STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3806

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 844

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 844, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i

G.M. No. 844

ERNEST WILSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Ernest Wilson for service on the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai‘i.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Ernest Wilson from eight individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Wilson's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be reappointed to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai‘i. Your Committee notes that Mr. Wilson has over fifty-eight years of experience in the fields of travel, hospitality, food service, military logistics, and higher education. Mr. Wilson has spent the last twenty-seven years in academia teaching, developing new curriculum and degree programs, and engaging in leadership roles. Your Committee finds that the Board of Regents as a whole must take a pragmatic, disciplined, and systematic approach to controlling costs instead of approving capital improvement projects, salaries, and other cost items on a piecemeal and ad hoc basis, especially in light of declining enrollment rates. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Wilson has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience as a senior military officer, corporate executive, and academic administrator will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai‘i. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Wilson be reappointed to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai‘i based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

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 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.

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

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DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair