Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 288, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominee from the Director of Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and Vice President for the Associated Students of the University of Hawaii.

Mrs. Doris M. Ching received a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in Education from the University of Hawaii, as well as a Doctorate in Education from Arizona State University. She has spent her entire career in the educational field, both as a teacher and administrator, including service as Vice President of Student Affairs of the University of Hawaii, a post she has held since 1986. Mrs. Ching is the first Asian-American President of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators, an organization, which recently awarded her the 2002 Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service. She is also recipient of numerous other awards as well, such as the Y.M.C.A. Outstanding Woman Award, U.H. Manager of the Year, and U.H. Distinguished Alumni. Mrs. Ching is also active in the community, working with the Aloha United Way and Hawaii Commission on National and Community Service.

Upon review of the statement and oral testimony submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee will work with compassion and commitment to facilitate the improvement of education in Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon her credentials, integrity, and a desire to make Hawaii better through her participation on the Western Interstate Commission for Education.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.