Presented to the M膩noa Faculty Senate by the Committee on Academic Policy and Planning (CAPP) for a vote of the full Senate on November 14, 2018, a resolution supporting the proposal for an Undergraduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Science.聽 Approved by the M膩noa Faculty Senate on November 14, 2018 with 44 votes in support of approval, 1 against; and 1 abstention.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCE
WHEREAS, there has been a rapid growth in the availability of geospatial data and technologies needed to fulfill career opportunities in Hawai鈥檌 and globally; and
WHEREAS, the need for further training to enhance post-graduation employment or advanced studies is required for post-baccalaureate and undergraduates alike; and
WHEREAS, a certificate program in Geospatial Information Science can utilize the existing resources and unique expertise present at the University of Hawai鈥檌 at M膩noa; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and objectives of the proposed Geospatial Information Science proposal utilizes existing faculty, staff, courses, facilities, and other resources to support an undergraduate certificate in Geospatial Information Science; and
WHEREAS, the proposed certificate will provide enhanced training not currently provided in the University of Hawai鈥檌 System; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the M膩noa Faculty Senate recommends approval of the proposal to establish an undergraduate certificate in Geospatial Information Science at the University of Hawai鈥檌 at M膩noa.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Geography is encouraged to include equivalent courses in other departments.
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