The iKEA program is committed to providing opportunities that enhance, support, develop healthy academic and life skills.

Mission
The iKEA program is committed to providing opportunities that enhance, support, develop healthy academic and life skills. iKEA will allow students to self-identify with the necessary tools that will assist them in making positive academic choices.
Values
The iKEA program values:
- Education: A positive educational experience is important in supporting students who are new, returning, or transferring to Honolulu CC. iKEA , believes that various academic strategies for classroom success is key. Our responsibility is to ensure students are supported with academic subject area tutoring, study skills concepts, and test taking strategies.
- Community: Having a sense of community and belonging supports students college experience as they transition to college life. We will achieve this by integrating and engaging students into the Honolulu CC Campus Community through Peer Mentors and various on and off-campus program activities.
- Partnership: Cross campus collaboration is essential in the persistence of our Honolulu CC students. iKEA will continue to bridge the gap between Academic Support, Student Services, and Instruction through on-going transparent communication, professional, and constructive feedback between divisions.
- Engagement: iKEA recognizes, respects, and supports all students. We will strive to promote a safe learning environment for all.
- Professionalism: How students are treated and their interactions with faculty, staff and other students at Honolulu CC are very important to us. The iKEA program will influence the manner in which we interact with individuals and groups to implement policies, and create programs.
iKEA Workshop Series
Honolulu Community College’s Student Success Center and its collaborators will be offering an array of study and life skills workshops designed to improve your learning skills and help you achieve your academic goals.
Spring 2025 Student Success Center IKEA Workshop Series (PDF)
Workshops Via Zoom (To access the workshop link, you must log in using your hawaii.edu email.)
Workshop | Date | Time | Meeting Links |
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Sallie Mae: Paying for College | 1/28/2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/86235574623 |
Sallie Mae: Scholarships-Finding Free Money for College | 2/13/2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/83059475877 |
Discover Your Lokahi Through a Native Hawaiian Lens | 2/18/2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Cancelled |
Graduation and Transfer Check | 2/19/2025 | 11:30am – 12:30pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/89274172401 |
Ka’ie’ie Transfer to UH Manoa | 2/26/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/87026604990 |
Introduction to Library Resources | 3/11/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/7461630812 |
Sallie Mae: Understanding Credit | 3/12/2025 | 9:00am – 10:00am | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/84828858244 |
Get Your Resume Ready for a Job Fair | 3/12/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00 pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/83026880805 |
Write, Speak, Succeed: Communication & Documentation Skills | 3/13/2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/85337295308 |
Ka’ie’ie Transfer to UH Manoa | 3/19/2025 | 11:00am -12:00pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94214913526 |
Sallie Mae: Banking 101 | 4/15/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/87302501365 |
Workshops In-Person
Access these workshops anytime at the URLs below.
Workshop | Date | Time | Location |
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Writing a Personal Statement For Scholarships | 1/30/2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Building 7, Room 325 |
Making Use of Tutoring | 2/4/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Tutoring Center in Library |
FAFSA Week | 2/10/2025 – 2/13/2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Hawaiian Center, TRIO-SSS |
Learning Styles & Study Strategies | 2/12/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Building 7, Room 325 |
Ka’ie’ie Transfer to UH Manoa | 2/20/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Building 7, Room 325 |
Tips on How to be Successful in Math | 3/4/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Tutoring Center in Library |
Get Your Resume Ready for a Job Fair | 3/12/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Building 7, Room 313 |
Ka’ie’ie Transfer to UH Manoa | 4/1/2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Building 7, Room 325 |
Discover your Mindset | 4/9/2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Building 7, Room 325 |
Workshops on Demand
Access these workshops anytime at the URLs below.
Workshop | Date/Time | URL |
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CARE’s Tips for Creating a SMART Goal | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/vcMQNunv58c |
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Growth Mindset | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/5V86ckTsHhc |
How to Stay On Track in Your Online Classes | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/PwfQcibIaeY |
How to Prepare for a New Semester | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/f_rSQef2pz0 |
How to Get Things Done & Be Productive | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/PbcXngJdJcQ |
Moʻolelo of Niuhelewai | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/EdNGMu8ZCZI |
Modern History of Niuhelewai | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/7YaDy-NlrAI |
Nā Wahi Pana o Niuhelewai | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/RpAoxtEnq-M |
Transition to College Student Panel | Available on Demand | https://youtu.be/LuCF-eB3O8U |
What can the Library do for you? | Available on Demand | Email: honcclib@hawaii.edu to request access |
The Research Process | Available on Demand | Email: honcclib@hawaii.edu to request access |
How to Apply for Native Hawaiian Scholarships | Available on Demand | TBA |
Introduction to Student Rights and Resources | Available on Demand | TBA |