Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the technical processes of working in clay; and hands-on practical knowledge of firing the raku kiln.
2. Demonstrate cognitive knowledge of the Raku tradition and of the technical aspects of working in the raku process.
3. Create raku clay works as solutions to technical or visual problems, or as an expression of an idea.
4. Using raku techniques, including glaze applications and firing process, produce raku artwork.
5. Critique their own raku artwork and the work of others looking for applied raku techniques.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Assemble the essential equipment used for ikebana sogetsu; and assemble arrangements with consideration to vase elements.
2. Evaluate the available materials and use them in accordance with defined ikebana sogetsu techniques and construction methods.
3. Prepare arrangement using design elements that emphasize seasons and/or celebrations.
4. Create flower arrangements using ikebana sogetsu techniques, including: mathematical principles of Japanese flower arranging; relationships among flowers; and, economical use of flora.
5. Critique their own ikebana sogetsu display and the displays of others, looking for applied ikebana sogetsu structures and elements.

Course Type:

 Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency with execution of basic movement skills and rhythms.
2. Identify characteristics of Okinawan male and female dance forms.
3. Interpret the historical and cultural significance of Okinawan dance pioneers and their contributions.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic Capoeira movements.
2. Identify 3 most common Capoeira rhythms as they are played with the main instruments of the art: Berimbau, pandeiro (tambourine), and atabaque (drum).
3. Differentiate between 2 main styles of Capoeira; Angola and Regional.
4. Discuss of origin and history of Capoeira.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand strategies to reduce taxes.
2. Understand the differences between Roth vs. Traditional IRAs.
3. Understand how 401K plans and tax-sheltered annuities work.
4. Know the difference between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
5. Know which College Savings Plans are best for their own needs.
6. Have a basic understanding of wills, trusts, and estate planning strategies.
7. Know the difference between a Living Trust and a Will, and how they work.
8. Be familiar with Long-Term Care planning concepts.
9. Have a basic understanding of the different types of life insurance and annuities.
10. Identify ways to retire financially independent.
11. Be aware of resources available to assist with financial matters.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Plan your own goals for a successful retirement.
2. Select the retirement plan distribution choice that is right for you.
3. Transfer the risk of potential financial losses before or during retirement.
4. Reduce or eliminate taxes, expenses, and legal challenges.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use basic Korean phrases related to oneself, family and surroundings.
2. Prepare simple communication focusing on grammatical patterns.
3. Compare basic everyday materials, such as advertisements and simple stories.
4. Differentiate between American Korean cultural practices and perspectives.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Employ correct breathing techniques specific to Hawaiian singing traditions.
2. Assess proper voice range and key for individual ability and song.
3. Formulate an understanding of Hawaiian voice training through the ability to read music; identify tempo; correct phrasing; and, pitch and blending of vocal timbre.
4. Use proper enunciation in both Hawaiian and English.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper ukulele tuning techniques.
2. Strum ukulele strings in a musical form.
3. Asses tuning alphabets, meter, and noteheads.
4. Play chord graphics on lead sheet.
5. Developed appropriate fingering skill for rendering the C scale.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper ukulele tuning techniques using piano or ukulele tuner.
2. Perform two and three part arrangement melodies.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in music staff, meter, tempo, and key.
4. Play at least 20 major, minor, and diminished ukulele chords, using developed strumming techniques.
5. Developed appropriate fingering skills for rendering the C, F, and G ukulele scales.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the Hawaiian syllabary.
2. Use basic Hawaiian phrases related to oneself, family and surroundings.
3. Respond appropriately to questions in Hawaiian.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use accurate pronunciation, structure and vocabulary creating dialogs based on real- life situations.
2. Read and understand authentic documents in Hawaiian.
3. Prepare written works (poems, essays, reports) using knowledge of Hawaiian culture, vocabulary and grammar.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Developing

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge competency of resource management and conservation best practices, including cultural history and protocol.
2. Assess the differences in various forms of pohaku kui ai (poi pounders); and, pohaku (rock) hardness and density.
3. Scrutinize their pohaku creations through an understanding of traditional and contemporary stone work approaches.
4. Critique their own work and the work of others looking for applied pohaku techniques.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Examine different types of kapa (bark cloth) from around the world.
2. Participate in kapa cultivation.
3. Demonstrate the steps in kapa production.
4. Prepare tools and implements used in producing kapa projects.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics