Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

September 22, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

According to One Oahu, The City and County of Honolulu is starting a new plan, the “Honolulu Reopening Strategy”, to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and safely reopen Oahu.

Oahu is currently in Tier 1 and will stay in each tier for four weeks. Please visit https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e69ad07bb2a7750ffc9a8ed/t/5f6a8ad6f31a8101368604a9/1600817882914/Printable+Reopening+Strategy.pdf for more information on the Honolulu Reopening Strategy and the regulations to follow in Tier 1.

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

September 21, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

On September 8, Mayor Kirk Caldwell issued the “Amended Second Stay At Home / Work From Home” order. This order will take effect on September 10 until September 23. According to this order, all individuals currently living in Oahu must stay at their place of residence, only to leave for essential activities, essential governmental functions, or to operate/visit essential businesses. 

All indoor and outdoor social gatherings of any type and any number of people are prohibited. 

Face coverings are required in indoor and outdoor public spaces while socially distancing six feet from other individuals.

City and state parks/trails are re-opened for exercise by oneself (no social gatherings). Beaches are re-opened for exercise and fishing by oneself (no social gatherings). 

For more information on the lockdown, please visit https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/EO_2020-26.pdf. 

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

September 9, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

On September 8, Mayor Kirk Caldwell issued the “Amended Second Stay At Home / Work From Home” order. This order will take effect on September 10 until September 23. According to this order, all individuals currently living in Oahu must stay at their place of residence, only to leave for essential activities, essential governmental functions, or to operate/visit essential businesses. 

All indoor and outdoor social gatherings of any type and any number of people are prohibited. 

Face coverings are required in indoor and outdoor public spaces while socially distancing six feet from other individuals.

City and state parks/trails are re-opened for exercise by oneself (no social gatherings). Beaches are re-opened for exercise and fishing by oneself (no social gatherings). 

For more information on the lockdown, please visit https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/EO_2020-26.pdf. 

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

September 8, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

As of August 25, the governor announced the approval of a new “stay-at-home” order for Oahu that will remain in effect for two weeks. During the two weeks, the city and state will increase COVID-19 testing to reopen safely. Contact tracing and quarantine measures will also be improved during this time. This order will allow essential businesses to stay open. 

According to Hawaii News Now, “businesses not considered essential include personal services (like salons and barber shops), gyms, and restaurants, which will have to revert to takeout only. Beaches and parks will also remain closed.”

In addition, indoor and outdoor social gatherings of any kind or any number of people are prohibited.

For more information on the lockdown, please visit https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/08/25/live-us-surgeon-general-joins-governor-honolulus-mayor-discuss-covid-response-oahu/ or https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/Emergency_Order_No._2020-25_-_signed_clean_typo_fix.pdf. 

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

September 1, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

Beginning September 1, the State Office of Enterprise Technology Services will launch a mandatory online travel form that will help enforce/screen travelers for health and wellness.

As of August 25, the governor announced the approval of a new “stay-at-home” order for Oahu that will start this Thursday, August 27 at 12:01 a.m. This order will remain in effect for two weeks and will allow essential businesses to stay open. 

According to Hawaii News Now, “businesses not considered essential include personal services (like salons and barber shops), gyms, and restaurants, which will have to revert to takeout only. Beaches and parks will also remain closed.”

During the two weeks, the city and state will increase COVID-19 testing to reopen safely. Contact tracing and quarantine measures will also be improved during this time.

For more information on the lockdown, please visit https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/08/25/live-us-surgeon-general-joins-governor-honolulus-mayor-discuss-covid-response-oahu/.

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

August 25, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

As of August 25, the governor announced the approval of a new “stay-at-home” order for Oahu that will start this Thursday, August 27 at 12:01 a.m. This order will remain in effect for two weeks and will allow essential businesses to stay open. 

According to Hawaii News Now, “businesses not considered essential include personal services (like salons and barber shops), gyms, and restaurants, which will have to revert to takeout only. Beaches and parks will also remain closed.”

During the two weeks, the city and state will increase COVID-19 testing to reopen safely. Contact tracing and quarantine measures will also be improved during this time.

For more information on the lockdown, please visit https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/08/25/live-us-surgeon-general-joins-governor-honolulus-mayor-discuss-covid-response-oahu/.

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

August 20, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

As of August 18, Mayor Kirk Caldwell has announced a new set of restrictions the “Act Now Honolulu – No Social Gatherings” order. Under this order, all social gatherings are limited to 5 people or less, this includes at restaurants, outdoor attractions, museums, and movie theaters. Face coverings are still required in all indoor and outdoor public spaces. This order will remain in place for at least 28 days.

According to Hawaii News Now, under this order:

• “’Social gatherings of any type’ are banned indoors and outdoors. By social gathering, the city means any event that brings together people from multiple households. Earlier this week, the mayor had a different definition for social gatherings, saying they were any group larger than five.
• Groups at public and private outdoor attractions (like zoos and water parks) are limited to no more than five people. If the group is larger, the attraction must ensure the groups socially distance.
• Group dining is also limited to no more than five people.
• The order does not ban singing and wind instruments in spiritual services, as the mayor previously indicated. Rather, it includes rules about protections that need to be in place around those activities.
• Employers are being urged to allow people to work at home if possible but are not required to. For those who can’t work at home, employers are being asked to stagger scheduled.

The new restrictions, as part of the so-called ‘Act Now Honolulu: No Social Gatherings’ order, will remain in place for at least 28 days. The order also extends the closures of beaches, parks and bars on Oahu.”

For more information, please visit https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/08/18/governor-hold-news-conference-after-pledging-new-restrictions-aimed-reining-covid-/ or https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/Emergency_Order_No._2020-24.pdf. 

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

August 20, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

As of August 18, Mayor Kirk Caldwell has announced a new set of restrictions the “Act Now Honolulu – No Social Gatherings” order. Under this order, all social gatherings are limited to 5 people or less, this includes at restaurants, outdoor attractions, museums, and movie theaters. Face coverings are still required in all indoor and outdoor public spaces. This order will remain in place for at least 28 days.

According to Hawaii News Now, under this order:

• “’Social gatherings of any type’ are banned indoors and outdoors. By social gathering, the city means any event that brings together people from multiple households. Earlier this week, the mayor had a different definition for social gatherings, saying they were any group larger than five.
• Groups at public and private outdoor attractions (like zoos and water parks) are limited to no more than five people. If the group is larger, the attraction must ensure the groups socially distance.
• Group dining is also limited to no more than five people.
• The order does not ban singing and wind instruments in spiritual services, as the mayor previously indicated. Rather, it includes rules about protections that need to be in place around those activities.
• Employers are being urged to allow people to work at home if possible but are not required to. For those who can’t work at home, employers are being asked to stagger scheduled.

The new restrictions, as part of the so-called ‘Act Now Honolulu: No Social Gatherings’ order, will remain in place for at least 28 days. The order also extends the closures of beaches, parks and bars on Oahu.”

For more information, please visit https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/08/18/governor-hold-news-conference-after-pledging-new-restrictions-aimed-reining-covid-/ or https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/Emergency_Order_No._2020-24.pdf. 

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

August 17, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

The coronavirus case counts in Hawaii have been increasing, with the most recent daily counts all in the triple digits. According to KHON2, the daily case count from August 3 to August 15 has been the following:

• 8/15 – 284
• 8/14 – 233
• 8/13 – 355
• 8/12 – 202
• 8/11 – 118
• 8/10 – 140
• 8/9 – 152
• 8/8 – 231
• 8/7 – 201
• 8/6 – 152
• 8/5 – 173
• 8/4 – 144
• 8/3 – 207

For more information on the latest coronavirus count in Hawaii, please visit https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/honolulu-heading-for-another-shut-down-as-early-as-this-week/ or https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/. 

For more information on how to protect yourself and for the latest coronavirus updates, please visit https://www.oneoahu.org/.

As previously stated, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell added restrictions with a new order called “Act with Care – Do Not Gather Order.” According to KHON2, effective Friday, August 7, 2020 at midnight, “all city and state parks, beach parks, beaches, campgrounds and botanical gardens on Oahu will be closed. The only exception to the beach closure rule is for traversing to the ocean for exercise and other activities permitted by law.”

Below is a list of all the places that will remain closed during this order:

• Oahu state parks
• Waysides 
• Lookouts
• Scenic shorelines
• Recreation areas
• Monuments
• Private and public pools
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Playgrounds
• Bowling alleys
• Arcades
• Mini-golf facilities

The state parks will stay closed until September 4, 2020. According to KHON2, “indoor attractions such as theaters and museums remain open. For fitness centers, gymgoers will still be able to work out at these facilities. However, group classes will not be allowed.” 

In addition, all social gatherings are limited to 10 people or less. Face coverings are still required in all indoor and outdoor public places.

Due to this order, our staff will return to working from home and faculty will continue working from home.

For more information on the latest restrictions, please visit https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/watch-hawaii-governor-doh-director-city-mayor-and-more-discuss-hawaiis-current-covid-19-situation/. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

August 7, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

As of August 6, 2020, Hawai`i Governor David Ige announced that the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine order for inter-island travel will be reinstated for only for travelers arriving on the counties of Kauai, Hawaii, Maui and Kalawao.

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell also added restrictions with a new order called “Act with Care – Do Not Gather Order.” According to KHON2, effective Friday, August 7, 2020 at midnight, “all city and state parks, beach parks, beaches, campgrounds and botanical gardens on Oahu will be closed. The only exception to the beach closure rule is for traversing to the ocean for exercise and other activities permitted by law.”

Below is a list of all the places that will remain closed during this order:

• Oahu state parks
• Waysides 
• Lookouts
• Scenic shorelines
• Recreation areas
• Monuments
• Private and public pools
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Playgrounds
• Bowling alleys
• Arcades
• Mini-golf facilities

The state parks will stay closed until September 4, 2020. According to KHON2, “indoor attractions such as theaters and museums remain open. For fitness centers, gymgoers will still be able to work out at these facilities. However, group classes will not be allowed.” 

In addition, all social gatherings are limited to 10 people or less.

Due to this order, our staff will return to working from home and faculty will continue working from home.

For more information on the latest restrictions, please visit https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/watch-hawaii-governor-doh-director-city-mayor-and-more-discuss-hawaiis-current-covid-19-situation/. 

For more information on how to protect yourself and for the latest coronavirus updates, please visit https://www.oneoahu.org/.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

July 27, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

I hope all is well with you and your family.  I would like to provide an update regarding Fall Term 2020.  

Because of the current situation with the coronavirus pandemic, we have determined that having in-person classes would be very difficult to do.

Therefore, we will, once again, provide all of our classes online for Fall Term.  All student services like academic advising and counseling will be available via email and zoom.  Your health and safety, however, is our number one priority so we hope you understand why the change was made.  

In the beginning of August, we will be holding a Zoom information session to go over Fall Term where students and parents can ask questions.  Details regarding that information session will soon follow.  

Thank you very much for your understanding.  Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services (OSS@tokai.edu) or the Chancellor’s Office (htic@tokai.edu), should you have any questions.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

July 21, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

As of July 14, face masks are required to be worn in all public spaces in O’ahu. This emergency order from the Office of the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu can be viewed at the following link: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/Emergency_Order_No._2020-19.pdf.

The health, success and well-being of our students is our number one priority at Hawai`i Tokai International College. We have stepped up cleanliness procedures to disinfect various common areas and bathrooms. These include, but not limited to, daily wiping down of doorknobs, tabletops, chairs, and commonly touched areas. We have installed hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the campus near entryways in the classroom area, dormitories, and administrative offices. We have rearranged the classrooms, library, and lobby area to maintain social distancing between students when they are sitting at the tables. Face masks are required to be worn upon entering the campus.

The Office of Student Services will continue to be open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The Library Learning Center will continue to be open to students Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Tutoring is offered online via Zoom from Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email htic@tokai.edu or contact the Office of Student Services. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

July 8, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

This is to inform you that we have decided to hold the Spring and Summer 2020 Commencement Ceremony on September 12th virtually rather than in-person.  I can assure you that we considered every possible factor before we made the decision to hold the commencement virtually, but because of the restrictions that have been imposed by Governor Ige such as requiring visitors to Hawaii to self-quarantine for 14 days and also not allowing large gatherings, we believe it’s in the best interests of everyone that we hold the September 12th commencement online.

The decision to hold the commencement virtually is not the outcome we hoped for, but we look forward to the online attendance of all our spring and summer graduates, their friends and families, and our Hawaii Tokai ‘ohana.  We will follow up later with the virtual commencement invitation and details.  Should you have any questions about this decision, please do not hesitate to contact David Aller in the Office of Student Services.  I appreciate your patience and understanding of this matter.

Regards,

Gene Awakuni

Chancellor    

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College 

July 2, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

We would like to congratulate our Spring 2020 graduates!  Although this is not the outcome we had planned for, everyone at Hawai`i Tokai International College is proud of your achievements and wishes you all the best. 

As previously announced, Hawai`i Tokai International College’s June Commencement Ceremony 2020 for students completing degree requirements in the Spring and Summer Terms has been postponed to September 12th.

As classes for Summer Term are being taught online, Hawai`i Tokai faculty will continue to work from home.  The staff will be working 2 days on campus and 3 days from home for the duration of Summer Term.  This schedule for faculty and staff will begin July 15th and remain in place until August 31st.  Faculty and staff will begin working normal full-time schedules from September 1st.

The Office of Student Services will continue to be open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The Library Learning Center will continue to be open to students Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Tutoring is offered online via Zoom from Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email htic@tokai.edu or contact the Office of Student Services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College 

June 18, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

We would like to congratulate our Spring 2020 graduates! Although this is not the outcome we had planned for, everyone at Hawai`i Tokai International College is proud of your achievements and wishes you all the best. 

As previously announced, Hawai`i Tokai International College’s June Commencement Ceremony 2020 for students completing degree requirements in the Spring and Summer Terms has been postponed to September 12th.

We really appreciate your continuing commitment to HTIC.  We will do what we can to make the best of the current situation such that your academic experience at HTIC will be a good one.

Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s stay-at-home order remains in effect through June 30, 2020, which orders that groups be limited to members of the same household and a size of ten people.  Please visit the link for more information: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/Emergency-Order-No.-2020-11.pdf 

Our Hawai`i Tokai maintenance team is working hard to keep our campus clean by wiping down the campus and installing hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the campus.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College 

June 1, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

This is to remind you that we will be open for the Summer 2020 Term but will have to continue offering classes online.  Unfortunately, the current public health crisis makes it impossible for us to provide in person classes by June.  

As previously announced, Hawai`i Tokai International College’s June Commencement Ceremony 2020 for students completing degree requirements in the Spring and Summer Terms has been postponed to September 12th.

We really appreciate your continuing commitment to HTIC.  We will do what we can to make the best of the current situation such that your academic experience at HTIC will be a good one.

Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s stay-at-home order remains in effect through June 30, 2020, which orders that groups be limited to members of the same household and a size of ten people.  Please visit the link for more information: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/Emergency-Order-No.-2020-11.pdf 

Regarding the current situation on O`ahu, according to Hawaii News Now, the following will open (although you may need to call the location to check for hours and appointments):

• Barbers
• Hairdressers
• Nail technicians
• Tattoo artists
• Other beauty operators
• Water Parks, Wet ‘n Wild Hawaii

Most malls and retailers are open with select hours and dine-in at restaurants is set to resume on June 5th.  DMVs are taking customers on an appointment-only basis.

Please visit the link for more information: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/05/28/list-heres-whats-track-reopen-across-hawaii/ 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College 

May 19, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

This is to remind you that we will be open for the Summer 2020 Term but will have to continue offering classes online.  Unfortunately, the current public health crisis makes it impossible for us to provide in person classes by June.  

As previously announced, Hawai`i Tokai International College’s June Commencement Ceremony 2020 for students completing degree requirements in the Spring and Summer Terms has been postponed to September 12th.

We really appreciate your continuing commitment to HTIC.  We will do what we can to make the best of the current situation such that your academic experience at HTIC will be a good one.

In recent news, the mandatory quarantine for travelers (including inter-island) has been extended through June.  Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s stay-at-home order remains in effect through June 30, 2020, which orders that groups be limited to members of the same household and a size of ten people.  Please visit the link for more information: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/Emergency-Order-No.-2020-11.pdf 

Although retailers, shopping malls, beaches, and parks have slowly begun reopening statewide, it is advised to continue to practice mask-wearing when you go out.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College 

May 5, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

This is to remind you that we will be open for the Summer 2020 Term but will have to continue offering classes online.  Unfortunately, the current public health crisis makes it impossible for us to provide in person classes by June.  

As previously announced, Hawai`i Tokai International College’s June Commencement Ceremony 2020 for students completing degree requirements in the Spring and Summer Terms has been postponed to September 12th.

We really appreciate your continuing commitment to HTIC.  We will do what we can to make the best of the current situation such that your academic experience at HTIC will be a good one.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office 

April 24, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

This update is to inform you that we will be open for the Summer 2020 Term but will have to continue offering classes online.  Unfortunately, the current public health crisis makes it impossible for us to provide in person classes by June.  We really appreciate your continuing commitment to HTIC.  We will do what we can to make the best of the current situation such that your academic experience at HTIC will be a good one.

Please feel free to contact my office should you have any questions or comments.

Regards,

Gene Awakuni

Chancellor  

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office 

April 21, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

Mayor Kirk Caldwell has announced that the stay-at-home order will be extended until May 31, 2020. 

Oahu’s 300 city parks will reopen for exercise on Saturday at 5 a.m. under the following conditions:

• They will only be open for running, walking, or biking – no group exercises.
• Gatherings will continue to be banned, according to Mayor Caldwell.

Pools will also continue to be closed, and Hanauma Bay is remaining closed.

Visit the Hawaii News Now article for more information: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/04/21/live-mayor-announce-plans-modify-citys-stay-at-home-order/

Face masks are still REQUIRED in most public settings:

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/04/20/under-new-rule-youre-now-required-wear-face-mask-most-public-settings-oahu/

And all beaches are still CLOSED:

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/04/17/breaking-news/state-closes-all-beaches-bans-group-hiking-and-boating-in-order-to-reduce-coronavirus-exposure/

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Services (OSS) or Chancellor’s Office.

Mahalo for your understanding & cooperation during these difficult times!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Office of Student Services 

April 20, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

We hope everyone is staying safe and continuing to social distance themselves from others!

Face masks are now REQUIRED in most public settings:

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/04/20/under-new-rule-youre-now-required-wear-face-mask-most-public-settings-oahu/

Also, as a reminder, all beaches are CLOSED:

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/04/17/breaking-news/state-closes-all-beaches-bans-group-hiking-and-boating-in-order-to-reduce-coronavirus-exposure/

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Services (OSS).

Mahalo for your understanding & cooperation during these difficult times!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office 

April 13, 2020

Hawaii Tokai Cares!

Last week, the staff at Hawaii Tokai International College put together donations of goodie bags for the students still in Hawaii and hand delivered it to them! The goodie bags consisted of playing cards, masks, gloves, and snacks for students to have during a time when the students are all doing online classes. 

Hawaii Tokai also had a barbeque for the dorm students over the weekend, which they all enjoyed. The students were also able to celebrate the Easter holiday with hunting for eggs in the library. Although we all must socially distance and remain indoors, Hawaii Tokai is always looking for ways to support our students!

Stay safe, everyone!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office 

April 9, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana

Honolulu has announced a nighttime curfew for the three-day Easter weekend, which will start on Friday, April 10th at 11:00 p.m. and end on Monday, April 13th at 5:00 a.m.  The curfew will start at 11:00 p.m. Friday and be lifted at 5:00 a.m. each day, (Saturday, Sunday) until Monday morning.

According to Hawaii News Now, “the curfew extends to ‘anything with wheels’ on the roads ― not only cars but moped, bicycles and even scooters.  People will be able to walk in their communities, however.  Exceptions to the curfew include emergencies and first responders, driving to and from work, those making deliveries, security personnel, and people picking up medication.”

For more information, visit the Hawaii News Now article at this link https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/04/09/encouraging-sign-hawaii-reports-just-new-coronavirus-cases/. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office 

March 30, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana

This is to inform you that we have decided to postpone the June Commencement Ceremony 2020 for students completing degree requirements in the Spring and Summer Terms.  I can assure you that we considered every possible factor before we made this decision but because of the restrictions that have been imposed by Governor Ige such as requiring visitors to Hawaii to self-quarantine for 14 days and also not allowing large gatherings, we believe it’s in the best interests of everyone that we move commencement to September 12th. 

I fully realize that this postponement may make it difficult for you to attend the ceremony in September but I’m hoping you will consider doing so.  Should you have any questions about this decision, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Services.  I appreciate your patience and understanding of this matter.

Regards,

Gene Awakuni

Chancellor

March 24, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana

As the rate of coronavirus (also named COVID-19) grows and spreads to different parts of the world, we at HTIC are taking strong measures to ensure that students, faculty, and staff remain healthy and out of harm’s way.

Today, March 24, the total positive COVID-19 cases are 90 cases statewide. As recommended by the State of Hawaii Department of Health, we all need to “practice social distancing (i.e., maintaining at least 6 feet distance or 2 arm’s length from others) as well as other important infection prevention measures (e.g., wash hands, clean surfaces regularly) to prevent widespread community transmission.” For more updates, visit the State of Hawaii Department of Health.

Please view the operational changes Hawai`i Tokai International College has made:

– CP and LA classes will be held online until further notice is given. (Excluding the science laboratory course which will be held in-person with social distancing.)

– The Malama Program will continue via Zoom.

– Students who continue to live in the dorms will be issued each an individual room with no roommates, in order to comply with social distancing.

– All faculty and staff will be working from home until April 30, 2020 in accordance with Mayor Caldwell’s issuance for everyone to stay at home and work from home from March 23 to April 30, 2020.

– The library will be open, with social distancing rules applied (only around 7 students in the library at one time).

– The Office of Student Services (OSS) will be open, but also with social distancing.

– The fiscal office will be open 3/30 and 3/31 from 10 AM – 1 PM.

– Students may contact the OSS emergency phone that is operating 24/7. The phone number has been provided to all students via the email titled “Important Announcements”.

The HTIC Spring 2020 Academic Calendar is as follows:

April 2             First Day of Liberal Arts Classes

                        Tuition Payment Deadline for all Students

April 6             First Day of College Prep Classes

April 9             End of Late Registration

                        Last Day to Add Liberal Arts Classes

April 10           Last Day to Add/Drop College Prep Classes

April 17           Last Day to Drop Liberal Arts Classes

We kindly ask for your cooperation to keep updated and stay alert of the COVID-19 situation. We will continue to keep the Hawai`i Tokai International College `ohana updated as we work towards maintaining a safe environment for our students, faculty and staff.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Office of Student Services

March 23, 2020

HTIC Spring 2020 Academic Calendar is as follows:

April 2 First Day of Liberal Arts Classes

Tuition Payment Deadline for all Students

April 6 First Day of College Prep Classes

April 9 End of Late Registration

Last Day to Add Liberal Arts Classes

April 10 Last Day to Add/Drop College Prep Classes

April 17 Last Day to Drop Liberal Arts Classes

To: Dormitory students

We are in the process of coordinating moving students, so each student is able to have their own individual room and practice social distancing.

To: CP Students

At this point, we are planning to have all our classes online. We hope everything will go back to normal in summer term. Until further notice, this is how we plan to run spring CP classes.

1. All CP classes will be held “live” online using Zoom, which is an application that allows many people to join at the same time and have a class. Zoom is one of the most popular ways to have online classes. HTIC will do a test run before the first day of class, so look out for an email from me with the details.

2. All CP classes will follow the usual schedule. Classes will start at 9:00 am Hawaii time. Your attendance is still important and will be recorded in accordance with the CP Attendance Policy. You must still attend your classes for the entire time. Participation and attendance will still be very important.

3. Before each class, you will open the Zoom link that your teacher will share with you, either on Populi or Google Classroom. You will also be required to turn on your microphone and camera. The teacher will start the class at the regular scheduled time. The teacher will talk, and you also will be able to talk and listen to and see the teacher and each other. Both you and the teacher will be able to share computer screens, and you will be able to see each other.

4. Assignments and tests will be submitted using Populi and Google Classroom. It will be similar to how we already do it. You will be expected to take the tests on your own and do your own work. Academic dishonesty rules will still apply if you are caught cheating or plagiarizing.

5. Teachers may also use applications like Quizlet and Kahoot.

6. Teachers will use the online resources for textbooks that have them.

7. Classroom Without Walls will follow the usual schedule. However, it will be modified to include mostly internet research and virtual tours. You will do presentations based on your research. Presentations may be done live using Zoom or recorded.

8. There will be one large TOE I class. It will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:50 to 4:50 pm as usual.

Please make sure that you have a working phone, laptop computer, headphones, and microphone. If you do not have all of these, please let Rose know, and they will do our best to help you.

As it gets closer to the beginning of term, your teachers will communicate with you through Populi and email. Please check your Populi and email often so you can keep up to date with the most recent news and any changes that might need to be made.

In the meantime, if you don’t have to go out, stay inside. If you do have to go out, be quick, don’t get too close to other people, and use hand sanitizer. Clean your hands regularly!

To: LA Students

As you were informed previously all our LA courses (except for SCI 122L) will be conducted online.  In response to CDC’s social distancing policy, SCI 122L will be the only class that allows 4 students who are graduating in the Spring Term to remain in the class. These 4 students should not travel outside Hawaii if they want to stay in this class.

Class registration will be re-opened for students to add or switch classes in case any of their previous classes were canceled.  Again, it will be vital to check your e-mail as all the forthcoming details and information regarding the online classes will be sent to you this way.  In addition, your instructors will also be e-mailing you course information on how to join the class on-line as well as course details. 

Classes will be held utilizing Zoom, which is an application that allows students to join at the same time and have a class that runs in live time and synchronously.  Zoom is one of the most popular applications in which to have online classes.  We will have a test run before the first day of class to ensure a smooth transition for this.  Check your email as Sandra will be providing details for the on-line classes and the Zoom application.

In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, all students are instructed to practice social distancing.  Also, it is advised that you stay inside and stay home.  Please ensure you wash your hands regularly and wear a mask if you do have to go out.  Be safe, use good judgment and common sense so all of us at HTIC make it through this difficult time safe and healthy and can continue with our academic endeavors.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

March 19, 2020

To Parents and Incoming Spring Term Students,

I apologize for this late notice but due to recent directives issued by Governor David Ige, we’ve decided to defer entry for new students who were to come to Hawai`i Tokai International College (HTIC) this Spring Term to the Summer Term which begins in June. This is being done in an abundance of caution. Almost on a daily basis more and more restrictions are being put in place by the State of Hawai`i that restricts the ability of visitors to travel to and from Hawaii and for people to access local services like restaurants.

Again, I apologize that we have to take this action but we’re doing so in the interest of our incoming students. Our Admissions Office will update the student visa so that there should be no problem in the new Summer Term entry.

Please feel free to contact my office or HTIC Japan Office should you have any questions.

ハワイ東海インターナショナルカレッジ　2020年春学期新入生・各学生及び保護者殿

この度、ハワイ州イゲ州知事より現在ハワイが直面している新型コロナウイルスの危機に対処し、訪問者を歓迎する準備を整えるため、旅行者にハワイへの旅行を30日間延期するよう要請された結果、春学期の入学を夏学期（6月入学）まで延期させていただくことに決断させていただきましたので、ここに改めてご連絡申し上げます。

この決断は、ありとあらゆる事項を配慮させていただいた結果となります。日に日に新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大防止対策が強くなり、現状では、市内の全ての公園、飲食店内サービスの提供の休止の指示を出し始めており、ホテルやアトラクション、レストラン、公共施設での衛生活動を強化し、渡航者間での感染拡大防止に努めている状況です。

とても残念なことではありますが、各新入生の安全を最大に重要視させていただきました結果でもありますので、何卒ご了承ください。夏学期の延期に関して、入国等の書類は、改めてハワイ東海インターナショナルカレッジの入学事務局より後日ご連絡させていただきます。

本件に際し、お問合せまたはご質問等ございましたら、是非お気軽に学長室もしくはハワイ東海インターナショナルカレッジの日本事務局等へご連絡ください。

Gene Awakuni

Chancellor

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Office of Student Services

March 18, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana,

In order to comply with CDC recommendations, staff will begin working from home starting this Thursday, March 19th until March 27th. This includes, Admissions, Fiscal, OSS, and the Library. The offices will be closed. Offices will open again as usual on March 30th. If you need to contact a staff member, please email that person. On call emergency phone numbers have been emailed to all current students on March 17th with the subject “Important Announcements.”

During Spring Break, students who do NOT live on campus are not allowed to come on campus.

All classrooms and the student lounge will be closed over the break.    

The shuttle will operate on a Wednesday schedule (12-7PM) everyday (Mon-Sun.).

New student orientation is on schedule at this time.

Certain Office of Student Services (OSS) staff will be on campus over the Spring Break to speak with students during the times listed in the email sent to all current students today, March 18th with the subject “OSS Spring Break Schedule.” The OSS office will be closed, but the staff will be in the dormitory lounge if you need to meet with us. If you have any OSS related questions outside of the times below, you can always email us at OSS@tokai.edu and we will respond accordingly.

Over the break, St. Luke’s Clinic at HTIC in Room A-202 will be open during regular clinic hours, which are listed below.

Mondays:        3:30 – 5:30 PM

Wednesdays:  1:30 – 3:30 PM

Fridays:           12:00 – 2:00 PM

IMPORTANT: Students who live off campus and do not live in the dormitories can only be on campus to see a nurse or doctor at St. Luke’s clinic. After seeing the nurse or doctor, students living off campus must leave the campus.

Please make an appointment before coming in by calling 808-945-3719. Walk-ins are accepted only when space is available.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Office of Student Services

March 16, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana

Aloha Students,

Effective Immediately – No outside students/visitors are allowed in Building B/Dorm Building.

We are now requiring that students who travel off of Oahu monitor their health for 14 days upon arriving back to Oahu.  Please check your tokai.edu email or visit the Office of Student Services (OSS) to receive the self-monitoring sheet.  If you have any symptoms/fever for multiple days during your 14-day self-monitoring period, you are to notify OSS via email at the email listed on the sheet.

If you will be traveling off of Oahu, you are REQUIRED to inform the Office of Student Services (OSS) the following information in person:

• Name
• Names of students you are traveling with (if any)
• Airline
• Destination(s)
• Leave date
• Return date
• Purpose of travel

If you have any questions, please talk to OSS as soon as possible.

新型コロナウイルスの潜伏期間は大体14日間と考えられていることから、オアフ島に帰国後起算して14日間は身体の体調変化や症状によく注意し、健康観察を行ってください。春休み期間に渡航し、オアフ島に戻ってきた学生へは、健康観察表をOSSよりe-mailしますので、健康観察を取り、期間完了後、健康観察表をOSSへ提出するようお願いします。

もしオアフ島を離れる場合、

下記の情報を直接OSSに必ず報告する必要があります。

• 名前
• 同行者
• 航空会社名
• 渡航先
• 出発日
• 到着日
• 渡航理由

質問がある場合は、できるだけ早くOSSに相談してください。

We kindly ask for your cooperation to keep updated and stay alert of the COVID-19 situation.  We will continue to keep the Hawai`i Tokai International College `ohana updated as we work towards maintaining a safe environment for our students, faculty and staff.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Author: Hawai`i Tokai International College Chancellor’s Office

March 9, 2020

Dear Hawai`i Tokai International College `Ohana

As the rate of coronavirus (also named COVID-19) grows and spreads to different parts of the world, we at HTIC are taking strong measures to ensure that students, faculty, and staff remain healthy and out of harm’s way.  

On March 6, the Hawai`i State Department of Health (DOH) identified the first positive case of COVID-19 in Hawaii.  That individual was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise in Mexico from February 11 to 21.  On March 8, the DOH identified a second positive case of COVID-19.  That individual felt ill after traveling home to Honolulu on March 4 from Washington State.  For the latest updates on COVID-19, visit https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/novel-coronavirus-2019/ 

Below are travel notices listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which can also be found at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html 

• Avoid Nonessential Travel (Level 3): China, Iran, Italy, South Korea
• Practice Enhanced Precautions (Level 2): Japan
• Practice Usual Precautions (Level 1): Hong Kong

For more information regarding flight cancellations or COVID-19 travel updates from airlines, please visit the following websites:

• Hawaiian Airlines https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/coronavirus 
• All Nippon Airways https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/topics/notice200206/ 
• Japan Airlines https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/other/200228/ 
• Korean Air https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/about/news/travel_info/2020_01_CN.html 
• Delta Airlines https://www.delta.com/us/en/advisories/other-alerts/coronavirus-travel-updates 

The CDC has listed the best preventive actions to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
• CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
• Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

We kindly ask for your cooperation to keep updated and stay alert of the COVID-19 situation.  We will continue to keep the Hawai`i Tokai International College `ohana updated as we work towards maintaining a safe environment for our students, faculty and staff.