Bachman 106: you know I've seen many things happen. 444 02:32:03.820 --> 02:32:19.610 Bachman 106: and one of the things that I thought was very, very important when President Lasner made the announcement last year, the end of last year that he was going to retire 445 02:32:19.840 --> 02:32:23.700 Bachman 106: was that we really needed to assure. 446 02:32:24.040 --> 02:32:30.240 Bachman 106: and not many regions have had a place in their lap. 447 02:32:30.480 --> 02:32:34.199 Bachman 106: The opportunity to find the next leader 448 02:32:34.640 --> 02:32:40.250 Bachman 106: to lead the Institution University of Hawaii system 449 02:32:40.690 --> 02:32:43.969 Bachman 106: to carry out its mission. 450 02:32:44.160 --> 02:32:57.429 Bachman 106: So one of the things that I always thought about was, what is the vision that we need to have, and it was something that, after discussion with several people. 451 02:32:57.940 --> 02:33:04.619 Bachman 106: my thoughts focus on as a vision, for our institution 452 02:33:05.110 --> 02:33:06.370 Bachman 106: is that 453 02:33:06.540 --> 02:33:08.830 Bachman 106: the University of Hawaii system 454 02:33:09.230 --> 02:33:12.309 Bachman 106: would become known as the Premier 455 02:33:12.530 --> 02:33:14.120 Bachman 106: Institution 456 02:33:14.350 --> 02:33:20.399 Bachman 106: within, for for the purpose of discovery and creation 457 02:33:20.510 --> 02:33:22.120 Bachman 106: of knowledge 458 02:33:22.710 --> 02:33:25.390 Bachman 106: which speaks to our research effort. 459 02:33:25.660 --> 02:33:28.660 Bachman 106: and then the distribution and transfer 460 02:33:28.700 --> 02:33:32.990 Bachman 106: of this knowledge to the people, not only of Hawaii. 461 02:33:33.550 --> 02:33:36.619 Bachman 106: not only of the entire Pacific region. 462 02:33:36.770 --> 02:33:38.439 Bachman 106: but of the globe. 463 02:33:39.180 --> 02:33:41.950 Bachman 106: and that this knowledge would be utilized 464 02:33:42.150 --> 02:33:44.250 Bachman 106: to better the lives of 465 02:33:44.520 --> 02:33:45.600 Bachman 106: people 466 02:33:46.350 --> 02:33:48.960 Bachman 106: throughout the entire world. 467 02:33:49.900 --> 02:33:52.289 Bachman 106: Because I've always felt. 468 02:33:52.370 --> 02:33:57.570 Bachman 106: and over the 10 years that I'm almost 10 years that I've been on the board 469 02:33:57.660 --> 02:34:00.540 Bachman 106: is that within the institution 470 02:34:01.110 --> 02:34:03.040 Bachman 106: we have the people 471 02:34:03.100 --> 02:34:04.790 Bachman 106: and the wherewithal 472 02:34:05.400 --> 02:34:08.929 Bachman 106: that requires leadership. 473 02:34:09.100 --> 02:34:25.009 Bachman 106: and President Laszner has provided much of that leadership. But then moving forward, we needed to assure that we would find the person that could carry on the work that President Lasner, over his 474 02:34:25.360 --> 02:34:34.750 Bachman 106: almost 40 years at the institution, starting, as I guess, really a graduate student when David 1st came here 475 02:34:34.770 --> 02:34:38.559 Bachman 106: and ending up with being the President for 476 02:34:39.390 --> 02:34:42.279 Bachman 106: the entire time. I've been on the board. 477 02:34:43.420 --> 02:34:48.900 Bachman 106: so the challenge to me was to assure that we would find this person. 478 02:34:49.760 --> 02:34:53.560 Bachman 106: and in the process we came up with 479 02:34:54.020 --> 02:34:59.720 Bachman 106: to assist us in making the decision that we have come to 480 02:35:00.090 --> 02:35:02.190 Bachman 106: over the last 2 days 481 02:35:02.660 --> 02:35:09.980 Bachman 106: to end up with a person that would be able to carry on and move us forward 482 02:35:10.660 --> 02:35:12.830 Bachman 106: to help mitigate 483 02:35:13.390 --> 02:35:17.509 Bachman 106: with this discovery and transfer of the knowledge 484 02:35:17.530 --> 02:35:23.100 Bachman 106: to not only the students who come through the doors of this great institution. 485 02:35:23.260 --> 02:35:32.780 Bachman 106: but also beyond that to the people of Hawaii, to the people of the entire Pacific region, and ultimately throughout the world. 486 02:35:32.860 --> 02:35:37.429 Bachman 106: to mitigate the problems that we as mankind face. 487 02:35:37.740 --> 02:35:42.339 Bachman 106: and that's a tremendous challenge I think, that we started out with 488 02:35:42.610 --> 02:35:45.990 Bachman 106: in in my instance, I looked at that being 489 02:35:46.140 --> 02:35:49.020 Bachman 106: the most important decision 490 02:35:49.230 --> 02:35:58.170 Bachman 106: that in almost 10 years, having served on the board that we had to do, and I think, starting out. 491 02:35:58.280 --> 02:36:02.749 Bachman 106: said that this process to arrive 492 02:36:02.880 --> 02:36:07.049 Bachman 106: at finding the leader that would lead us 493 02:36:07.150 --> 02:36:09.520 Bachman 106: lead the institution forward 494 02:36:10.190 --> 02:36:15.370 Bachman 106: would require to be a process that was going to be inclusive. 495 02:36:16.390 --> 02:36:18.320 Bachman 106: and not only inclusive 496 02:36:18.530 --> 02:36:20.120 Bachman 106: but transparent. 497 02:36:21.050 --> 02:36:23.189 Bachman 106: and my hat's off 498 02:36:23.320 --> 02:36:26.909 Bachman 106: to the rest of the Board of Regents 499 02:36:27.540 --> 02:36:29.690 Bachman 106: for the work that they've done. 500 02:36:29.870 --> 02:36:32.839 Bachman 106: and particularly in the support 501 02:36:33.160 --> 02:36:37.730 Bachman 106: that the Psag Presidential Search Advisory group 502 02:36:38.000 --> 02:36:40.260 Bachman 106: under the leadership of 503 02:36:40.430 --> 02:36:41.910 Bachman 106: Erin 504 02:36:42.090 --> 02:36:43.980 Bachman 106: Vincenteo. 505 02:36:44.130 --> 02:36:48.470 Bachman 106: and who represented the faculty ranks. 506 02:36:48.630 --> 02:36:50.709 Bachman 106: and Jared Leone 507 02:36:50.850 --> 02:36:52.940 Bachman 106: represented the staff 508 02:36:53.080 --> 02:37:00.039 Bachman 106: of the University and the 2 students that sat on the psag. 509 02:37:00.200 --> 02:37:01.500 Bachman 106: and 510 02:37:01.730 --> 02:37:11.800 Bachman 106: having been, I guess, given the assignment when we started this process of being the liaison 511 02:37:12.010 --> 02:37:20.589 Bachman 106: along with Gabe Lee, and then, when he became the chair with vice chair to Chiki 512 02:37:20.970 --> 02:37:33.080 Bachman 106: to help and guide, provide whatever guidance that the Psac needed to be assured that they maintain that 513 02:37:33.700 --> 02:37:38.019 Bachman 106: openness that that it was inclusive. 514 02:37:38.380 --> 02:37:41.900 Bachman 106: and that it was a well thought out 515 02:37:42.060 --> 02:37:45.060 Bachman 106: work that they did, and 516 02:37:45.160 --> 02:37:52.090 Bachman 106: I can't say enough good about the psag and the work that they've done, which has really made it. 517 02:37:52.400 --> 02:37:54.190 Bachman 106: facilitated us. 518 02:37:54.320 --> 02:37:57.230 Bachman 106: making the decision that we have made. 519 02:37:57.290 --> 02:38:02.769 Bachman 106: and then to the rest of the other 10 regents who sit on the board 520 02:38:02.980 --> 02:38:08.679 Bachman 106: that gave us the opportunity to really, I think, arrive 521 02:38:08.800 --> 02:38:11.280 Bachman 106: at the best selection. 522 02:38:11.690 --> 02:38:19.449 Bachman 106: based on the information that the psag provided to the board 523 02:38:19.630 --> 02:38:21.330 Bachman 106: with the 524 02:38:21.730 --> 02:38:23.930 Bachman 106: 2 finalists that we did. 525 02:38:24.190 --> 02:38:28.039 Bachman 106: and after much discussion and review. 526 02:38:28.200 --> 02:38:30.059 Bachman 106: we finally selected 527 02:38:30.510 --> 02:38:33.169 Bachman 106: and made the recommendation that 528 02:38:33.200 --> 02:38:36.800 Bachman 106: Wendy Hensel would be that person. 529 02:38:37.020 --> 02:38:42.849 Bachman 106: And this goes back to something that Senator Danny Nouye had shared with. 530 02:38:43.526 --> 02:38:46.610 Bachman 106: Another good friend of mine. 531 02:38:46.840 --> 02:38:50.700 Bachman 106: and we discussed that. And it's Kamaki Konaheli 532 02:38:50.770 --> 02:38:53.959 Bachman 106: that Senator Inoye said to him. 533 02:38:54.250 --> 02:39:06.559 Bachman 106: and before Dan died he said, just prior to dying, he said, Kamalki, it is time that we and the rest of the world. 534 02:39:07.230 --> 02:39:11.029 Bachman 106: particularly those in the United States. 535 02:39:11.060 --> 02:39:16.609 Bachman 106: but also throughout the Pacific, is that we look west instead of East. 536 02:39:16.780 --> 02:39:20.529 Bachman 106: and that our focus needed to be on looking 537 02:39:20.640 --> 02:39:27.710 Bachman 106: and paying attention to what was going on in the Far East. 538 02:39:28.500 --> 02:39:32.879 Bachman 106: So again, my hat's off to the other regions. 539 02:39:33.080 --> 02:39:39.160 Bachman 106: as well as to the members of the psag for the work that they've done. 540 02:39:39.190 --> 02:39:40.270 Bachman 106: and 541 02:39:40.420 --> 02:39:44.140 Bachman 106: I'm proud to say that 542 02:39:44.630 --> 02:39:46.650 Bachman 106: they have made. 543 02:39:46.760 --> 02:39:50.380 Bachman 106: They, meaning the rest of the regents and myself 544 02:39:50.550 --> 02:39:53.719 Bachman 106: had made the decision in the selection 545 02:39:53.830 --> 02:39:57.919 Bachman 106: of Wendy Hansel to be the next president 546 02:39:58.030 --> 02:39:59.100 Bachman 106: of the 547 02:39:59.150 --> 02:40:02.020 Bachman 106: University of Hawaii system 548 02:40:02.490 --> 02:40:03.500 Bachman 106: model. 549 02:40:05.130 --> 02:40:13.720 Bachman 106: I'd like to thank the community psag, fellow regents and Whit Kiefer. I'm also disappointed that we did not have a local finalist 550 02:40:13.830 --> 02:40:21.269 Bachman 106: for Dr. Hillig. I loved his energy, and he is definitely a strong educator. 551 02:40:21.530 --> 02:40:29.299 Bachman 106: But I didn't feel that he had much system experience. Also, I didn't feel his leadership. Skill 552 02:40:29.380 --> 02:40:32.769 Bachman 106: was as broad as we need for our 10 campus system 553 02:40:33.560 --> 02:40:44.569 Bachman 106: in executive session, we were able to fully vet the candidates and speak candidly about confidential information, including questions about any controversies. 554 02:40:45.170 --> 02:40:57.159 Bachman 106: I think I feel Wendy provides leadership, vision, and strategy across the system, and she will be able to establish and develop productive internal and external relationships. 555 02:40:58.600 --> 02:40:59.910 Bachman 106: I have a 556 02:41:00.270 --> 02:41:09.310 Bachman 106: because of my job. I have a lot of experience in forming compensation packages, especially for publicly traded companies. 557 02:41:09.500 --> 02:41:34.919 Bachman 106: Although the compensation package is meaning meaningfully higher than President Lasner, I want to thank Wood Kiefer on providing us the surveys and the information, and coming up with a compensation package, a competitive compensation package for a State university of our size, although it might be in the lower part of the range. 558 02:41:35.870 --> 02:41:41.450 Bachman 106: Wendy will need to be able. Wendy will not be able 559 02:41:41.490 --> 02:41:51.180 Bachman 106: to do the President job alone, and I ask every member of the Ohana and our community to do what they need to do to support Wendy. 560 02:41:52.210 --> 02:41:54.400 Bachman 106: So any more discussion. 561 02:41:58.650 --> 02:42:02.120 Bachman 106: if not, are we ready for the vote? 562 02:42:06.300 --> 02:42:09.009 Bachman 106: All right, chair, Lee. Aye. 563 02:42:09.310 --> 02:42:13.619 Bachman 106: vice chair tociki. Aye, vice chair liu aye 564 02:42:13.820 --> 02:42:20.149 Bachman 106: Regent Abercrombie, aye, regent akitake, aye, regent Falmowina, aye. 565 02:42:20.200 --> 02:42:24.129 Bachman 106: Regent haining aye regent higaki aye. 566 02:42:24.160 --> 02:42:28.099 Bachman 106: Regent miyahira aye regent paloma aye 567 02:42:28.130 --> 02:42:30.619 Bachman 106: regent wilson aye 568 02:42:31.050 --> 02:42:36.469 Bachman 106: chair the motion is passed unanimously congratulations we have a new president. 569 02:42:42.350 --> 02:42:50.889 Bachman 106: all right onto announcements. The next regular meeting of the Board will be on Tuesday, October 29, th at Manoa 570 02:42:51.040 --> 02:42:57.670 Bachman 106: Regents. Please note that the meeting will be on a Tuesday and not our normal Thursday meeting time. 571 02:42:58.000 --> 02:43:00.090 Bachman 106: Is there any 572 02:43:00.120 --> 02:43:01.550 Bachman 106: further business. 573 02:43:02.610 --> 02:43:05.599 Bachman 106: since there's no further business. The meeting is adjourned.