Office of the Board of Regents
The affairs of the University of Hawai‘i fall under the general management and control of the Board of Regents, pursuant to , and , Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. The board formulates policy and exercises control over the university through its executive officer, the university president. The board has exclusive jurisdiction over the internal structure, management and operation of the university.
The board is composed of 11 regents, who volunteer to serve without compensation, and are nominated by the , appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature.
The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents also serves as the State Board for .
2026-2027 Board of Regents Meetings*
| July 2, 2026** | University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| July 16, 2026 | University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| August 20, 2026 | Kaua‘i Community College |
| September 17, 2026 | Leeward Community College |
| October 22, 2026 | Honolulu Community College |
| November 19, 2026 | University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| January 21, 2027 | University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu |
| February 18, 2027 | University of Hawai‘i at Hilo |
| March 18, 2027 | Windward Community College |
| April 15, 2027 | University of Hawai‘i Maui College |
| May 20, 2027 | Kapi‘olani Community College |
2026-2027 Committee Meeting Schedule*
| August 6, 2026 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| September 3, 2026 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| October 1, 2026 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| November 5, 2026 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| December 3, 2026 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| February 4, 2027 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| March 4, 2027 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| April 1, 2027 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| May 6, 2027 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
| June 3, 2027 |
TBD University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa |
*Dates and locations of meetings are subject to change and/or may be cancelled. Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted.
**Special Board Meeting
Click here to download the 2026-2027 Board and Committee Meeting Schedule
Testimony
All communications from the Public to the Board of Regents are welcomed and distributed to all regents. Written testimony may be submitted via the board's website, US mail, email at bor.testimony@hawaii.edu, or facsimile at (808) 956-5156. All written testimony submitted are public documents. Therefore, any testimony that is submitted for use in the public meeting process is public information and will be posted on the board's website.
Those wishing to provide oral testimony virtually are requested to register in advance via the registration link on the meeting agenda. It is highly recommended that written testimony be submitted in addition to registering to provide oral testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to three (3) minutes per testifier.
Individuals providing oral testimony virtually will need to connect through the Zoom application. When signing up, please note that the name used upon registration may be included in the meeting minutes. After completing the registration form, registrants will receive an email confirmation with the necessary meeting information and connection instructions.
On the meeting day, individuals registered to provide oral testimony virtually will be placed in a viewing room upon connection to the scheduled meeting. When called upon to begin their testimony, oral testifiers will be unmuted and have the ability to turn their video on. Microphones will be muted and video will be disabled upon conclusion of providing testimony.
For further assistance regarding testimony, please contact the board office at bor.testimony@hawaii.edu, or (808) 956-8213.
For disability accommodations, contact the board office at (808) 956-8213 or bor@hawaii.edu, as soon as possible in advance of the meeting.