University Center at Palamanui to host Degree Preparation Workshop September 26 KONA – The University Center, West Hawaii at Palamanui will host a Degree Preparation Workshop at the Hawai‘i Community College – Palamanui campus. The workshop is 60 minutes in length and is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Koali 107. The University Center West Hawaii delivers over 50 degree and certificate programs from across the 10-campus University of Hawai‘i system. That means West Hawai‘i residents can obtain degrees from UH Manoa, UH Hilo and UH West O‘ahu while living in West Hawai‘i. The University Center provides the local student support for the distance learning degrees offered through the center. At the Degree Preparation Workshop students can learn what degrees are offered in West Hawai‘i; the necessary steps to move forward; key deadlines; methods of program delivery; what it takes to be a successful distance learning student; and more. To learn more about your options for higher education, please join us at the Hawai’i Community College-Palamanui, University Center campus (73-1025 Kaiminani Drive, Kailua-Kona, 96740). For RSVP and questions, please contact Carrie Kuwada Phipps, Educational Specialist, at carriekp@hawaii.edu or 969-8808.