H.  Center for Labor Education and Research



 



[§304A-1601]  Center for labor education and
research; establishment.  (a)  There is established at the University of
Hawaii, West Oahu campus, the center for labor education and research.  The
center for labor education and research shall:



(1)  Provide credit and noncredit labor studies
courses and labor-related research and educational services for workers and
their organizations;



(2)  Provide labor-related education to the public;



(3)  Advise and assist in the development and
implementation of labor-related instructional programs, courses, and activities
for use within the department of education, including teacher preparation
therefor;



(4)  Develop and implement a labor studies degree
program or programs in the University of Hawaii system; and



(5)  Serve as the clearinghouse for labor education
matters in the State.



(b)  The center for labor education and
research shall be located in and shall be a part of the University of Hawaii,
West Oahu campus.  The affairs and operations of the center for labor education
and research shall be administered by a director appointed by and responsible
to the chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus.  The center
for labor education and research shall draw on existing personnel within the
state government insofar as possible for necessary supplementation.  Where bona
fide demand for programs and services exceeds the capabilities of the permanent
staff as supplemented, additional personnel resources may be acquired on a
contract basis without regard to chapter 76.  Permanent staff shall be covered
by chapter 76 or section [304A-1002], as may be appropriate.



(c)  The center for labor education and
research shall receive the full cooperation of all state agencies in the use of
staff members, facilities, and other resources necessary to accomplish the
purposes of this subpart. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]