STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3447

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 627, 628

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 627 and 628, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

G.M. No. 627	COLLEEN SATHRE, for a term to expire 06-30-2017; and
G.M. No. 628	DAVID LASSNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2018,

begs leave to report as follows:

COLLEEN SATHRE

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Dr. Colleen Sathre from two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Sathre's professional experience and background qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.  Your Committee notes that in her more than twenty-seven years with the University of Hawaii, Dr. Sathre has contributed to the University of Hawaii's planning and policy decisions and is currently a Vice President Emeritus with the University.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Sathre has been nominated for reappointment to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education based on her knowledge, experience, and undeniable commitment and dedication to the University.

DAVID LASSNER

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Dr. David Lassner from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and three individuals.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition of the nomination of Dr. Lassner from two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Lassner's professional experience and background qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.  Your Committee notes that as the President of the University of Hawaii, Dr. Lassner's professional experience in policy and leadership at an institution of higher education will be an asset to the Commission.  Your Committee further notes that as president of the University, Dr. Lassner is best situated to consider suggestions that the Commission may have for the University of Hawaii.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts that are 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.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education and the Arts,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair