Report Title:
University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy
Description:
Appropriates funding for the establishment of the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
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TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2006 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. There is a shortage of licensed pharmacists throughout the mainland and Hawaii and this shortage is increasing each year. Hawaii residents are forced to attend pharmacy colleges on the mainland and it is becoming increasingly difficult for non-residents to gain admittance to affordable state colleges. They are thus forced to attend expensive private programs. This has led to a decreasing number of Hawaii students attending pharmacy schools at a time when the need for pharmacists is increasing. In addition, students attending mainland pharmacy programs have a very low rate of return to the islands to work.
Recent events have shown that the State must take the lead in providing education for future pharmacists. Relying on for profit entities does not serve the best interests of the citizenry.
The proposed University of Hawaii at Hilo college of pharmacy is intended to prevent a potential health care crisis by training local residents to become licensed pharmacists. This appropriation is for "bridge" funds needed during the start-up period of the college. Full self-sufficiency will be realized from tuition funds by the time the first graduating class reaches its final year.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,414,671, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2006-2007, for the establishment of the University of Hawaii at Hilo college of pharmacy.
1. Personal services
Dean, E09 $296,000
Associate dean (curriculum and students) (E06) 147,760
Professor (chair pharmaceutical sciences), 15 146,316
Professor (chair pharmacy practice), 15 146,316
Assistant professor (biological sciences faculty, 13 56,275
Librarian II (medical), B2H11 56,275
Institutional and student support (budget and student services), PBA 36,737
Technology director, M05 92,000
Distance learning director, M05 92,000
Secretary III (dean), SR16 35,000
Secretary II (3 positions)
Associate dean/chair, SR14 89,991
Subtotal personal service costs $1,194,671
2. Equipment
Lab equipment $ 130,000
3. Current lease payments
Facilities lease for temporary space $ 90,000
SECTION 3. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the University of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2006.
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