Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 498, 500, and 501, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the JANE K. KADOHIRO, DrPH, APRN from the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Hawaii Government Employees Association, Hawaii Public Health Association, and American Diabetes Association. The nominee is employed as a faculty member by the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. The nominee received an Associate of Arts degree from Pierce College of Los Angeles, and Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, and a Doctorate in Public Health degrees from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dr. Kadohiro has a background in health care and has held various positions in health care in the last twenty-eight years in Hawaii and on the mainland. She is being re-appointed. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that she is honored and privileged to have been a founding member of the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, and believes that her experience and life-long volunteer work and leadership positions will be helpful in the advancement of the Center.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ANA M. SILVA, RN, CNA, BC, from the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Hawaii Government Employees Association, and two individuals. The nominee is presently employed as the Director of Education by the Kona Community Hospital. The nominee received an Associate Degree from Pam American University at Edinburg, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and an ANCC Certification in Nursing Administration. She has held various positions in health care for the last twenty-two years in Hawaii and on the mainland. The nominee is being re-appointed. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement her willingness to continue her participation on the Board to assist with the advancement of the Board's strategic plan.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JOAN PRINDIVILLE WHITE from the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene and two individuals. The nominee is the Executive Director of the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs. The nominee received a Bachelor of Science degree from Hawaii Pacific University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu. She has held various positions in health care for the last twenty-six years in Hawaii. The nominee is being re-appointed. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that she is enthusiastic about the Center's possibilities and is very dedicated to the Center's mission.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is 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.