The Board of Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching recognizes the importance that students, the faculty, and the administraion place on quality teaching on our campuses. This award pays tribute to faculty members for their extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity, and personal values beneficial to students.

	Hazel Beh is an assistant professor of law in the William S. Richardson School of Law, UH-Manoa. Beh is highly respected as a gifted and talented teacher, an ambitious and prolific scholar and a tireless and commited university and community service volunteer. Her instructional goals are to facilitate the development of legal reasoning and analysis skills and to enable students to articulate ideas in a coherent and well-organized manner. A colleague described BehÕs teaching style as "formal Socratic style, in a rigorous but inviting fashion."
	John Casken is an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, UH-Manoa. For Casken, "The key I endeavor to get across to the students is that facts are always suspect; that people are valuable as individuals, and they must learn to challenge and separate the wheat from the chaff." His research and advocacy efforts with native peoples encompasses HawaiÔi and the Pacific, and American Indian/Alaska Native in critical areas such as violence prevention and alcohol treatment. With Casken, students meet a moral model and a champion of human rights. Recently Casken joined the UH-Manoa School of Nursing.
	Dennis J. Chun is an instructor of Hawaiian Studies, KauaÔi Community College. Regarding his role as a teacher, Chun calls himself an "alakaÔi" or leader who guides students through a maze of discovery and excitement, who helps students realize their own significant roles in their journey of learning. He is commited to perpetuating and honoring traditional Hawaiian values and culture in todayÕs world. Chun embodies his philosophy most clearly in his active involvement in the re-birth of the Hawaiian voyaging tradition on the HokuleÔa and the HawaiÔiloa, giving his teaching a unique authenticity.
	Jacob Darakjian is a professor of automotive technology, Leeward Community College. Darakjian has served as an automotive mechanics technology faculty member in 1974. Through his leadership Leeward Community College was awarded its certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, signifying the CollegeÕs meeting of the national standard for excellence in the field. Darakjian works in the Ford ASSET program, which is designed to develop entry-level service technicians for the Ford and Lincoln/Mercury dealerships.
	Robert deLoach is a professor and chair, social sciences, Windward Community College. DeLoach is known by his students for being a dynamic techer who is passionate about anthropology and sociology, and one who models strong character traits such as honesty and respect for others. His coursework strives to integrate the classroom experience with the community experience. As a senior faculty member, his leadership in curriculum development, governance, and the assessment of learning have expertly guided his college in positive directions.
	Diane Ferreira is a professor of English, HawaiÔi Community College. Ferreira is a billiant and masterful teacher. She invites her students to perform beyond their expectations. She is known for her passion for teaching and helping students succeed; her dedication to her profession; and her leadership. Among her many accomplishments, she team taught with six other faculty colleagues in a learning community course called "Creating Communities for the New Millennium." This program focused on building partnerships around common interests and mutual concerns and hopes for the large Big Island community.
	Molli K. Fleming is an instructor in language arts, Maui Community College. One of the greatest goals in teaching language and culture is to open the minds of students to new and unfamiliar experiences. Fleming is gifted with the ability to meet and surpass this goal in her role as an instructor of Spanish language and culture. She has effectively integrated language, theater and music into her teaching. A faculty colleague described being a student of Fleming as being in a "living language class" where one does not just learn "about a language."
	Margot Henriksen is an associate professor in the Department of History, College of Arts and Humanities, UH-Manoa. Henriksen introduces students to the more complex history of the world and of the recent U.S. through the examination of the lives of women, people of color, and by showcasing the historical, literary and visual resources often dismissed as "popular." She aspires to teach students to take risks and to learn, to think and write critically and clearly. Colleagues view Henriksen as the complete university educator: comfortable, highly effective and very popular with all segments of the universityÕs student population.
	Terrance Jalbert is an assistant professor of finance, School of Business, UH-Hilo. Jalbert was noted by the selection committee for his excellent teaching that have resulted in his studentsÕ tests scores rising above the national norm. The committee was impressed with his teaching techniques including the generous amount of time he spends with his students, and his friendly manner. Jalbert observed, "I feel particularly rewarded on those occasions when I am able to affect someoneÕs life in a positive wayÉthat is what teaching is all about to me."
	David Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, College of Social Sciences, UH-Manoa. JohnsonÕs teaching philosophy is guided by a set of principles. First, I donÕt teach subjects; I teach students. Another cornerstone of his teaching is that nothing has to be confusing or boring. He believes that the search for truth is open-ended. It follows that good teaching is less about "filling bowls" with facts than "lighting fires" that will flame long after students leave the university. JohnsonÕs passion for justice and the study of criminology is contagious.
	Damon Sakai is an assistant professor of medicine in the John A. Burns School of Medicine, UH-Manoa. SakaiÕs philosophy of teaching is very simple: Care about your student, love your subject, love and honor your craft. A colleague observed that SakaiÕs skill as a teacher spans a wide range of JABSOM settings and contexts. He has responsibilities of teaching in the outpatient clinic and hospital settings, as well as in large group and small group classroom settings. On a personal level, Sakai does not call attention to his own accomplishments or talents, but rather freely shares credit with others.
	Kathleen Sullivan is an assistant professor of nursing, KapiÔolani Community College. Sullivan is honored for her total dedication to students in both class and nursing clinical settings. She integrates a variety of innovative learning strategies in the classroom including simulations, role-playing, and experiential learning. She has incorporated service learning into her nursing and non-nursing courses. Her work with service learning and HIV has been presented at the World AIDS Conference in Geneva.
	Jean Toyama is a professor of French in the Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, UH-Manoa. Having taught for almost 35 years, Toyama realizes that she is one of those lucky people who can honestly say, "I became what I was supposed to be: I was born to teach." She often describes her role as teacher to her students by using the Japanese word "sensei" - meaning the one who goes ahead. ToyamaÕs course in French African literature was an instant success and continues to be one of the most popular offerings.
	John Richard Ziegler is a professor of history and American studies, Honolulu Community College. History comes alive and becomes real when Ziegler teaches. He uses his extraordinary knowledge to guide his students toward gaining a clear understanding of historical events and how they have shaped our cultures and communities and our pathways to the future. Through ZieglerÕs work with the German-American community and local contractors, HCC has the largest display of the Berlin Wall in the nation - a powerful piece of contemporary history.

The Board of Regents' Medal for Excellence in Research recognizes faculty members whose scholarly contributions expand the boundaries of knowledge and enrich the lives of students and the community.

Ralph Freese, professor, Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Science, UH-Manoa, is this yearÕs recipient of the research award at the full professor level. FreeseÕs research is in lattice theory and universal algebra where he has made major contributions. His work is very broad and very deep; every paper contains fresh insights which inspire further research activity. He has solved several long-outstanding problems, including one of importance to computer theory. Freese is routinely invited to give addresses at international conferences.

Francois Roddier, astronomer, Institute for Astronomy, UH-Manoa, is this yearÕs co-recipient of the research award at the full professor level. Roddier is an acknowledged pioneer in the field of adaptive optics, developing methods for overcoming the distorting effects of the EarthÕs atmosphere on the light reaching us from stars, planets and galaxies. Not only has he developed the theory of adaptive optics and built the devices that make it work, he is also using these devices to do significant astronomical research on star formation. Roddier is a recipient of awards from the French Astronomical Society.

The University of Hawai'i Community Colleges established this award to recognize excellence in teaching at the Employment Training Center. The ETC is an integral part of the University system that links secondary and postsecondary education in Hawai'i through its programs for at-risk students.

Diane Nazarro is an instructor in culinary arts, Employment Training Center. NazarroÕs classes are predominantly made up of "alienated" youth and special needs individuals. With her belief in them they gain self-esteem, grow as individuals, and learn to love the process of teaching and learning. She provides a realistic venue in which students learn all aspects of food service, which includes culinary arts, hospitality, and restaurant management. NazarroÕs strong connections with the business community provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in actual professional settings. is an instructor in culinary arts, Employment Training Center. NazarroÕs classes are predominantly made up of "alienated" youth and special needs individuals. With her belief in them they gain self-esteem, grow as individuals, and learn to love the process of teaching and learning. She provides a realistic venue in which students learn all aspects of food service, which includes culinary arts, hospitality, and restaurant management. NazarroÕs strong connections with the business community provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in actual professional settings.

The Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching is a Manoa-based award that recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to teaching and student learning.

	John Cox is an assistant professor in the School of Travel Industry Management, UH-Manoa. Cox has been described as "a maverick teacher. He believes that TIM graduates must have the ability to write, speak, reason, and relate to others in a satisfactory manner to hold down a job. Cox refuses to dumb down his classes and he takes a personal responsibility to be sure his graduates are ready to embark on a successful career. He keeps a copy of Frank OÕMalleyÕs key lessons taped to the wall of his office whenever he is in need of inspiration and renewed enthusiasm.
	Curtis Daehler is an assistant professor in the Department of Botany, College of natural Sciences, UH-Manoa. Daehler believes our world is rapidly changing and the exponential growth in scientific knowledge is one of the greatest challenges in teaching science today. A major theme in his teaching strategy is to facilitate learning through the use of technology. To balance technology, face-to-face discussions help him to understand the background of his students. Daehler has a positive influence on students, whether as a role model, an advisor, or simply a helpful person.
	Charles Fletcher is a professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology, UH-Manoa. By actively engaging students in the dynamic process of scientific discovery through project-based activities, Fletcher turns the classroom into a workroom where learners can re-ignite their curiosity for the natural world. He employs the latest equipment, books, videos, and other materials as teaching aids. Students were impressed by field trips to study wave-cut features, evidence of sea-level change and beach loss in action, and sedimentary strata and tsunami deposits.
	Anne Freese is an associate specialist in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies and director of the Master of Education in Training program, College of Education, UH-Manoa. Freese feels that her role has shifted from that of an expert to a facilator. When she teaches, the lives of the students and their lived experiences become an important part of the curriculum. Freese carefully designs learning events which facilitate student involvement and student learning through inquiry, reflection, and collaboration.
	Marie-Christine Garneau is an assistant professor of French in the Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, UH-Manoa. Since her debut at UH nine years ago, Garneau has taught over 20 different courses in French, Italian or English. Being French, loving the language and the culture, she is eager to share with this multicultural student body a pride in the history, art and beauty of her own heritage. Garneau has guided the French Club and works with students who plan to participate in the Study Abroad Program in France.
	Vilsoni Hereniko is an associate professor, Center for Pacific Islands Studies, School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies, UH-Manoa. The hallmarks of HerenikoÕs teaching style are originality, freshness and excitement. The fact that he hails from the Pacific Islands, more particularly Rotuma, is of considerable significance to his students. In the words of one unabashsed admirer, "itÕs great having a Pacific person as an instructor." Hereniko has added new and important subject matters and courses to the instructional program of the Center for Pacific Islands Studies and the Departments of English and Theatre and Dance.

The Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching is a memorial to the late Frances Davis who taught Mathematics at UH-Manoa and Leeward Community College for 19 years. Davis, who modeled teaching excellence, was directly responsible for the establishment of the Math and Science Division at Leeward Community College. At the request of the Davis family, this award honors faculty members in the University of Hawai'i system for their dedication to teaching and demonstration of excellence as teachers of undergraduate students.

	Rick Caulfield is an assistant professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, UH-Manoa. CaulfieldÕs responsibilities include teaching coures on infancy, childhood and the human lifespan, conduct research, provide service to the community, and serve as an advisor for majors. With classes numbering 150 students in size, his preparation allows him to deliver an excellence class while maintaining student interest. Caulfield is collaborating with colleagues to develop three videos that focus on case studies of "out-of-the-mainstream" individuals to emphasize the impact of cultural and ethnic diversity in HawaiÔi.
	The Graduate Council selected Anne Megan Evans, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Arts and Humanities, UH-Manoa, for the Frances Davis Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. Evans has served as a teaching assistant in theatre and drama courses where she demonstrated a remarkable dedication to teaching and articulated a mature, clear, and innovative approach to undergraduate instruction. Here disertation preparations have included language and performance study in China. Faculty members in her department concur that Evans will prove a leading artist-scholar-teacher in the field of Chinese performing arts studies.
	Robert V. Hunckler is an instructor in geography, Leeward Community College. Hunckler creates an exciting arena for learning geography with a combination of his ever-pleasant and up-beat presentation of the course material and with his gently probing questions. His office hours are focused on tutoring students as he strives to bring them to their own "a-ha" experience. Colleagues and students hold Hunckler in high regard for his strong sense of character, personal integrity, and professional expertise in his field of geography. Within and without the classroom, he models effective interpersonal communication skills in his interactions with everyone.
	Grant Sato is an instructor in culinary arts, Employment Training Center. The students who enter the ETCÕs programs are of diverse backgrounds. Due to this diversity, students need an instructor like Sato to help them achieve their goals of becoming workforce-ready or prepared to continue their education. Sato recognizes the value of positive reinforcement and self-esteem. He shared his expertise in pastry arts by creating a course where students master the art of preparing and presenting desserts fit for serving at the finest eating establishments. Sato balances teaching strategies with a solid curriculum, whereby, students learn how to skillfully apply their knowledge.
	Charlene Yoshida is an instructor of mathematics, KauaÔi Community College. Yoshida is an inspiring example of what it means to be dedicated and passionate about the profession of teaching. One of the cornerstones of the undergraduate learning experience is to acquire a solid general education in mathematics. Yoshida prompts students on getting an early start in this experience. She coordinates the highly successful High School Math Meet which is held at the College. Collaborating with a physics instructor colleague at KauaÔi CC, Yoshida has developed a learning community around technical math and technical physics.

The Robert W. Clopton Award for Outstanding Service to the Community recognizes a Manoa faculty member who has accepted a socially significant role as an intellectual leader and exemplar beyond the campus and who has applied academic expertise to the improvement of the community.

James Mak is a professor in the Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences, UH-Manoa. In his 30-year tenure at the University, MakÕs contribution has come in three general areas: raising the communityÕs economic literacy, contributing to state and local governance and improved public policy, and contributing to local industry, particularly the tourism industry. Mak has the rare ability to help non-experts get their arms around complex economic matters. Economic education of our youth is high on his list of community concerns. Mak is the quintessential scholar-citizen, using his intellectual talents and energy to assess critical social questions for the public good.

Established in 1997, two awards are presented to faculty members (one female and one male) from UH system campuses other than Manoa in recognition of their significant contributions to strengthening the ties between the UH campus and the community.

	Dolores Foley is an associate professor in the Public Administration Program, College of Social Sciences, UH-Manoa. Foley is proactive in encouraging positive community changes. She provides HawaiÔi citizens with leadership and skill-development training through the HawaiÔi Community Services Council. She aided the WaiÔanae Coast Coalition in developing a long-term strategy for community-based economic development and cultural revitalization. Last year Foley co-coordinated the Millinnium Young PeopleÕs Congress, an international meeting where youths discussed the challenges facing their generation.
	Gregory Mark is an associate professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies, College of Social Sciences, UH-Manoa. Mark has served the Chinese immigrant community for over a decade. He promotes self-empowerment within the community through programs such as the Chinese Community Action Coalition, which he helped found for low-income Chinese immigrants. He directs the Honolulu Chinese Citizenship Tutorial Program, which assists immigrants in becoming U.S. citizens. Mark established the Voters Education Forum, which sets up voter registration booths in Chinatown.
	Trina Nahm-Mijo is a profesor of psychology and chair of the social sciences and humanities division at HawaiÔi Community College. Nahm-Mijo was nominated because of her diverse contributions to the fields of culture and the arts, mental health andwomenÕs issues. She assists in fund-raising and public awareness activities for the Family Crisis Shelter, a local non-profit organization dedicated to stopping domestic violence in HawaiÔi. She has served as president of the Big Island Dance Council and helped to found the WomenÕs Center at UH Hilo and Ohana ÔO Wahine.
	John Wilt is an associate professor in the Administration of Justice Program Maui Community College. Wilt has been a volunteer mediator for almost 20 years and was nominated for promoting peaceful solutions to everyday conflict situations. He has served as a non-paid police officer for 12 years. He serves as a Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem with assigned responsibilities on behalf of abused children. Wilt serves on the Maui Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, which started a Student Crime Stoppers program in local schools under his leadership.

The Willard Wilson Distinguished Service Award was established by the Board of Regents in 1969, in honor of retiring Secretary of the Board Willard Wilson, to recognize extraordinary service and commitment to the University of Hawai'i.

Donald Bourassa is dean of Planning, Information and Development at Honolulu Community College. Bourassa has worked at the HCC campus since 1973 in various capacities. Letters from people supporting his nomination praised BourassaÕs skills as both a teacher and administrator. A person praised Bourassa for being an "astute problem solver, mediator, planner and Ôdoer.Õ" He managed the development of the Cisco Academy, a partnership between the Department of Education and HCC. The longtime administrator put Honolulu on the map nationally when Honolulu became a charter member of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Center.

The 'Ohana Award recognizes outstanding service to students, leadership in fostering a campus community that supports the intellectual growth, personal development and civic responsibility of students, and contributions to the professional attitude and morale of student service units at the Manoa campus. There are two 'Ohana awards for 1999: an individual award to an outstanding professional in student affairs and a special team award to a Manoa unit for outstanding services to students.

Jan Javinar is the director, Co-Curricular Activities, Programs and Services, Campus Center, UH-Manoa. Javinar was selected for doing exceptional work, quality service and going above and beyond the call of duty to help students. He has introduced new activities in New Student Orientation and enhanced the morale in student activities. Javinar is a superb role model for giving meaningful advice and follow-through in a timely manner. An ASUH senator wrote, "Jan always takes the time to help me with issues from proper UH procedures to how to serve students."

Established by Elizabeth and Tadashi Kunimoto in honor of their parents' significant roles in the development of the food industry in Hawai'i, this award recognizes faculty and students within the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges for their outstanding achievements and contributions to vocational-technical education. 

Jean Hull is an associate professor of the Hawai'i Community College Food Service Program located at the University of Hawai'i Center in West Hawai'i. Hull developed the food service program for West Hawaii to reflect the economic development and workforce training needs of that community. Her students and their work have distinguished the Food Service Program as one of excellence. They have received numerous awards for their performance in competitions in the Hawai'i Student Culinary Arts Competition. In an industry that prides itself on quality performance and production, Hull has instilled this competitive striving for excellence in all of the students as individuals and as team members in the Food Service program.