iKEA – Inspiring Knowledge, Empowerment and Achievement

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.
• Diversity: iKEA recognizes, respects, and supports the diversity and multicultural student population. We will strive to promote a safe learning environment.
• 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 2023 Student Success Center Workshop Calendar [PDF]

Workshops Via Zoom

Workshop	Date	Time	Meeting Links
The Ins & Outs of Succeeding in College	1/10/2023	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/98543147036
How to Use Laulima	1/10/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/98799494758
HCC Students: Microsoft Office 365 (FREE Download)	1/11/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94037512388
The Ins & Outs of Succeeding in College	1/11/2023	2:00pm – 3:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/92167122560
Sallie Mae: Scholarships-Finding Free Money for College	1/12/2023	11:00am – 12:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/95544563027
How to Use Tutor.com & HCC Tutoring Services	1/12/2023	1:30pm – 2:30pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94647780127
Organizing your Semester	1/17/2022	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/97465181703
The One Secret to Success	1/18/2023	11:00am – 12:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/92357882739
The One Secret to Success	1/19/2023	2:00pm – 3:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/93709746108
Time Management	1/24/2023	10:00am – 11:00am	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94773364126
Raise your GPA	1/24/2023	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/92494509805
Learning Styles & Study Strategies	2/2/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/92684895198
Graduation and Transfer Check	2/8/2023	11:30am – 12:30pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/98109095973
What is your Primary Love Language?	2/9/2023	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/99109054057
How to Apply for Native Hawaiian Scholarships	2/13/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94047568832
Discover your Mindset	2/14/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	Cancelled
Sallie Mae: Identify Theft and How to Avoid it	2/15/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/99029291309
Rekindle Your Light Through Gratitude	2/16/2023	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/98066610649
Job Search: Are You Really Ready?	2/21/2023	2:00pm – 3:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/99236178269
Raise your GPA	2/22/2023	1:00pm – 2:00 pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/94955446101
Walaʻau Wednesday: Pehea ʻoe? Answering “How are you?”	2/22/2023	4:00pm – 5:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91863240393
Lokahi Health & Wellness Tips	2/28/2023	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/95328564135
How to Communicate Effectively: Ways on How to “Ask”, “Speak” and “Composing” an Email	3/8/2023	2:00pm – 3:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/93102127872
Sallie Mae: Banking 101	3/21/2023	10:00am – 11:00am	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96814038479
Impress Your Class with a Google Slides Presentation	3/22/2023	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/97209859968
STAR Registration. This is the Way.	3/29/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96260432515
Sallie Mae: Understanding Credit	4/5/2023	12:00pm – 1:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/96081926325
Walaʻau Wednesday: Using ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi at Work	4/12/2023	12:30pm – 1:30pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91029333565
Manage Your Money	4/21/2023	10:00am – 11:00am	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/92971075485
Sallie Mae: Smart Money Management	4/26/2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm	https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/93975273865

Workshops In Person

Workshop	Date	Time	Location
UH Common Scholarship	2/1/2023	1:30pm – 3:00pm	TRIO-SSS Office (building 7, room 309)
Completing your FAFSA	2/8/2023	1:30pm – 3:00pm	TRIO-SSS Office (building 7, room 309)
“Let’s Get Knots” Understanding Basic Knots	2/28/2023	10:00am – 11:00am	Hawaiian Center (building 5, room 203)
Biohacks for Good Sleep and Changing Habits	3/7/2023	10:00am – 11:00am	Hale Kawelohea (HonCC Courtyard)

Workshops on Demand

Access these workshops anytime at the URLs below.

Workshop	Date/Time	URL
How to Ace Your Next Test	Available on Demand	https://youtu.be/5rimCFnpHIE
CARE’s Tips to 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