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RESOLUTION NO. s`J"r ~+.3
WHEREAS, thirteen faculty and staff members in the
University of Hawaii system have been chosen by their students
and peers for excellence in teaching, research and
distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, for their distinguished service they received the
bronze Regent's Medal and $1,000 from the University of Hawaii
Foundation, a non-profit organization; and
WHEREAS, Mamie A. Shafer, an instructor in the Business
Education and Affiliated Programs at Hawaii Community
College (HCC) was nominated by her peers and students for the
Excellence in Teaching Award which reads in part, "quality
teaching, dedication to students, and an unfailing commitment
to the University," making it possible for her to be one of the
thirteen finalists; and
WHEREAS, Mamie received a BBA degree from Loyola University
of the South in New Orleans, earned a Master of Education
degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and came to the
Hawaii Technical School (now HCC) in 1962, as an instructor.
In addition, she has attended numerous computing and word
processing courses and kept up with business related programs;
and
WHEREAS, Mamie played a major role in the Education
Division at HCC during her tenure as Division Chairman for
1971-76 which covered courses and programs in data processing,
real estate, insurance, and hotel/motel operations; and
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WHEREAS, Mamie, as a member of the University community has
been very active as faculty advisor, UHH Council member,
Title III Committee, Higher-Education Management Institute,
Student Conduct Committee, Future Secretaries Association,. and
Professional Secretaries International.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII that it extends its congratulations to
Mamie A. Shaffer, for receiving the Excellence in Teaching
Award from her students and the faculty at HCC and for being
named one of the thirteen finalists who received the statewide
award for distinguished service to the University system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of
Hawaii be instructed to remit a true copy of the resolution to
Mamie A. Shaffer.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 6th day of July, 1983.
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